There are tooooooo many fun things to do on a cruise to warrant me taking my machine. Plus I would have to take an extra suitcase just for QUILTING supplies. I personally wouldn't want to be carting my sewing machine thru airports even if it IS in a rolling case. Rooms on cruise ships are barely big enough for sleeping let alone spreading out to cut and quilt. Take it if you want- if you use it -fine- if not - also fine! Do what YOU want to do... Have a great cruise whatever you decide.