denmarks Posted October 20, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) I am going on a cruise in December and am having trouble deciding the combination of suitcases and bags. I am taking one large suitcase for sure. I have always taken a second one that was more messenger bag or backpack size. I just won a nice duffel bag from TripAdvisor and am now thinking of using it as the second bag. I am traveling by car. The large bag will be checked at the port and the duffel carried on. How would you distribute items between the bags? I am a single male. Edited October 20, 2019 by denmarks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted October 20, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2019 11 minutes ago, denmarks said: I am going on a cruise in December and am having trouble deciding the combination of suitcases and bags. I am taking one large suitcase for sure. I have always taken a second one that was more messenger bag or backpack size. I just won a nice duffel bag from TripAdvisor and am now thinking of using it as the second bag. I am traveling by car. The large bag will be checked at the port and the duffel carried on. How would you distribute items between the bags? I am a single male. Valuables (including meds and tech equipment), travel documents and a change of clothing (purposed differently from whatever you're wearing upon embarkation) are the minimum "essential" items in your "carry-on." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tak81288 Posted October 20, 2019 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Personally, if checking and carrying on I don't put much in my carry on. Pretty much everything goes in my checked baggage. I may pack an extra change of clothes (in case the checked bag doesn't show up before dinner), electronics, paperwork, wallet and maybe a few other items I can't afford afford to lose, in a carry-on. That's about it. Last few trips for me were only 7-10 days in hot weather, so I only had a carry-on. Have a good cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted October 21, 2019 #4 Share Posted October 21, 2019 We travel with carry-on-sized bags pretty much always, but we do turn them over to the porters at the port. I carry what @Flatbush Flyer said in my daypack, except only a change of 'smalls' not a full change of clothes. Also not swimsuits, because that is not a big draw for us. Dr'spin carries only his electronics, and we both carry our toiletries along with daily-med sorters. Because there are two of us, I cross-pack at least one outfit in each other's bag. As a solo I can see having a full change of clothes in the bag you keep with you. We have never not gotten our port-checked bags promptly, usually before muster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idraconis Posted October 21, 2019 #5 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I'd would also throw in swim trunks. I always cruise with a back pack with the essentials. Once (second cruise) my checked bag didn't arrive until dinner time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted October 21, 2019 #6 Share Posted October 21, 2019 TRAVEL DOCS (paperwork and ID) in your carry on. After that, up to you. As others, I do carry electronics and meds. And swim suit if it will be warm enough on embarkation. I do not carry a change of clothes, as I am comfortable in wearing what I wear on board to dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser_1977 Posted October 21, 2019 #7 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I'm a single female so slightly different 😉 My carry-on in January for a Bahamas cruise was: Wallet Passport Sunglasses iPhone AirPods Charging cable USB wall charger Paperback book Medications (in tablet/capsule form) Compact Lip Gloss Folder with Cruise Documents Keys Bikini Cover Up Flip Flops 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenM Posted October 21, 2019 #8 Share Posted October 21, 2019 19 hours ago, denmarks said: I am going on a cruise in December and am having trouble deciding the combination of suitcases and bags. I am taking one large suitcase for sure. I have always taken a second one that was more messenger bag or backpack size. I just won a nice duffel bag from TripAdvisor and am now thinking of using it as the second bag. I am traveling by car. The large bag will be checked at the port and the duffel carried on. How would you distribute items between the bags? I am a single male. You are a male. By that absolute description you only require one case. Medium is probably suffice. Glad I could help. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted October 21, 2019 #9 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, JennyB1977 said: I'm a single female so slightly different 😉 My carry-on in January for a Bahamas cruise was: Wallet Passport Sunglasses iPhone AirPods Charging cable USB wall charger Paperback book Medications (in tablet/capsule form) Compact Lip Gloss Folder with Cruise Documents Keys Bikini Cover Up Flip Flops Not an electronic book???? I switched many years ago. I prefer real books, but for travel, electronic is so convenient. I also read fairly quickly, so need to have a number of books with me, so electronic is SO MUCH better. And other than the lip gloss, compact, and bikini, my carry on list is similar. I work in the VA-DC area. 