Porter question

[osucruise]

what exactly does a porter do and the benefits of using for embarkation? How much do I tip for to bags? Where do I locate them at (I do not want to give my bags to some guy that runs off with them). If it was I think then I would be more than happy to give to them and not have to lug around during check in and see them in my room.

[Relayer]

The porters will be easily identifiable at curb side, at the embarkation point, and usually have ID displayed and are in a uniform of some sort.

 

They place your bags in big cages for loading onto the ship. Benefits? I am more than delighted not to lug the luggage around anymore than necessary. We tip $2 per bag.

 

Several cruise under the belt and -0- issues with the bags.

[Texarribean Chick]

the porters are not employees of CCL; but employees of what ever pier you are sailing from.....they ENSURE that your luggage makes it on the ship. They are typically dressed alike - matching shirts (same color, tropical, etc) and I tip $2.00 per bag. I have never tried to access the 2 tiered luggage racks that they board on the ship; but security around them always seems tight. If you do chose to use them and DO NOT tip and if they are real creeps - they can decide that, "ooppss, that bag fell overboard, darn the luck" - it's not worth the risk to us - we tip and receive prompt service EVERYTIME!

[SMSACE6]

Yes, they relieve you of your large checked luggage, and most always they are right there as you exit your taxi/ride, and as others say are in similar attire with ID. I also tip 2 dollars a bag, plus a smile and a thankyou, and have never had any issues. :)

[osucruise]

Thanks all! $2 a bag is way worth it to me. I am going that route.