Princess Cruises · On board
Can I bring water or soda?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-24Up to 12 cans or cartons per person, hand luggage only — no bottles
- Water, soda and other soft drinks in bottles are prohibited.
- A small quantity in cans or cartons is allowed on embarkation day, carried on by hand, not in checked bags.
- Small means up to 12 sealed, unopened cans or cartons of 12 ounces or less per person.
- Open drinks in plastic containers must be thrown away before boarding.
In one sentence — Princess Cruises: Up to 12 cans or cartons per person, hand luggage only — no bottles. Water, soda and other soft drinks in bottles are prohibited. A small quantity in cans or cartons is allowed on embarkation day, carried on by hand, not in checked bags. Small means up to 12 sealed, unopened cans or cartons of 12 ounces or less per person. Open drinks in plastic containers must be thrown away before boarding. Read from Princess Cruises's own published policy on 2026-09-24. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Princess Cruises before relying on this.
Why this one catches people out
Rules differ by line and change more often than any other policy on this site.
Where this came from
https://www.princess.com/legal/passage-contract/pclWe read these policies from each cruise line's own pages and record the date we read them. Lines change their rules without notice. Always confirm with the cruise line before you rely on anything here.