Arrival & Luggage-check question

[Mr. Bill]

If one arrives before being allowed to enter the ship - say at 10AM - what do you do with your luggage? Does it have to progress with you as the line moves or can it be "checked" before you get in line?

Bill

 

[Verandah Man]

Our luggage was collected in the parking area after we were dropped off by the Radisson shuttle. We didn't see it again until it was dropped off at our cabin door in the afternoon.

 

[Mr. Bill]

Are you saying that even though one arrives (private vehicle) before being able to board, the luggage may be checked so that it will be waiting at the cabin door?

You wait in line with only your carry-on bags - right?

Bill

 

[clh2]

Yes - that is correct.

The only luggage you embark with is the "carry on" stuff.

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

There are two issues here:
-- When the port area opens
-- How you check your luggage

If you arrive at 10:00 a.m., you probably won't even be allowed into the DCL terminal area.

Once they open up (around 10:30 a.m. or so), you will be directed to a spot where you can check your baggage. Don't check any baggage containing liquids or anything that could be considered a weapon. As when flying, you should carry on valuables, medications, cameras and film. Also, make sure you carry on anything you'll want to have the first afternoon, such as swimwear.

The folks who take your baggage depend on tips. Plan on $1 to $2 per bag. For a family with 6 or 7 bags, a $10 bill works well.

You now have only your carry-on items. You'll go into the terminal, passing through security at the entrance. The first passengers are allowed to board the ship some time before noon.

Your luggage will show up in your stateroom any time between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. You don't need to tip the stateroom host/hostess when he/she delivers your baggage. (You'll tip the stateroom host/hostess at the end of the week.)