40 essential things to bring on a cruise!

I take pictures of all my outfits before going so that I can make sure I pack exactly what I will use. I then just look at my pictures when I'm getting dressed.

I'm excited for my next cruise. We splurged on a suite so we have a living room, dining room, a hot tub in our balcony, and 1.5 bathrooms, along with butler service so I'll have them iron my clothing.

Umbrella, while at sea the captain will try to avoid rain, but in port there is no avoiding the weather. A flashlight in case you need to get up during the night. A lightweight jacket, sometimes the air temp drops at night or the a/c inside is set low. A small sewing kit.
I prefer a tablet or my phone to an actual book due to weight, plus if I finish my book a new one is waiting. Just be sure to download multiple books before leaving your wifi. I will also take it with me to different shows, I can read in the low light while waiting for the show to start.

Will apple air tags work with an android phone?

I want to travel with her. I will probably spend more on all these things that on the cruise.

What weight are hooks

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WHERE DID YOU GET THE BAG THAT IS ON THE LUGGAGE?

tooth picks, tums, pep-to, beach towel

This takes up how much of the carry ons? Seems like a lot

Towel clips for the pool area!!!

Great list! When i travel i always bring a gallon zip lock bag and some dr Bronners to wash small colthing if need be. Also some clothes pins mini clothesline or hooks to hang items to dry.

What size water botton

It was a very helpful video. Thank you for sharing this tips.

Thank you very good tips

For the outlet charger, it must not have a surge protector. At least per Walt Disney cruise lines requests

Compression cubes and like 2 gallon Ziploc bags, essentially sqoosh the air out but cheaper

Taken many cruises and instead of a pop up hamper use a trash bag (kitchen 10 gallon size for clothes and the small clear ones for underwear. ) This way your dirty clothes go directly into your suitcase without touching any clean items or your inside suitcase for that matter! During a cruise or any hotel trip, you can put the trash bags on the top shelves or floor of the closets or even in a suitcase or drawer without worry. Trash bags take up little room and no weight in your suitcases. When you get home and empty out your clothes, reuse the trash bag in your trash cans! Win-win. Also, either use wipes to clean cabin on first day. pack a plastic baggie and pop the remote in it for extra safety! Forget all the various toiletries and use the hotel or cruise line soaps, it is only for a week or two and save yourself packing shampoo, or hand soap! (Imagine being on alone episodes where the people go months without soap! ) Less is more. Remember you are going to have to lug your suitcase at some point either to your car or on a train or at an airport. Also, for women, find a pair of earrings, necklace, bracelet and maybe watch and two rings that match all your outfits. No one is remembering what your wear, trust me, and it is so easy for you once on trip. I used to pack with jewelry cases etc. but now am a lot wiser and do not need to deal with that. Also, agree with the color coordinating of outfits. At night, black slacks with several dressier but comfortable tops. Packing cubes a must!

When you mention ereaders, include to download at home in case you do not get wifi. Also a charger for the ereader!! Great tips. Thank you.

Thank you for all that info!
I’m taking my first ever cruise next month and your list is very helpful!

Essentials for a cruise are your passport, medicine, And money. Everything else on this list are affiliated links so that the blogger can make more money

I always bring an electric tea light for the bathroom at night

I bring shower curtain magnates for those times when the shower curtain won’t stay put and I bring dish soap and a little sponge to wash my reusable bottle.

Sooo helpful 😊😊

Thank you!❤

Pack a swim suit lol I have one for each day 😅.. and cover ups I have same. The more I watch the more I think wow don't you have a day bag to just put a book in. Also don't thow clothes in a screwed up pile. Luxury toiletries now come on..I thought that you would be a croc kinda gal😅.
Clothes, toiletries,meds, shoes and makeup and bag's. 💥 Boom ready ❤

A bit over the top or is it a American thing 😅

Southeast Alaska is not a winter area, it's a temperate rainforest. You will be cruising during the summer months and it can get hot, expect rain, always rain. Only bring winter gear if you travel in October and can't stand anything below 70.

Very useful

- Large mouth clips, to clip the beach tower to beach chair.
- Not any kind of e-reader, better used NOOK or Kindle Paperwhite to read outdoor under the sun.

Semester at Sea! My daughter went on a semester in the old ship.

Great tips!

Great content! packing cubes are good for travel. 🚢🌎

First cruise in 11 days. With a 20 and 6 year olds. I found these waterproofing watch bands on Amazon that hold an AirTag. So you know where your littles are if you lose sight… just a little extra security to make me feel better…

Luggage tag protectors are COMPLETELY UNneccessary.

I have separate items that I leave in my suitcase all the time.

This was very informative. Thanks for sharing

In this day & age excluding one gender for packing items seems archaic and well a little sexist. Be better.

Small sewing kit, to be able to sew back on a button. Also a small tube of Stitch Witch to tack hems, etc.

Great advice as I am taking a cruise soon. It’s been awhile so the update is appreciated

My first cruise, I had way too many warm clothes....day 3 into Port, straight into an Op shop, so many others made the same mistakes.
As we continued further towards the equator the lighter the material 😄 The evenings were a lot cooler.
Shorts and tops, comfy shoes. First aid essential. Umbrella would be very useful.
I don't spend much time In the cabin. I make the most of everything where ever I can. I won't be taking half of the things mentioned, I did last time.
Keeping it simple- $$$,Ph& charger, meds, sunglasses, hats, comfy clothes/shoes 😮light-warm jacket, 1 warm change & a back pack😇

The amount of bare feet, I saw last week….on all decks, is disturbing 😣

I take a trash bag to put my dirty laundry in for trip home.

I take a white and cream colored sunhat. I then take ribbon of several colors that match my outfits. I just change the ribbon, perfect match.

I have a small round daily pill holder from dollar tree that I put over counter meds in. Mark each section on the back with marker. I then put in a Ziploc bag. I carry this in my purse everywhere I go.

You can print your tags at ups, fed ex or library.

I’m planning on a bringing a motion night light for the trips to the bathroom in the dark 😊

Instead of a pop up hamper - I bring a spray bottle of isopropyl alcohol to spray dirty clothes, especially underwear, running shorts & sports bras before putting them in the “dirty clothes cube”. It helps stop the bacterial growth on fabrics that cause them to stink

I bring most of those items

Non electric night lights are great too particularly at night for loo visitsand in inside cabin s

Call me old school but I will be bringing a book, a real book to read. No need to charge and I love the feeling of holding a real book in my hands.

Wow this is a very complete video. Going on a cruise this summer. Now I can say after watching this video that I’m gonna be ready to go 🚢 ☀️ ❤

Fantastic video. Thank you very much