Taking Metal Detector & Gear on an Airline and/or Cruise

[NowandThenTreasures]

Heading on a cruise to the Caribbean next month, looking for any tips on packing gear?
Also curious about getting on the ship without getting any gear confiscated by ship security ? I assume detectors are fairly common, but not sure about taking military trench shovels, spades, sifters, or anything that someone in security would be concerned about as a potential weapon
Any feedback would be appreciated

 

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[SanMan]

Bought a nice padded case for my detector,....

I had a huge hassle last time I flew,.......






Still can't figure out why?

 

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[CASPER-2]

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i HAD SAME PROB AS YOU - I BOUGHT THE LONGEST STRAIGHT ONE ANDERSON MADE AND IT ENDED UP BEING 6INS TOO
LONG FOR MY BIGGEST SUIT CASE - I ENDED UP PUTTING IT IN ITS ORIGINAL BOX AND PAID FOR IT AS EXTRA LUGGAGE ONE TIME
ANOTHER TIME I MAILED TO HOTEL --I GOT A TRIP COMING UP IN A WEEK AND GOT TO DECIDE WHAT IM GONNA DO THIS TIME

 

[NowandThenTreasures]

Traveled on 2 fun & successful MD trips, 1 to the Treasure Coast in Florida after the Hurricane in the fall of 2019 and 1 to Paradise Island in the Bahamas this year.
Flew on Frontier (which requires lithium batteries in checked luggage) and American Airlines. I packed my Equinox in the old 1960's Samsonite hard case luggage and had 0 problems flying with my detector. My wife was very glad I brought the MD along!

 

[Sandancer]

Taking Metal Detector & Gear on an Airline and/or Cruise

I can't remember exactly which cruise line it was, either Disney or Holland America that specifically prohibited metal detectors. I think it was Disney. At least for now the point is moot!