Can you bring a razor on a cruise?
It depends on your cruise line. Carnival, Norwegian, Princess, Celebrity, Disney, MSC and Holland America allow it with limits. Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages don't say.
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Pack it, but read the rules
Allowed with limits
Electric shavers are allowed. Open (straight) razors are banned. Safety razors, cartridge razors and loose blades aren't named, so ask Carnival if you're unsure.
All 9 lines side by side
- Allowed with limits Carnival, Norwegian, Princess, Celebrity, Disney, MSC, Holland America
- Not stated Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages
| Cruise line | Status | What the rule says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival | Allowed with limits | Electric shavers are allowed. Open (straight) razors are banned. Safety razors, cartridge razors and loose blades aren't named, so ask Carnival if you're unsure. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Royal Caribbean | Not stated | Royal Caribbean's pages don't name razors or razor blades. Sharp objects are banned except small grooming items like nail files and small facial-hair scissors. The electrical ban covers only items not made for grooming, so electric shavers aren't on it. Ask the line before you pack a blade razor. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Norwegian | Allowed with limits | Electric shavers are allowed if you use them with care. Security can remove one it sees as a hazard and give it back on the last day. Open razors are banned. Safety razors and loose blades aren't named. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Princess | Allowed with limits | Safety razors are allowed. Straight razors and loose razor blades not in a cartridge are banned. Electric shavers aren't named. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Celebrity | Allowed with limits | Safety razors are allowed as grooming items. Sharp objects like knives are banned. Straight razors, loose blades and electric shavers aren't named, so ask Celebrity if you're unsure. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Disney | Allowed with limits | Electric shavers are allowed by name. Straight razors are banned. Disney's pages don't mention safety razors, cartridge razors or loose blades. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| MSC | Allowed with limits | Electric shavers are allowed by name. Sharp objects such as blades are banned. MSC doesn't say whether safety or cartridge razors count, so ask the line before you pack them. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Holland America | Allowed with limits | Safety razors are allowed. Straight razors and loose razor blades not in a cartridge are banned. Electric shavers aren't named. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Virgin Voyages | Not stated | Razors are not named. Small personal grooming items are allowed, and knives with blades longer than 4 inches are banned. Ask the line about straight razors and loose blades. | 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 an electric shaver?
Yes on the lines that mention them. MSC lists electric shavers as one of the few appliances allowed in cabins.
What about a straight razor for my beard?
Leave it home. Several lines ban open or straight razors by name.