jami2

You should definitely check out Luggage Forward service (Seabourn dumped it's in house luggage forwarding department this fall in favor of LF). I used LF on my last cruise (Quest -Istanbul to Venice) and service was excellent. I've booked them for my LAX to Auckland Odyssey trip this January as well. Great door to door service and no trouble with massive bags through airports, customs, etc. Silversea's own Silversea Valet is also outstanding - maybe even better as it is still run "in house". I have used that service 8-10 times and would never ever lug 50 lb suitcases full of clothing - esp. formal wear - though an airport again. Just make sure you NEVER EVER LOCK your luggage. Even the TSA approved locks will be broken by foreign customs folks.

Absolutely not. ;)