Regatta: Clearance under beds?

[FoxtrotTango]

Hello Everyone,

 

We are looking forward to our first trip on Regatta this summer (Alaska, June 29th Departure).

 

I'm starting to plan our packing and wondered if anyone knew how high the gap was under the beds.  We usually use 'squishy' canvas holdalls but we are doing some touring before boarding, so considering slightly more 'robust' suitcases this time - and I'm wondering if the ones I have in mind will slide under the beds (we will be in a PH3, if that makes any difference). 

 

Many thanks in advance (and we hope to meet some of you on board!).

 

      Fiona & Kathryn

 

Edited March 15, 2019 by FoxtrotTango
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[Missymo]

I don't remember having any problems with our 4  large pieces of luggage when we were on the Regatta for a 24 day Amazon cruise..  Enjoy your cruise. 

[Paulchili]

If it doesn’t fit under the bed closed perhaps it would when opened?

[OCruisers]

Lifting the bed frame enough for them to slide under is another option.  

Lots of room under the bed once they clear the bed frame.  

[Mura]

Besides, if it doesn't fit the crew will store it for you until you need to leave the ship.

 

I have a 28" suitcase and I'm pretty sure that it fit underneath the bed.  Certainly a 26" would ...

 

You shouldn't have a problem.  If you want to keep the suitcase "in house" in case it doesn't fit underneath the bed, I think Paul's suggestion is right on!

 

Mura

[LHT28]

In the lower cabin cat  the 26"  fit under the bed   as stated above you may need to lift the frame to get it under  but no problem

I even  put  2 in the closet  on their sides

[azam71209]

I use rolling duffels in lower category cabins and open them under the bed, slide them out like drawers. Good for extra storage of things that won't get used often.

 

Mary

[OCruisers]

1 minute ago, azam71209 said:

I use rolling duffels in lower category cabins and open them under the bed, slide them out like drawers. Good for extra storage of things that won't get used often.

 

Mary

 

So agree, Mary!  I have a suitcase I slide under the bed to use like a drawer.  A good place to store things you won't use often or may/may not need.  Also, I know where they are rather than trying to remember where I put them in the cabin.  

[chuckcarole]

15 hours ago, Paulchili said:

If it doesn’t fit under the bed closed perhaps it would when opened?

We have very thick cases, they fit under the PH bed opened and  under.

[Rob the Cruiser]

If you try sliding the bag under the bed, the clearance is about 10". If you lift the frame then slide the bag underneath, the clearance before the bag and springs are touching is about 14". As far as surface area, we've had plenty of room under the bed for two 26" bags and two 18" rollaboards.

Edited March 15, 2019 by Rob the Cruiser

[FoxtrotTango]

Thank you all SO much for all the information and good suggestions!

 

Sounds like we will be fine.

 

Best Regards to All,

 

    Fiona & Kathryn