Port Security has the duty to search Guests and luggage to confiscate any article internationally known as dangerous for the safety and security of Guests, Crew and ship. Such items will be confiscated and not returned. Alcohol, firearms, sharp objects such as blades and scissors, flammable and explosive material, items with heating elements, open flames (e.g. clothing irons, kettles, hotplates, candles, incense). Please notice that hair dryers, hair Irons and hair straighteners are excluded from the interdiction and accepted on board. Inflatable beds, rafts and similar items may not be inflated or used aboard but can be used in destination ports where allowed. Devices capable of covertly or discreetly recording or transmitting data (e.g. smart glasses) are not allowed in ships public areas.

If explosive material, guns  are detected, law enforcement will be immediately alerted. MSC Cruises will be forced to deny access to any guests not complying with these mandated regulations. In the interest of health and safety, beverages and food (including partially eaten or home cooked items) may not be brought on board either. Exception: dry, packaged and commercially produced foods.

Cruises will be forced to deny access to any guests not complying with these mandated regulations. In the interest of health and safety, beverages and food (including partially eaten or home cooked items) may not be brought on board either. Exception: dry, packaged and commercially produced foods.

DRUGS:

Guests shall not bring onboard the Vessel any illegal drugs or other Controlled substances including but not limited to medical marijuana.
Illegal drugs or controlled substances will be confiscated, MSC Cruises reserves the right, in its sole discretion to report violations of this prohibition to the appropriate authorities. Any attempt to bring Illegal drugs or controlled substances onboard, may lead to denial of boarding or prevented from boarding or re-boarding the ship.

DRONES:

Guests are permitted to bring drones, though they must be stored safely in their cabins as their use on board is strictly forbidden: any drones found being used on board will be confiscated and returned at the end of the cruise. Drones can be used off the ship and outside of port areas where allowed (NOT at Ocean Cay Marine Reserve). Important: Guests are fully responsible for understanding and complying with all local authority regulations related to drone usage and for obtaining any necessary permissions for drone operations. Any liability, including environmental damage resulting from drone usage, is the guest’s responsibility. MSC Cruises assumes no liability for drones that may be confiscated by local authorities for violating local laws or for any accidents or injuries resulting from drone flights.

You can find more information on our Guest Conduct Policy Here