Carry On vs pack?

[PinkSand26]

Is there anything I need to actually carry on with me on the ship versus keep in my luggage? (Other than travel docs and meds.)

[KyloRen]

Some people also pack bathing suits. My kids love getting in the pool the second we get on board as it can be almost 4 hours before youll get your room depending upon what time you get on board

 

[PinkSand26]

Good call. Also, can you pack the wine you bring or do you have to carry it on?

[ScottsSweetie]

27 minutes ago, PinkSand26 said:

Good call. Also, can you pack the wine you bring or do you have to carry it on?

Wine must be in your carryon.

 

I would also carry on all electronics.

[Illbcruzn4life]

1 hour ago, KyloRen said:

Some people also pack bathing suits. My kids love getting in the pool the second we get on board as it can be almost 4 hours before youll get your room depending upon what time you get on board

 

4 hours before you get your room? I thought the rooms were ready at 1:30pm? YIKES that is quite the wait.

 

Also if you are bringing on any soda you must carry it on.

Edited November 13, 2022 by Illbcruzn4life

[Mic101680]

If you plan on changing for dinner and have an early seating,  I would bring a change of clothes.  I one had luggage not show up until 20 minutes before dinner! Otherwise I think everyone else pretty much has it covered

[Velvetwater]

Spare underwear in case of luggage loss

A few outfit basics that will go with clothing bought in port in case too  (long black jersey skirt, leggings, floaty mini dress, socks, tee to sleep in)

[sgttami]

I cruise with just a carry on so everything I need is with me at all times. So much easier.

 

Haven't checked luggage on a cruise in about 20 years.

[broberts]

27 minutes ago, Illbcruzn4life said:

4 hours before you get your room? I thought the rooms were ready at 1:30pm? YIKES that is quite the wait.

 

Also if you are bringing on any soda you must carry it on.

 

Luggage may not be available for several hours after cabins are available.

 

[PinkSand26]

21 minutes ago, sgttami said:

I cruise with just a carry on so everything I need is with me at all times. So much easier.

 

Haven't checked luggage on a cruise in about 20 years.

That would definitely be easy! But with a family of 4 and young kids I’m not carrying all that! 😂

 

we are going on the pride for 8 nights and see you have cruised the pride a lot! Any insider tips? Lol

[mz-s]

The only thing in my checked luggage is clothing. Absolutely nothing else. Not even a phone charger. Just clothes.

[sgttami]

2 hours ago, PinkSand26 said:

That would definitely be easy! But with a family of 4 and young kids I’m not carrying all that! 😂

 

we are going on the pride for 8 nights and see you have cruised the pride a lot! Any insider tips? Lol

I travel solo so couldn't provide TIPS for traveling with that many people. LOL

Great ship and easy to navigate and have met a lot of nice people.

It's not the bells and whistles of the huge ships but there was always something to do and I was never bored.

The young kids I met always seemed to be having fun!

Enjoy

[Badfinger]

4 hours ago, PinkSand26 said:

Is there anything I need to actually carry on with me on the ship versus keep in my luggage? (Other than travel docs and meds.)

 

NEED?  No.

[PinkSand26]

2 minutes ago, Badfinger said:

 

NEED?  No.

maybe I should have used the word required … sounds like wine for one is something that has to go in your carry on. Just wondering if anything else. Thanks! 

[mz-s]

Wine and sodas must be in your carry on luggage. Anything that might be questionable - I'm thinking electrical things like drop cords or fans - should be in carry on luggage as well. Pretty much everything else - including even your medications if you insist - can be in your checked bags.

[BrwnEyedGirl35]

Any medications, a swimsuit and it least a change of clothes. Just in case your luggage doesn't make it in time or God forbid, gets dumped in the ocean.

[sparks1093]

I think everyone else pretty much nailed it. We bring one carryon onboard, everything else gets checked. What we bring onboard has our meds, any beverages we are bringing, electronics, documentation and a change of clothes. We aren't worried about changing for dinner, since the dress code on the first night is very lax. We've been on Pride several times and had a great time. I would go to the kids club to register as soon as you are onboard, then head to the buffet for a bite (if you board early enough lunch might be served in the MDR but you would have to ask). As mentioned the Pride is easy to navigate and there is always plenty to do. (There is a link in my signature to my last Pride review from when we cruised in 2018.)

Edited November 14, 2022 by sparks1093

[farjar]

We both do a carry on and a back pack when flying to a cruise so there is no lost luggage at the airport.  Once we get to the cruise terminal we attach our room tags to the carry ons, take a picture of them (for easy identification if lost) and check them so we only have to manage our backpacks until the cabins are available.  Our backpacks contain our necessities and a change of clothes.  When we debark we carry everything off with us and are on our way.

Edited November 14, 2022 by farjar
additional info

[Schoifmom]

Things that you are required to bring in your carry-on:

1. Any non-alcoholic drinks.
2. Your allowed wine
3. Medical supplies (including all medications)
4. Identification and boarding paperwork

 

Things you should bring in your carry-on:

1. Electronics
2. Any valuables/cash/credit cards

 

Things you should consider brining in your carry-on:

1. One change of clothes per person
2. Toiletries
3. Swimsuits

 

 

 

[asalligo]

We learned the hard way to always pack at least an outfit and the essentials when our luggage did not make it to our room until late the 2nd day. Apparently, someone thought it was theirs and grabbed it.  Other than that scenario and cokes if you want them, then, not really. You could check everything. We just take one backpack carryon with essentials 

[Eli_6]

Your sodas and alcohol.  If you pack it, your luggage will be confiscated and you will then have to go down to some holding area on the ship to retrieve it.  

[tweak89]

I carry on one change of clothes, my electronic items, wine/sodas and any medications.