Shelly Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I read on cc that mid week of the cruise we will get something asking if we want our luggage taken to airport directly. I understand they take it to where it needs to go and you check-in at port for your flight? Any experience with this? Good or bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorailmedic Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I haven't used it personally, but can see where it may be very convenient. I don't recall where you leave/bring your bags for this service but I'm sure someone can chime in. I do recall that you aren't charged overweight baggage fees by airlines if you use this, so the costs is potentially negated depending on how you pack. RCCL has very minimal info below. http://www.royalcaribbean.com/contentWithHero.do?pagename=luggage_valet_service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 It sounds like you are referring to Luggage Valet.This is a service offered by RCI. It is offered in a limited number of ports and with specific airlines. As long as you have a good port-airline combo you're good.I highly recommend this service ($20 PP plus any luggage fees from the airline). You put your luggage outside your stateroom, like normal, and the ship gets it to the airport and onto the airplane for you. You will not touch your luggage again until you get to your final airport destination. You will get your boarding passes and luggage receipts in your stateroom on the last day.I would not wait until midway through the cruise. I always go to GS and make my luggage valet arrangements as soon as I get on the ship. There is a deadline for signing up....usually a few dad before disembark.I have used this service many times and never had ANY problem. Matt and lyonden00 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firegal2539 Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I used Luggage Valet twice and is well worth the $20. I wish they would open it to more ports. I use American so that isn't a problem. These are the ports that Luggage Valet is available in: Fort Lauderdale Port Canaveral Miami Seattle Seward The cruise line gets your boarding pass, your luggage tags, you don't have to worry about it. I was nervous the first time thinking I would never see my luggage again, but when I hit DFW International it was on the baggage carousel. Candie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Thank you everyone! We will be at Fort Lauderdale flying on Southwest. I see they are both available for the service, but my Dad was worried how it worked. I told him I would ask all of you! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalLaker Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 I read on cc that mid week of the cruise we will get something asking if we want our luggage taken to airport directly. I understand they take it to where it needs to go and you check-in at port for your flight? Any experience with this? Good or bad? I have used it twice with no issues and there is no over the weight limit fees. Shelly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprint180 Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 is this only for check in luggage? Can you use it for carryon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 is this only for check in luggage? Can you use it for carryon It's for checked luggage only. If you want to check your carry-ons, you can, but I wouldn't advise it. Essentially, you're paying for the provider of the service to check you in for your flight, collect your luggage, tag it, and transfer it to the plane from the ship. Think of it as a fancy porter service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 We used it on the Allure last year for the first time. We were spoiled by a couple of Disney cruises we took before that and it was complimentary for everyone. On the Allure it was $25 for each piece. It was very convenient but not sure if we will do it again on the Harmony this year. We signed up mid week, got our boarding passes delivered to our stateroom the day before departure and they give you different tags to put on your checked luggage. You just put it out like you normally do and they do the rest for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewmommy Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 If you already prepaid the luggage fee (when ticket was purchased thru JetBlue), Royal won't charge you again, will they? Do you just show that your ticket receipt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Royal charges you a fee for the service on top of the airline's checked baggage fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewmommy Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Royal charges you a fee for the service on top of the airline's checked baggage fees. Yes, I get that. Just wondering if they automatically charge for luggage or of they only charge if you haven't prepaid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 On the Allure when they gave us the sheet to fill out there was a section on it that asked how many bags you were checking in. Then the airline's baggage fee and Royal's service charge showed up on our seapass account. Not sure what happens if you have already prepaid it with the airline. When you sign up for luggage valet, they are checking in for you with the airline. Hope that helps :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewmommy Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 On the Allure when they gave us the sheet to fill out there was a section on it that asked how many bags you were checking in. Then the airline's baggage fee and Royal's service charge showed up on our seapass account. Not sure what happens if you have already prepaid it with the airline. When you sign up for luggage valet, they are checking in for you with the airline. Hope that helps :) Yes, it does help. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayleen Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 This discussion was back in 2017. Just wondering if RCCL still offers luggage valet on Allure out of Galveston, TX? Has anyone used this service recently, if so, what was the cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda R Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 7 hours ago, Jayleen said: This discussion was back in 2017. Just wondering if RCCL still offers luggage valet on Allure out of Galveston, TX? Has anyone used this service recently, if so, what was the cost? I used to use it also. But have not seen it offered in past couple years. I wish it was available. I loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Squirrel Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 Interested also. All I could find was service availability in Seattle. Has anyone used it at any of the FL ports recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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