Possession of marijuana is illegal under federal law, and cruise lines have to follow federal regulations. As a result, they don't allow any type of marijuana products on board.
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Do they search for drugs on cruise ships? Cruise lines use a variety of methods to search for illegal drugs including x-rays, metal detectors, scanners and sniffer dogs. That said, the security team's main priority isn't to look for drugs, as they have other things to be concerned with.
Carnival's drug-detection dogs have become integral to the cruise line's security detail. The K-9 unit, featuring an Italian drug-sniffing dog named Cucciolo, is being deployed across Carnival's fleet and home ports to inspect passengers and their luggage.
3% or less is perfectly legal in the U.S., marijuana-derived products can contain much higher levels. Marijuana possesses THC levels upward of 20% which keeps it and associated products firmly on the federally banned list. As a result, all CBD is kept off cruise ships as well for the moment.
If you're bringing refillable cartridges and e-juice onboard (which is also allowed), be prepared to have them inspected. Port Authority Security may want to test your vape pen and e-juice for THC. Drug-sniffing dogs are usually around during boarding as well, so don't try to sneak weed onboard.
If just love smoking on your balcony then I suggest that you take a trip with Costa Cruises as they are the only major cruise line which allows this practice.
Smoking is a fire and safety hazard on a ship. Consequently, it is strictly limited to specific exterior deck areas that can be monitored. All guests are expected to adhere to the following safety guidelines: All staterooms and suite accommodations, including outside balconies, are NON-SMOKING.
On all Carnival cruise ships, vapes and other e-cigarettes are permitted in the casino as long as you're seated and playing. Otherwise, each ship has designated smoking decks to use your vape. It's important to note that no smoking is allowed on the ship on embarkation and debarkation day due to refueling.
In addition to luggage screening, cruise lines also have other security measures in place to ensure the safety of all passengers on board. This can include passenger screening before boarding, onboard security personnel, and surveillance cameras throughout the ship.
As for your person, you will go through a metal detector. We have yet to go through a port that has the body scanners that have caused so much controversy at airports. This means you can keep things in your pockets, as long as is isn't metal. You also do not have to remove belts or shoes.
If caught smoking in your cabin or cabin balcony, you will be told to stop and charged a cleaning fee (typically $200 to $250). If you continue to break the rule, you may be forcibly removed from the ship.
All cruise ships allow smoking onboard to some capacity, although this capacity is in designated areas. It's important to note that various cruise lines have different smoking policies. Here's how the rules go for most cruise lines in the US: For the most part, indoor smoking in public spaces is off-limits.
Other Spaces Onboard – Smoke FreeOutdoor areas near restricted areas, food venues, and kids play areas and pools will not allow smoking. On Oasis class, smoking is not permitted in Central Park or the Boardwalk neighborhoods. Smoking/vaping is not permitted inside any stateroom and any stateroom balcony.
To recap, you can smoke on a cruise ship, but only in designated smoking areas. Mostly, these smoking areas are only outdoors, although some cruise ships allow cigarette smoking in their casinos.
Matches and normal lighteners are allowed onboard. However, torch lighters and novelty lighters that look like guns are not allowed onboard. Torch lighters emit a powerful concentrated flame, and therefore are prohibited.
All cruise ships allow smoking in certain areas, which are typically designated in outdoor smoking zones and sometimes in casinos, nightclubs, cigar lounges and cabin balconies (depending on the cruise line). The rest of the ship is firmly nonsmoking, however, and that includes all staterooms, restaurants and theaters.
It's essential to check with your specific cruise line to understand their rules and regulations. However, as a general guideline: Carry-on vs. checked luggage: It is generally recommended to pack your vape device and related accessories in your carry-on luggage rather than in checked baggage.