Taking Folding Bike On Cruise Ships

Cruises can be a great way to visit a variety of destinations that are otherwise hard to reach. Since cruise ships are again calling here in New Orleans, I thought I'd look into taking a folding bike aboard. Happily, I learned that 3 out of 4 cruise lines calling on New Orleans allow passengers to bring aboard their folding bikes. Here's more information:
Cruise Line	Telephone	Folding Bikes OK?	Tips/Suggestions
Carnival	888-CARNIVAL	Yes	Must be in checked luggage.
Norwegian	866-234-0292	Maybe	May require signed waiver. Ask the ship coordinator first.
Royal Caribbean	866-562-7625	No	Passengers are not allowed to bring bikes of any kind aboard.
Princess	800-PRINCESS	Yes	Princess suggests that passengers bring their folding bikes aboard as a carry on.

Respectfully,
Larry Lagarde
RideTHISbike.com
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