Can you bring hairspray and other aerosol cans on a cruise?
It depends on your cruise line. Carnival, Norwegian, Princess, Holland America and Virgin Voyages allow it with limits. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Disney and MSC don't say.
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Allowed with limits
Aerosol cans of personal grooming products, like hairspray or spray deodorant, are allowed. Other aerosol cans are banned.
All 9 lines side by side
- Allowed with limits Carnival, Norwegian, Princess, Holland America, Virgin Voyages
- Not stated Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Disney, MSC
| Cruise line | Status | What the rule says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival | Allowed with limits | Aerosol cans of personal grooming products, like hairspray or spray deodorant, are allowed. Other aerosol cans are banned. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Royal Caribbean | Not stated | Royal Caribbean's pages don't mention aerosol cans like hairspray or spray sunscreen. Flammable materials are banned. Ask the line before you pack them. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Norwegian | Allowed with limits | Large aerosol cans are banned. Norwegian doesn't say what size counts as large or name a personal-care exception, so keep sprays small or ask the line. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Princess | Allowed with limits | Aerosol cans for personal care or toiletries are allowed in limited amounts. Other aerosol cans and spray paint are banned. No size or count limit is given. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Celebrity | Not stated | Celebrity's pages don't mention aerosol cans like hairspray or spray sunscreen. Flammable liquids are banned. Ask the line before you pack them. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Disney | Not stated | Disney's pages don't mention aerosol cans like hairspray or spray sunscreen. Highly flammable liquids are banned. Ask the line before you pack aerosols. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| MSC | Not stated | MSC's pages don't mention aerosol cans like hairspray or spray sunscreen. Flammable material is banned. Ask the line before you pack aerosols. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Holland America | Allowed with limits | Aerosol cans for personal care or toiletries are allowed in limited amounts. Other aerosol cans and spray paint are banned. No size or count limit is given. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Virgin Voyages | Allowed with limits | Personal care aerosols like hairspray, spray deodorant and spray sunscreen are allowed. Other aerosols are banned as flammable items. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
Rules checked on Nov 6, 2026. Independent guide. Not affiliated with any cruise line. Rules change, so confirm with your cruise line before you sail. Security staff have the final say at the terminal.
Questions people ask
Is spray sunscreen allowed?
It's a personal care aerosol, which the lines that address aerosols allow. Some ports and beaches have their own sunscreen rules, so check before shore days.