The Luggage Dilemma: What to Do with Your Bags When Boarding a Cruise

Name: The Luggage Dilemma: What to Do with Your Bags When Boarding a Cruise
Uploaded: 2024-06-30T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 2 min 41 s
Channel: Professor Melissa

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👁️ 2K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 2:41

MSC Cruises USA

MSC Seascape

What This Creator Said

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From MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've taken many many cruises I've literally never had a bag measured weighed it's never really a consideration

the benefits of self assist is it's much safer your bag is with you open you have to wait for your bag now

checking your bags does require a bit of advance preparation because you're going to have to print out those Cruise Line provided luggage tags

I'm going to take my bags to the cruise port go ahead and check them I'm going to beg and see if they'll let me on

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Decide between self assist (carry your bags) or checking your bags with the porter

✓Print and attach cruise line luggage tags in advance if checking bags

✓Tip $2 per bag to the porter, more for oversized or heavy bags

✓If checking bags, be prepared to wait until staterooms open for bag delivery

✓Consider checking bags early and exploring nearby if you have time before boarding

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to do with luggage when boarding — Choose between self assist or checking bags based on convenience and safety

Bag weight or size limitations — Cruise lines have guidelines but rarely enforce them; focus on airline regulations if flying

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the luggage options when boarding a cruise?

QWhat are the pros and cons of self assist versus checking bags?

QAre there limitations on bag size or weight for cruises?

QHow can you occupy time if you have to wait before boarding?

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Getting ready to board your cruise but unsure what to do with your luggage? We've got you covered! In this video, we'll share essential tips on how to handle your bags when you're getting on a cruise. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more travel tips and cruise advice! ------------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: / professormelissa Facebook: / profmelissacruises Instagram: / dr_melissa_newman ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️