Would this be really wrong?

[azcurlytop]

I see nothing wrong with storing the bags of your friends in your cabin. It will only be for a few hours. Some people act like your selling tickets to a 3 ring circus in your cabin! :p

[S.S.Oceanlover]

The only downside I can see is if the OP's traveling companions are all boarding at different times, she will have to stay at her cabin to keep opening the door.

 

Bill

[Disconnections]

The only downside I can see is if the OP's traveling companions are all boarding at different times, she will have to stay at her cabin to keep opening the door.

 

Bill

 

... and when they want to retrieve their luggage. ;)

Edited August 31, 2014 by Disconnections

[S.S.Oceanlover]

... and when they want to retrieve their luggage. ;)

 

as usual I didn't think it all the way through.:o

 

Bill

[ccruisequeen]

My parents (not Platinum) got separated from me as we were going to our cabin. The employees would not allow them back until I saw what was going on and went back to speak for them. On our last cruise the new staffer told us only FTTF & diamond were allowed to our cabins. We had to speak to guest services.

 

 

[cruizinisthebest]

That's nice of you to offer but no I wouldn't do it.:p

 

Once boarding starts, there's not that much time between when priority folks can get on and then everyone else. If you are arriving at the same time, they won't be but so far behind you. If not, then you have to wait for everyone to arrive. Or are you planning to schlep all the carry ons by yourself? Then everyone will want to go back to the room to get their stuff eventually. If our room isn't ready after we get onboard we just plop our things in one place on the Lido Deck or Lobby area and take turns watching it. You have to walk with it twice either way.

[Retired_to_Cruise]

The only downside I can see is if the OP's traveling companions are all boarding at different times, she will have to stay at her cabin to keep opening the door.

 

Bill

 

The rule is clear. If you want to store your carryon in my cabin, then you must bring a classic Margarita to pay me for having to sit on the balcony and wait for you to show up. This is in addition to the fee I collect from you when we book the cruise so that I can get that balcony cabin on a premium deck. All I am really doing is extending the reach of my Platinum benefits and allowing you my version of FTTF.

Edited August 31, 2014 by Retired_to_Cruise

[Orison]

Question: I'm Platinum. Therefore once I board, I am able to go to my cabin and drop off carry on. Would it be wrong to escort my fellow travelers to bring their carry-on to my cabin prior to being allowed in theirs?

 

I did this once before, but it was only one other party. Looking at cruising with 4-5 parties in the near future, none are platinum.

 

Lets keep the answers civil please.

 

Absolutely. What you put in your room is no ones concern.

[Rh2458]

What does THAT mean?

 

You can drop off your stuff whether platinum or not.

 

Just don't leave any valuables.....

 

 

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Not really, we were told we weren't allowed to go to our cabins till (I believe) 1:30. So we ate lunch by the pool but were pulling our carry-on luggage with us the whole time.

About the original question, I try and live by if I have to ask myself if something is wrong, it usually means my gut is telling me it probably is.

[Rh2458]

A little condescending? Again, lets keep it civil; not holier then thou.

 

Sorry, I didn't take it that way and pretty much just got done typing the same thing. If you have to ask if something is wrong, more than likely you already know it probably is.

[ScottsSweetie]

We plan on doing the same thing. DH & I are Platinum; my in-laws are not. We will check in at the appropriate area while the in-laws check in at their area. We will wait and board with them during their zoning time. DH & I will then take all carry-on luggage to our room before we all head to lunch.

 

I see no moral dilemma here. :rolleyes:

[Wilgr]

I'm sorry, and I know I will get flamed, but, to me, it is wrong. You are the one who earned the benefit, not others. On the doors to the cabins there is a sign stating that only Diamond, Platinum and FTTF are allowed. I know you can cart all their luggage to your cabin, and I guess technically that would be ok (If you are stretching what is stated on the sign as you are doing the work.)

 

I am one who believes with all the people doing things to work around benefits that some of them will be taken away. An example of this is previously unlimited free laundry was given to Platinum cruisers and many people put laundry from non-Platinum cruisers, as well as vacationing for a week or so before boarding and thinking all my laundry should be done free so now the free laundry is limited.

