SeaDoo Sea Scooter

We are traveling with Royal Caribbean in Feb and I was wondering if anyone had experience with taking a sea scooter on board for use when snorkelling in the islands? I couldnt find anything saying they were not allowed.

A bit big to take isn’t it?

How are you going to fit that under your bed with your suitcase?

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I cannot see and issue with it, apart from maybe the charging unit.

Perhaps call RCI to confirm.

A bit big to take isn’t it?

How are you going to fit that under your bed with your suitcase?

 

 

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They are not that large, seen plenty of people take larger items aboard. Wheelchairs, zimmer frames, gophers, etc.

bigdavefc do let us know how you get on :)

The size isnt an issue...it fits in a suitcase and we have a JS with large walk in wardrobe. Its just if its allowed or not. I dont see the point in paying to hire one on an excursion when I can purchase one for under $300 and use it at more than one port and on more than one cruise. I emailed Royal Caribbean on Friday but havent yet had a reply.

I would think if you could get it on a plane then a ship should be ok?

I would think if you could get it on a plane then a ship should be ok?

The OP lives in Sydney and I think he is cruising from Sydney. :) He can take as much luggage as he wants to.

Must be nice living in a city that has a port suitable for cruise ships :)

Must be nice living in a city that has a port suitable for cruise ships :)

Agreed.

I would think if you could get it on a plane then a ship should be ok?

Surely if it is not allowed, it would be something to do with security, and as such, is it allowed on a plane?

The security concerns would be similar.

Surely if it is not allowed, it would be something to do with security, and as such, is it allowed on a plane?

The security concerns would be similar.

Security restrictions are much stricter on a plane that on a cruiseship, e.g. scissors and other sharp objects.

Security restrictions are much stricter on a plane that on a cruiseship, e.g. scissors and other sharp objects.

In some cases that is true, but in others not so.

For eg. you can bring a power board with surge protector onto a plane but cannot on a cruise ship.

In some cases that is true, but in others not so.

For eg. you can bring a power board with surge protector onto a plane but cannot on a cruise ship.

That isn't relevant. You cannot plug the power board into an electrical socket on a plane. :) A power board with surge protector also isn't dangerous on a ship if it is not plugged in.

That isn't relevant. You cannot plug the power board into an electrical socket on a plane. :) A power board with surge protector also isn't dangerous on a ship if it is not plugged in.

But even if you are not planning on using it on the ship, they will not allow it on board.

But even if you are not planning on using it on the ship, they will not allow it on board.

The size isnt an issue...it fits in a suitcase and we have a JS with large walk in wardrobe. Its just if its allowed or not. I dont see the point in paying to hire one on an excursion when I can purchase one for under $300 and use it at more than one port and on more than one cruise. I emailed Royal Caribbean on Friday but havent yet had a reply.

Is this one from Costco?

If so I don't see any issues as it is not on the prohibited or restricted items list.

Snorkelling gear is specifally allowed and IMO falls into this category.

Please come back after your cruise and let us know how you went.

Cheers :D

The power board is 'allowed' on board, but it is likely to be confiscated to ensure it is not used. Why would someone have a powerboard if they do not plan to use it?

They may have just been taking it for use in the hotels, as in the land portion of their trip and had nowhere to store it other than in their bags.

Is this one from Costco?

 

If so I don't see any issues as it is not on the prohibited or restricted items list.

 

Snorkelling gear is specifally allowed and IMO falls into this category.

 

Please come back after your cruise and let us know how you went.

 

Cheers :D

Agreed.:D

Is this one from Costco?

 

If so I don't see any issues as it is not on the prohibited or restricted items list.

 

Snorkelling gear is specifally allowed and IMO falls into this category.

 

Please come back after your cruise and let us know how you went.

 

Cheers :D

That's the one...It is fairly small and compact and looks like a lot of fun. The price isn't bad either.

Have you used one before? I'm curious about how practical they would be in relatively crowded snorkelling situations, which cruise ship port stops tend to be.

Have you used one before? I'm curious about how practical they would be in relatively crowded snorkelling situations, which cruise ship port stops tend to be.

Never used one before but will try it out before I go (Will only purchase it if I get the go ahead from RCI). As for use in crowded snorkeling situations, you might be right...I may need to fabricate some kind of spike to place on the end to keep people out of my way ;p

Never used one before but will try it out before I go (Will only purchase it if I get the go ahead from RCI). As for use in crowded snorkeling situations, you might be right...I may need to fabricate some kind of spike to place on the end to keep people out of my way ;p

Just put a shark fin on the top, people will leave a clear path.

Just put a shark fin on the top, people will leave a clear path.

This man is a genius! :cool: I like your thinking.