Checking in a BOX at port

[KashasMom]

I have a couple of boxes (FEs, etc.) that I'll be checking in at NYC port. I plan to write our name/room number on it. Should I also tape a luggage tag to it? I'm a little nervous about them getting lost. Has anyone done this?

 

[Mommb]

Anything that is being checked in to be brought onto the ship needs a luggage tag. That should ensure (as much as possible) that it is delivered to your room, just as suitcases would be.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I have a couple of boxes (FEs, etc.) that I'll be checking in at NYC port. I plan to write our name/room number on it. Should I also tape a luggage tag to it? I'm a little nervous about them getting lost. Has anyone done this?

Be aware, checked bags are not handled particularly gently. Your box may wind up at the bottom of the pile.

 

[KashasMom]

Be aware, checked bags are not handled particularly gently. Your box may wind up at the bottom of the pile.

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Ugggghhhh...I can't fit it all in a suitcase and I don't want to have to pay to fly multiple suitcases back but that looks disastrous! Everything would get squashed.

 

[MomOTwins]

Be aware, checked bags are not handled particularly gently. Your box may wind up at the bottom of the pile.

That was my thought too--don't do it!!!! They also can be held outside before boarding (or at the airport) which means a box might get rained on and disintegrate. What about a cheap plastic storage bin like the kind you can get for storage that you tape up really good? It might have a bit more durability than a box.

 

[sethschroeder]

Now I am wondering if I should just carry on my suitcases as opposed to leaving them. 100% unimpressed with the handling of luggage in that manner.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Now I am wondering if I should just carry on my suitcases as opposed to leaving them. 100% unimpressed with the handling of luggage in that manner.

Suitcases are made for that. Boxes aren't.

 

[MomOTwins]

Now I am wondering if I should just carry on my suitcases as opposed to leaving them. 100% unimpressed with the handling of luggage in that manner.

That’s pretty much what happens at the airport too, just out of sight.

 

[lanejudy]

Now I am wondering if I should just carry on my suitcases as opposed to leaving them.

If your suitcases are carry-on size, that is an option. Anything larger must be checked.

Enjoy your cruise!

 

[sethschroeder]

That’s pretty much what happens at the airport too, just out of sight.

Its actually not, they don't randomly throw luggage on top of one another roughly 5 feet in the air. You know why? Because they don't want to unstack 5 feet of luggage to move it again and there is only roughly 3.5-4 feet underneath a 737 which is a normal domestic aircraft.

I will also outline I have only checked luggage 4 times in the last 2 years over roughly 100 flights.

I don't question there is some rough handling of bags though through airlines and just part of the reason I typically avoid checking bags all together, not to mention potential of lost luggage (which is a terrible risk when you travel a ton).

If your suitcases are carry-on size, that is an option. Anything larger must be checked.

Enjoy your cruise!

Just have to do an extra good job packing the primary suit case.