 

If your friends/family want to go to the(ir) cabin early, they can purchase FTTF or wait until everyone can go to the cabin rather that disturbing those working. We had to do this before becoming Platinum as did almost all others. I'm sure the one who knows everything on here will have a lot to say, but this is my opinion.

 

I am staying in the Captains Suite on my next cruise and plan on hanging out with 4 other couples that are traveling with me. By your logic they shouldn't be able to put their bags down or hang out in my cabin prior to their cabin being ready because they aren't platinum or didn't purchase FTTF?

 

That seems kind of silly to me.

[Rh2458]

Been thinking about this question again. If someone is taking someone else's luggage to their cabin they have early access too then I don't see the issue. However, if the couples (without early access) are also going with, doesn't that clog up the elevators and sometimes even make it much longer to get on the elevators yourself? Just running the scenarios through my head.

[Orison]

Been thinking about this question again. If someone is taking someone else's luggage to their cabin they have early access too then I don't see the issue. However, if the couples (without early access) are also going with, doesn't that clog up the elevators and sometimes even make it much longer to get on the elevators yourself? Just running the scenarios through my head.

 

Only problem is luggage is most likely in the hold. These are carry on things, and who cares who comes first. At that hour, it's hard to call an elevator anyway.

[YB Nrml]

Here's my thought. The room stewards work so hard and have to turn over so many cabins in a very short amount of time. It really does slow them down if they constantly have people coming down the halls with luggage while they're trying to do their job. If you have the perk, Platinum, FTTF, etc then yes, use it for you, if not, I feel you should stay out of the way.

[mzloolue]

[quote name='katiel53']I'm sorry, and I know I will get flamed, but, to me, it is wrong. You are the one who earned the benefit, not others. On the doors to the cabins there is a sign stating that only Diamond, Platinum and FTTF are allowed. I know you can cart all their luggage to your cabin, and I guess technically that would be ok (If you are stretching what is stated on the sign as you are doing the work.)

I am one who believes with all the people doing things to work around benefits that some of them will be taken away. An example of this is previously unlimited free laundry was given to Platinum cruisers and many people put laundry from non-Platinum cruisers, as well as vacationing for a week or so before boarding and thinking all my laundry should be done free so now the free laundry is limited.

If your friends/family want to go to the(ir) cabin early, they can purchase FTTF or wait until everyone can go to the cabin rather that disturbing those working. We had to do this before becoming Platinum as did almost all others. I'm sure the one who knows everything on here will have a lot to say, but this is my opinion.[/QUOTE]

So, have them stand at the door into the hall, take their bags and put them in your cabin.
That should not disturb anyone. Edited August 31, 2014 by mzloolue

[cruiserNC]

The only inconvenience I see is the op managing the luggage in and out of their cabin. I'm more concerned with folks getting 3 plates of wok made for other people that choose to not stand in line. Ooops off topic


Truth is we justify our actions right or wrong but I always like to look at how my justified actions effect others.


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[mzloolue]

[quote name='cruiserNC']The only inconvenience I see is the op managing the luggage in and out of their cabin. I'm more concerned with folks getting 3 plates of wok made for other people that choose to not stand in line. Ooops off topic


Truth is we justify our actions right or wrong but I always like to look at how my justified actions effect others.


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Yeah, that would annoy me.

[Bookbug53]

[quote name='Rh2458']Been thinking about this question again. If someone is taking someone else's luggage to their cabin they have early access too then I don't see the issue. However, if the couples (without early access) are also going with, [B]doesn't that clog up the elevators [/B]and sometimes even make it much longer to get on the elevators yourself? Just running the scenarios through my head.[/QUOTE]

[I]Everyone [/I]on that ship is trying to use the elevators. The elevators are not even a part of this issue as they are not restricted to the privileged few. I myself avoid them the first few hours as the majority are being used for luggage.

There are not really a lot of scenarios to go through. :)

Carry on rolled down hall, left in cabin, body goes to Lido.

If she wants to take 5 or 20 carryons to her cabin I don't care. If she goes to her cabin 40 times to retrieve something, again I don't care. The logistics of it all is left to her. I myself will be minding my own business, eating lunch, and probably having my first pina colada while all this is going on.

