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I took the NE Regional between Alexandria and Philadelphia recently and there was space near the door for luggage in at least some of the cars. I also saw some of the conductors helping people pull their luggage on and off of the cars, up and down the steps. 

We just took Amtrak from Virginia to Bayonne in October with 2 large suitcases and 2 carry on size. There is
room above seats for carry on size and in the front of each car for the large suitcases. 

It's the same thing on Amtrak. There are places in the front of the cars for luggage. I think you'll be just fine and excellent choice taking Amtrak. After cruises on big ships trains are my favorite mode of transportation. Love it! 

@Teddy.....thanks for your input.   We are booked on the Northeast Regional.

@RCIfan1912.....I think you are correct but I can't find it anywhere.   I know when we were in Italy last year we stored bags at the end of the passenger car but I don't recall seeing that on Amtrak.

We took the train from Boston to Newark for a cruise out of Cape Liberty.  There was a place at the end of the cars for large luggage. We took the Acela, so I can’t say for certain if the Regional trains have the same storage area. 

https://www.amtrak.com/onboard/baggage-policy/checked-baggage.html

I think even though they don't have a true baggage service there are other places to store larger baggage. They don't all have to fit above in a small place. 

We are sailing on Anthem in January from Bayonne.
On the day before cruise, we plan to take Amtrak from our hometown in Virginia to downtown NYC.  Hotel, Dinner, maybe a show.  Then a simple taxi or UBER to cruise port on embarkation day.
Amtrak does not seem to have baggage services available....meaning we get to carry on everything needed for 11 day cruise and overnight in NYC.   The bags need to be the correct size to fit in the open bins above the seats.  Is this correct?  Has anyone else taken the train pre-cruise and brought larger bags?
Thank you.

We crossed the triple digit mark. 
 
it’s the little things that amuse us I guess  

Love connection

Looks beautiful.  Not too many people at the pool that day 🙃

Any  'Chair Hogs' getting their chairs?🤣

Looks beautiful.  Not too many people at the pool that day 🙃

We are D+ and with little interest in  Diamond Lounge.   Add a voucher, extra day of internet, soda package=problem solved.
Engine room happy hour?   That's something I would attend.

Attending the top tier event is a good way to get the info. 
Asking the Loyalty Ambassador would be another.

Attending the top tier event is a good way to get the info. 
Asking the Loyalty Ambassador would be another.

Attending the top tier event is a good way to get the info. 
Asking the Loyalty Ambassador would be another.

We are D+ and with little interest in  Diamond Lounge.   Add a voucher, extra day of internet, soda package=problem solved.
Engine room happy hour?   That's something I would attend.

Oasis, Odyssey, Symphony, Navigator, Anthem

Although all excursions offer something unique and different, there are 2 that come to mind that I won't repeat:
(1) HoHo bus in Vancouver-the city is beautiful, the people are friendly, the weather was perfect.  The bus tour was expensive and horrible.  The first guide took us to Stanley Park and narrated the entire way....he got off at the stop and the next "guide" got on and never said a word.  We never knew what was coming up, what we were looking at, or when to get off.   
(2) Cave Tubing in Belize.  What could go wrong with a hike through the jungle and a gentle tube ride in giant bat-filled caves?   Let's start with the bus.  We took several small buses to connect with the large bus that would take us to our destination.   About 15 minutes into the trip, we heard a loud bang and smelled something burning.   We asked the guides if everything was ok, they said it was just the brakes burning.   As we went further from Belize City, the bus shook and rattled before the driver finally pulled to the side.   Yep, definitely a tire blow out.   Sat on the road with no a/c for over an hour before the little buses retrieved us and took us to the excursion.  The first family stepped off the bus and into a colony of fire ants....and needed to be evacuated back to the port.   Our hike and tube time were scenic but rushed, and the driver did his best Daytona 500 impression to get us back to port on time.   The guides had a good sense of humor and told us no charge for the "extra adventure."
 

Typically the words "Don't Worry" tends to make me worry.

Typically the words "Don't Worry" tends to make me worry.

Thank you for sharing your experience.   We have a 2025 trip booked on Wonder and will live vicariously through everyone else.  By the time we sail on her, she will be "old!"

Love the sea days. Pickle ball or other activities in the morning, rest, relax, read a book in the afternoon, dinner and a show in the evening. Great people watching in between.