Can you bring a USB charger on a cruise?
It depends on your cruise line. Norwegian, Princess and MSC allow it. Royal Caribbean allows it with limits. Carnival, Celebrity, Disney, Holland America and Virgin Voyages don't say.
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Carnival's pages don't mention USB wall chargers or charging hubs. Ask the line before you pack one. Power banks and portable chargers must go in your carry-on and can't charge unattended in your cabin.
All 9 lines side by side
- Allowed Norwegian, Princess, MSC
- Allowed with limits Royal Caribbean
- Not stated Carnival, Celebrity, Disney, Holland America, Virgin Voyages
| Cruise line | Status | What the rule says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival | Not stated | Carnival's pages don't mention USB wall chargers or charging hubs. Ask the line before you pack one. Power banks and portable chargers must go in your carry-on and can't charge unattended in your cabin. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Royal Caribbean | Allowed with limits | Device and USB chargers are allowed if they carry a recognized U.S. or European safety certification mark. Multi-port charging stations aren't named. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Norwegian | Allowed | Norwegian's packing list suggests bringing your chargers. Multi-port charging stations and USB hubs aren't named. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Princess | Allowed | Princess's power FAQ says a USB hub can be helpful in your cabin. Pick one without a surge protector, since surge-protected devices are banned. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Celebrity | Not stated | Celebrity's pages don't mention USB chargers or charging hubs. Ask the line before you pack one. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Disney | Not stated | Disney's pages don't mention USB chargers or charging stations. Multi-plugs are banned, so ask the line before you pack a charger with several outlets. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| MSC | Allowed | USB chargers are not named, but battery chargers are on MSC's short list of electrical appliances allowed in staterooms. Not named on the page; this comes from a general rule. | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Holland America | Not stated | Holland America's pages don't mention USB wall chargers or charging hubs. Ask the line before you pack one. The packing page says to bring your own chargers and cables, and most ships have USB outlets by the bed (not Volendam or Zaandam). | Official pageChecked Nov 6, 2026 |
| Virgin Voyages | Not stated | Virgin's pages don't mention USB chargers or charging stations. Ask the line before you pack one. | 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
What is the safest way to charge several devices?
A single-plug USB wall charger with several ports. It adds no outlets, so it isn't a power strip. On Royal Caribbean, make sure it has a recognized US or European safety mark.
Can I bring a power bank?
Carnival says power banks must go in your carry-on and can't charge unattended in your cabin. Other lines' pages may not say. Check your line before you sail.