Pacific Dawn (Bne) Carry-on Process

[Aussie71]

Just wondering what the process is for the carry on luggage? Can we keep it with us until we get out cabin? I am wondering if they take it for a while to xray or what not. If so, I may rethink what I take in terms of valuables etc.

[Sandielle]

Once you are allowed to board, you make the long winding trek up to the ship, on the way going past the x-ray machines and through the metal detector door. You have to put all your carry-on luggage through the machines. Upstairs, just before you reach the photographers, you have to show your passport at the Customs desks. Then you are free to board - exciting! :)

[Aus Traveller]

Yes - you keep your carry-on luggage with you. I suggest you keep all your valuables, cameras and essential medication in your carry-on.

[Aussie71]

Thanks AusTraveller :-)

My main concerns were for the electronic equipment and cameras etc. However, I did not even think about medication. That's a great tip thanks.

[Aussie71]

Incidentally, are valuables generally safe on cruise ships?

[Sandielle]

Yes, we have found it so. There is a safe in your cabin. We always put passports, cash and jewellery in it.

[Aussie71]

Yes, we have found it so. There is a safe in your cabin. We always put passports, cash and jewellery in it.

 

That's nice to know. I presume that there is a safe in each cabin?

[Sandielle]

Yes, every cabin.

[Aussie71]

Thanks, I thought maybe only suites have safes :-)

[Aus Traveller]

All cabins have small safes. They are large enough for your passports, excess cash and jewellery, but computers and camers won't fit inside. We have always just left these items in our cabin and there is never a suggestion they aren't safe. Even if you leave cash or jewellery on the dressing table your cabin steward would not touch it. If you aren't fully confident to leave things in the open, you can keep your larger items in a locked suitcase.

 

Have a great cruise.

[Skyrules]

Just wondering what the process is for the carry on luggage? Can we keep it with us until we get out cabin? I am wondering if they take it for a while to xray or what not. If so, I may rethink what I take in terms of valuables etc.

 

Already been answered by others, but basically it's the same as going through security at the Airport. Bags are x-rayed and you go through a metal detector.

[Aus Traveller]

Already been answered by others, but basically it's the same as going through security at the Airport. Bags are x-rayed and you go through a metal detector.

Usually the only time you have to open the bag is if something looks like a bottle of alcohol. :):)

[Aussie71]

Usually the only time you have to open the bag is if something looks like a bottle of alcohol. :):)

 

That's fine. I would expect that they'd keep a sharp lookout for alcohol. When we travel we usually keep currency, laptop/tablet, camera, jewelry etc in our carry on. If the carry on bags were going to be delivered to our cabin, I would probably rethink what is essential.