sjb95u Posted October 1, 2008 #1 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I have a question about the Summit, have been unable to find this answer anywhere. I am packing some "space saver bags" for my Nov-Summit Med cruise, lots of "light" sweaters for the in-between weather but they can take up a lot of room. To compact them in the bag, you use a vacuum. Question: When I'm ready to pack up my suitcase at the end of the cruise, will there be a vacuum available that I could use to compact these bags once again? Thanks! Everyone on CC is so helpful! Susan~ Our Cruise Website: http://www.freewebs.com/summitnov1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXmanDC Posted October 1, 2008 #2 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Not sure if you'll be able to borrow a vacuum. You can also try rolling the bag from the opposite end of the opening, then seal it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glendakayself Posted October 1, 2008 #3 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Most of the space bags have both a vacuum and a rolling option. I have never used a vacuum, only rolled. It works great. Be careful, however, as you can add weight to your suitcase very quickly with the space bags! Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva21 Posted October 1, 2008 #4 Share Posted October 1, 2008 You can just buy the travel space saver bags that don't require a vacuum. They have a one-way vent and you roll them up after packing to get the air out. They work great, but as another poster mentioned, be careful because it is very easy to go over the luggage weight limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyCruises Posted October 1, 2008 #5 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hey Susan: I bet your room steward would let you borrow his vacuum for a few minutes--if you promised to do your room while you're at it! :D Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOW Posted October 1, 2008 #6 Share Posted October 1, 2008 was going to make a comment likening much of the 'art' on Summit to what a vacuum does, but, ah, never mind. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drink-in-Hand/Toes-in-Sand Posted October 1, 2008 #7 Share Posted October 1, 2008 We just asked our cabin steward to borrow his vacuum to suck the air out of our coats on an Alaska cruise. No problems! He thought it was quite novel and wanted to help us with more of the funny bags. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjb95u Posted October 2, 2008 Author #8 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Thanks, I'll be sure to ask the cabin steward. It is duly noted that this can add up to increased weight, quickly! But sure will increase the room left for souvenirs!!! Susan~ http://www.freewebs.com/summitnov1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuft Posted October 5, 2008 #9 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Hi Susan, it's Peg. Can you believe 3 WEEKS TO GO????? I can hardly wait!:D The bags I purchased (Walmart) state right on them that you can either use a vacuum or roll them. John weighed our empty suitcases just to get a sense of our "poundage" starting point. One weighed 16 pounds and the other, 11. OUCH! I'll probably be wearing half my garments onto the plane :eek: What a picture! (just joshing!) See you soon :):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthk Posted October 5, 2008 #10 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Yes, I was on the Summit last year (Hawaii) and I asked our cabin Steward if he didn't mind vacuuming the air out of the space bag. He knew exactly how to do it - he said he had done it many times. So, I left the filled bag on my bed before going for dinner on the last evening, and when I came back, the bag was vacuumed. I plan on doing the same thing in a couple of weeks when we are on the Panama cruise. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhbtravel Posted October 5, 2008 #11 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I have borrowed a vacuum from the room steward several times. Also he brought us scales so we could weigh our packed luggage. We did add extra to his tip money by giving him money right then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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