What to do with pre-cruise souvenirs?

[Mel&Ken]

We're taking an eastern med cruise next September. Since the cruise starts on a Monday and ends on a Friday I see that as the perfect opportunity to spend 3 pre-cruise days in Venice and 3 post cruise days in Rome.

 

My concern is for all the stuff I buy in the 3 days pre-cruise. I'd rather not have to pack it all in my suitcase and lug it on the cruise only to sit there for 12 days - has anyone ever stored a bag at the train station or airport for an extended period of time? Is there any type of storage at the port?

 

And if there is....is it safe?

[CapeCodCruiser]

Many train stations have a "left luggage" service, not sure what the fees are these days - try googling. Will you be returning to Venice after your time in Rome?

 

Shipping home may be a better option.

 

Or take a collapsible bag that you could carry on your ship - there is plenty of storage.

[Keith1010]

I would just take it on the ship with you. Best to keep it in your possession.

 

Keith

[SadieN]

I would just take it on the ship with you. Best to keep it in your possession.

 

Keith

 

This!

[GlendaleCruiser]

Many train stations have a "left luggage" service, not sure what the fees are these days - try googling. Will you be returning to Venice after your time in Rome?

 

Shipping home may be a better option.

 

Or take a collapsible bag that you could carry on your ship - there is plenty of storage.

 

 

We spent 3 days in Rome and 3 days in Venice pre-cruise on the Breeze. I did most of my Christmas shopping in Venice YAY:D:D.

 

I took it with me. A friend who visit family in Italy often remarks that customs in Italy are different than the US and a shipment can take up to 6 weeks to get home. Best to take it with you. Carnival sells a collapsible bag that has wheels on the bottom but the handles don't work well for locking.

[TracieABD]

We have a collapsable canvas duffle bag that we purchased for $5-7 at a Walmart or Target. It zips around so that is stores very flat and can easily slide int the front pocket of a suitcase. Itnweighsnless than a pound. When it is time to come home, we expand the bag and stuff our bags of dirty laundry in it. We save luggage space for our souvies. :)

[Mel&Ken]

Thanks everyone for those suggestions.

 

That is what we did last year...brought an empty bag. I was just thinking of lugging 2 suitcases, 2 carry ons and an additional bag and it sounded exhausting! LOL

 

Having said that, I cherish every item I brought back last year and it was worth the effort. Really I suppose its only to/from the port and a final trip to the airport - I can "suffer" through it. :p

[Putterdude]

If you are staying at the same hotel pre and post cruise my guess would be that the hotel would be happy to hold it for you in their lockup.

[5326jan]

Thanks everyone for those suggestions.

 

That is what we did last year...brought an empty bag. I was just thinking of lugging 2 suitcases, 2 carry ons and an additional bag and it sounded exhausting! LOL

 

Having said that, I cherish every item I brought back last year and it was worth the effort. Really I suppose its only to/from the port and a final trip to the airport - I can "suffer" through it. :p

 

Especially over the bridges in Venice!:eek: You might consider staying at one of the hotels in Piazzalle Roma! No bridges to cross and a short walk to the people mover. :)

[Dayenu]

Go to "ports" - find Italy, post your question there. There is a storage area in P.le Roma. Even better - ask on Trip Adviser. Those guys know all ins and outs of Venice.