NY Pier suitcase weight limit

[phillyguy31]

Trying to reduce the actual baggage we are taking, how picky are they in NY about the 50LB limit on your suitcase. I have never seen a scale but I never looked since all our cruises were fly first and I knew I didn't exceed the limit.

[callmebetty]

We have brought some pretty heavy suitcases and never had a problem...

 

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[shof515]

you will be fine, they never enforce this rule

[Flatbush Flyer]

you will be fine, they never enforce this rule

 

 

 

Don't forget that most airlines have an even higher weight limit for business or first class (approx. 70 lbs- though most of those travelers will seldom do much more than 50+). If an airline ticketing agent sees the scale top 50 lbs, s/he will usually put a "HEAVY" tag on it. I've seen plenty of "HEAVY" tags on bags at embarkation ports including NYC, LA, SF and Miami with no one turned away.

Still concerned? Carry a few $5 bills.

 

 

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[BirdTravels]

Trying to reduce the actual baggage we are taking, how picky are they in NY about the 50LB limit on your suitcase. I have never seen a scale but I never looked since all our cruises were fly first and I knew I didn't exceed the limit.

Just tip the porter. They don't care (within reason).

[garycarla]

As said, they do not weigh them at all.

 

Back when we took full suitcases, we still had to weigh them at home due to airline rules.

 

Now we travel with only carryon. Life has become so much easier. Yes, even two week cruisetrips with one carryon each. Okay, one rollon each, plus one smaller electronic bag - laptop or tablets and wires, etc.

[BostonGal35]

we checked a MONSTER bag when we went via NYC last time. because we can drive, we opted to load all of our stuff into one big bag vs each taking one. we had no issue.

[FirePolice16NJ]

What's an average tip for a porter at the pier?

 

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[shof515]

What's an average tip for a porter at the pier?

 

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a few dollars per bag

[garycarla]

a few dollars per bag

 

I wonder how much they take in?

 

You know they must be getting a reasonable hourly wage - longshoreman/union, etc.

 

The dropping off of bags takes but a few seconds until the load up a cart full and head out. 30 bags on the cart at a buck or two per bag. Do that a couple times an hour..

 

$$$$

[Laszlo]

What's an average tip for a porter at the pier?

 

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I tip $5 for two bags and most of the time I end up putting them on the cart myself:')

[don't-use-real-name]

Thinking about your own health and welfare - tote those luggage pieces with ease - - -

 

have luggage with WHEELS !

 

Side note everyone else who handles your luggage will appreciate it also !

 

Have more than one piece - stack the second bag on top of the larger one with WHEELS.

[cb at sea]

If they can lift it, it's fine. Try to keep it at 50LB or less, just to save a back!!!

[gczechowicz]

As said, they do not weigh them at all.

 

 

 

Back when we took full suitcases, we still had to weigh them at home due to airline rules.

 

 

 

Now we travel with only carryon. Life has become so much easier. Yes, even two week cruisetrips with one carryon each. Okay, one rollon each, plus one smaller electronic bag - laptop or tablets and wires, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[zqvol]

It's not a rule, it is a suggestion to save the longshoremen and the crew from back problems. If you can take two smaller suitcases instead of one large one.

[CostaFortune]

50lbs? Our luggage limit at Gatwick or Heathrow is 23lbs now! Imagine. We have to pay for a 3rd suitcase at about £38 and pack as much stuff (shoes etc. and only max. 10 x 100ml toiletries in a zip-lock bag) into our on board bags! All 5 with wheels, we ended up with my other half trying to wheel 5 suitcases (2 large carry ons) quite a way from where the coach dumped us at port of Venice, and all through a very long queue until we got to the crew.

Then they still lost one (mine) until 7pm. Had to go and collect it from concierge, and search through about 30 cases. Apparently, the label had come adrift. It was a new, gold Samsonite. It looked like it had been rummaged through, I hope for clues! But cannot see how the label (plastic covered and tied tightly with string) had come off. Maybe they took a liking?

They’ll be no $5 dollar bills flying about from our end next time! 🤦🏼*♀️

 

 

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[Flatbush Flyer]

50lbs? Our luggage limit at Gatwick or Heathrow is 23lbs now! Imagine. We have to pay for a 3rd suitcase at about £38 and pack as much stuff (shoes etc. and only max. 10 x 100ml toiletries in a zip-lock bag) into our on board bags! All 5 with wheels, we ended up with my other half trying to wheel 5 suitcases (2 large carry ons) quite a way from where the coach dumped us at port of Venice, and all through a very long queue until we got to the crew.

Then they still lost one (mine) until 7pm. Had to go and collect it from concierge, and search through about 30 cases. Apparently, the label had come adrift. It was a new, gold Samsonite. It looked like it had been rummaged through, I hope for clues! But cannot see how the label (plastic covered and tied tightly with string) had come off. Maybe they took a liking?

They’ll be no $5 dollar bills flying about from our end next time! 🤦🏼*♀️

 

 

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Correct me if I'm wrong but I think you mean 23kg, which would be the same as 50 lbs. that would be the weight limit for checked baggage- not carry-on.

 

 

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[CostaFortune]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think you mean 23kg, which would be the same as 50 lbs. that would be the weight limit for checked baggage- not carry-on.

 

 

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You’re absolutely correct. Senior moment! Phew! But we still have to pay extra for another case. I don’t know how some of you manage with all the shoes and toiletries, hair tongs/drier (sshhhhh!) and smart evening wear/dresses. I’ve no idea what the weather is going to be like in May on the Panama Canal, Mexico and LA, after all the hurricanes. Should I bring my wellies?

Now there’s something for you lot to google! (Only teasing you) x

 

 

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[Flatbush Flyer]

You’re absolutely correct. Senior moment! Phew! But we still have to pay extra for another case. I don’t know how some of you manage with all the shoes and toiletries, hair tongs/drier (sshhhhh!) and smart evening wear/dresses. I’ve no idea what the weather is going to be like in May on the Panama Canal, Mexico and LA, after all the hurricanes. Should I bring my wellies?

Now there’s something for you lot to google! (Only teasing you) x

 

 

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