Mrs. Thomas Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Ok guys, my trip is a few months off, but I want to figure out what kind of cash I need. I have heard many things about the porters. Do I really need to use them? Can we take our luggage on ourselves and save about $30? I don't want to risk getting a person who is having a bad day and they "misplace" my bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 I recommend using the porters for two reasons: 1. They cost just a few dollars and make things SO much easier on you 2. In many ports, they get a shorter line. I cant tell you how much time they've saved me over the years. Mrs. Thomas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 35 minutes ago, Mrs. Thomas said: Can we take our luggage on ourselves and save about $30? $30?! I pay $1-2 per bag. So unless you are travelling with the Brady Bunch, you should be paying $5-$10 on embarkation day and then again on disembarkation day. I'm telling you, best money I spend! Lovestotravel, Mrs. Thomas and shaydav19 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 May I refer you back to your original thread on this exact topic? RWDW1204, Hoski, Biff215 and 4 others 2 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Unless you're a light packer you'll be lugging around your luggage until rooms open up (2pm or so). Porter service is technically free but a tip is STRONGLY recommended. I tip about $5 for both of us. 2 large rollers & 1 thin cheap garment bag. shaydav19 and Mrs. Thomas 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DandA Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Not very light packers so we usually have a large roller and a folding garment suitcase and sometimes a mid size roller that I leave the the porters, we always have a small carry on and electronics/camera backpack that stays with us. Boarding the ship I hand them off to the porters and give them $1-2 per bag; once I used a porter help me thru customs and out to the rental car shuttle so I gave him $20. As Matt said that $20 was the best money I've spent. Mrs. Thomas, Hoski, shaydav19 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoski Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 Your luggage may be too big to fit through the scanner to carry it on yourself. Think of the x-ray machine at the airport. Mrs. Thomas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Thomas Posted February 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 On 2/12/2020 at 4:26 PM, SpeedNoodles said: May I refer you back to your original thread on this exact topic? I know, but wasn't sure if anyone would see if I added a different part to the question. I saw so many people talking about how porters "lose" their luggage because of not being tipped or tipped properly. I don't need this happening to us considering I will be having my kids with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSoxFan Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 On 2/12/2020 at 3:03 PM, Matt said: I recommend using the porters for two reasons: 1. They cost just a few dollars and make things SO much easier on you 2. In many ports, they get a shorter line. I cant tell you how much time they've saved me over the years. item #2 was especially true for us in San Juan. I have no idea how much time it saved us but the lines were long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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