Can you bring a toy gun or water gun on a cruise?
It depends on your cruise line. Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Princess, Celebrity, Disney, Holland America and Virgin Voyages ban it. MSC doesn't say.
Pick your cruise line
Replica or imitation firearms are banned, along with paintball, BB and pellet guns. Toy guns and water guns aren't named on their own, so ask Carnival before you pack one.
All 9 lines side by side
- Not allowed Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Princess, Celebrity, Disney, Holland America, Virgin Voyages
- Not stated MSC
| Cruise line | Status | What the rule says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival | Not allowed | Replica or imitation firearms are banned, along with paintball, BB and pellet guns. Toy guns and water guns aren't named on their own, so ask Carnival before you pack one. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Royal Caribbean | Not allowed | Weapons are banned, and that includes replicas. Toy guns and water guns aren't named on their own, so ask Royal Caribbean before you pack one. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Norwegian | Not allowed | Replica and imitation guns are banned, along with anything that looks like or could be mistaken for a firearm, such as paintball guns. BB and pellet guns are banned too. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Princess | Not allowed | Replica weapons and realistic toy weapons are banned, along with air and pellet guns. The list doesn't mention toys that clearly don't look real, like bright water guns, so ask Princess first. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Celebrity | Not allowed | Realistic replica guns are banned, and so are novelty lighters that look like guns. Toy guns and water guns aren't named on their own, so ask Celebrity before you pack one. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Disney | Not allowed | Firearm replicas are banned, including toys and fake guns that can't fire. Air, BB, pellet and paintball guns are banned too. Store-bought light sabers, plastic toy pirate swords and plastic toy Thor hammers are allowed. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| MSC | Not stated | MSC's pages don't mention toy guns, water guns or fake guns. Weapons are banned, and security can take anything it thinks is dangerous. Ask the line before you pack one. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Holland America | Not allowed | Replica weapons and realistic toy weapons are banned, along with air and pellet guns. The list doesn't mention toys that clearly don't look real, like bright water guns, so ask the line first. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Virgin Voyages | Not allowed | Replicas of any firearm are banned. Toy guns and water guns are not named, but a toy that looks like a real gun may count as a replica. 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
Are water guns OK?
Most lines don't name water guns. They do ban replicas, so a water gun that looks real is likely to be taken. Ask your line if you're unsure.
What toys does Disney allow?
Store-bought light sabers, plastic toy pirate swords and plastic toy Thor hammers.