ramrax4 Posted March 2, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 2, 2010 We are planning to cruise the med. in the near future and I was wandering how everyone is doing with the packing and all those new charges when flying:confused: I don't know how we could possibly pack everything we would need into 1 checked bag for a 12 day cruise:eek: Tips, tricks or ideas anyone:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janabm81 Posted March 2, 2010 #2 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Roll your clothes really tight...you'll be amazed how much extra you can fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndeb Posted March 2, 2010 #3 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Personally, I don't worry about the luggage fees. I am going to take what I need. I am doing a 2 week cruise soon and I will be taking a suitcase and garment bag. It's just the way things are now and having what I want to wear is more important to me than luggage fees. I'm pretty thrifty in my every day life. I know some people can put everything in one bag, but not me...LOL! Plus, it gives me extra room for stuff I might bring home. And stuffing 1 bag, you run the risk of being over weight...those fees are more than taking an extra bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisey Posted March 2, 2010 #4 Share Posted March 2, 2010 We are planning to cruise the med. in the near future and I was wandering how everyone is doing with the packing and all those new charges when flying:confused: I don't know how we could possibly pack everything we would need into 1 checked bag for a 12 day cruise:eek:Tips, tricks or ideas anyone:) We did a 2 week transatlantic cruise with an additional week in Italy afterwards. We each took one carry on. It worked just fine. And I am famous for overpacking! Hubby rented a tux on board, I took a long knit dress from TravelSmith and a fancy shawl/jewelry for elegant night. We washed clothes a couple of time (so 1/3 of the shirts/underwear/socks than we needed for the whole trip) Ever item was carefully considered before it went in the suitcase. We took a backpack style carryon, so there was less suitcase and more room for clothing. We left most of the "stuff" at home - hairdryer, extra shoes, etc. I started with the Rick Steves packing list on rickstevesdotcom, and altered it as I needed for a cruise. I haven't checked lately, but are they charging for luggage on International flights now? I would also check with your carrier to see what the limits and charges are. Best wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmorg Posted March 2, 2010 #5 Share Posted March 2, 2010 There were no luggage fees for international flights when we flew international last year. Maybe it's changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bafinegan Posted March 2, 2010 #6 Share Posted March 2, 2010 DH and I are also looking into a med cruise. We thought about flying over with min luggage and buying cheap luggage once there for stuff i know we are going to accumulate:rolleyes:. plan on touring italy THEN cruise the med and do a transatlantic back. no luggage fees on a cruise:D. baf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John&John Posted March 2, 2010 #7 Share Posted March 2, 2010 There were no luggage fees for international flights when we flew international last year. Maybe it's changed. Looks like you can check one bag to Europe without a fee. Also 1 carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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