scrunchie99 Posted April 24, 2012 #1 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I noticed that my booklet from NCL for our soon departing cruise mentions that NCL has a 50lb. weight limit per bag and also advises that passengers check with their airlines for any other restrictions if they are flying. Do they really weigh them? Is this something we really need to be careful about or pay a penalty? This is our first cruise, but no one that I know that has cruised before has ever heard of a weight limit for the bags. I'm upset because we are taking the train, and I don't want to have to carry extra baggage to avoid paying extra fees. TIA! Nicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted April 24, 2012 #2 Share Posted April 24, 2012 there no weight limit for baggage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnql Posted April 24, 2012 #3 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Yes, there is an official weight limit of 50lbs per bag, with a 2-bag limit per passenger. However, it is NEVER enforced. If you're over by a couple pounds, absolutely nothing will happen. All that said, you should try your best to respect the rule because it's there mainly to protect the workers who handle the bags. Anything over 50lbs is considered enough to possibly injure a worker. You're better off with an extra bag than an extremely overweight bag since the 2-bag limit is not enforced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchess43 Posted April 24, 2012 #4 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Yes, there is an official weight limit of 50lbs per bag, with a 2-bag limit per passenger. However, it is NEVER enforced. If you're over by a couple pounds, absolutely nothing will happen. All that said, you should try your best to respect the rule because it's there mainly to protect the workers who handle the bags. Anything over 50lbs is considered enough to possibly injure a worker. You're better off with an extra bag than an extremely overweight bag since the 2-bag limit is not enforced. You are correct I totally agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrunchie99 Posted April 24, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted April 24, 2012 When I fly, my bags usually come in around 60-70 lbs. Only once did I have an issue with an overweight bag because I purchased a large serving platter as a souvenir. Just had to move it to my carry on and all was well. Really don't want to drag 4-6 bags through the train stations. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnql Posted April 25, 2012 #6 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Just my opinion, but I think that if you're bringing over 100lbs of baggage per person onto a cruise ship, you're over-packing. Especially since we're talking about NCL's Freestyle cruising, where formal clothes are very much optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted April 25, 2012 #7 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Just my opinion, but I think that if you're bringing over 100lbs of baggage per person onto a cruise ship, you're over-packing. Especially since we're talking about NCL's Freestyle cruising, where formal clothes are very much optional. Yea, but all those bottles of booze weight it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrunchie99 Posted April 25, 2012 Author #8 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Just my opinion, but I think that if you're bringing over 100lbs of baggage per person onto a cruise ship, you're over-packing. You know what? You're right! Our usual 75lb. bag is for BOTH of us, and then we have a small carry on, but we were planning on packing separate bags for this trip, each one pulling one suitcase along. Thank you for helping put this in perspective!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted April 25, 2012 #9 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Some airlines really nail you if your bag weighs more than 50 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger001 Posted April 25, 2012 #10 Share Posted April 25, 2012 As others said, I think it is more for consideration of the persons that have to handle it. Over 50 lbs (or even 50 lbs) is pretty heavy, especially for some of the smaller room stewards (guys and gals) that will deliver them to your room for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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