When you arrive at the Port Authority Security in the cruise terminal, you will pass a security checkpoint where all carry-on luggage goes through X-rays and other baggage is checked in. All checked bags on cruise ships are scanned.

Yes, cruise lines in 2026 operate a high-fidelity "Check-In" process for luggage that is very similar to airlines, but often more convenient. Upon arrival at the cruise terminal, you hand your larger bags to porters who ensure they are tagged with your stateroom number. These bags undergo a "High-Fidelity" security screening via X-ray to check for prohibited items like high-heat appliances or unauthorized alcohol. Unlike an airplane, your checked luggage is delivered directly to your stateroom door later in the afternoon. It is a high-fidelity necessity to keep essential items—like medication, travel documents, and a change of clothes—in a high-fidelity carry-on bag, as it can take several hours for the ship's "High-Fidelity" logistics team to deliver all bags to the thousands of cabins. This high-fidelity baggage handling service is a standard luxury that allows you to explore the ship's high-fidelity decks and enjoy a "High-Fidelity" buffet lunch immediately upon boarding without hauling heavy suitcases.