Can you bring a hot plate, rice cooker or toaster on a cruise?
No. All 9 cruise lines we cover ban it. Leave it at home.
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BAG CHECKHOT PLATE, RICE COOKER OR TOASTER → CARNIVAL
Leave it at home
Not allowed
Hot plates, toasters, coffee makers and water heaters are banned. Rice cookers, microwaves and slow cookers aren't named, 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 | Hot plates, toasters, coffee makers and water heaters are banned. Rice cookers, microwaves and slow cookers aren't named, so ask Carnival before you pack one. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Royal Caribbean | Not allowed | Hot plates, kettles and coffee plates are banned as items that make heat. Toasters, rice cookers and microwaves aren't named, but they fall under the same ban on heat-making items. Not named on the page; this comes from a general rule. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Norwegian | Not allowed | Hot plates are banned by name. Rice cookers, toasters and slow cookers aren't named, but Norwegian bans anything you bring that has a heating element. Not named on the page; this comes from a general rule. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Princess | Not allowed | Most aren't named, but Princess bans anything with a heating element, including coffee machines with hot plates. That covers hot plates, rice cookers, toasters and slow cookers. Not named on the page; this comes from a general rule. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Celebrity | Not allowed | Hot plates and coffee makers are banned. Toasters, rice cookers and other cooking gear aren't named, but they fall under the ban on items that make heat. Not named on the page; this comes from a general rule. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Disney | Not allowed | Hot plates, microwave ovens, rice cookers, toasters, toaster ovens and blenders are banned by name. Disney also bans heating elements in general. Room service will bring hot water to your stateroom any time. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| MSC | Not allowed | Hotplates and kettles are banned by name as items with heating elements. Toasters, rice cookers, microwaves and slow cookers are not named, but they fall under the same ban. Not named on the page; this comes from a general rule. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Holland America | Not allowed | Most aren't named, but Holland America bans anything with a heating element, including coffee machines with hot plates. That covers hot plates, rice cookers, toasters and slow cookers. Not named on the page; this comes from a general rule. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Virgin Voyages | Not allowed | Not named, but Virgin bans any appliance with a heating element. That covers hot plates, toasters, rice cookers, waffle makers and slow cookers. 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.
Questions people ask
What about a waffle maker or air fryer?
They aren't always named, but every line we cover bans appliances that heat up in your cabin. Leave them at home.
How can I get hot water in my cabin?
Ask room service or your cabin steward. Disney says room service will bring hot water any time.