I’d just gotten back from a seven day Western Caribbean cruise on Carnival Celebration when I posted this little tip on my Facebook story. Here’s how I board the ship with two suitcases and walk off with just one, which makes self disembarkation a whole lot easier.
Cruise Packing Tip: Two Suitcases Down to One
My weird travel tip after a Carnival Celebration cruise: how I go from two suitcases to one so I only carry one bag off the ship on disembarkation day.
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Key Takeaways
- This tip came right after my seven day Western Caribbean cruise on Carnival Celebration.
- When I do self disembarkation, I just want to grab one bag, get off the ship, get to the car and get out of there.
- The smaller suitcase goes right inside the bigger suitcase.
- Dirty socks, t shirts and underwear get stuffed inside my shoes so no space goes to waste.
- The bulkier dirty clothes fill in around everything else, and it all ends up in one bag.
- It works for a flight home too, not just a cruise.
Good to Know
Self disembarkation means you carry all your own bags off the ship with no help. It’s a big time saver, but lugging two suitcases plus a carry on down the gangway is a pain, so cutting it down to one bag really helps.
At the end of the trip, who cares about wrinkles? Everything’s dirty anyway, so just pack it tight and go. Some folks might think it’s weird, but if it saves you time and effort, go for it.