Carnival Cruise Line shares key smoking decision TravelHost Warning for vapers cruising to Mexico. As of January 17, bringing a vape ashore in Mexico could lead to fines or confiscation under new enforcement rules. Even though vaping itself is not Can you smoke or vape on a cruise ship? Can You Smoke on A Cruise Ship? Learn which Cruise Lines Allow Smoking After a Carnival guest said that "vaping is not smoking" the cruise line's Brand Ambassador made a clear statement to avoid any confusion: Tips Tuesday As of January 17, 2026, Mexico has implemented a strict ban on all vaping devices, including disposable and some nicotine free products, prohibiting their import, sale, and distribution.