Cruise Rules · Updated July 22, 2026
Can You Bring Pepper Spray on a Cruise?
No, on all nine lines. Pepper spray and mace are listed as incapacitating substances or self-defense items on eight of the nine lines. Disney does not name them but bans weapons of any kind under a zero weapons policy.
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Pepper spray by cruise line
| Cruise line | Allowed? | Named? | The rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival | No | Mace named | Items containing incapacitating substances, including mace, are removed and disposed of |
| Royal Caribbean | No | Named | Mace and pepper spray are prohibited disabling chemicals |
| Norwegian | No | Named | Items containing incapacitating substances are confiscated and not transported aboard |
| Disney | No | Not named | Weapons of any type are not allowed on board under any circumstances |
| Princess | No | Named | Self-defense items such as pepper spray, handcuffs or stun guns |
| MSC | No | Named | Tear gas, pepper spray and mace are forbidden; law enforcement may be alerted |
| Celebrity | No | Named | Self-defense gear including handcuffs and pepper spray is confiscated |
| Holland America | No | Named | Incapacitating substances such as pepper and mace cartridges are prohibited |
| Virgin Voyages | No | Named | Pepper sprays and mace are on the prohibited items list |
The official word
Straight from the source
“Tear gas, pepper spray, mace, or other chemicals intended to incapacitate or maim.”
MSC Cruises luggage policy, July 2026
Before you board
Three calls that matter
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Princess, MSC, Celebrity, Holland America, and Virgin all name pepper spray or mace as prohibited. Disney bans weapons outright.
Bags go through screening at the terminal. Carnival removes and disposes of these items, Celebrity confiscates them, and MSC says law enforcement may be alerted.
There is no guest carry alternative onboard. Report any safety concern to ship security or guest services, which is the ship’s safety system.
FAQ
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Sources checked July 2026: Carnival · Royal Caribbean · MSC Cruises policies. Policies change; confirm with your cruise line before you sail.
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