23sluvsg Posted June 26, 2008 #1 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Since they take our luggage when we get on the boat, should I get locks for my luggage? Will they even allow locks? Can I take my own luggage off during disembarking?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllieInMD Posted June 26, 2008 #2 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Theft from luggage getting on a cruise ship is pretty unheard of - but yes, you can lock your luggage. If the luggage screening turns up anything questionable, they will take your luggage to the 'naughty room' and you will have to come down later to open it so they can inspect it/confiscate contraband. If the screening turns up nothing, it will be delivered to your room. Since they take our luggage when we get on the boat, should I get locks for my luggage? Will they even allow locks? Can I take my own luggage off during disembarking?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 26, 2008 #3 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Yes!!! ALWAYS lock your luggage! Even on the plane! The ship folks have NO REASON to go through your stuff--no reason at all. They are not under TSA rules. Even on airlines, your bags should be locked. You can use the TSA approved locks, but you don't have to. Any lock will do. If they need to open your bags, they will, but if they don't, no one else can rifle through your things. Always carryon anything of value, tho--jewelry, cameras, etc... Never put anything of value out of your control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandancer Posted June 26, 2008 #4 Share Posted June 26, 2008 We always lock our luggage and have never had a problem with it being delivered to the cabin. Some cruise lines allow you to disembark carrying your own luggage - depends which company you are travelling with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted June 26, 2008 #5 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Since they take our luggage when we get on the boat, should I get locks for my luggage? Will they even allow locks? Can I take my own luggage off during disembarking?:confused: Absolutely lock your bags! Carry on any electronics, jewelry, medicines and anything of value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
23sluvsg Posted June 26, 2008 Author #6 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Thanks! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandancer Posted June 26, 2008 #7 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I probably should have mentioned that it is a good idea to take a change of clothes, toiletries etc. in your carry on in case your luggage is delivered to your cabin late and after you want to get ready for dinner. It has never happened to us but I have heard people say they did not get their bags until 10pm. I suppose it depends how early you board and we are always so anxious to get on board that we tend to be there as soon as boarding starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted June 26, 2008 #8 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Another vote for yes. You can buy TSA locks that will allow port authorities, to open your luggage, without breaking the lock, to inspect your luggage "if and only if" they think something doesn't look right. And yes, RCL will allow you to carry off you luggage. But the halls and stairwells do tend to get crowded on disembarkment day so the less you are dragging around the better it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sml3 Posted June 26, 2008 #9 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Wire zip ties work great too. If FSA needs in they just cut the ties. Keep a small scissors in a front unlocked zipped compartment of your checked luggage to cut open once you get in your cabin. Bring extras along for return flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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