🙂 Edited October 21, 2019 by SRF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser_1977 Posted October 21, 2019 #10 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) @SRF I have tried Kindle, my phone, and some other e-reader. I just can't. I have been an avid reader most of my life. I love the feel of turning pages. I keep one in my carry on and a few more in my checked bag 🙂 I used to live closer to a used book store (Manassas) and miss it. Now when I'm done I donate to the library. I've been in the area since 2000. Quick detour in Richmond from 05 - 08. Edited October 21, 2019 by JennyB1977 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 21, 2019 #11 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I would only "carry-on" things of value...let your suitcase be delivered to the cabin. Anything you might need prior to dinner should also go in the carryon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted October 21, 2019 #12 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Of course “essentials” should be in your carry on— but you want a tight definition of “essentials”. If you board early, you could have several hours to kill before your cabin is available —- you do not want to be hauling around a heavy bag, making exploring the ship very difficult. I have actually seen some “carry on only” fanatics trundling two roller bags plus something else - through the lido trying to carry lunch as they seek a free table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted October 22, 2019 #13 Share Posted October 22, 2019 21 hours ago, JennyB1977 said: @SRF I have tried Kindle, my phone, and some other e-reader. I just can't. I have been an avid reader most of my life. I love the feel of turning pages. I keep one in my carry on and a few more in my checked bag 🙂 I used to live closer to a used book store (Manassas) and miss it. Now when I'm done I donate to the library. I've been in the area since 2000. Quick detour in Richmond from 05 - 08. What caused me to switch was 2+ week international trips. I would have to carry 8 - 12 books. And then, sometimes I would finish a series, and would want to read a different book or series than I brought with me. I carry about 2000 books on my reader. 🙂 So seldom find myself at a loss. I am slowly donating all the books that I have both paper and electronic to Goodwill. Those that are not available in electronic, I am keeping. Where in the area are you? I live a ways out in MD, but work in Rosslyn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser_1977 Posted October 22, 2019 #14 Share Posted October 22, 2019 @SRF I worked in Rosslyn from 2000-2001. I work in Herndon now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted October 22, 2019 #15 Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, SRF said: I am slowly donating all the books that I have both paper and electronic to Goodwill. Those that are not available in electronic, I am keeping. After getting used to the first Kindle, we donated a ton of paper books to our local library. We kept an old Where's Waldo. Just couldn't part with that classic. Lol. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted October 22, 2019 #16 Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, JennyB1977 said: @SRF I worked in Rosslyn from 2000-2001. I work in Herndon now. Too bad, we could have met for a drink. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Chew Posted October 22, 2019 #17 Share Posted October 22, 2019 On 10/21/2019 at 1:22 PM, JennyB1977 said: @SRF I have tried Kindle, my phone, and some other e-reader. I just can't. I have been an avid reader most of my life. I love the feel of turning pages. I keep one in my carry on and a few more in my checked bag 🙂 I used to live closer to a used book store (Manassas) and miss it. Now when I'm done I donate to the library. I've been in the area since 2000. Quick detour in Richmond from 05 - 08. McKay's ??? We love that place!! … we buy books by the dozens to take on our trips. We leave them behind when we're done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser_1977 Posted October 23, 2019 #18 Share Posted October 23, 2019 @Lady Chew YES!!!! I used to exchange books there at least monthly if not more often. I gave away my blue and white tickets when I moved further west. If they didn't need my books, I'd let them keep them for the free bin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted October 23, 2019 #19 Share Posted October 23, 2019 There used to a HUGE used book store on Route 11 down south of Staunton. I ended up on Rt 11, and happened to see it. An AMAZING place. I still buy books, mainly older, less popular ones, that are not available in electronic format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelynia80 Posted October 23, 2019 #20 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I have a medium suitcase and i always carry my backpack. My bf has his suitcase and a duffle bag thing. My backpack has my meds, contacts and contact stuff, cpl things of makeup (mascara and my fav shadow pallet), a swim suit, and one change of clothes. And wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted October 23, 2019 #21 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Yes, do NOT forget the wine. 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenM Posted October 23, 2019 #22 Share Posted October 23, 2019 just take the wine 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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