Big ship family cruising is becoming increasingly popular, and with that comes a need to know what items are banned on cruise ships. Some of the most surprising banned items include irons, homemade food, alcohol, and helium balloons. Cruise lines have a variety of reasons for banning these items, such as safety concerns, food safety, and environmental regulations, or they sell them on board and don’t want the competition.

Here is a more detailed list of banned items:

1. Irons and steamers: These items are banned because they can be a fire hazard.
2. Homemade food: This food is banned because it can pose a food safety risk.
3. Alcohol: Most cruise lines only allow one bottle of wine per passenger.
4. Helium balloons: These balloons are banned because they can be a hazard to marine life.
5. Pets: Most cruise lines do not allow pets, with the exception of service animals.
6. Bottle warmers and sterilizers: Some cruise lines prohibit these items, but may permit travel sterilizers.
7. Young babies: Some cruise ships have age restrictions on babies, while others do not allow children at all.
8. Pets: No sneaking that cute kitten onboard in your luggage. Yes, someone tried.

It is important to check with your cruise line before packing to ensure that you are not bringing any banned items. You can find a list of banned items on the cruise line’s website or by calling their customer service line.