Can you bring smart glasses on a cruise?
It depends on your cruise line. Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Virgin Voyages allow it with limits. Norwegian, Princess, Disney, MSC and Holland America don't say.
Pick your cruise line
BAG CHECKSMART GLASSES → CARNIVAL
Pack it, but read the rules
Allowed with limits
Smart glasses are allowed, but you can't use them in the casino, spa, restrooms, medical areas or crew areas.
All 9 lines side by side
- Allowed with limits Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Virgin Voyages
- Not stated Norwegian, Princess, Disney, MSC, Holland America
| Cruise line | Status | What the rule says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival | Allowed with limits | Smart glasses are allowed, but you can't use them in the casino, spa, restrooms, medical areas or crew areas. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Royal Caribbean | Allowed with limits | Smart glasses are allowed, but you can't use them in the casino, spa, restrooms, medical areas, kids' areas or other private spaces. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Norwegian | Not stated | Norwegian's pages don't mention smart glasses. Ask the line before you pack them. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Princess | Not stated | Princess's pages don't mention smart glasses. Ask Princess before you pack them. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Celebrity | Allowed with limits | You can bring smart glasses, but you can't wear them in the casino, spa, restrooms, locker rooms, medical areas, security screening, kids' areas, crew areas or anywhere people expect privacy. Glasses worn there get taken. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Disney | Not stated | Disney's pages don't mention smart glasses. Ask the line before you pack them. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| MSC | Not stated | MSC's US pages don't mention smart glasses. Recording with any device may be limited where people expect privacy. Ask the line before you pack them. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Holland America | Not stated | Holland America's pages don't mention smart glasses. Ask the line before you pack them. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Virgin Voyages | Allowed with limits | You can bring smart glasses, but you can't use them on behind-the-scenes tours or in places where people expect privacy. | 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
My smart glasses are prescription. What should I do?
Celebrity suggests bringing a regular backup pair, since smart glasses worn in banned areas can be taken.