[Elaine515]

[quote name='S.S.Oceanlover']The only downside I can see is if the OP's traveling companions are all boarding at different times, she will have to stay at her cabin to keep opening the door.

Bill[/QUOTE]

Yup, not really a fun way to start your cruise sitting in the cabin and waiting for others. Now, if you're able to carry all their carry-ons, drop it off and then meet on Lido, I see no problem with that


[quote name='ccruisequeen']My parents (not Platinum) got separated from me as we were going to our cabin. The employees would not allow them back until I saw what was going on and went back to speak for them. On our last cruise the new staffer told us only FTTF & diamond were allowed to our cabins. We had to speak to guest services.



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I'm a bit confused here... what did you have to speak to Guest Services about ?

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[sjcruiser]

[quote name='katiel53']I'm sorry, and I know I will get flamed, but, to me, it is wrong. You are the one who earned the benefit, not others. On the doors to the cabins there is a sign stating that only Diamond, Platinum and FTTF are allowed. I know you can cart all their luggage to your cabin, and I guess technically that would be ok (If you are stretching what is stated on the sign as you are doing the work.)

I am one who believes with all the people doing things to work around benefits that some of them will be taken away. An example of this is previously unlimited free laundry was given to Platinum cruisers and many people put laundry from non-Platinum cruisers, as well as vacationing for a week or so before boarding and thinking all my laundry should be done free so now the free laundry is limited.

If your friends/family want to go to the(ir) cabin early, they can purchase FTTF or wait until everyone can go to the cabin rather that disturbing those working. We had to do this before becoming Platinum as did almost all others. I'm sure the one who knows everything on here will have a lot to say, but this is my opinion.[/QUOTE]

Agree!!!

[carol louise]

[quote name='YB Nrml']Here's my thought. The room stewards work so hard and have to turn over so many cabins in a very short amount of time. It really does slow them down if they constantly have people coming down the halls with luggage while they're trying to do their job. If you have the perk, Platinum, FTTF, etc then yes, use it for you, if not, I feel you should stay out of the way.[/QUOTE]

I agree that the issue is foot traffic in the hallways while stewards are working to ready all the cabins as quickly as possible. The OP has the right to carry hand luggage to her cabin ahead of the crowd, so if it were possible to carry her hand luggage plus that of her companions all in one trip (and especially if they don't retrieve them until after the general rush is over), I think it would be OK. But multiple trips to the cabin before general access is granted, or all the OP's non-Platinum companions coming along, would be inconveniencing the stewards and exceeding the Platinum/FTTF privilege.

Just my opinion....

[Orison]

[quote name='YB Nrml']Here's my thought. The room stewards work so hard and have to turn over so many cabins in a very short amount of time. It really does slow them down if they constantly have people coming down the halls with luggage while they're trying to do their job. If you have the perk, Platinum, FTTF, etc then yes, use it for you, if not, I feel you should stay out of the way.[/QUOTE]

It wasn't a concern when EVERYBODY could go directly to their cabin when boarding, and it's NOT a concern now. It doesn't even slow them down during the week, so this is all rubbish.

[Joanne G.]

[quote name='Orison']It wasn't a concern when EVERYBODY could go directly to their cabin when boarding, and it's NOT a concern now. It doesn't even slow them down during the week, so this is all rubbish.[/quote]

In my experience, when everybody could go to their cabins upon boarding, that was when boarding didn't start until later in the afternoon, when cabins were all ready. And I believe the routine cleaning during the week is less of a burden for the stewards than the complete turnaround on embarkation day.

So, I think it is considerate of us to stay our of their way as much as possible on embarkation day. I would tend to agree with those who say the less foot traffic in the hallways, the sooner the stewards can complete their work s[I]o [/I]all of us can get to our cabins.

[irishnyc]

[quote name='IGGY63']What does THAT mean?

You can drop off your stuff whether platinum or not.

Just don't leave any valuables.....


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You're not supposed to go to your room AT ALL unless you've earned it, or purchased that right. Simply being on board does not give you the right to go to your room before they give the okay to.