If you’ve been on a cruise before, you’ll know it’s all about exploring new destinations, relaxing, and maybe indulging in a bit too much fun. But there’s one small thing that feels so strange to explain to people who have never cruised before… Cruise door magnets.
On my recent Celebrity Beyond cruise, I designed a bunch of door magnets for people to take! It actually caused a lot of controversy over on Reddit…
How many magnets is too many? 😂
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My cruise door magnets
I actually sell some cruise door magnets over on my Etsy! If you’re interested, have a little look!
Decorating your cabin door the right way
Your cruise cabin door isn’t just a door – it’s basically your little home on the ship. Decorating it with cruise door magnets is one of those small touches that makes a cabin feel personal and fun. It’s easy, harmless, and on many ships, perfectly allowed.
And, after a few drinks, finding a door with magnets all over it is a lot easier…
Many passengers go all out with fun, colourful designs, little quotes, or magnets that reflect their personality. Some use magnets to display travel-themed designs or characters, others pick up souvenirs at each port of call so their door becomes a mini gallery of memories. By the end of the cruise, it tells a story of the places you’ve explored – more interesting than a blank metal panel, that’s for sure.
What cruise lines say about cruise door magnets and decorations
Not every cruise line lets you go wild with stick-ons, so it’s worth checking the rules first. Here’s a breakdown:
- Royal Caribbean: You’re good to decorate your cabin door. Their guest code of conduct allows decorations “if they’re not offensive, don’t block anything, and don’t damage the door.”
- Carnival: Also fine with door decorations – but there are some safety rules. Anything you stick up needs to be fire-retardant, and you can’t use tape or glue. Magnets or Command strips are OK.
- Disney Cruise Line: Magnetic signs are accepted, but adhesives like tape or glue aren’t allowed.
- Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL): More restrictive – their current policy bans all door decorations, including paper or magnetic ones.
- Virgin Voyages: Also doesn’t allow door decorations. Their concern is wear and tear / damage over time.
Upside down pineapple door magnets
And then there’s the pineapple situation. Spotting a pineapple on someone’s door might seem innocent, but there’s actually a subtle meaning. A right-side-up pineapple is just a tropical decoration. An upside-down pineapple, though, has a very specific signal in certain circles. Some cruise-goers are aware of it, and some cruise lines have even removed upside-down pineapple decorations because of the connotation. If you’re just here for the holiday vibes, stick to the upright ones – or pick something else entirely.
Decorating your door isn’t just about fun – it’s also about feeling a little more at home and part of the cruise community. Walking down the corridor and spotting a door full of personality feels surprisingly satisfying. Just remember to stick to magnets rather than tape or glue, choose designs that work with the rules of your cruise line, and have fun with it.
If you’re looking for inspiration, there are plenty of collections online showing creative and playful ways to deck out your cabin door. From cute quotes to colourful souvenirs, your door can be a little reflection of your adventure at sea.
The next time you pack for your cruise, don’t forget to toss a few magnets into your luggage. They’re an affordable, versatile, and fun way to enhance your cruising experience. From organising your cabin and keeping important documents in sight to collecting unique souvenirs from your journey, magnets offer endless possibilities for making your trip even more memorable.
