Packing for a cruise can feel like solving a puzzle. With limited cabin space and rules about what you can and can’t bring, it’s not always easy to know what deserves a spot in your suitcase. While some items can make your trip more comfortable, others could take up valuable room, or worse, get confiscated before you even board.
“There are lots of things you do want to bring with you on your next cruise ― shout out to magnetic hooks to increase useable storage space in some cabins,” Summer Hull, senior director of content at The Points Guy, told HuffPost. “But there are also plenty of things you should not pack as the cruise line will not allow it on board.”
Because the specifics can vary from cruise line to cruise line, she advised checking the rules for your specific voyage.
“That said, there are a few common items that often come up when discussing prohibited items,” Hull added.
Plus, there are certain items that are allowed on board but aren’t worth the luggage space. Below, Hull and other cruise experts share 11 items they recommend leaving behind.
