Do cruise ship staterooms have a safe?

2 min. readlast update: 06.14.2025

Yes, cruise ship staterooms do have a safe, and it’s standard across all major cruise lines.


🔐 What You Need to Know About Cruise Cabin Safes:

Available in All Standard Cabins

  • Every stateroom—whether it's an interior cabin or a suite—comes equipped with a private electronic safe.

  • The safe is usually located in the closet or inside a cabinet or drawer.

🔢 How It Works

  • Operated using a 4-digit code that you set yourself.

  • Some safes use a keycard, but most are keypad-entry and easy to use.

  • Reset after every cruise for security.

📏 Size and Capacity

  • Typically small to medium-sized, enough to fit:

    • Passports

    • Wallets and cash

    • Jewelry and small electronics (e.g., phones, cameras)

    • Travel documents

  • Laptops and tablets may not fit in smaller safes, depending on ship design.


🛡️ Security Tips:

  • Use the safe for valuables, important documents, and medications.

  • Avoid carrying your passport ashore unless required; leave it in the safe.

  • While theft is rare, locking up your items gives added peace of mind.


🧳 In Summary:

Feature Available? Notes
In-room safe ✅ Yes In all standard cabins on major lines
Lock type Keypad or keycard You set your own access code
Size Small Fits valuables and small electronics

So yes—you can securely store your personal items in your stateroom using the complimentary in-room safe.

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