temple1 Posted June 25, 2013 #26 Share Posted June 25, 2013 When leaving the state at Honolulu Airport you have to put your checked bags on a conveyor to be scanned for agricultural inspection. A bit of a pain but it is down low so you really just push the bag on. If I remember correctly, you have to do the same thing in San Juan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal2RCCL Posted June 25, 2013 #27 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Could you be a little more specific? What ship? What dates? Which itinerary? How was the cruise? Where were you SUPPOSED to leave your luggage? Why didn't you? 11 a.m. is NEVER recommended by the cruise line for a flight departure. They recommend noon or after. Actually, RCCL does permit/recommend flights earlier than noon in some ports. Barcelona is anytime after 1030am, Vancouver 1130am etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriksgarden Posted June 25, 2013 #28 Share Posted June 25, 2013 On our last cruise, I was the mule carrying and dragging the bags. My partner's job was to hold onto mom and not break her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhenzejr Posted June 25, 2013 #29 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Try wheeling 3 28" suitcases, 2 roller carryon's through about 500 people doing the same and let me know how it works out for ya ;) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pack light do we. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted June 25, 2013 #30 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Pack light do we. You don't know where that person was cruising, or maybe they tacked on a land vacation pre-or post-cruise. We went to Europe for 3 weeks and had pretty much the same amount of luggage as stated. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxHadleyxx Posted June 25, 2013 #31 Share Posted June 25, 2013 You don't know where that person was cruising, or maybe they tacked on a land vacation pre-or post-cruise. We went to Europe for 3 weeks and had pretty much the same amount of luggage as stated. :) We usually take 2-3 week vacations and have about that or a little less for FOUR people (two teens larger than I am). You can do laundry in Europe ;) Of course, we have had vacations where we take that much (mostly going back and forth to the states where we can purchase things for bargain prices), but then we don't decide we hate the city we are visiting because we had to lug all the things we decided to bring with us through a crowd at the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth C Posted June 25, 2013 #32 Share Posted June 25, 2013 What were YOU doing with 5 suitcases?!?!?!? ;) Group of 10 6 were seniors 1 with a prosthetic leg 1 in a wheelchair 1 with a cane 3 of us were the mules Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temple1 Posted June 25, 2013 #33 Share Posted June 25, 2013 We usually take 2-3 week vacations and have about that or a little less for FOUR people (two teens larger than I am). You can do laundry in Europe ;) Of course, we have had vacations where we take that much (mostly going back and forth to the states where we can purchase things for bargain prices), but then we don't decide we hate the city we are visiting because we had to lug all the things we decided to bring with us through a crowd at the airport. On our first big vacation as a couple and before airlines charged for luggage we packed to the max! Two large suitcases each, carryons and 1 set of golf clubs. You would think we were leaving for a cross country 3 month excursion and not 10 days changing hotels every other day. :eek: I grew to hate luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxHadleyxx Posted June 25, 2013 #34 Share Posted June 25, 2013 On our first big vacation as a couple and before airlines charged for luggage we packed to the max! Two large suitcases each, carryons and 1 set of golf clubs. You would think we were leaving for a cross country 3 month excursion and not 10 days changing hotels every other day. :eek: I grew to hate luggage. LOl and you are STILL a couple--that, folks, is true love :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted June 25, 2013 #35 Share Posted June 25, 2013 This was a number of years ago before luggage was as light as they are and no rollers. I was traveling with our mother who packed for the two us, and we had to drag/push the luggage. One man came along to help but I think he wished he hadn't.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted June 25, 2013 #36 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Strangely, this OP says this would be his last cruise with RCCL. Yet, if you read his other two posts, they are promoting tours scheduled for his next cruise...... yes, on Royal Caribbean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxHadleyxx Posted June 25, 2013 #37 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Strangely, this OP says this would be his last cruise with RCCL. Yet, if you read his other two posts, they are promoting tours scheduled for his next cruise...... yes, on Royal Caribbean! I thought those were for Princess. I'll have to look again :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxHadleyxx Posted June 25, 2013 #38 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Strangely, this OP says this would be his last cruise with RCCL. Yet, if you read his other two