Carnival Australia luggage policy
While many of us are somewhat familiar with airline luggage rules, when it comes to cruising this may not always be the case. If you’ve never cruised before,...
If you’re a regular airline passenger you’ve likely got a good handle on what airlines expect luggage-wise. However, if you’re embarking on a cruise, especially for the first time, this essential aspect of travel may be less clear.
Even if you’ve cruised away from Australia’s shores previously, not all cruise lines share the same luggage rules and restrictions, so it’s always best to double-check.
In this guide, we dive into the luggage rules that apply when sailing with Royal Caribbean Australia. Covering how much you can bring, what’s not permitted on board and more – the information you need to pack with confidence and enjoy a fantastic trip.
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Australia’s luggage policy permits all guests to bring a reasonable amount of personal property on board. While there is no set rule regarding what this looks like, they recommend limiting how many pieces of luggage you take with you.¹
Luggage is defined by Royal Caribbean as anything that contains clothing, toiletries and other personal items. This may include one or more of the following:
Currently Royal Caribbean does not apply piece number or dimension limits to passenger luggage allowances. However, as per their terms and conditions, the combined weight of all items brought on board must not exceed 90 kg per passenger. ²
Luggage tags are issued by Royal Caribbean Australia with your electronic guest documents (eDocs) and are used to identify your luggage at check-in.³
Outlining all guest details plus information on the ship, sailing date, stateroom and deck number, they also provide information to porters on where to deliver your luggage on board.
It is advisable to print and attach your luggage tags to your bags in advance of travel. However, if you forget or are unable to do so Royal Caribbean states that generic bag tags can be obtained at the pier on the day of boarding.³
Just as you would expect when checking in and boarding for a flight, both you and your luggage will be subject to security checks at embarkation.
Royal Caribbean Australia advises that they follow strict security procedures in the seaport terminals they utilise and onboard all their ships. These measures include screening all guests and their personal property before boarding.²
To aid in this process and avoid any potential delays at boarding, it is advisable not to use locks on your check-in luggage. Should you prefer to lock your bag, only TSA locks are allowed.³
Should screening of your luggage identify an item that is prohibited or is believed to be prohibited, this may be confiscated by the security team. Depending on the item a Prohibited Items receipt may be issued to you and the item held for collection at disembarkation.³
In addition to the obvious essentials such as toiletries, underwear and socks, Royal Caribbean offers the following advice on what else to pack for your trip, saying you should bring³:
Formal wear such as a suit, tuxedo or evening gown may also be necessary depending on which sailing you are booked on. We recommend speaking with Royal Caribbean or reading the details of your confirmed itinerary for further details.
As you’d anticipate, there are some limitations and rules regarding what you can and can’t bring on board with Royal Caribbean Australia. This includes prohibitions on anything deemed dangerous or illegal such as weapons, explosives and illicit drugs.²
Additional bans apply on items such as³:
Before departing it is strongly suggested to review the prohibited items list in full via the Royal Caribbean website. Should you have additional queries regarding an item and do not see it listed, you should speak with a Royal Caribbean representative directly for guidance.
Unlisted items, where deemed inappropriate or of concern by the cruise line or Ship Master can be confiscated or seized at any point before or during the cruise.²
Royal Caribbean Australia does not provide access to strollers/prams or baby baths while onboard. As such they permit passengers to bring these items with them as part of their luggage allowance.
As with all luggage, these items must be stored in the guest’s stateroom for the duration of the voyage.³
Before you pack for your upcoming cruise with Royal Caribbean Australia, it can be helpful to keep in mind the following:
Non-alcoholic beverages such as water are permitted to be brought onboard on the day of sailing as hand luggage and in limited quantities. This limit is set at no more than 12 standard cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom (note: not per guest). ³
No, you have the choice to check in your bags and have them delivered to your stateroom or to carry them onboard yourself. However, as per Royal Caribbean, any items being carried on board must be able to fit through the x-ray screening machines present at the security checkpoints.³
Any instances of lost or damaged luggage deposited with the cruise line must be reported to the Guest Relations Desk immediately. While the cruise line will do what it can to assist, liability for loss or damage is limited to AUD$1,100 per guest per cruise.²
Should you also have travel insurance to claim against, you may be asked to reduce your claim amount against Royal Caribbean to reflect this.²
To speak with Royal Caribbean in Australia regarding an upcoming cruise or in relation to any luggage queries, you can contact them at:
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