There is no real limit on how much luggage can be brought on a cruise. Most cruise lines encourage passengers to limit luggage to less than 100 pounds (around 2 suitcases). You can also bring carry-on luggage. However, it is ideal to check with individual cruise lines regarding this.

While cruise lines are generally more relaxed about luggage than airlines, there are still specific weight limits and guidelines you must follow. Most major cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian, recommend that individual checked bags do not exceed 50 pounds (23 kg). This limit is primarily in place for the health and safety of the porters and crew members who must manually lift and transport thousands of bags to cabins on embarkation day. If a bag is significantly over this limit, it may be flagged with a "Heavy" tag or, in some cases, you may be asked to offload some items into a different bag. Additionally, there is often a "total weight" limit per stateroom; for example, MSC Cruises typically limits the total combined weight of all luggage in a single cabin to 100 kg (approx. 220 lbs). It is also vital to remember that if you are flying to your departure port, your airline’s stricter weight limits (usually 50 lbs for economy) will be the primary constraint. Always check your specific "Cruise Contract," as luxury or expedition lines may have different requirements.