Holland America Baggage & Luggage Policy

Holland America allows 2 checked bags per guest. Holland America states each guest may bring two pieces of checked luggage plus one overnight or light flight bag, which should stay in the guest's possession at all times. The line does not publish a per-bag weight limit of its own; its baggage page raises 50 lb only as an airline caveat ('Airlines may charge excess baggage fees or fees for bags over 50 pounds, please check with your carrier'). All luggage must fit within the stateroom and be labeled with Holland America luggage tags.

Holland America does not publish a per-bag weight limit. Bags still need to be light enough for you and the pier porters to handle, and to fit in your stateroom.

Yes. You carry one bag onto the ship yourself at embarkation. Keep medications, travel documents, valuables, and swimwear in it, because checked bags are delivered to your stateroom several hours after you board.

Checked bags are collected at the pier on embarkation day and delivered to your stateroom door over the following few hours, often not until late afternoon or evening. Pack anything you need for the first few hours, including medication and a swimsuit, in the bag you carry on.

Attach the Holland America Line luggage tags to every checked bag before you arrive at the terminal so they route to the right stateroom. Our cruise packing list has a full pre-cruise checklist.