Can I bring candy on a Carnival Cruise?

While it's fine to bring sealed and prepackaged foods like energy bars, trail mix, candy, or dietary-specific snacks, most cruise ships don't allow homemade foods, fresh fruit, raw vegetables or even fresh-caught fish onboard.



Yes, you are absolutely allowed to bring candy and pre-packaged snacks on a Carnival Cruise. Carnival’s official policy permits guests to bring reasonable amounts of "non-perishable" food items in their carry-on or checked luggage. This includes items like chocolate, gummies, granola bars, and chips, provided they are in their original, sealed packaging. This is a popular strategy for families who want to avoid the high prices of the onboard "Cherry on Top" candy shops. However, you are not allowed to bring homemade treats, "open" snacks, or any items that require refrigeration or heating. In 2026, it is also important to remember that any candy containing CBD or THC is strictly prohibited, regardless of its legality in your home state, as cruise ships must follow federal and international maritime laws. If you purchase local candy in a port of call, you can typically bring it back onto the ship to enjoy in your stateroom, though any large quantities of "souvenir" food may be held by security until the end of the voyage.

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Life on board is dominated by a casual atmosphere. We recommend long skirts and trousers, dresses and tops for the ladies and shorts, polo shirts and t-shirts for the gentlemen. Furthermore we suggest wearing flat shoes with rubber soles and low heals.

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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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Can I bring Coke on a cruise? Guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages as carry-on items on boarding day. Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom.

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Much of the food is included in your cruise fare, with the exception of the steakhouse, Cucina del Capitano, and chef's table that cost a little extra. You can eat as much as you want!

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While there's a lot of great food included on a cruise, there may be times when you crave your favorite chocolate bars, chips or candy. Yes, cruise lines allow you to bring snacks on board, provided they are non-perishable.

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A small quantity is considered a maximum of 12 sealed, unopened cans/cartons of 12-ounces/354-ml each or less, per person.

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Many people suggest $100 per day, and this has generally worked well for me in my cruising experiences, but there are a lot of variables to consider.

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In our buffet restaurant, special drinks dispensers provide you with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, lemonade and ice tea around the clock and free of charge. In addition, you can book beverage packages for the entire duration of the cruise on the day of embarkation.

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In the dining rooms, items such as shorts, pool wear and baseball caps are not permitted; shoes must be worn at all times. Jeans are permitted as long as they aren't fraying and don't have holes.

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