Drones on Cruise Ships, what you need to know
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Of course, even the cruise lines that allow drones, forbid their use onboard.
Carnival
Drone(s) are allowed, but must be held in the custody of the Chief Security Officer and must be checked out/in by the owner for PORT USE ONLY.
(So take out the batteries with you to your cabin for charging.)
Celebrity Cruises
No uses of drones whilst on board, they can be used ashore only and have to be stored in the passenger cabins.
Disney
Forbidden
Holland American Line (HAL)
Forbidden
(However I did email them and they did say
‘If you have a booking number, we can reach out to ship security and request an exception for the drone to be brought onboard.’) so that’s a result
MSC
Drones are listed on Banned items.
(I never received a response for an exemption to their rule)
Norwegian Cruise Line
Drones are listed on Banned items.
(have managed to find an email address and awaiting a reply)
Princess Cruises
Drones are listed on Banned items.
(I have just emailed them)
Royal Caribbean
Guests are welcome to bring drones on their cruise for use on land only and outside of the port area. However, drones are not to be operated onboard the ship at any time, nor on Royal Caribbean’s private destinations: Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas or Labadee®, Haiti.
While onboard, drones must be stored safely in the stateroom. Drones used on the ship will be confiscated until the end of the cruise. A Guest Conduct Policy warning will be issued and guests may be subject to disembarkation at their own expense for onboard drone usage.
Guests assume full responsibility for understanding all local authority rules related to drone usage and for obtaining any required permissions for drone operations. Different countries may have different rules. Any liability, including environmental damage from drone usage, is the guest’s responsibility. Royal Caribbean assumes no liability for guest drones that may be confiscated by local authorities for violating local laws or for any accident or injury resulting from a guest drone flight.
As more information comes in, I’ll update you all
I hope this helps.
Latest Company into
Of course, even the cruise lines that allow drones, forbid their use onboard.
Carnival
Drone(s) are allowed, but must be held in the custody of the Chief Security Officer and must be checked out/in by the owner for PORT USE ONLY.
(So take out the batteries with you to your cabin for charging.)
Celebrity Cruises
No uses of drones whilst on board, they can be used ashore only and have to be stored in the passenger cabins.
Disney
Forbidden
Holland American Line (HAL)
Forbidden
(However I did email them and they did say
‘If you have a booking number, we can reach out to ship security and request an exception for the drone to be brought onboard.’) so that’s a result
MSC
Drones are listed on Banned items.
(I never received a response for an exemption to their rule)
Norwegian Cruise Line
Drones are listed on Banned items.
(have managed to find an email address and awaiting a reply)
Princess Cruises
Drones are listed on Banned items.
(I have just emailed them)
Royal Caribbean
Guests are welcome to bring drones on their cruise for use on land only and outside of the port area. However, drones are not to be operated onboard the ship at any time, nor on Royal Caribbean’s private destinations: Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas or Labadee®, Haiti.
While onboard, drones must be stored safely in the stateroom. Drones used on the ship will be confiscated until the end of the cruise. A Guest Conduct Policy warning will be issued and guests may be subject to disembarkation at their own expense for onboard drone usage.
Guests assume full responsibility for understanding all local authority rules related to drone usage and for obtaining any required permissions for drone operations. Different countries may have different rules. Any liability, including environmental damage from drone usage, is the guest’s responsibility. Royal Caribbean assumes no liability for guest drones that may be confiscated by local authorities for violating local laws or for any accident or injury resulting from a guest drone flight.
As more information comes in, I’ll update you all
I hope this helps.
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