Should I bring a travel mug on a cruise?

Depending on where you are cruising it can be super hot or cold. Having a refillable coffee mug lets you enjoy your favorite hot beverage. A reusable water bottle will help you stay cool and hydrated during your cruise.



Bringing a travel mug on a cruise is a highly recommended "pro-tip" for several logistical and sanitary reasons. Cruise ships typically provide small, 6-to-8-ounce ceramic mugs or plastic cups at the 24-hour beverage stations, which are inconvenient for guests who want to carry a larger amount of coffee or water around the ship. A personal insulated travel mug keeps beverages at their desired temperature for hours—essential for those who enjoy hot coffee on a breezy balcony or cold water by the pool. Furthermore, travel mugs with secure lids prevent spills on moving ships. It is important to follow modern sanitary protocols: cruise lines strictly request that you do not fill your personal mug directly from the communal dispenser. Instead, you should fill a clean, ship-provided cup and pour the liquid into your travel mug. Additionally, having your own vessel encourages hydration during shore excursions, where bottled water is often sold at a significant markup.

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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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Shelf-stable snacks like chips, pretzels, protein bars or any other items packaged in sealed wrappers are permitted on every major cruise line. Just stick with store-bought goodies including candy, savory snacks, cookies or granola bars instead of whipping up a batch of homemade muffins or sandwiches to bring with you.

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The following cruise lines have kettles and hot drink making facilities in the cabins:
  • Celebrity Cruises.
  • P&O Cruises.
  • Fred Olsen.
  • Norwegian Cruises – Select Cabins.
  • Cruise and Maritime – Deluxe Cabins and above. ...
  • Hurtigruten – On the MS Fram, MS Midnatsol, MS Trollfjord, MS Finnmarken.


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Cruise ship tap water in your stateroom is perfectly safe to drink. It likely won't be as cold as the water you'd get in the restaurants or from the dispensers around the ship, and since it isn't filtered as heavily it may not taste the same, but there's nothing wrong with it.

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The answer to this question varies a lot by person, their travel habits, spending preferences, length of the cruise and destination. 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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Ok to bring yeti tumblers (cups) for drinks.

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Towels: All cruise lines provide plenty of towels for their guests. You can find them in your cabin, or by the pool and in the Spa.

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In general, passengers are permitted to drink pretty much anywhere and can take a drink from a bar and walk with it to their cabin or other onboard location.

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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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Cruise ships are good at making food available 24/7, so if you're hungry, there's usually no one to blame but yourself. The main dining room usually has set meal times, but sections of the buffet will always be open, and you'll usually be able to find a diner, cafe, or pizza shop that's open at all hours.

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The main eating area and the buffet are free to use. You can find the hours that each restaurant will be open the following day in your daily planner, which is delivered to your stateroom every evening. You can take food from the buffet back to your room if you'd rather eat away from the crowds.

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For passengers looking to enjoy views, especially the scenery in the wake of a ship, we recommend higher decks and the back of the vessel. The higher you pick, the farther you'll see. If you're after views, the best room on a cruise ship will be a balcony cabin at the ship's rear end.

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A small quantity is considered a maximum of 12 sealed, unopened cans/cartons of 12 ounces each or less, per person.” Given that most people sail with two people to a room, that means you can bring 24 cans/cartons of anything you want as long as it's non-alcoholic. Just be sure that it is not in a bottle.

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