Comments on: 9 Things You Need To Know Before Going On A Cruise While Plus Size

By: plusmommy

plusmommy — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:13:23 +0000

In reply to Rm.

I would highly encourage you to reach out to your cruse line and address your concerns – they’d be able to tell you bed weight limits and more 🙂 Happy travels.

By: Rm

Rm — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 03:34:12 +0000

Thanks for the great tips. We are annoy to go on our first cruise and in concerned about the bed. My wife and I are both heavy. I am concerned about the bed breaking. Should I be worried.

By: plusmommy

plusmommy — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:29:03 +0000

In reply to Cindy. Definitely contact your selected cruise line for what accommodations they provide for people with different abilities.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 01:44:53 +0000

What if I am unable to walk up or down the ramps, which I can’t. And at a weight of 380 lbs, I cant be pushed. Is there an alternative to boarding a ship.

By: plusmommy

plusmommy — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 03:48:46 +0000

In reply to Alexis. Thanks for your great suggestions :)

By: plusmommy

plusmommy — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 01:16:49 +0000

In reply to Alexis. Thanks for this feedback, and for sharing your experience, Alexis! We really appreciate it, and it's awesome to hear you've never had any issues with the bathrooms.

By: Alexis

Alexis — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 22:09:02 +0000

This is a great blog/podcast topic! However, as an experienced plus size cruiser myself, I have to firmly disagree with the packing advice.
I know a lot of people do over pack, however, I personally go through far more clothes while on a cruise than I ever would at home, 2-3 outfits per day, at least.
The number one reason for this is as a plus size woman, I tend to sweat more – it’s just a fact of life. It’s especially true in the Caribbean where it’s hot and humid! It is simply unrealistic to assume that you will be able to wear an item of clothing twice while on your cruise in my opinion, except for maybe a formal dress. Instead of rotating clothing, I am sure to pack a day outfit and an evening outfit for each day/night of the cruise, including all undergarments – they get the sweatiest!
Typically my husband and I will each pack our own large suitcase, then pack our formal wear into one hanging garment bag – a total of 3 bags between us. I also love rolling up my clothing and putting it into packing cubes, but to each their own 🙂
The one thing I will say is that I’m a lot more relaxed when I’m on a cruise because I don’t know anyone except my husband! I will wear tank tops and sports bras with no shame for my arms. I would much rather save space by taking fewer layers and sticking to tank tops than by not having a fresh piece of clothing for each day.

As a side note – we’ve never had any issues with bathrooms and we’ve only sailed with showers with the doors. We also have done almost all cruise line sold excursions and have never experienced something like a bus or van that was too small for us. But maybe we just got lucky!
All in all – go cruising! We love it! One of the most size-friendly ways to vacation!