First time Cruiser Question

[Dani Marie]

I am going on a cruise on freedom of the seas next year for the first time. I was wondering what the rules are with luggage? Is there a weight limit on a suitcase? Is there a limit of how many suitcases per person? And is there a size limit on a suitcase? Thanks!!! 

[SpeedNoodles]

The rules are few:

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/onboard-luggage-policy

[RWDW1204]

5 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said:

The rules are few:

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/onboard-luggage-policy

People can bring trunks with them? Don't tell my wife. I've finally got her down to 2 suitcases for our 7 night cruises. 

[smokeybandit]

If you become a regular cruiser (ie, at least once a year), you'll find that by cruise 3-4 you'll be packing about half of what you packed on cruise 1.

[wordell1]

No real restrictions, but I promise you won't need as much as you think!

[Allen2]

Plus stores are available in ports - and some sundries available on the ship

[Psycho and Barb]

33 minutes ago, wordell1 said:

No real restrictions, but I promise you won't need as much as you think!

Unless you’re on an Alaska cruise…You need the extra suitcase space for all the stuff you buy…Lol

[Vancity Cruiser]

40 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

If you become a regular cruiser (ie, at least once a year), you'll find that by cruise 3-4 you'll be packing about half of what you packed on cruise 1.

This is SO true!

[Dani Marie]

Thank you so much!

 

[ChessE4]

22 hours ago, Dani Marie said:

I am going on a cruise on freedom of the seas next year for the first time. I was wondering what the rules are with luggage? Is there a weight limit on a suitcase? Is there a limit of how many suitcases per person? And is there a size limit on a suitcase? Thanks!!! 

It's what you pack in the suitcases that counts, so avoid the prohibited items (power strips, irons, etc.).  There are threads on packing tips and cruise tips that go into cross-packing, packing cubes, magnetic hooks, etc.  I now pack fewer clothes, no one judges you if you wear the same outfit two or three times!

[Jamesszy94]

17 hours ago, RWDW1204 said:

People can bring trunks with them? Don't tell my wife. I've finally got her down to 2 suitcases for our 7 night cruises. 

Does she have one suitcase just for all her different shoes and makeup?

[anxiouscruiser]

I thought i packed too much, then we ended up getting covid and having to quarantine in the room and used everything. Better to be prepared these days. 

[EmersonNZ]

One thing to be careful of is the restriction on some electrical goods such as hair dryers, extension cords, multiboard etc. Because  fire is such a concern at sea they take electrical safety very serious. Obviously anything with an open flame like candles are also not allowed.