Carnival asks you to bring 1 bag per person on a 3 to 5 day cruise and 2 on a longer one, each up to 50 pounds. Norwegian allows up to 2 pieces of 50 pounds each per person, and Disney’s terms allow no more than 2 bags.
| Cruise line | How many bags | Weight | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival | 1 per person (3 to 5 days), 2 (6 days or longer) | 50 pounds a bag | Lying flat, 16 inches high by 24 inches wide |
| Norwegian | Up to 2 pieces per person | 50 pounds a piece | Not stated |
| Disney | No more than 2 bags per person | Not stated | Not stated |
Carnival’s limits are for each checked and each carry-on bag. Its length isn’t limited.
Keep these with you
Carnival asks you to carry your boarding documents, valuables, medications and anything that needs special handling, since checked bags reach the cabins later. A CPAP machine goes on as carry-on, and so do power banks, portable chargers and e-cigarettes.
Coolers
Large coolers aren’t allowed on Carnival. Carnival and Disney both take a small cooler of up to 12 x 12 x 12 inches as carry-on: Carnival for non-alcoholic drinks and medications, Disney for medications, baby food and dietary needs.
Flying to the port
Norwegian tells guests who fly to check their airline’s limits, and Carnival encourages contacting the airline about luggage rules and fees. Airline limits are on the checked bag size chart.