Can you check a rubbermaid tote?

[Tooth Fairy]

We want to put some gifts(surprise) in a crushproof container and maybe some sodas and water . What do you think? Will they let us check the rubbermaid tote?

 

[Michelle]

I think they would let you check it at the port, as long as you have some way of attaching one of your baggage tags. It would count towards your two bags per person limit, though.

 

[halloween1031]

You certainly can!

We’ve used a huge Rubbermaid “trunk” for most every cruise since our son was born. At first, we used it for diapers, wipes, formula, bottles, juice, toys, blankets, etc. After he made toddler age, we still fill it with his stuff, but with our things as well. (My brother followed suit the last time and loaded his down with cases of “special” beverages—and was sure to tipped well for the extra weight.)

To secure it—as the tiny clasps will never keep it from opening—we wrapped it on each side all the way around with tape several times and then made a handle on top between the two bands. On this we attached our baggage tag and were ready to go. Once in the cabin it fit nicely in the floor of the closest and worked great for worn clothes. Upon departure, (or if they wanted to open it to check it’s contents) we kept a roll of tape in our other bags to tape it up again. It’s not glamorous, but it solved all the bulky “stuff” problems—especially those associated with baby/toddler travel. It even held the baby-backpack for shore excursions!

Good Luck!

 

[Tooth Fairy]

Thanks for letting me know it can be done - hate to get there with it packed and they say NO!