What’s the Luggage Situation on a Carnival Cruise?
I recently took my first Carnival cruise, and one of the things I was most curious about was how much luggage I could bring. I’m a bit of a packing minimalist, but I also like to have options, so I wanted to make sure I didn’t overpack but also didn’t underpack.
After doing some research, I found that Carnival has a fairly generous luggage policy. Each passenger is allowed to bring two suitcases and one carry-on bag. The suitcases must be no larger than 24 inches long, 16 inches wide, and 10 inches deep. The carry-on bag must be no larger than 22 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 9 inches deep.
Checked Baggage
Checked baggage is the luggage that you hand over to the cruise line at the port before boarding the ship. It is then transported to your stateroom and delivered to you later that day.
The size and weight limits for checked baggage are as follows:
- Two suitcases per person
- Each suitcase must be no larger than 24 inches long, 16 inches wide, and 10 inches deep
- Each suitcase must weigh no more than 50 pounds
Carry-on Baggage
Carry-on baggage is the luggage that you keep with you on the ship. It must be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bin.
The size and weight limits for carry-on baggage are as follows:
- One carry-on bag per person
- The carry-on bag must be no larger than 22 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 9 inches deep
- The carry-on bag must weigh no more than 25 pounds
What to Pack
When packing for a Carnival cruise, it is important to consider what you will be doing during your trip. If you are planning on spending most of your time on the ship, you can pack lighter than if you are planning on doing a lot of excursions.
Some tips for packing for a Carnival cruise include:
- Pack light. You don’t want to have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
- Pack versatile clothing. You can mix and match different pieces to create multiple outfits.
- Pack for the weather. If you are cruising to a warm destination, pack light, breathable clothing. If you are cruising to a colder destination, pack layers of clothing so you can adjust to the changing temperatures.
- Pack essential toiletries. You don’t want to forget your toothbrush or shampoo!
- Pack a few snacks. This will help you save money on food on the ship.
FAQs
Q: How many bags can I bring on a Carnival cruise?
A: Each passenger is allowed to bring two suitcases and one carry-on bag.
Q: What are the size and weight limits for checked baggage?
A: Each suitcase must be no larger than 24 inches long, 16 inches wide, and 10 inches deep. Each suitcase must weigh no more than 50 pounds.
Conclusion
Carnival’s luggage policy is fairly generous, so you should have no problem bringing everything you need for your cruise. Just be sure to pack light and pack versatile clothing so you can mix and match different pieces to create multiple outfits.
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