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Posted: 7 years ago | 3681 Views

Do You Prefer Softsided Luggage or Hardsided for Cruises?

I now only purchase luggage that is lightweight. With airline weight limits in place and fully enforced, we all need to to be concerned about luggage weight. However, we all also want to make sure that our luggage arrives undamaged to our staterooms. Suitcases are not treated gently by either airline personnel, terminal baggage handlers or for that matter even tax or shuttle drivers. What do you use now, softsided or hardsided luggage?

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23 Answers

Posted: 7 years ago

Yeah, I do like those spinner wheels. But, I am always afraid that they will get knocked off in transit.
Posted: 7 years ago

Use and enjoy it in good health....... They look to be nice stuff I visited the web site.
Posted: 7 years ago

My larger Briggs & Riley has arrived. So excited. I will include my opinions about them upon our return from the cruise. The DH likes the look so much, if it goes as well as I think it will, he may be getting a set for our Anniversary in the Spring.Wink
Posted: 7 years ago

And remember we have to lug the suitcases through the airport too.

Posted: 7 years ago

Our last cruise on Carnival, our friends had birthdays and Carnival gave them $50 gift certificates for the spa and a free photo. We didn't let the wait staff know or there would have been singing, I'm sure. I have no idea what to expect from Princess, so I'll roll with it. Sometimes having a birthday so close to Christmas is a "royal pain in the ___". But this year it is a good thing!Big Smile Thanks for the wishes!
Posted: 7 years ago

That's right! My friend got a few nice perks from Carnival for her b-day! We didn't realize they would do anything, but I had decorated the cabin and when our steward saw them I guess he took the ball and ran with it. She got gift certificates for a free photo, a bottle of wine and a discount on a massage. Happy To me that was a lot considering we were only on a 4 day cruise. Very nice surprise and she felt OH SO SPECIAL! Oh and she got her birthday song and dessert one night at dinner. Wink
Posted: 7 years ago

Now that is the best place to celebrate a birthday for sure!!! Big Smile You are doing it right!!! Wishing you an early Happy Birthday!!! Happy
Posted: 7 years ago

Don't forget the room decorations. And the special dinner. Tell them it's your birthday. Brag a little. Let them give you something for a change. Even if it's just a drink ( bring ID just in case, and not that fake one you use to get into bars ).
Posted: 7 years ago

I prefer soft side luggage, but I'll get whatever is lightest.
Posted: 7 years ago

I have my birthday while we are on the cruise. So celebrating a bit early is OK by me!
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