Keep your luggage in your possession while you are at the terminal. Watch as carry-on bags are x-rayed and searched by security personnel. Give your checked luggage to cruise porters only. Porters are often responsible for transporting your checked luggage to your cabin.
Store any valuables, such as cash, jewelry, medications and travel documents, in a carry-on bag. Keep your carry-on bag with you until you get to your cabin.
Consider taking your own luggage to your cabin. This means you have to carry it around until you are checked into your room, which can take several hours.
Label your luggage so you can easily identify it. Tie a scarf around the handle and place an identification label somewhere easily visible.
Purchase luggage that comes with a Transportation Security Administration (TSA)-approved security lock. These locks can be opened by security personnel with a universal key in the event of a necessary search.
Keep your luggage locked in your cabin after you have been checked in. Generally, the cabin door locks automatically once it is closed to prevent break-ins. Shut the door when you enter and exit the cabin.
Report lost or stolen luggage to security personnel immediately. Be able to describe your luggage, such as brand, color, size and identification tags.
