Cruise Rules · Updated July 22, 2026
Can You Bring Energy Drinks on a Cruise?
Yes on most lines, cans only. Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Celebrity and Virgin allow sealed cans on embarkation day, usually capped at 12 per person or stateroom. Holland America bans energy drinks in any form, and Norwegian and MSC allow no outside drinks.
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Energy drinks by cruise line
| Cruise line | Energy drinks? | Limit | The rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival | Yes, cans | 12 cans, 12 oz | Sealed cans in carry-on on embarkation day; bottles confiscated |
| Royal Caribbean | Yes, cans | 12 per stateroom | Up to 12 standard 17 oz cans, boarding day carry-on |
| Norwegian | No | None | Outside pop and juices banned on embarkation and port days |
| Disney Cruise Line | Not listed | No published rule | Allowance not confirmed on the published policy; confirm before you sail |
| Princess | Yes, cans | 12 cans, 12 oz | Hand luggage on embarkation day; bottled sodas are discarded |
| MSC Cruises | No | None | No beverages or food may be brought on board |
| Celebrity Cruises | Yes, cans | Hand-carried only | Embarkation day only, limited to what you can hand carry |
| Holland America | No | None | Energy drinks not allowed on board in any form |
| Virgin Voyages | Yes, cans | 12 cans, 12 oz | Cans and boxes in hand luggage only; no bottles |
The official word
Straight from the source
“Sodas, energy drinks, and other non-alcoholic items are not allowed on board in any form.”
Holland America beverage policy, July 2026
Before you board
Three calls that matter
Energy drinks ride along with the non-alcoholic can allowance on most lines. Carnival names them outright, while Holland America bans them in any form.
Bring cans or cartons, not bottles, and keep them in the bag you carry on yourself. Carnival, Princess and Virgin cap it at 12 sealed cans of 12 ounces or less per person.
Carnival’s CHEERS! package includes energy drinks and ship bars sell them. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity sell refreshment packages that cover sodas.
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Sources checked July 2026: Carnival · Royal Caribbean · Holland America policies. Policies change; confirm with your cruise line before you sail.
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