- Ship&Play has launched new cruise partnerships with Azamara Cruises, Emerald Cruises & Tours, and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours.
- The service allows guests to ship their luggage directly from their home to their cruise suite and back, bypassing airport baggage claim and customs.
- This initiative aims to enhance the luxury travel experience by eliminating the common stress and hassle associated with airline luggage.
- Travel advisors can earn a commission on bookings, and guests can easily arrange return shipments while onboard.
A wonderful new era of effortless cruise travel has arrived as Ship&Play, a trusted leader in luxury luggage shipping, proudly announces groundbreaking partnerships with Azamara Cruises, Emerald Cruises & Tours, and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. This exciting collaboration is set to redefine the guest experience, offering a seamless, door-to-stateroom service that allows travelers to sail straight into vacation mode, completely free from the traditional hassles of airport baggage.
Beginning in November 2025, passengers on these esteemed cruise lines can enjoy the convenience of shipping their luggage directly from their homes to their suites, and back again. This innovative service beautifully eliminates common travel pain points such as airport baggage claim, customs delays, and lengthy check-in lines. Co-Founder and CEO Jonathan Marsico emphasizes that this concierge experience liberates guests to focus entirely on the joy of their journey, transforming a frequently stressful aspect of travel into a delightfully effortless one.
Ken Muskat, President of Scenic Group, USA/LATAM, enthusiastically shares that this partnership elevates the meaning of luxury travel, ensuring comfort, confidence, and exceptional care from the moment bags leave a guest’s doorstep. Similarly, Simon Blacoe, Vice President of Hotel Operations at Azamara Cruises, highlights how this service allows guests to arrive onboard already at ease, with their luggage awaiting them, ready to immediately immerse themselves in the destination-rich experiences that Azamara is known for.
Travel advisors also stand to benefit from this remarkable offering, earning a commission on every booking while providing a truly valuable service to their clients. With fully trackable, insured delivery for both round-trip and one-way journeys, Ship&Play is perfect for traveling light or bringing home new treasures without the stress. This exciting development promises to enhance the luxury cruise experience, making every aspect of the journey more enjoyable and carefree for global adventurers.