Basil Loc: New Mexico

We're going on a Cruise on Carnival Cruise lines later this year. I will definitely be taking my Panasonic LX100 (which I just bought) but I’m debating whether to take my 5D4 and possibly a few lenses, like the 24-105, the 70-200 and maybe an extender.

If anyone has taken a Carnival cruise, I'd appreciate any feedback - do's don'ts etc., regarding camera gear.

Johanna Loc: Albuquerque, NM

From my experiences on the Princess line, NO PROBLEMS! I've seen several with tripods also. When going ashore I'd be very careful of what I take. I also ALWAYS replace the big name camera straps with something plain looking but more useful.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

You are going to be on vacation. I would guess that your wife will expect that the emphasis will be on vacationing, not photographing. I'm a Canon guy. Not familiar with the Panasonic so I just took a quick look at it. It appears to be quite capable of covering a good variety of situations from the interior shots of the cruise ship to sunny scenic views. I would leave the 5DIV at home. Travel light and enjoy the trip!

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

I'd go a different way, with the 5DIV and one lens, where the 24-105L is intended by Canon to be that 1 camera / 1 lens, every situation combo. You might find yourself and your skills pushed to accomplish the best possible results from just one lens. You might challenge yourself even more with just 1 prime, can you go a week with say just a 50mm?

If the Panasonic is intended to be the 'always there' camera, then rather, make this trip the opportunity to develop and prove your skills with this camera alone so you're as good with it as any other equipment. Find out if there are any situations where it doesn't excel, if any at all.

Basil Loc: New Mexico

Actually, my wife expects me to take lots of pictures - she's very supportive of my addiction. And, I have been going back and forth on whether to take the 5D4 or leave it.

CamB Loc: Juneau, Alaska

This discussion comes up every year at this time. I can never understand going on vacation and taking anything less then your best camera. What are you saving it for? Take that Canon and enough lens power to cover most everything and come home with lots of great pictures. Save the Panasonic for home and driving to Costco or a day at the beach.
...Cam

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

Travel light. One camera. One lens. No tripod.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

I took a cruise in October. Only took my iPhone, no DSLR. Not the latest phone, an 8+.

The scenic pictures were just fine. Only used to record vacation photos, no scenery shots for publication or sale.

The indoor/night photos left something to be desired. My DSLR does a MUCH better job there.

Stardust Loc: Central Illinois

Just posted this on a similar thread. Everyone always wants to take everything but never consider how/where to safely store the balance when to dinner, show, or shore.

Besides having fun a consideration. On non-auto trips I have a simple rule. Deducting my smallest camera, which will be with me even at dinners, show lounge, on deck, etc. EVERYTHING else of value - camera, lenses, batteries, SD card holder, passports, etc. must fit in the room safe! (One reason I never travel with tripod or monopod).

Tip: Take snap of safe contents in case in-house theft you have proof to host & insurance company. Never has happened.

Stardust Loc: Central Illinois

Carnival Cruise line and others don't care how much you bring or when/where you use it except still or video photography is usually not allowed in the show room during performances.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

I’d suggest a good bridge camera. On a cruise it will do what your pile of gear will do without the inconvenience of lugging the stuff around. Enjoy your cruise without the hassle of messing with all your equipment.

Mcwane Loc: Southwestern Virginia

I have taken two Carnival cruises this last year. On one, I took my small Canon M50 and it worked great for everything but there were a few shots that another camera/lens would have worked better. On the last cruise to Grand Cayman and Belize, I took My M50, Nikon TG5 and My Canon RP with a couple of lenses. They were all packed in one case. The good thing about a cruise is that the security is great and I didn't worry about stolen items. There is an on board safe if you do worry. What you don't want to use, you can leave in your cabin. Most excursions are just for one day and you can take what you want to carry and leave the rest and take a different camera on the next excursion. The next cruise, early next year I plan to take several cameras and pick and choose what I want to use that day just as if I were home. It's not as if you have to carry everything around with you. Like someone else said, take all the pics you want but not so many as to take away from the joy of your trip. Oh, I forgot, take your camera equipment as a carry on and not as checked baggage. Also, I always get "Faster to the Fun" that way your cabin is ready for you when you board the ship. Have a great cruise.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

I only take a small pocket Sony HX90 on a cruise, PERIOD, this is the only camera I take, anything more is too much and it will get in your way. A cruise is to be enjoyed, not used for carrying around a truck load of equipment that you can only use one at a time anyway.
My Sony has a 24-750 mm zeiss lens. (see how good it is below) I also use a magnetic closure belt pouch to carry it.
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sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

You can take as much equipment that you want on the cruise, but be selective when you leave the ship. That’s what I did on my cruise to Alaska. And I would take a monopod On the cruise. A photographer who works for B+H advised me to get a monopod (one not expensive) and I used it constantly.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I like to travel light, and I've always bought a compact camera on cruises.