Whether you’re a cruise fan or not, inevitable questions will arise about the whole endeavor. Most questions originate from first-time cruise aficionados, or those who are about to embark. Typical questions focus on getting a window in their cabin, or how to get to the food line the fastest and how to pile as much food as you can on your plate in your first attempt. But one query that is starting to bubble up is the question about marijuana: is it legal to have The MaryJane on a cruise ship? And, if so, what are the rules, terms and conditions and what if – oops – you misread them?
Well, if this is you and your predicament, step back, take a breather (so to speak) and relax: this is not a new question. And, in these enlightened times (not like the 1970’s when you might have gotten thrown in the slammer, pot is can be a regular component of most cruises, but not all.
With marijuana legal in nearly half of the states, weed decriminalization happening in many U.S. cities, and full-blown dispensaries, shops and boutiques dedicated to pot across the country, it’s only natural to wonder if you can bring weed on your cruise. Unfortunately for weed enthusiasts — or people who use CBD for all kinds of medical issues — marijuana is still classified as a narcotic under federal law — and those rules govern cruise lines. Besides the fact that the aforementioned law supersedes any state or local laws, every single cruise line has a rule prohibiting weed. Clear as mud, right? Well, better safe than sorry. Read more here.
And PS: be sure to be a kind user and make sure there is enough food left for other cruise passengers. Don’t bogart the weed, friend. Click here to read the full story, courtesy of CruiseCritic.
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