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Can I take hair straighteners on MSC cruise?

Please note that heat-generating devices (like electric kettles, bottle warmers for babies, electric blankets etc.) are not allowed on board. All cabins come equipped with a hair dryer, and baby bottle warmers are available throughout the ship. Hair straighteners and curlers are, however, accepted.



Unlike many other household heat-generating appliances, hair straighteners and curling irons are generally permitted on MSC Cruises in 2026. While MSC strictly prohibits items like electric kettles, coffee makers, and clothes irons due to fire safety risks, "personal grooming devices" such as hair straighteners and hair dryers are allowed. All MSC cabins come equipped with a standard hairdryer, but you are welcome to bring your own high-heat styling tools. For safety, you must ensure that your device is in good working order and is unplugged whenever it is not in use. If a room steward notices a straightener left plugged in while you are out of the cabin, they may confiscate it for the duration of the cruise to prevent a fire hazard. It is also wise to bring a universal adapter, as MSC ships use a mix of European (220V) and American (110V) outlets, and your specific styling tool may require a particular voltage or plug type to function correctly.

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Hair irons Most lines — including Royal Caribbean, Disney, Celebrity, Cunard, Seabourn and Viking — do allow guests to bring flat irons or curling irons on board. As of this writing, MSC Cruises is the outlier on this one and includes hair irons on its list of prohibited items.

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Luggage limit per person Each guest is limited to checking in: two suitcases per person* (not exceeding 90x75x43 cm in size and 23 kg in weight per bag) two pieces of hand luggage per person* (not exceeding 56x45x25 cm in size and 23 kg in weight per bag).

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MSC, understandably, is now staggering times but they did not offer a choice and there is no possibility of changing the time they assign. If you miss the assigned time, you will be allowed 1 hour leeway to board late.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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The good news is that, according to the TSA, the Dyson Airwrap is allowed as both a carry-on and a checked bag item.

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MSC Dress Code: Formal and Casual Get Equal Billing Casual wear is the way to go on MSC Cruises. That's the case almost all of the time, except for the formal evening gala dinners. On those nights, the main dining room requires men to wear suits or jackets and ties, and cocktail dresses for women.

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Note: Personal grooming devices such as hair dryers, flat irons, curling irons and shavers are allowed on board when used with proper caution. However, if such devices are determined to pose a hazard, they will be removed and returned the last day of the cruise prior to debark.

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Read on for our list of what not to bring on a cruise.
  1. Household Appliances Like Irons and Coffeemakers. The clothes iron -- that keystone to a frump-free formal night -- is, as far as we can tell, banned industry-wide. ...
  2. Weapons and Restraints. ...
  3. Liquor or Beer. ...
  4. Books. ...
  5. Toys That Will Get You in Trouble.


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There are beach towels in every cabin of MSC Cruises ships. After using, the towels have to be returned to your cabin otherwise, the cost of the towel can be put into your cruise bill. You can also take the towels right at the swimming pool.

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