rtread Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Can you lug a garment bag as a carry-on? Are there limits on carry-on luggage, number of bags, size? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 No limit to the number of bags, but you have to be able to manage them yourself and rooms aren't open until typically 1pm or later. They will go through the scanner (similar to an airport) so they should fit through that with no issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtread Posted March 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: No limit to the number of bags, but you have to be able to manage them yourself and rooms aren't open until typically 1pm or later. They will go through the scanner (similar to an airport) so they should fit through that with no issue. What about a garment bag for hanging clothes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 I have never seen one of those that wouldn't make it through a scanner, so should be no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew72681 Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, rtread said: What about a garment bag for hanging clothes? I’ve seen people handing full size suitcases before rooms are ready. Just be ready for lots of looks as you inevitably take up extra space in the windjammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThyriC Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 To answer your question, yes you "can" bring on a garment bag as a carryon on the ship. However, consider the size of your garment bag for your own comfort sake. Many modern garment bags roll up or fold for ease of carrying on. If yours does not however, consider holding your arm up at shoulder height for an extended period of time. How comfortable you'd be? You dont want to be dragging the garment bag behind you. Consider your activities before the rooms open and bringing that garment bag along with you. Will you go to the windjammer? Where will you put the bag? Over your chair? Would you trust that someone wont step on the tail end of your bag? Would you trust that someone wont spill an entire plate of food on that bag? If you're travelling as a pair or solo, will you be OK taking up a 4 top table for one or two people and extra seats for your bag? If you're ok with the glares from other people who cant find a seat and you're sitting at a 4 top with a chair for your bag, you might get some awkward looks. Are you bringing any other carryons? Consider how you're going to manage navigation with multiple carryons including the hanging bag. Think elevators packed to the gills with people and all of their carryon luggage. I'd highly recommend if you intend to bring a garment bag as carryon luggage, that you use the foldable type. Its a very gentle fold so you shouldnt have rumpled clothes in it. There are even foldable types that look like standard wheeled carryon luggage. It might help you if you must have your garment bag as carryon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mljstr Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 You can take the garment bag as a carry on on the plane, and then tag it and give it to the porter at the ship. It will arrive with your other checked bags and you don't have to carry it around on boarding day. You won't need it anyway as the first night is always casual and many people show up in the dining room still in their travel clothes because their bags haven't been delivered yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtread Posted March 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 21 minutes ago, Mljstr said: You can take the garment bag as a carry on on the plane, and then tag it and give it to the porter at the ship. It will arrive with your other checked bags and you don't have to carry it around on boarding day. You won't need it anyway as the first night is always casual and many people show up in the dining room still in their travel clothes because their bags haven't been delivered yet. This is what we will probably do. We were just concerned about our dress-em-up clothes getting abused if we checked them. Sounds like it is the best alternative. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew72681 Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 56 minutes ago, rtread said: This is what we will probably do. We were just concerned about our dress-em-up clothes getting abused if we checked them. Sounds like it is the best alternative. Thanks. Also, if it’s timing you’re worried about (clothes being back in time for dinner the first night) Keep in mind that if you purchase The Key, it includes the ability to drop off your carry on bags and have them delivered to your room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L454S Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Or...just arrive at 1PM or later. Go directly to your room and drop it off. I agree with others as posted above though. I would not want to tote my garment bag around the ship till cabins were open if I board before then. We pack a small "overnighter". Laptop, passports, wallets, kindle, any cruise paperwork, etc. to carry along if we board before cabins are open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 In that case I might consider the key program which allow you to check your carry on bags (up to two for each passengers) once you boarded the ship. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ1231 Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 I've never had luck with garment bags keeping clothes wrinkle free. I now get the plastic from the dry cleaners and roll up my clothes (slacks, sport coat, shirts, etc.) and put them in a suitcase. They come out better than the clothes my wife insists on putting in a garment bag. And pack a small bottle of the Downy spray to get out any wrinkles. Works great! TheBurnsTravelers and Deedeelynn 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtread Posted March 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 2 hours ago, KJ1231 said: I've never had luck with garment bags keeping clothes wrinkle free. I now get the plastic from the dry cleaners and roll up my clothes (slacks, sport coat, shirts, etc.) and put them in a suitcase. They come out better than the clothes my wife insists on putting in a garment bag. And pack a small bottle of the Downy spray to get out any wrinkles. Works great! Good info! I'm not familiar with Downy spray....is that a soap product? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmar02 Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Just now, rtread said: Good info! I'm not familiar with Downy spray....is that a soap product? It's not a soap. It's a liquid that you spray on dry clothes to help remove wrinkles. You can usually find it in the travel/sample size section of Walmart or Bed Bath and Beyond (I've seen it in some grocery stores too). I found a full size spray bottle that also contains an odor eliminator in the laundry detergent section of Walmart. We're going to refill the small bottles with that because we like to visit the casino and this way we can "de-smoke" our clothes. To use it, you just spray the item and smooth it out. You can also spray and hang in the bathroom with the shower on so the steam helps too. NJCruisers, Deedeelynn, tiny260 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Downy wrinkle release is available in airline approved small travel sizes at Target. I buy a big bottle and use it to refill my travel size ones. Hoski, JennyB, Deedeelynn and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 If you are in a suite you get a free press before formal night. Not in a suite? Then check with your room steward on the cost of a press before formal night. To me it would be worth it not to drag a garmet bag around on the first day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyB Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 On 3/18/2019 at 12:42 PM, twangster said: Downy wrinkle release is available in airline approved small travel sizes at Target. I buy a big bottle and use it to refill my travel size ones. me too...we don't travel without it...actually i don't LIVE without it. even keep some in my desk at work. melmar02 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtread Posted March 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 18 minutes ago, JennyB said: me too...we don't travel without it...actually i don't LIVE without it. even keep some in my desk at work. That's the great thing about this forum....you can learn so much. Maybe I should know about this product but never used it, my wife hasn't either. We know now! Thanks Deedeelynn and JennyB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 On 3/18/2019 at 11:42 AM, twangster said: Downy wrinkle release is available in airline approved small travel sizes at Target. I buy a big bottle and use it to refill my travel size ones. +1 on this, even though I was recently in a suite, I just used the wrinkle release and it worked perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTripp Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Thanks for the pic on the Downy smell good flavor! We are planning on spending time in the casino & others in our party will appreciate this, I hadn’t considered it! melmar02 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtread Posted March 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 On 3/18/2019 at 10:50 AM, melmar02 said: It's not a soap. It's a liquid that you spray on dry clothes to help remove wrinkles. You can usually find it in the travel/sample size section of Walmart or Bed Bath and Beyond (I've seen it in some grocery stores too). I found a full size spray bottle that also contains an odor eliminator in the laundry detergent section of Walmart. We're going to refill the small bottles with that because we like to visit the casino and this way we can "de-smoke" our clothes. To use it, you just spray the item and smooth it out. You can also spray and hang in the bathroom with the shower on so the steam helps too. Hmmm....wonder if this stuff works on human skin...? WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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