Cruise Luggage: What Actually Fits in a Sedan, SUV, Van or Coach

The most common booking mistake we see is a party of four choosing a sedan because a sedan seats four. On cruise day that party has four large suitcases, four carry-ons and a stroller. Seats are rarely the constraint; luggage is.

Capacity by vehicle

Vehicle	Passengers	Large bags (50 lb)	Small bags (20 lb)
Executive Sedan (Cadillac XTS)	2	2	2
Luxury SUV (Escalade / Suburban)	4	4	2
Private Large Van	3–6	6	3
Private XXL Van	5–10	8	4
Mercedes Sprinter	5–12	12	6
Limo Sprinter	5–14	14	6
17-Passenger Sprinter	17	20	20
19-Passenger Sprinter	19	20	20
Deluxe Minibus (28)	28	27	20
Deluxe Minibus (37)	37	37	20
Motor Coach	56	50	25

These are real working numbers, not marketing maximums. A sedan seats up to two passengers precisely because the third and fourth seat would have nowhere to put their bags.

What counts as a large bag

• Large: a standard checked suitcase up to 50 lb — the 27 to 29 inch case most cruisers travel with.
• Small: a carry-on, backpack, tote or duffel up to 20 lb.
• Awkward items — golf clubs, scooters, wheelchairs, dive gear, wedding dresses in boxes — need mentioning at booking. They usually fit; they need the right vehicle.
• Strollers and car seats count as large bags for space purposes.

Choosing correctly

• Couple, one week at sea: executive sedan. Two large and two small is exactly a week of cruise packing.
• Family of four: luxury SUV, not a sedan. Four large and two small, with room for a stroller.
• Five to six adults: SUV only if the group packs light; otherwise the Private Large Van (up to 6 passengers, six large and three small) or, with more luggage, the XXL Van (eight large and four small).
• Seven to fourteen: the XXL Van (up to 10, eight large), the Mercedes Sprinter (up to 12, twelve large) or the Limo Sprinter (up to 14, fourteen large). See 10-passenger and 14-passenger options.
• Fifteen to nineteen: the 17- or 19-passenger Sprinter, each carrying twenty large and twenty small bags. See Sprinter transfers.
• Twenty or more: a 28- or 37-seat Deluxe Minibus or a 56-seat motor coach. See charter bus options. See our group transfer guide.

Car seats and special items

• Child car seats: $25 per seat, requested at booking. Florida requires them for children under six.
• Wheelchairs and mobility scooters: tell us the type and folded dimensions; SUVs and vans handle most, and coaches handle all.
• Meet & Greet ($40, sedan and SUV): worth it when your party has more bags than hands — the chauffeur meets you inside and helps from baggage claim.

Tell us your party size and bag count when booking and we match the vehicle automatically. Flat rates for every vehicle on every route are listed on the pricing section of our homepage.

Frequently asked questions