Pocket Knife Allowed?

[LSUfan4444]

Ill reiterate my sentiments similar to taking beer on to the ship then from your stateroom to Castway Cay. Disney's policy does not allow it. Do people do it anyway, sure.

My opinions on the matter are anything you would need to use your knife for Disney has CMs in place to do the same thing, just ask. Down to cutting your steak or trimming that aggravating string from the back of your shirt. While you may want it, you won't need it. Not trying to convince you to not take it because I know it's a sense of security and self-dependance but you won't "need it".

 

[laceltris3]

One of my sons bought a pocket knife for a souvenir at the Yukon Suspension Bridge on our Alaska cruise. It was so small it never occurred to me it wouldn't be permitted, because I didn't have the rules right in front of me, but if I'd had to give it up or check it when we got back to the ship I would have done so without complaint.

The next year in Costa Rica he wanted to get a machete at the market. Sigh. We could have put it in our checked luggage and it would have been ok, but of course we gave a firm no on that one.

 

[cyclenut]

I used to carry a leatherman micra everywhere. When I had problems getting back on the ship in Jamaica, I decided it was not worth it. Everything about that tool is small. I will not carry it on again and will never recommend it to anyone. I've found it is not needed.

 

[FigmentSpark]

One of my sons bought a pocket knife for a souvenir at the Yukon Suspension Bridge on our Alaska cruise. It was so small it never occurred to me it wouldn't be permitted, because I didn't have the rules right in front of me, but if I'd had to give it up or check it when we got back to the ship I would have done so without complaint.

The next year in Costa Rica he wanted to get a machete at the market. Sigh. We could have put it in our checked luggage and it would have been ok, but of course we gave a firm no on that one.

lol - what is it with boys and knives? My son is the same way. "but mom, it would be so useful!"

 

[phinz]

So Disney's website says no knives allowed on the ships, but does anyone know if they would allow this:

https://www.swissknifeshop.com/swiss-army-classic-sd?gclid=CJPEs6Ta2NMCFVWHswoddXMESA

FWIW, this is *exactly* what my wife carries all the time. I usually have one on a key ring. I got lucky a couple of years back and bought a lot off of eBay that consisted of 100 of them (TSA confiscated) for $25. It was pretty cool getting a brick of Classics.

 

[BrdWalker]

I apologize in advance, it is not meant to call anyone out, just the whole rules don't apply to me because its my vacation attitude. I have a neighbor who will not allow people to wear shoes in her house, if I don't want to take my shoes off I don't go to her house. DCL is providing a ship for anyone to sail on and if they have some rules I need to abide by them or choose another line. It defies logic for someone to get angry because their personal items have been removed from a poolside lounge after being unattended to 2 hours, or someone trying to sit in a theater row where someone is "saving" it for others who will be coming later. If hard liquor is not allowed why do people think it is ok to sneak it in their checked bag, or a knife, does your school district look the other way if a student sneaks it in their back pack ? We sail DCL because we truly enjoy the family atmosphere, I would hate to see all these wonderful kids growing up thinking that rules are only for those who decide to abide by them, everyone else can just push back and not have to abide.

When we first began sailing DCL I never heard of people doing whatever they wanted just because it was their vacation, we wore long pants and collared shirts to MDR, politely offered others a lounge chair if we could consolidate all of our family belongings onto one or two, and cleared off the table on deck we ate at when we were done. For us (not looking to start a debate) we feel it is important to instill in our kids the value of respecting others, being polite and following rules. After 15 DCL cruises we still have a good time but watch others who feel their day or trip is ruined because they had to comply with a rule, couldn't find a table to sit at or a lounge chair to store their things.

Happy Cruising everyone, when we pass you in a hallway we will smile and say hello, we will be in the laundry prior to our clothes finishing to be sure not to hog a machine and we will try to respect your space as well. Not better than anyone else, just like most DCL cruisers and the reason we continue to sail DCL.

 

[Churchladychurchlady]

I think the pocket knife might be a "scout" thing as well... GS and BS here....All three of us have them on us all the time. I don't even think about it - been using them since I was 6 hubby and dd about the same, they're just naturally a part of our lives. I'm not saying that we should be allowed to break rules, but because they're so small, often times, the rules don't apply to them. It's like a 6 oz bottle of lotion isn't allowed on a flight, but a 2 oz bottle is. Quantity makes a difference - in this case quantity of blade.
And yes, I get the boxcutter thing... however, right after 9/11 NO sharps were allowed. Now, we can bring small scissors, nail clippers, nail files etc. Restrictions have changed...
I think it's a valid question OP asks, but, it would be nice if DCL said no blades whatsoever, versus "no knives" (which for many, seems ambiguous), or if small pocket knives are allowed as some seem to indicate - "blades less than 1 1/4" in pocket knife are allowed, nothing larger than 1 1/2 inches"...

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I think the pocket knife might be a "scout" thing as well... GS and BS here....All three of us have them on us all the time. I don't even think about it - been using them since I was 6 hubby and dd about the same, they're just naturally a part of our lives. I'm not saying that we should be allowed to break rules, but because they're so small, often times, the rules don't apply to them. It's like a 6 oz bottle of lotion isn't allowed on a flight, but a 2 oz bottle is. Quantity makes a difference - in this case quantity of blade.
And yes, I get the boxcutter thing... however, right after 9/11 NO sharps were allowed. Now, we can bring small scissors, nail clippers, nail files etc. Restrictions have changed...
I think it's a valid question OP asks, but, it would be nice if DCL said no blades whatsoever, versus "no knives" (which for many, seems ambiguous), or if small pocket knives are allowed as some seem to indicate - "blades less than 1 1/4" in pocket knife are allowed, nothing larger than 1 1/2 inches"...

