Question about carnival

[pepsiwoman4711]

We are cruising for the first time with our ds, 14 months. I have started to put things together for packing but have a question. So much of our stuff will be used on the cruise like diapers, wipes, snacks that I'll end up coming back with an extra empty suitcase. Can I bring everything I need for DS in a diaper box, tape it securely closed, put luggage tags on it and go? Will the porters take it? Will carnival allow it? I suppose I could always put the content in a duffel bag too, I just thought the box would be easiest and I could leave it on the ship when we leave.

[crusinmama06]

Yes! And Yes! I have seen people slap luggage tags on everything from cases of water and soda to cases of diapers and formula. The porters will take it. :)

[Kerry's Girls]

I've put luggage tags on boxes of diapers, bouncie chairs, a regular box taped up with duct tape, etc. Everything has always made it to my cabin - and you're right, it's great to break down the box and have the cabin steward take it away and have that much less to bring home.

 

Best,

Mia

[cb at sea]

Do stuff some things into a small bag that you can use on the return trip to bring home those inevitable souveniers!!!

[nlt46]

I'm guilty of checking one of those cases of Dr. Pepper. People have to be honest or someone else who likes Dr. Pepper might have taken it. But no; it arrived with all the other luggage. I like collapsible coolers now for such things. A collapsible bag would be good for you too. Just a thought.

 

Nancy

[Lessum]

Yes we were on the Carnival Legend in January and we did that exact thing. We took a diaper box and put diapers, wipes, snacks, etc in it - taped it up and put a luggage tag on it. Worked out great! Threw the box away before leaving the ship.

[Julienatul]

Yes, did that for both my kids when they cruised as infants. It always arrived right on time with the rest of the luggage. I just made sure to pack a few ext5ras in the diaper bag we carry on just in case. Then we would just toss the box at the end and throw any leftover diapers into the suitcase.

[Katiebug430]

That is an outstanding idea. We don't have to worry about checking bags for a flight home (driving to the port) but I've been thinking that we would need a separate suitcase just for diapers, wipes, and baby food. This is a much better way of handling the consumables.