Can you bring a multi-plug outlet adapter on a cruise?
It depends on your cruise line. Carnival, Princess, Holland America and Virgin Voyages allow it with limits. Royal Caribbean and Disney ban it. Norwegian, Celebrity and MSC don't say.
Pick your cruise line
Multi-outlet adapters are allowed. Security can take one away if it looks unsafe.
All 9 lines side by side
- Allowed with limits Carnival, Princess, Holland America, Virgin Voyages
- Not allowed Royal Caribbean, Disney
- Not stated Norwegian, Celebrity, MSC
| Cruise line | Status | What the rule says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival | Allowed with limits | Multi-outlet adapters are allowed. Security can take one away if it looks unsafe. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Royal Caribbean | Not allowed | Multi-plug outlets are on Royal Caribbean's banned list. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Norwegian | Not stated | Norwegian's pages don't mention multi-plug outlets. Ask the line before you pack one. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Princess | Allowed with limits | A multi-plug adapter without a surge protector is allowed after the ship's electrical team checks it. Princess still asks guests not to bring one if they can avoid it. Anything judged unsafe is held and given back on the last day. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Celebrity | Not stated | Celebrity's pages don't mention outlet splitters or multi-plug adapters. Ask the line before you pack one. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Disney | Not allowed | Multi-plugs are banned by name. The list does not talk about a simple one-to-one travel plug adapter. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| MSC | Not stated | MSC's US pages don't mention multi-plug outlet adapters. Cabin outlets take both US-style and Northern European-style plugs. Ask the line before you pack one. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Holland America | Allowed with limits | Multi-plug outlets and adapters without surge protectors are allowed if you use them with care. Ones with surge protectors are banned. Cabins have both 110V and 220V outlets. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Virgin Voyages | Allowed with limits | Multi-plug items are allowed only if the ship's electrician inspects and approves them. The list names multi-plug power strips and doesn't single out wall splitters. | 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.
Splitter or travel adapter?
This page is about outlet splitters: a plug that turns one outlet into two or more. A simple travel adapter, which only changes the shape of the plug, is a different thing. Disney's list bans multi-plugs and doesn't say anything about one-to-one travel adapters.
What to pack instead
- A multi-port USB wall charger. One plug that charges a phone, watch and tablet at once, with no extra outlets. Royal Caribbean asks for a US or EU safety mark on chargers. OK on: Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Princess, MSC. See options on Amazon
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Questions people ask
Do cruise cabins have US outlets?
Many do. Holland America says its cabins have 110V and 220V outlets, and MSC says its cabins have both US-style and European-style outlets. Check your line's page before you buy an adapter.