Packing floats for St. Thomas beach day -- allowed??

[wilder2244]

I'd like to pack some dollar store floats for my kids (8, 4 & 2) to use on our beach day at Magen's Bay in St. Thomas however I'm reading that floats are on the prohibited list. Has anyone had any experience with this? If so, should I pack in our regular luggage or carry on?? Thought about putting a note with them that they are only for our Magen's Bay beach day and will not be used on the ship or on Castaway. Any information or suggestions are appreciated!

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

It is on the list, and so why not buy cheap ones there???


Prohibited Items
Q:

What items are not permitted on board Disney Cruise Line ships or at Castaway Cay?

A:

In order to maintain a safe and secure environment for our Guests and crew, the following are examples of items that Guests are not allowed to bring on board. These and other similar items will be stored upon being found.

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• Remote controlled helicopters, airplanes, drones, or similar devices
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• Large Ice Coolers (Please note: small, personal-sized coolers, no larger than 12" x 12" x 12" brought onboard for the purpose of housing medications are permitted as carry-on luggage.)
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The following items are permitted but with the following restrictions:

• Walkie-talkies and two-way radios (e.g., Motorola, JVC). Please be aware that the amount of steel in the ship's infrastructure may cause some "dead zones" and the radios may not transmit in these areas.
• A small portable fan. However, please contact Guest Services to have the Chief Electrician approve the use of your particular appliance in the stateroom.
• Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) and flotation sewn into the bathing suit for safety. However, recreational floating devices such as floats, rafts and fun noodles cannot be brought on board and are not permitted in the pools or on Castaway Cay.

 

[wilder2244]

Yes, I've read and am aware of the list. Others on this board have mentioned packing floats to use on beach days other than Castaway - that's actually how I got the idea. I'm looking for their specific experience. I'm not keen on running around an unfamiliar island looking for beach toys.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

Yes, I've read and am aware of the list. Others on this board have mentioned packing floats to use on beach days other than Castaway - that's actually how I got the idea. I'm looking for their specific experience. I'm not keen on running around an unfamiliar island looking for beach toys.

My guess is it is a No, maybe others got them on and wasn't spotted.

 

[pgroom48]

We have taken the mesh floats with the outer blow up ring in our luggage and never had an issue(the type you but at Target) I doubt you would have a problem, especially if you are only using them on other places than Casaway Cay.

 

[Scillycruisers]

We took a foam pool noodle with us on our last 4 cruises (we made it into a ring with a joiner for DS). It never occurred to us we wouldn't be allowed and having read the policy still not sure whether they only mean inflatable ones! Took it on in our checked bags, but carried it on / off the ship in port in our hands and no one said a word, just put it through the scanner with everything else. We have photos of DS and the characters playing with it from CC.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

still not sure whether they only mean inflatable ones

I would say since it says "including pool noodles" it isn't just inflatables.