Can you bring a coffee maker or kettle on a cruise?
No. All 9 cruise lines we cover ban it. Leave it at home.
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Coffee makers are banned, along with hot plates, water heaters and immersion heaters. Kettles aren't named by that word, so ask Carnival before you pack one.
All 9 lines side by side
- Not allowed Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Princess, Celebrity, Disney, MSC, Holland America, Virgin Voyages
| Cruise line | Status | What the rule says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival | Not allowed | Coffee makers are banned, along with hot plates, water heaters and immersion heaters. Kettles aren't named by that word, so ask Carnival before you pack one. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Royal Caribbean | Not allowed | Kettles, coffee plates and hot plates are banned as items that make heat. Coffee makers also fall under the ban on electrical items not made for grooming. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Norwegian | Not allowed | Coffee machines with hot plates, water heaters and immersion heaters are banned. Norwegian bans anything you bring that has a heating element, which covers kettles. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Princess | Not allowed | Coffee machines with hot plates and water heaters are on Princess's banned list of items with heating elements. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Celebrity | Not allowed | Coffee makers and hot plates are banned. Kettles aren't named, but Celebrity bans items that make heat. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Disney | Not allowed | Coffee makers are banned by name. Kettles are not named, but Disney bans heating elements. Room service will bring hot water to your stateroom any time. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| MSC | Not allowed | Kettles are banned by name as items with heating elements. Coffee makers are not named, but they fall under the same heating-element ban. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Holland America | Not allowed | Coffee machines with hot plates are on the banned list, and kettles and electric water heaters can't be used in your cabin. You can order hot water from free 24-hour room service. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Virgin Voyages | Not allowed | Not named, but Virgin bans any appliance with a heating element. That covers coffee makers and kettles. Not named on the page; this comes from a general rule. | 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.
Banned on every line
All 9 lines we cover ban coffee makers. Some name them, like Carnival, Celebrity and Disney. Others ban coffee machines with hot plates, like Norwegian, Princess and Holland America. Royal Caribbean, MSC and Virgin ban them under rules on heat or electrical items.
A single-serve pod machine is a coffee maker, so it falls under the same ban.
Electric kettles
Kettles are named on Royal Caribbean and MSC. Holland America says kettles and electric water heaters can't be used in your cabin. On the other lines, a kettle falls under the ban on heating elements. Carnival and Norwegian also ban immersion heaters and water heaters.
How to get hot water
Disney says room service will bring hot water to your stateroom any time. Holland America offers hot water through free 24-hour room service. On other lines, ask room service or check the buffet and coffee stations.
Warming bottles for a baby
Bottle warmers have their own rules. Disney bans bottle sterilizers and warmers, but Guest Services has a few approved units you can borrow. Royal Caribbean reviews bottle warmers and sanitizers case by case through its special needs team, so ask before you sail.
Questions people ask
How do I get hot water for tea in my cabin?
Disney and Holland America say room service will bring hot water to your cabin. Ask your line what it offers.
Can I bring a single-serve pod machine?
No. It's a coffee maker, and every line we cover bans those.
Can I bring a travel mug?
Travel mugs aren't on any banned list we checked. Bring it empty.
Can I bring a bottle warmer?
Disney bans them but lends approved units from Guest Services. Royal Caribbean decides case by case. Ask your line before you pack one.