Luggage at Pier before Embarkation

[GeriatricNurse]

Is it mandatory that one has to leave their checked luggage with the dock workers at the pier before embarkation or may one take their checked luggage along with their carry-on luggage to check-in then boarding?

[YXU AC*SE]

Is it mandatory that one has to leave their checked luggage with the dock workers at the pier before embarkation or may one take their checked luggage along with their carry-on luggage to check-in then boarding?

 

Not mandatory, but depending on shoreside set up, your luggage must be able to fit through x-ray machine either in the port facility and/or at the top of the gangway as you embark. Not all x-ray scanners will be able to accept a standard sized piece of luggage.

 

Scott.

[sail7seas]

If it fits through the typical airport style scanner, you can lug it with you.

 

It must be scanned and you must be able to handle it yourself without becoming an impediment to other guests.

 

[Nancyquilts]

And if you board early, sometimes the cabins aren't ready, and you would have to schlep all your luggage around until you could get into your cabin.