Packing for a cruise is a breeze as most cruise lines don't have a strict luggage policy. Generally, cruise lines recommend you bring two pieces of luggage per person at a maximum weight of 50 pounds as well as a small carry-on bag, with dimensions not exceeding 22" x 14" x 9".
Recommended luggage policy per cruise line:
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line recommends guests bring two pieces of luggage per person, with each piece weighing no more than 50 pounds. In addition, guests are allowed to bring a carry-on bag.
Any alcohol brought onboard must be in unopened, sealed bottles and limited to one bottle of wine or champagne per adult.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises suggests that guests bring two pieces of luggage per person, with each piece weighing no more than 50 pounds. Guests are also allowed to bring one carry-on bag, with dimensions not exceeding 22" x 14" x 9". Guests boarding a Celebrity Xpedition Class to the Galapagos or on a Fly-cruise package are restricted to one bag not exceeding 44 pounds and a small carry on.
Any alcohol brought onboard must be in unopened, sealed bottles and limited to two bottles of wine or champagne per stateroom.
Holland America
Holland America suggests guests to bring two pieces of luggage per person, with each piece weighing no more than 50 pounds. Guests are also allowed to bring a carry-on bag.
Any alcohol brought onboard must be in unopened, sealed bottles and limited to one bottle of wine or champagne per adult.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line suggests guests to bring two pieces of luggage per person, with each piece weighing no more than 50 pounds. Guests are also allowed to bring a carry-on bag.
Any alcohol brought onboard must be in unopened, sealed bottles and limited to one bottle of wine or champagne per person.
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises recommends guests bring two pieces of luggage per person, with each piece weighing no more than 50 pounds. Guests are also allowed to bring a carry-on bag.
Any alcohol brought onboard must be in unopened, sealed bottles and limited to one bottle of wine or champagne per person.
Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International also suggests guests bring two pieces of luggage per person, with each piece weighing no more than 50 pounds. Guests are also allowed to bring a carry-on bag.
Any alcohol brought onboard must be in unopened, sealed bottles and limited to two bottles of wine or champagne per stateroom.
Please note: these restrictions are subject to change and that some cruise lines may have additional restrictions or requirements for certain items, such as electronics or medical equipment.
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