This has been a discussion on the Princess site. But no one really knows? Some say "the hell with sending some to the ship" - I may discover I need something and want it all with me - especially on a 7 day one. We are only doing 4 days on land. Have the rules changed in two years? What happens if you keep all of it and then are told - No you can only have one suitcase and a carry on.
I do plan to pack our formal wear, dresses, clothes for dinner, shoes and thing I know I will only use on the ship. Will we really know the weather conditions two days before? - we always have our suitcases packed two days before and I have better things to do than repack the night before. I want jackets, rain gear, etc. with me - I am old and I want to be comfortable rather than saying to myself or out loud - "How much longer - wish this tour was over so I can relax and be warm in my room!"
They say you can only have a backpack on the train and bus. I don't have any backpacks and don't plan to purchase 4 for our trip. Or even drag around a duffle bag - don't have toes either - wheels are the way to go for me. My carryon is still in great shape and I do not want it on the bottom of a pile of heavy suitcases. My son has a wheel carryon with his camera gear and he wants it close to him so he can take pictures especially on the train. So our carry ons will be with us !!
