Bringing Items Onboard "down the line"

[hcrane]

Traveling this October 25 on QM2's New England cruise followed by a B2B TA. Since I live in Boston and QM2 stops in Boston, would it be a problem bringing "monster bag" on in Boston instead of taking it to New York or using White Star Luggage service.

 

I've noticed the scanners used in re-boarding probably would not be big enough to handle a large suitcase.

 

In addition to the suitcase, I plan on bringing a couple of cases of Coke Zero too - I assume that will not be an issue.

[PeterSt]

Traveling this October 25 on QM2's New England cruise followed by a B2B TA. Since I live in Boston and QM2 stops in Boston, would it be a problem bringing "monster bag" on in Boston instead of taking it to New York or using White Star Luggage service.

 

I've noticed the scanners used in re-boarding probably would not be big enough to handle a large suitcase.

 

In addition to the suitcase, I plan on bringing a couple of cases of Coke Zero too - I assume that will not be an issue.

 

Seems a good idea to me. If your monster bag does not fit into the scanner then they will just use the back-up method, i.e. open the bag and do a manual search. Obviously to help the other passengers try to re-board at a time when they are unlikely to be busy.

[Sauer-kraut]

Have you thought about how to get it back to Boston from NYC? (Assuming that is where you'll end up on the TA). Will it be over the size restrictions for airlines?

 

Just wondering.... :)

[Salacia]

Traveling this October 25 on QM2's New England cruise followed by a B2B TA. Since I live in Boston and QM2 stops in Boston, would it be a problem bringing "monster bag" on in Boston instead of taking it to New York or using White Star Luggage service.

 

I've noticed the scanners used in re-boarding probably would not be big enough to handle a large suitcase.

 

In addition to the suitcase, I plan on bringing a couple of cases of Coke Zero too - I assume that will not be an issue.

 

Hi hcrane. If it were me, I'd call Cunard and ask them if that was permissible.

 

Personally, I wouldn't be able to get a monster bag and a couple of cases of soda up the boarding ramp in Boston and lug it to my stateroom without creating a nuisance, even if it was all on wheels.:eek: BTW, I wouldn't bring cases of soda on-board at any port and then carry them on elevators & down hallways busy with other passengers and crew, assuming Cunard even permitted it. Instead, I'd buy a 6-pack of soda or two at the each of other New England ports and discreetly carry it back on board in a shopping bag. But that's just my humble suggestion for what it's worth.;)

 

Cheers,

Salacia

[Salacia]

Hi hcrane. If it were me, I'd call Cunard and ask them if that was permissible.

 

Personally, I wouldn't be able to get a monster bag and a couple of cases of soda up the boarding ramp in Boston and lug it to my stateroom without creating a nuisance, even if it was all on wheels.:eek: BTW, I wouldn't bring cases of soda on-board at any port and then carry them on elevators & down hallways busy with other passengers and crew, assuming Cunard even permitted it. Instead, I'd buy a 6-pack of soda or two at the each of other New England ports and discreetly carry it back on board in a shopping bag. But that's just my humble suggestion for what it's worth.;)

 

Cheers,

Salacia

 

P.S. Or perhaps there will be longshoremen and porters to transport your luggage from the pier to your stateroom? (I didn't see any on the two times I was on QM2 when she visited the Boston port.) Cunard will be able to tell you if longshoremen/porters be on-duty...if so,you may have no problems doing what you've proposed :) Good luck.

[PvTraveler]

You might get some teasing from the security on the gangway, but I have brought a suitcase on board that I had to purchase to get myself home and believe me it was not empty when I came onto the ship. As to the soda, I think some sort of carry-on bag would work better than actual cases. Done this at Southampton mid-way through a cruise.

 

Either way you will be on your own getting your stuff to the cabin. Good luck !

 

To clarify the cases of soda in boxes would be harder to move around than if they were in a wheeled bag or carry-on

[hcrane]

Thanks all for the replies!

 

Salacia - thanks for bringing up the transporting of cases - it make me realize that I would have to get the soda from one cabin to another - I'm thinking more along the lines of those refrigerator boxes which hold 12 cans - no plastic either.

 

PeterSt - thanks for the advice about getting the bag on at a quiet time.

 

Sauer-kraut - the bag really isn't that big - it's the same one I used last year and I had no problems getting it back to Boston

 

PvTraveller - see you on board!:D

 

I think I'm going to use the luggage service - 'taint gettin' any younger and I can't take it with me....

[macmoo]

Hi Crane...............you're not old!!!!!!

 

See you real soon

 

Love and Hugs

 

Hils