Can you bring pills on a Carnival cruise?

If you are taking prescription medicaments, vitamins or other drugs regularly, please bring an appropriate supply on board because we cannot guarantee to have all these medicaments available or to get them in the next port. The most common over-the-counter medicaments can be purchased at the Medical Center.



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Be sure to bring an adequate supply, as certain medications may not be available on board or in port. Prescription medication can be placed in a traveling pill case to make daily doses convienent to take at the correct time.

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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.

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No, unfortunately you cannot carry edibles to a cruise. Cruise lines have strict policies against bringing food onboard and they are very serious about enforcing them. If you're caught with any type of edible item, it will be confiscated and disposed of immediately.

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Medically required liquids will be subject to additional screening that could include being asked to open the container. You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage.

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If you don't have the original container, bring a copy of your prescription or a letter from your doctor explaining your condition and why you need this medication. Travel with no more than you need for your personal use during your stay. A rule of thumb: Bring no more than a 90-day supply of medication.

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Can I bring medicine in a Ziploc on a plane? Medication in liquid form is allowed in carry-on bags in excess of 3.4 ounces in reasonable quantities for the flight. It is not necessary to place medically required liquids in a zip-top bag.

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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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Can you bring a 12-pack of soda 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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In that case, you can order a 12-pack of bottled water to be delivered to your cabin for about $10. That's much easier than carrying it on with you. Carnival policy: 12 cans/cartons (12 ounces or less) per person are allowed.

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Dan Hayter, a former chief of the military drug-detection dog trainer and founder of K9 Global Training Academy strong believes that edibles aren't impossible to trace. He has even stated most dogs can be trained to recognize marijuana and THC substances that are mixed into flour without too much difficulty.

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All passenger items must undergo security screening. It is recommended that medication be clearly labeled to facilitate the screening process. You may bring medically necessary liquids, medications and creams in excess of 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in your carry-on bag.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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If you wonder whether cruise ships have jails, the answer is yes. Jails are called brigs on a cruise ship and tend only to be used in serious circumstances when no other options are available. Cabin arrest is typically used before the brig is needed.

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Drug dogs are used at some cruise ports, but not all. They are most commonly seen at ports in the US, Mexico, the Caribbean and Australia, but in Europe and Asia, they don't tend to be used very often. Typically sniffer dogs don't tend to go near passengers though, they are more used for luggage.

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Yes, Carnival drug tests. Carnival uses a pre-employment urine test done at a local third-party lab, as well as a moth-swap while on board. Employees, especially those working on the cruise ship, and warehouse personnel, are subject to random drug testing.

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