Carry-ons

[cntkg1]

Does someone have a really good list of things to pack in a carry-on? Also, we could use the measurement requirements for a carry-on.

What do people do with their camcorders and the case? Would that be considered a carryon for someone and then the other person has to pack for two in theirs?

I heard that women get one carry on and their purse. Men get just their carry on suitcase.

TIA'

Nancy

 

[CTFamilyCruisers]

I don't have a list, but I know I have seen them on this site and I am sure someone will post a link. You should always pack anything you can't live without, very valuable or medically necessary in your carryon. Prescriptions, glasses, camcorders/cameras, cruise documents and the like. Anything more than that is personal preference. Remember you generally have to leave your luggage unlocked due to TSA regulations (unless you buy a specific lock that can only be opened by TSA) so don't leave anything valuable in your luggage that you would be heartbroken if it were missing. I've never had this problem, but I have heard about others who have.

As for the limits, I assume you are asking about the airlines' rules. The airlines typically allow each passenger to bring 1 carryon and 1 personal item. Personal items are usually a purse, small backpack, briefcase, etc. A personal item generally has to fit under the seat in front of you, where the carryon has to fit in the overhead. I don't know the dimensions, but roll aboard luggage usually indicates if it is able to be carried on. You can also check your airline's website. They have the actual dimensions there.

As for the camcorder, if you bring that in a case, it will constitute either a carry on or a personal item. The airlines are getting very strict about this - you can often do better if you can put it inside another bag that meets the size requirements. I just found a backpack style camera bag at Target that will hold my camcoder, 35mm camera, digital camera, film and accessories all in one. That will count as a personal item when we board. My kids always bring a backpack with gameboys, coloring books, books to read, essential stuffed animals and a change of clothes (you never know!). I also make sure I have food and snacks - depending on the airline you are flying, you may not have any food options on board. The airlines are really cutting back on food service. Travelling with hungry kids is a nightmare, so I always have granola bars, fruit roll ups and the like.

Hope that helps!

 

[ann-e-mator]

One really good piece of advice... pack something to wear for dinner the first night in your carry on. Especially if you have an early dining rotation. We had a late rotation, but our luggage didn't get to our room until about 6:30-7... Better safe than sorry.

 

[HooKooDooKu]

One really good piece of advice... pack something to wear for dinner the first night in your carry on. Especially if you have an early dining rotation. We had a late rotation, but our luggage didn't get to our room until about 6:30-7... Better safe than sorry.

I'll 2nd these coments. We seem to frequently not get all our luggage until after 5:00.

 

[scrapperjill]

If your talking about carry-ons for onto the ship..there is no real size limit...or amount limit...You just have to be prepaired to lug what ever you "carry on" around with you untill your stateroom is open.

A few things that come to my mind...Cameras, swim suit, bubbles, change of clothes for dinner (but it's not a must) and something to "clean" up with prior to dinner...if your planning on swimming or what not.