Can you bring pool floats on a cruise?
It depends on your cruise line. Norwegian, Princess, MSC and Holland America allow it with limits. Carnival and Disney ban it. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Virgin Voyages don't say.
Pick your cruise line
BAG CHECKPOOL FLOATS AND INFLATABLES → CARNIVAL
Leave it at home
Not allowed
Pool floats, rafts, tubes, inflatable kiddie pools, boogie boards, boats and canoes are banned. Water wings and approved life jackets are the exception.
All 9 lines side by side
- Allowed with limits Norwegian, Princess, MSC, Holland America
- Not allowed Carnival, Disney
- Not stated Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Virgin Voyages
| Cruise line | Status | What the rule says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival | Not allowed | Pool floats, rafts, tubes, inflatable kiddie pools, boogie boards, boats and canoes are banned. Water wings and approved life jackets are the exception. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Royal Caribbean | Not stated | Royal Caribbean's pages don't mention pool floats or inflatables. Ask the line before you pack them. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Norwegian | Allowed with limits | Kayaks, canoes and rafts are banned. Small pool floats and water wings aren't named, so ask the line first. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Princess | Allowed with limits | Boats, canoes, kayaks and surfboards are banned. Boogie boards up to 42 inches long are allowed. Pool floats and other inflatables aren't named, so ask Princess first. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Celebrity | Not stated | Celebrity's pages don't mention pool floats or inflatables. Surfboards are banned. Ask the line before you pack them. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Disney | Not allowed | Inflatable pools, rafts and floats are banned by name. So are pool noodles, boogie boards and inflatable mattresses. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| MSC | Allowed with limits | You may not blow up or use inflatable beds, rafts and similar items on board. You can use them in ports where they're allowed. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Holland America | Allowed with limits | Boats, canoes, kayaks and surfboards are banned. Boogie boards up to 42 inches long are allowed. Pool floats and other inflatables aren't named, so ask the line first. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Virgin Voyages | Not stated | Virgin's pages don't mention pool floats, rafts or inflatables. Surfboards are banned. Ask the line before you pack them. | 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
Can I bring water wings for my kids?
Carnival makes an exception for water wings and approved life jackets. Other lines don't say, so check yours.