Checked Luggage size- are they that strict?

[blondie151o]

I looked for a recent post I saw before but couldn't find it ...

 

I see the checked luggage says no bigger then 16hx24wx30l.

 

Well I just measured my big checked bag I will take and it's around 18-19" in height. Will they turn me away for this?

 

Thanks

 

 

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[LostPuppy]

Carnival doesn't care what size your carry-on luggage is as long as it fits thru the X-ray.

 

Now the airlines do have restrictive policies on carry-on luggage sizes, but this isn't the forum for this kind of question as it has nothing to do with Carnival. Perhaps you could go to the web site of the airline you would be using and look there.

Edited September 10, 2014 by LostPuppy

[swscruiser]

It has to fit in the xray machine. but never knew there was size restriction what are the other measurements of your luggage

[PAPERBKWRITER]

Carnival doesn't care what size your carry-on luggage is as long as it fits thru the X-ray.

 

Now the airlines do have restrictive policies on carry-on luggage sizes, but this isn't the forum for this kind of question as it has nothing to do with Carnival. Perhaps you could go to the web site of the airline you would be using and look there.

 

Lots of people ask travel questions on this site and trade information. Hotels, parking, flights, etc.

[oceanseagle12]

I think you may be looking at it wrong. What they refer to as height is what I would consider depth- i.e. when it is laying flat on its back, zipped up, how high is it?

[blondie151o]

This isn't for carry on. This is the bag the porters take. I'm confusing my self with the height and length. Lol. They seem the same to me.

 

 

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[blondie151o]

I think you may be looking at it wrong. What they refer to as height is what I would consider depth- i.e. when it is laying flat on its back, zipped up, how high is it?

 

 

Ok that helps me understand better.

 

 

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[blondie151o]

I'm measuring approx 28lx19wx11h

 

 

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[oceanseagle12]

Carnival doesn't care what size your carry-on luggage is as long as it fits thru the X-ray.

 

Now the airlines do have restrictive policies on carry-on luggage sizes, but this isn't the forum for this kind of question as it has nothing to do with Carnival. Perhaps you could go to the web site of the airline you would be using and look there.

 

OP's question is about Carnival's restriction, not the airlines. The dimensions referenced are from Carnival http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/Baggage_Information__Embarkation_Debarkation.aspx

 

OP- looking at this, it appears that the limitation applies to carry on luggage, but they "encourage" keeping all of your luggage within those dimensions.

[oceanseagle12]

I'm measuring approx 28lx19wx11h

 

 

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You're golden then- should work as carry on or checked, whichever you prefer.

[blondie151o]

This is it lol. It seems way too big to be for a carry on. So I hope I measured right. Thanks

 

 

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[bunchesofun]

I've been looking on Carnival's website and can't find the dimensions. But I don't recall the checked baggage really having a maximum. I mean, I've seen some HUGE suitcases in the hallways the last night.

 

As stated, carry on has to fit through the x-ray machine.

[Smiling Cruiser]

That suitcase is fine. If you match your dimensions to Carnivals going from smallest to largest you will see that each one is less than Carnivals

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Edited September 11, 2014 by Smiling Cruiser

[oceanseagle12]

I've been looking on Carnival's website and can't find the dimensions. But I don't recall the checked baggage really having a maximum. I mean, I've seen some HUGE suitcases in the hallways the last night.

 

As stated, carry on has to fit through the x-ray machine.

 

It is in the link I posted http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/Baggage_Information__Embarkation_Debarkation.aspx

[bunchesofun]

You posted the link as I was writing my post. You're better than I because I couldn't find it no matter what phrase I used.

[GTO-Girl]

This isn't for carry on. This is the bag the porters take. I'm confusing my self with the height and length. Lol. They seem the same to me.

 

 

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We don't fly so the suitcase I check is always very large and weighs a bunch because I pack it so full.

 

I give the porters a good tip because I feel so bad because it's so heavy, but I have NEVER had a problem checking it.

 

Just FYI.....it's much bigger than the red piece on your picture....

 

Have a great cruise!!!

[blondie151o]

We don't fly so the suitcase I check is always very large and weighs a bunch because I pack it so full.

 

 

 

I give the porters a good tip because I feel so bad because it's so heavy, but I have NEVER had a problem checking it.

 

 

 

Just FYI.....it's much bigger than the red piece on your picture....

 

 

 

Have a great cruise!!!

 

 

Thanks! :)

 

 

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[Moonarino]

I've never had them measure anything of mine. My suitcase barely exceeds their maximum "thickness" (lying down), and I've seen bigger bags than mine make it through.

 

And just FYI, any of your luggage can be "carry-on" (there's no real distinction) since you can haul it all onboard yourself if you want to. :)

Edited September 11, 2014 by Moonarino

[MMastell]

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This is it lol. It seems way too big to be for a carry on. So I hope I measured right. Thanks

 

 

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No problem. Unless you're child is 6' tall. ;):)

 

Take care,

Mike

[PAPERBKWRITER]

The sad part of the checked luggage program is that the porters who take your bags get the tip and the ship personnel who sort and deliver it get the shaft.

[RuthlessBoss]

The sad part of the checked luggage program is that the porters who take your bags get the tip and the ship personnel who sort and deliver it get the shaft.

 

Exactly. The porter slings it onto a cart and then he's done. The staff on the ship get to unload it, sort it, and deliver them.