Can You Take Hair Straighteners On A Cruise Ship?

Cruise lines generally allow passengers to bring hair straighteners and curling irons onboard, but they must be used with care and caution. If left plugged in, the cabin steward may remove it. While many cruise lines do not allow heat-producing items due to fire hazards, most do allow hair straighteners as an exception.

Some major cruise lines that currently allow hair straighteners on their ships include Carnival Cruise, Celebrity, and Disney. However, they must place the flat iron on the small heat-resistant mat provided in each ship. Hair straighteners are considered essential hair care tools, similar to hair dryers. They can be brought aboard in both hand luggage and packed luggage (the luggage left in the terminal building that is brought on board for you).

Guests can choose between the tousled beach look and smouldering poker straight hair styles. However, ceramic type straighteners are not allowed. Most cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean, Disney, Celebrity, Cunard, Seabourn, and Viking, do allow guests to bring flat irons or curling irons on board. Small electrical appliances like irons, kettles, hair dryers, and hair straighteners are banned on board due to safety concerns.

In summary, cruise lines generally allow passengers to bring hair straighteners and curling irons onboard, but they must be used with care and caution. Matches and normal lighteners are allowed onboard, but torch lighters and novelty items are not allowed. It is recommended to check the website of the cruise line you are traveling with for a definitive answer on this matter.