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Can I bring a pocket knife on a Princess cruise?

Small locking pocket knives with blade lengths less than 6.35 cm (2 ½ inches) and widths ½ inch or less are allowed. Scissors with blades longer than 4 inches.



No, Princess Cruises (and most major lines in 2026) lists all knives—including pocket knives and multi-tools—as prohibited items, regardless of the blade length. While some lines previously allowed blades under 4 inches, the 2026 security standard has moved toward a "zero-tolerance" policy for potential weapons to streamline the AI-driven X-ray scanning process during embarkation. If a pocket knife is found in your luggage, it will be confiscated by ship security. In some cases, they may hold it for you until the end of the cruise, but often these items are discarded without compensation. If you need a cutting tool for a specific hobby (like diving or fishing) or for a shore excursion, you are expected to rent equipment or buy it locally at the port. Note that scissors with blunt ends and blades shorter than 4 inches are typically the only "sharp" personal items permitted in your stateroom for 2026 sailings.

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Prohibited Items
  • All firearms including non-firing weapons. ...
  • All forms of ammunition, explosive materials and propellants, projectiles of all kinds, cartridges.
  • All imitation or replica weapons including de-commissioned weapons, those not capable of being fired and realistic imitation/toy weapons.


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You should make sure you have a wide array of clothing packed away in your suitcase, as cruises may require everything from a casual swimsuit to a formal tuxedo. Princess Cruises is smart casual, so pack clothing that adheres to that guideline.

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Checked Bags: Yes Except for plastic or round bladed butter knives. Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?'

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The little extras you find in the best hotels ? fresh fruit (by request), available evening bed turn-down, complimentary shampoo, conditioner and body lotion ? are provided in every stateroom. Waffle weave cloth bathrobes are available upon request from your stateroom steward for your comfort and convenience.

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Princess Cruises Alcohol Policy guests agree not to bring alcoholic beverages of any kind on board for consumption, except one bottle of wine or champagne per adult of drinking age (no larger than 750 ml) per voyage, which will not be subject to a corkage fee if consumed in the stateroom.

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Guests will NOT incur additional charges, nor be issued any credits or refunds for such currency variances. Alcoholic drinks are limited to 15 beverages per 24-hour period (6 a.m. to 6 a.m.).

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Formal: Evening gown, cocktail dress or pantsuits for ladies, suit, combination or dinner jackets for gentlemen.

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In general, you are prohibited from traveling with sharp objects in your carry-on baggage; please pack these items in your checked baggage.

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Full suite guests and Elite Captain's Circle members also enjoy complimentary laundry and professional cleaning service, except for same day service, which carries a charge. Launderette services may be impacted to adhere to the Health and Safety protocols set by the CDC.

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You are welcome to bring snacks that are non-perishable and sealed in their original packaging. You may pack these snacks in either your checked luggage or the luggage you carry on the ship with you. Please keep in mind that whatever snacks you do bring on the ship and open must be consumed during your voyage.

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Food and drinking are usually complimentary on the cruises. You are also allowed to bring your own snack on the cruise so that you can have what you love. A certain time is fixed for every meal - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can either have it with everybody in the dining room or bring it to your room.

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Platinum Membership Benefits Level up your perks after completing 5 cruises or 50 cruise days with Princess. In addition to all of the benefits at the Gold and Ruby levels, enjoy priority boarding in the cruise terminal, so you can experience your MedallionClass® vacation even quicker.

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Pocket knives are small, folding knives that can fit in a pocket. They are used primarily as tools and are generally legal to own and carry. Knife laws vary widely by state, however, as do definitions of what is considered a “pocketknife.”

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