I suppose, to DCL, a knife is a knife. No description necessary. And knives are not allowed.

 

[FigmentSpark]

I think the pocket knife might be a "scout" thing as well... GS and BS here....All three of us have them on us all the time. I don't even think about it - been using them since I was 6 hubby and dd about the same, they're just naturally a part of our lives. I'm not saying that we should be allowed to break rules, but because they're so small, often times, the rules don't apply to them. It's like a 6 oz bottle of lotion isn't allowed on a flight, but a 2 oz bottle is. Quantity makes a difference - in this case quantity of blade.
And yes, I get the boxcutter thing... however, right after 9/11 NO sharps were allowed. Now, we can bring small scissors, nail clippers, nail files etc. Restrictions have changed...
I think it's a valid question OP asks, but, it would be nice if DCL said no blades whatsoever, versus "no knives" (which for many, seems ambiguous), or if small pocket knives are allowed as some seem to indicate - "blades less than 1 1/4" in pocket knife are allowed, nothing larger than 1 1/2 inches"...

Valid point. My craft scissors have a great point on them (which I needed to poke a hole in my door decoration for the peep hole), but they were allowed. Your classic SAK probably doesn't even have much of a point.

 

[soniam]

I suppose, to DCL, a knife is a knife. No description necessary. And knives are not allowed.

I don't think it really is that simple. Like I said, the DCL security officer said that my Swiss Army Explorer, which has a "knife" on it, was allowed, and he physically handed it back to me at the port in Jamaica. I think the issue comes down to what the definition of a knife is. On airlines, you aren't given metal knives of any sort anymore. I can't even be sure they let you have a plastic knife in first class. However, there are knives all over the place on cruise ships, ie in the dining rooms and kitchens. Also, you are still allowed to have knives in your checked airline luggage, just not in the cabin. It would be much simpler if, like @Churchladychurchlady said, DCL spelled out the dimensions allowed, or said like TSA does, nothing sharp or scissors with greater than 4" blades. They have left it ambiguous, leading people to ask questions.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I don't think it really is that simple. Like I said, the DCL security officer said that my Swiss Army Explorer, which has a "knife" on it, was allowed, and he physically handed it back to me at the port in Jamaica. I think the issue comes down to what the definition of a knife is. On airlines, you aren't given metal knives of any sort anymore. I can't even be sure they let you have a plastic knife in first class. However, there are knives all over the place on cruise ships, ie in the dining rooms and kitchens. Also, you are still allowed to have knives in your checked airline luggage, just not in the cabin. It would be much simpler if, like @Churchladychurchlady said, DCL spelled out the dimensions allowed, or said like TSA does, nothing sharp or scissors with greater than 4" blades. They have left it ambiguous, leading people to ask questions.

No, in reality, Disney CMs sometimes make calls that are contrary to policy. Mostly due to the "guest is always right" training they get.

 

[soniam]

No, in reality, Disney CMs sometimes make calls that are contrary to policy. Mostly due to the "guest is always right" training they get.

That was not the impression that I got. In fact, it was a fairly high up security officer that helped me and another guest out. The officer even complained about how the Jamaica port didn't seem to understand the DCL rules and that this happened pretty much every single time and only with Jamaica. He said the rule was meant for actual knives, not pocket knives. I would hate for a CM to placate guests in the case of a safety issue. He didn't seem concerned that the other guest or I would be going on a killing rampage on the ship with our 2-3" pocket knife blades.

 

[IrishEye]

Also, you are still allowed to have knives in your checked airline luggage, just not in the cabin.

When you pick up your checked luggage from the airline you are outside of the secure area, on the ship your checked luggage arrives to you inside the secure area.

 

[Anchors Away 2016]

I don't want to join the "rules" debate, but I have some (hopefully) useful experience and advice to share.

If you do choose to bring it on the ship, DO NOT, bring it to ANY of the ports.

If they confiscate it when you first board the ship, you will get it back at the end of the cruise. If they confiscate it at a port, it is GONE.

I had a little pair of craft scissors that I keep in a little first aid kit, so I can cut Moleskin if anyone gets a blister. I honestly forgot I even had it. At about the fourth port (you go through some kind of security screen at each port) they found it, and confiscated it, even though it had gotten through all of the previous checks.

So if you care about it at all, and want to have it on the ship, I strongly advise you only have it on the ship, not in the ports.

 

[Annigna Nick]

What if I would like to put very small pocket knifes as fish extender gifts? I'm from Switzerland and I think that would be a good idea for a FE gift. The blade of the small ones is about 2'' so very short... What do you think?

 

[Dug720]

What if I would like to put very small pocket knifes as fish extender gifts? I'm from Switzerland and I think that would be a good idea for a FE gift. The blade of the small ones is about 2'' so very short... What do you think?

Biggest issue is if people are flying without checked luggage they'll have to pitch it as they're not allowed on planes. IMHO bad idea.

 

[DCSWO]

My opinion: Respect the rules. You will not need it onboard.

 

[DCSWO]

What if I would like to put very small pocket knifes as fish extender gifts? I'm from Switzerland and I think that would be a good idea for a FE gift. The blade of the small ones is about 2'' so very short... What do you think?

I think that is a bad idea. It is a knife - knives are not allowed onboard.

 

[Dug720]

I think that is a bad idea. It is a knife - knives are not allowed onboard.

That too.

 

[LYSE]

This thread is actually more entertaining than I thought it would be...

Those that think it's strange to carry pocket knives / multi tool are probably the same people who ask why you need a knife while they open a box and struggle to rip open the packaging.

Cruise ships have plenty of big knives on board, if you think it makes you safe to disallow a pocket knife you need to stop and think a little..

Offten times small blades are ignored because they really are too small for offensive use (a box cutter is much better for that )

I think the question is fair.