Cruise secrets: Never make this mistake with hand luggage when packing for your holiday

It is inadvisable to pack more than one book as more could take up too much of your luggage.

Bookworms need not fret, however, as cruise ships have libraries onboard with a good selection of tomes. 

For readers wanting to bring along their own books, an e-reader is recommended as it will save both space and weight.

Travellers should research their cruise line’s luggage allowance before they travel as it can vary greatly.

For instance, Royal Caribbean cruises have a generous luggage allowance but it is capped at 90kg in weight.

Meanwhile, on a PO cruise from Southampton, you can bring as much as you like – provided it “comfortably fits” in your cabin.

Each bag you bring, however, will have to weigh under 23kg “for safety and handling purposes”. It’s important to follow these rules as you may find your trip disrupted if your bags exceed the allowance.