Luggage Valet- Is it still offered?

[dsvd79]

I have used this service in the past.  I am wondering after Covid if it is still available.  I see it on the Royal website, but not sure if it was updated. 

 

Luggage Valet is a service offered onboard which enables guests to bypass traditional airport check-ins. Guest who participate will be processed onboard the ship and receive their airline boarding passes, luggage tags as well as baggage claim checks for their checked-in luggage. 

Luggage Valet is offered at a minimal fee, plus the airline luggage fees. The per person fee is waived for guests staying in Grand Suites and above.

Royal Caribbean's Luggage Valet Program offers the following benefits:

• Check-In for your flight onboard.
• Receive your boarding passes and luggage tags in your stateroom.
• Luggage will be transported directly from your stateroom to the airport and onto your flight.
• No need to wait in lines to check-in at the airport.
• International and Domestic flights are accepted. (Except for Delta Airlines, only Domestic flights)

This service is available in these selected ports and airlines on 7 night sailings or longer:

PORT	GUEST FLIGHT AND ALL CONNECTIONS MUST BE WITH
Fort Lauderdale, Florida	Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Alaska Airlines American Airlines Delta Air Lines (Domestic Flights Only) JetBlue Southwest (Latest Flight 6pm) United Airlines
Port Canaveral, Florida	Orlando International Airport (MCO) Alaska Airlines American Airlines Delta Air Lines JetBlue Southwest Airlines (Latest Flight 6pm) United Airlines
Seattle, Washington	Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Alaska Airlines American Airline Delta Air Lines (Domestic Flights Only) JetBlue Southwest Airlines (Latest Flight 6pm) United Airlines

 

Other criteria for eligibility:

• Your flight needs to be the same day of ship’s arrival.

* Participating airlines vary by port. Consult the Guest Relations Desk onboard for specific port qualifications and additional information. An additional fee will apply.

[cruisestitch]

Not offered at the moment… it is on pause for the time being

[DaKahuna]

The last I heard, for our February cruise was that it was not available in Florida. 
 

it is available in Seattle as it is managed by the port or city of Seattle and not the cruise line. 

[smplybcause]

Which port are you looking for?

 

From what I've seen posted only Seattle has resumed it, but I could have missed if other ports have started up recently. 

[dsvd79]

Seattle

[reallyitsmema]

33 minutes ago, dsvd79 said:

Seattle

 

Port Valet is available for Seattle.  We have already reserved our spots for our luggage for our May cruise.

 

https://www.portseattle.org/page/port-valet-enjoy-seattle-luggage-free

[dsvd79]

I signed up just now.  Thank you!

[Ky Bill]

We've used this service many times and had no problems.  I hope this service is available for our cruise in August as it wasn't on our cruise in March.

Bill

[crzndeb]

Yup, on the Ovation now, and being offered in Seattle.

Edited May 9, 2022 by crzndeb

[RonPaula]

Who assesses and collects the luggage fees? We fly with Delta and have our fees waived due to fare class or purchasing tickets using a Delta credit card.

Edited May 22, 2022 by RonPaula

[Ky Bill]

23 minutes ago, RonPaula said:

Who assesses and collects the luggage fees? We fly with Delta and have our fees waived due to fare class or purchasing tickets using a Delta credit card.

Like you we generally fly FC and use AMX/Delta CC so luggage in no charge.  The fees are collected by RCCL for the handling and transportation for the luggage to the airport.  I found the fees to be very reasonable and worth the cost.

Bill

[rbdavis3951]

15 hours ago, RonPaula said:

Who assesses and collects the luggage fees? We fly with Delta and have our fees waived due to fare class or purchasing tickets using a Delta credit card.

There is a place on the Luggage Valet Program sign up sheet provided by the ship to explain why exempt from baggage fees.

 

Even though I signed up online prior to the cruise I completed the form provided and returned it to Guest Services. The last night onboard our luggage tags and boarding passes were waiting in our stateroom when we returned at 6:30 pm.

Ovation of the Seas Luggage Valet Program.pdf

[ATSEAMYLIFE]

LV the best money I spent on our cruise.  I hope it's on the Wonder come November.  

[Vacation...Yes]

So bummed this isn’t an option in Miami…I’ll be that crazy fool looking for my luggage at disembarkment. We’ve only ever used luggage valet for our previous  cruises 🤪

[George C]

It’s great it’s also a suite perk when they offer it.

[joeyancho]

Not on the Oasis  or Liberty,  January and May  respectively .   We asked  ☹️