Labor Day weekend is fast approaching and for a lot of Louisiana families that means one last summertime hurrah. For a lot of us that might mean a short cruise across the Gulf of Mexico to Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, or Mexico. All of those destinations are within reach via cruise ships that sail from the Port of New Orleans, the Port of Galveston in Texas, or the Port of Mobile in Alabama.

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Cruises are a popular vacation choice for a lot of us in Louisiana but there is one staple of our Louisiana lifestyle that is just not a good idea to bring on a cruise vessel. And that staple tends to be brought out of the closet a lot more often in the fall than it does in the spring.

As a veteran of several dozen cruises, I have been blessed to set foot on six of our planet's seven continents. One of these days we will make it to Antarctica but we have set foot in Europe, Asia, South America, Australia, and Africa. One thing I have learned is that each port brings its own unique set of challenges.

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However, the one challenge no Louisiana cruise guest wants to face is a confrontation with local law enforcement. Unfortunately, an article of clothing that is very popular in Louisiana could be your ticket to trouble should you decide to wear that article of clothing while on shore.

The cruise destinations that will give you grief, and by grief I mean they could arrest you are Barbados, Jamaica, and Saint Lucia. Please note that it is not the cruise lines that are preventing you from bringing and even wearing these garments, it is the actual governments of those Caribbean nations.

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Remember it's not an issue if you wear the garments on board it's only an issue when you get off the ship wearing camouflage. Yeah, the same clothing that we wear into the woods, to Walmart, and to weddings in Louisiana can earn you a trip to jail in some Caribbean nations.

The reason why camouflage is frowned upon, that's a nice way to say it's against the law, is the governments of Barbados, Jamaica, and Saint Lucia only want their military to be wearing camouflage.

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According to the Royal Caribbean website, it is highly unlikely that you'll be arrested or taken to jail over your camo clothing but it will likely be confiscated and you'll be assessed a fine. The amount of that fine will vary depending on the entity making the arrest.

Ladies, This Clothing Ban Applies To You Too.

You should note that the ban on camouflage clothing applies to all styles, colors, and patterns. Even the more feminine versions in pink and other pastel colors are not allowed. Most cruise line representatives simply suggest that you leave it at home. Even the underwear and socks should be left back in Louisiana unless you want to pay a fine of a few bucks, maybe a few hundred bucks, just to wear them.

Here's a list of other items you want to leave at home should you be heading out on a cruise this summer. It's a pretty long list but it's a list that can make your cruise a lot more enjoyable if you know what's on it.

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