Driving to Port. How does luggage work?

[pta191]

We are first time cruisers and not familiar with the boarding process.

We are driving to port and I wondered how luggage is handled. Is it the same as flying where you check you big bags and keep your carry ons with you?

I read that the checked baggage is delivered to the cabin but didn't know if that only applied to those who used HAL transfers to the ship.

Thanks.

[CaptData]

There will be people (stevodors) by the curb when you get there. Give them all the big bags, plus a tip. You will see your bags outside of your room later (sometimes several hours later). Keep your carry-on with you. Ensure that you have any of your meds and a swimsuit packed in carry-on. Then you go in the terminal and go throught the check-in things. Get on ship, sometimes you can drop your carry-on bags off in your room right away. Go have lunch and start to enjoy yourself. Life boat drill depends on what ship you are on but generally is around 4-5 pm.

[Sage]

Don't forget to put your luggage tags on your bags before you give them to the Stevodors. They will also direct you to parking. Enjoy your cruise.

[sail7seas]

Luggage handling on HAL is excellent. We have always had our luggage well before 4:00 and almost always within 1 1/2 hours of boarding the ship.