About this Video

• Video Title: 15 Royal Caribbean Cruise Luggage Guidelines
• Channel: The Travel Scouts
• Speakers: Jason
• Duration: 00:08:50

Introduction

This video provides a rapid-fire overview of 15 Royal Caribbean cruise luggage guidelines. The speaker, Jason, covers topics ranging from luggage quantity limits and carry-on recommendations to prohibited items and filing luggage claims. The purpose is to give viewers quick and essential information to prepare for their Royal Caribbean cruise.

Key Takeaways

• Luggage Limits: Royal Caribbean doesn't have a specific luggage limit, but advises bringing a reasonable amount.
• Carry-on Recommendations: Carry essential documents (passport, visas), a change of clothes, swimsuit, and medications.
• Medication Guidelines: Keep prescriptions in original containers and bring at least three extra days' worth.
• Locks: Use TSA-approved locks only.
• Luggage Tags: Royal Caribbean provides downloadable luggage tags; generic tags are available at the pier if needed.
• Luggage Handling: You can carry luggage yourself, but using porters is recommended for quicker stateroom access.
• Luggage Delivery: Luggage delivery to staterooms varies and may occur after the ship departs the pier.
• Packing Suggestions: Bring multiple swimsuits, comfortable walking shoes, a hat (warm or sunny climates), and a jacket/sweaters (cold climates).
• Food: Non-perishable, pre-packaged food is allowed in limited quantities.
• Beverages: One sealed 750ml bottle of wine or champagne per legal-drinking-age guest is allowed. Beer and hard liquor are prohibited. Non-alcoholic beverages are limited to 12 standard 12oz cans/bottles/cartons per stateroom. Exceptions are made for infant, medical, or dietary needs.
• Prohibited Items: Firearms, ammunition, replicas, sharp objects (except safety scissors with blades under 4 inches), illegal drugs/substances, CBD products, candles, incense, coffee makers, clothes irons, travel steamers, hot plates, hoverboards, self-defense items, flammable liquids, explosives, hookahs, ham radios, extension cords, dangerous chemicals (bleach, paint), perishable food/meat products, and alcoholic beverages (except wine/champagne as noted above).
• Filing a Claim: Contact Royal Caribbean guest relations via email (email address provided in video description) for damaged luggage.
• Miscellaneous Items (for shore excursions): UPF clothing/sunscreen, bug repellent, and closed-toed shoes.

Here's a summary of the 15 Royal Caribbean luggage guidelines discussed in the video:

1. Luggage Quantity: No specific limit, but bring a reasonable amount.

2. Carry-on Items: Pack essential documents, a change of clothes, a swimsuit, and medications.

3. Medication: Keep prescriptions in original containers; bring extra.

4. Suitcase Locks: Only TSA-approved locks are allowed.

5. Luggage Tags: Use the provided Royal Caribbean luggage tags (downloadable online). Generic tags are available at the pier if needed.

6. Luggage Transport: You can carry luggage yourself, or use porters.

7. Luggage Delivery: Expect luggage delivery to your stateroom sometime after the ship sails.

8. What to Pack: Pack multiple swimsuits, comfortable walking shoes, a hat (if needed for climate), and a jacket/sweaters (if needed for climate).

9. Food: Limited quantities of non-perishable, pre-packaged food are allowed.

10. Alcoholic Beverages: One sealed 750ml bottle of wine or champagne per legal-drinking-age guest is allowed. No beer or hard liquor.

11. Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Up to 12 standard 12oz cans/bottles/cartons per stateroom. Exceptions for infant/medical/dietary needs.

12. Prohibited Items: Firearms, ammunition, sharp objects (except small safety scissors), illegal substances, CBD products, candles, incense, heating appliances, hoverboards, self-defense items, flammables, explosives, hookahs, ham radios, extension cords, dangerous chemicals, perishable food, and alcoholic beverages (except wine/champagne as specified).

13. Filing a Claim (Damaged Luggage): Contact Royal Caribbean guest relations via email (address in video description).

14. Miscellaneous Items: For shore excursions (especially Perfect Day at CocoCay), bring UPF protection, bug spray, and closed-toed shoes. This is generally good advice for any cruise.

15. Additional Notes: The speaker emphasizes the importance of patience regarding luggage delivery on embarkation day due to high volume.