LambChopFiend Posted August 7, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Has anyone had experience avoiding the porters and carrying on their own full sized luggage? Something like a 28 inch wide. Specifically at Galveston’s new terminal 10. I know the universal answer from the cruise lines and ports is that it must fit in the scanner and you have to check anything that isn’t carry on size. But I have personally been allowed to carry on very large suitcases at other ports, some of the scanners were huge and fit them easily, and have heard a few other anecdotes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dna1990 Posted August 7, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Been thru the new terminal several times, the scanners are really the only restriction I have ever seen. They are modern scanners but I have no idea the true spec size. We have not personally taken a 28 thru. I think worst case, if it doesn't fit - it gets tagged and checked, very similar to airlines when overhead is full or smaller than you expected. Not related at all, but we have taken a 28 "off" the ship as the larger last-night-throw-everything-in bag. No issues. But note, if you have more than one bag (of any type including like a backpack and a rolling bag) they will require you to take the elevator down and not the escalator. The elevator line can add 5-10 minutes wait at peak times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethco Posted August 7, 2023 #3 Share Posted August 7, 2023 On 2 cruises from Galveston this spring and summer, I have seen people who had full size luggage with them while we were waiting for the cabins to open. I did not see them go through the scanners, but I did see people with regular checked bag size in tow prior to cabins being open and luggage being available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambChopFiend Posted August 7, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted August 7, 2023 @bethco @dna1990 Appreciate the insights! I think we will give it a shot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfaeric Posted August 7, 2023 #5 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Another +1 to large carry on and off. Had no problem. The new terminal is really nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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