Luggage Dimensions

[simpson217]

Need some feedback:

I am going to cruise on 12/27 aboard the Carnival Victory and wanted to know if anyone had any feedback or advice regarding the level of strictness on checked luggage dimensions. I have a suitcase that I wish to check that is bigger than the dimensions provided by Carnival. Has anyone ever had their luggage turned down due to dimensions? Or is this something I should not stress about? Any feedback will be appreciated!

[Dave]

Note they use the words "guests are encouraged" instead of it being an absolute requirement. As long as it isn't something with the dimensions of a steamer trunk you should be fine. How big is your suitcase?

Just remember if you are flying an oversized suitcase can cost you plenty to check with the airline.

[Cruise Fanatic]

Your luggage should be the same size as the airlines require since the xray machines at ports are similar to the airports.

[Dwayne]

I've never seen the curbside porters measure any luggage. They just throw it in the luggage cage "thingy". Unless it is as Dave said a steamer trunk or something that is way over the guidelines they probably won't say anything. Now the airlines is a different story.

Dwayne

[Dwayne]

Just a follow up; Carnival.com has conflicting info. regarding this - No surprise.

Look here for Luggage Restrictions.

Look here for Restrictions on what you can bring aboard.

I was pretty sure they didn't measure curbside checked luggage. Now if you are flying, that is an entirely different scenario and you should check with the airline.

Dwayne