Prohibited items

For the safety of all passengers and crew, certain items cannot be carried on our vessels by passengers. Many of these are everyday goods which may seem harmless, but are classed as dangerous goods under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.

The following items must not be brought onboard our vessels in your hand luggage:

• All firearms and ammunition – These items may only be carried by law enforcement personnel acting in an official capacity, or by passengers holding the appropriate licences or permits. Any passenger carrying a firearm must declare it at embarkation and hand it to a crew member for secure storage on board for the duration of the voyage.
• Fuels and gases – petrol, diesel, gas bottles (camping gas, propane, butane), or fuel containers.
• Explosives and pyrotechnics – fireworks, flares, smoke bombs, ammunition, or gunpowder.
• Chemicals and liquids – paints, varnishes, thinners, adhesives, bleach, cleaning agents, pool chemicals, weedkillers, or fertilisers.
• Pressurised containers – large aerosols (spray paints, insecticides), compressed gas bottles, diving cylinders (unless empty with valves open), fire extinguishers. Medical oxygen cylinders are permitted but must be declared during the booking process and again at check-in.
• Batteries – wet-cell (car/boat) batteries, or large lithium batteries (such as those for e-scooters).
• Fuel-powered equipment – chainsaws, strimmers, generators, or any machinery containing fuel (may be carried only if fuel tanks are completely drained and declared to quay staff).
• Sharp pointed weapons
• Flick knives, gravity knives, daggers, lock knives
• Camping knives and folding pocket knives with blades over 7 cm.
• Diver’s knives – Unless accompanied by relevant diving or snorkelling equipment and a valid diving certification or identification card.
• Swords, sword sticks and umbrellas containing sword blades
• Open razors – For example cut-throat razors.
• Spears and spear guns
• Archery equipment including crossbows and bolts
• Knuckle dusters, clubs, coshes and rice flails
• Items containing incapacitating substances – such as gas guns, tear gas sprays, mace, phosphorus, acid and other dangerous chemicals that could be used to maim or disable.
• Any other item adapted or intended for use as an offensive weapon

Security checks may be carried out on passengers, baggage, and freight before boarding. Anyone unwilling to comply with these procedures may be denied travel.

The following are examples of property which passengers are allowed to retain unless there is a specific reason for not doing so or there is reason to suspect that the item may be used to commit an act of violence.

• Toy guns that do not have the appearance of a genuine weapon.
• Catapults
• Household cutlery
• Camping knives and folding pocket knives with blades of less than 7 cm.
• Household scissors
• Darts
• Knitting needles
• Sporting bats, pool and snooker cues
• Hypodermic syringes
• Tradesman’s tools
• Shriek alarms
• Handcuffs
• Cosmetics

If you are unsure whether an item is allowed, please declare it at check-in or contact our team before you travel. We will be happy to advise on safe alternatives or approved transport arrangements.

Your cooperation helps us maintain a safe and comfortable journey for everyone.