Carnival Cruise Line clarifies ban on handheld fans
The new rules prohibit non-battery-powered fans in nightclubs and on indoor dance floors, while beverages are also not allowed on any dance floor.
Battery-powered and electric fans are still permitted on dancefloors and on board, including in passenger cabins, as clarified by Carnival Cruise Lines' senior cruise director, John Heald.
Carnival Cruise Line stated that the updated guidelines, which have been part of their standard communications for over two years, aim to support a safe and friendly environment.
Other cruise lines, such as Saudi Arabia's Aroya, also have banned items, including scissors, CDs, magazines violating public decency, and alcoholic beverages.
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