Carnival Cruise Line’s brand ambassador, John Heald, recently took to Facebook to remind passengers about an important rule that often surprises travelers: camouflage clothing is banned in certain Caribbean destinations.
In his post, Heald addressed the situation of a guest who had been asked to return to the ship after wearing camouflage in Nassau, Bahamas.
| “Having just replied to a gentleman his ‘anger’ about being told to return to the ship in Nassau, Bahamas, I felt it best to remind everybody that there are some places that absolutely do not allow camouflage clothing, military-style camouflage clothing, to be worn there. These are the island’s rules, and we have absolutely no control over them,” Heald said. |
The ban on camouflage clothing is not limited to the Bahamas. Countries such as Barbados, St. Lucia, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago also enforce strict rules prohibiting civilians from wearing military-style clothing.
In these countries, the regulations are in place primarily to avoid confusion between civilians and military personnel, ensuring that only official forces are recognizable in uniform.
| On Facebook, commenters didn’t hold back,with one saying, “It has been common knowledge for many years that there are several countries that don’t allow that. People need to do even a little research on their own when traveling to another country.” |
For cruise passengers, this serves as a reminder to check local regulations before packing. While camo might be in fashion, in the Caribbean, it can lead to fines, confiscation of the clothing, or being asked to change, as seen in the recent incident in Nassau.
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Although the enforcement of these laws can vary, the consequences can still inconvenience cruise guests who are unaware.
As John Heald noted, Carnival and other cruise lines have no control over these regulations, so it’s best to be prepared.
