Prohibited items
To meet legal and aviation safety standards, certain items must be restricted, carefully controlled, or are completely prohibited on board Scillonian III.
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 hand luggage:
- 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).
- Weapons – firearms, ammunition, or large blades.
Small everyday items such as toiletries, perfumes, laptops, mobile phones, and rechargeable devices are permitted.
The majority of goods listed above can be shipped as freight, please contact our freight team for advice.
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.