renech Posted October 30, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I'm in the market for a new suitcase since a wheel on my last one was hopelessly mangled during my last flight. I'm considering trying a hard-side suitcase this time (24-25in), but I'm wondering if it's going to fit under the bed for cruising. Does anyone cruise with hard-side luggage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted October 30, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I'm in the market for a new suitcase since a wheel on my last one was hopelessly mangled during my last flight. I'm considering trying a hard-side suitcase this time (24-25in), but I'm wondering if it's going to fit under the bed for cruising. Does anyone cruise with hard-side luggage? Open it up flat and it will fit under the bed. I doubt it will fit zippered without damaging it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBlackDress Posted October 30, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I'm in the market for a new suitcase since a wheel on my last one was hopelessly mangled during my last flight. I'm considering trying a hard-side suitcase this time (24-25in), but I'm wondering if it's going to fit under the bed for cruising. Does anyone cruise with hard-side luggage? I agree with open and slide it under the bed. In some staterooms it can act like another area for storage. If you are going with a hardcase, Look into getting it with spinners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Hudson Posted October 30, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 30, 2015 We have also, at times, pulled the sofa/love seat away from the wall. The suitcases fit nicely behind the furniture and you lose just a few inches of floor space. Did this on the Grandeur when our larger suitcases would not fit under the bed. Katherine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted October 30, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Another option is to lift the end of the bed a bit for a minute so suitcase will clear the bed frame. Ample room under the bed once you clear the frame and slide the suitcase under. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted October 30, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 30, 2015 check out the bags at http://www.ebags.com I've spent some big bucks over the last few years on luggage only for it to last a couple of trips. I just got some combo hard side/ soft side 4 wheel spinner bags from ebags,,,, and I'm quite impressed. Jamaica and back, Africa and back, 2 Hawaii trips and back, 1 Hawaii/Kwajalein Atoll/Guam/Hawaii and back trip. A couple of minor scraps and scratches,, but that's it. Luggage is black with bright orange strips and orange wheels,,,,, very easy to recognize coming off the belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squadron Posted October 30, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I'm in the market for a new suitcase since a wheel on my last one was hopelessly mangled during my last flight. I'm considering trying a hard-side suitcase this time (24-25in), but I'm wondering if it's going to fit under the bed for cruising. Does anyone cruise with hard-side luggage? I have a 26" hard sided Heys brand (bought at Staples so not the expensive model) and it fits fine under the bed closed up. This was on the Jewel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renech Posted October 30, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Thank you everyone for the input. It sounds like there's a pretty good chance that the suitcase will fit, and if it doesn't, I can just punt. I love getting input from my fellow RC cruisers! :) check out the bags at http://www.ebags.com I've spent some big bucks over the last few years on luggage only for it to last a couple of trips. I just got some combo hard side/ soft side 4 wheel spinner bags from ebags,,,, and I'm quite impressed. Jamaica and back, Africa and back, 2 Hawaii trips and back, 1 Hawaii/Kwajalein Atoll/Guam/Hawaii and back trip. A couple of minor scraps and scratches,, but that's it. Luggage is black with bright orange strips and orange wheels,,,,, very easy to recognize coming off the belt I'll check it out. I get my packing cubes from eBags, which I love, and eBags has terrific customer service. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketwatch Posted October 30, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I'm in the market for a new suitcase since a wheel on my last one was hopelessly mangled during my last flight. I'm considering trying a hard-side suitcase this time (24-25in), but I'm wondering if it's going to fit under the bed for cruising. Does anyone cruise with hard-side luggage? Our large Samsonite bags fit just fine under the bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 30, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 30, 2015 check out the bags at http://www.ebags.com I've spent some big bucks over the last few years on luggage only for it to last a couple of trips. I just got some combo hard side/ soft side 4 wheel spinner bags from ebags,,,, and I'm quite impressed. Jamaica and back, Africa and back, 2 Hawaii trips and back, 1 Hawaii/Kwajalein Atoll/Guam/Hawaii and back trip. A couple of minor scraps and scratches,, but that's it. Luggage is black with bright orange strips and orange wheels,,,,, very easy to recognize coming off the belt Which luggage did you actually get (name)...lot's of options there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted October 31, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Which luggage did you actually get (name)...lot's of options there The Hybrid Spinner Lites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba83 Posted October 31, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 31, 2015 If it didn't...you store it under the bed while it's open flat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 31, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 31, 2015 It really depends what size you purchase. You should not have any problems with a size of 24-25. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted October 31, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 31, 2015 We have also, at times, pulled the sofa/love seat away from the wall. The suitcases fit nicely behind the furniture and you lose just a few inches of floor space. Did this on the Grandeur when our larger suitcases would not fit under the bed. Katherine We have done this - you build yourself a bit of useful shelf space that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted October 31, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I am glad that I opened this thread. Our next cruise will be our first with our hardsided luggage and I'm sure the tips will come in handy:). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwcruisers Posted October 31, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 31, 2015 One of the things that I loved about staying in Junior Suites on RC ships (at least the older ones) is the walk-in closet. It always had plenty of space to accommodate our large hard-side Samsonite cases. On Celebrity, we usually do as others have suggested, and place them under the bed, open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted October 31, 2015 #17 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I'm in the market for a new suitcase since a wheel on my last one was hopelessly mangled during my last flight. I'm considering trying a hard-side suitcase this time (24-25in), but I'm wondering if it's going to fit under the bed for cruising. Does anyone cruise with hard-side luggage? Should fit without any issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketwatch Posted October 31, 2015 #18 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Should fit without any issues Ours are 28-29 and fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renech Posted October 31, 2015 Author #19 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Thank you again, everyone! I'm going for it. Now...the shopping. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteTraveler Posted November 1, 2015 #20 Share Posted November 1, 2015 We've never had any problem getting our large hard side luggage (Hekman (DH) and mine is some off-brand leopard pattern) to fit under the bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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