posts, they are promoting tours scheduled for his next cruise...... yes, on Royal Caribbean! I just looked again. OP is sailing on the Royal Princess--you probably just saw the "Royal" part and assumed RCI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiGal117 Posted June 25, 2013 #39 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I think people just enjoy pot stirring. But I will say, on our honeymoon my husband and I had 3 suitcases I think, one of which was filled with SHOES... and mostly his!! He took 12 pairs of shoes. BTW, we did a RC cruise out of Hawaii. It was fab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southstaffs3 Posted June 25, 2013 #40 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Sorry Merion_Mom - for some reason, I'm not buying into this story much. A fabulous Hawaiian cruise ruined because of having to transport their own luggage, and other things that don't quite add up? Nah. :rolleyes: Wow how to make people welcome !!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southstaffs3 Posted June 25, 2013 #41 Share Posted June 25, 2013 On our last cruise, I was the mule carrying and dragging the bags. My partner's job was to hold onto mom and not break her. Like :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basman Posted June 25, 2013 #42 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Try wheeling 3 28" suitcases, 2 roller carryon's through about 500 people doing the same and let me know how it works out for ya ;) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I needed to do this sometimes because my wife's strength wasn't good enough to manage her own bags. Actually I keep bungee cords in my luggage when I need to "Mother Duck" my suitcases together. I've done as many as two large suite cases and a roller board. Once you get them aligned and go fairly straight, works just fine. I find the other 499 flailing people tend to get out of the way when they see the suitcase train coming through. Also minimize turns and make them wide when you do. Remember to Adapt, Overcome and Prevail. That way you wont sound like a victim. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted June 25, 2013 #43 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Wow how to make people welcome !!:rolleyes: The chance you take when you come to CC and say your cruise was a total let down based on carrying suitcases to and from the ship. People want to know what happened in between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southstaffs3 Posted June 25, 2013 #44 Share Posted June 25, 2013 The chance you take when you come to CC and say your cruise was a total let down based on carrying suitcases to and from the ship. People want to know what happened in between. Like:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixDawgCruising Posted June 25, 2013 #45 Share Posted June 25, 2013 All I can say, is that I've been to a alot of places, with alot of luggage, and have found that if you wave money in the air, someone will come to carry it for you.:D As for waiting until buses/shuttles are full before you get to leave, that's pretty standard. That's how the shuttles make $$. They lose out if they are driving around burning gas with 4 people in a 60 pass. shuttle. That's why I take cabs, they go where I say, when I say.;) Again, wave money, it works!!!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted June 25, 2013 #46 Share Posted June 25, 2013 No, I just saw the 3 posts. :) I noticed that too! An experienced cruiser with 3 posts in many years a member On cruise critic????? A real inconsistency ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlatrice Posted June 25, 2013 #47 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I needed to do this sometimes because my wife's strength wasn't good enough to manage her own bags. Actually I keep bungee cords in my luggage when I need to "Mother Duck" my suitcases together. I've done as many as two large suite cases and a roller board. Once you get them aligned and go fairly straight, works just fine. I find the other 499 flailing people tend to get out of the way when they see the suitcase train coming through. Also minimize turns and make them wide when you do. Remember to Adapt, Overcome and Prevail. That way you wont sound like a victim. Bob So you just tie them together with the bungee cords? Do you have pics? This sounds like a good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjdixon4 Posted June 25, 2013 #48 Share Posted June 25, 2013 The chance you take when you come to CC and say your cruise was a total let down based on carrying suitcases to and from the ship. People want to know what happened in between. Exactly my point. Dead on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjdixon4 Posted June 25, 2013 #49 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Wow how to make people welcome !!:rolleyes: Not looking to make the OP feel welcome. Just needed some details, and hopefully a reality check along with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted June 25, 2013 #50 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I just looked again. OP is sailing on the Royal Princess--you probably just saw the "Royal" part and assumed RCI. Yes, my mistake. I saw only the single word "Royal" and assumed it was RCCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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