Must Haves For Cruise Cabin?

Rather than a lanyard for my Sea Pass, I carry a ‘wallet’ phone case with a thin wrist strip. It has slots on the inside for credit size cards, and a section for a few dollar bills; very handy for excursions. The wrist strap is great for taking photos from your balcony – don’t have to worry about your phone dropping into the ocean!

I think all of these are on my cruise-essentials list. About OTC meds, not only are they incredibly expensive on the ship, there are some you would expect to find in the shop but are only available through the ship’s infirmary. I don’t know if it’s the case on all major cruise lines, but last year while on a transatlantic cruise, my husband was badly in need of some Niquil. We didn’t have any, but I did have some packets of expired flu powder in our travel medical supplies. Before resorting to using them, we checked the ship’s shops. We were told we could only obtain cold medicine from the infirmary. The infirmary charged 24.00 dollars, so we took our chances on the expired flu powder.

We bring magnetic hooks, but not for hanging stuff on the walls – just don’t like the look of that. We attach the hooks to the ceiling and hang a shower hook to separate the sleeping area from the sofa area on ships that don’t have a curtain there. This creates 2 sleeping/napping areas and also 2 dressing areas. This comes in handy since we’re friends that travel together, not a couple.

I used packing cubes, magnetic hooks, lanyard was an inconvienence taking that key pass out (just started using my wallet) left my 40 oz insulated mug at home (whine whine) no one cared about a few wrinkled clothes. I did take liquid hand soap. HAIR goes wild on deck. I did not bring a cosmetic bag room for all items in bathroom.

Here’s a list of 21 essential items I always pack for a cruise to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable trip: 1. Passport and travel documents to make sure everything is up to date, including visas if necessary. 2. All prescribed medications, plus basic over-the-counter remedies for common ailments like headaches or allergies. 3. Sunscreen with a high SPF to protect against the strong sun. 4. Sunglasses, which are a must for those bright days on deck or during shore excursions. 5. A wide-brimmed hat for sun protection. 6. Comfortable footwear, including walking shoes for excursions and flip-flops for the pool or beach. 7. Formal attire for those cruises that have formal dining nights. 8. Swimwear for the pool, hot tubs, and any beach stops. 9. A beach towel, although some cruise lines provide these, it’s always good to check first. 10. A day bag to carry essentials like sunscreen and a camera on excursions. 11. A waterproof phone case to protect my phone from water when I’m near the pool or on beach outings. 12. A camera to capture all those memorable moments, although sometimes I just use my smartphone. 13. Travel adapters and chargers for all my electronic devices. 14. A reusable water bottle to stay hydrated and reduce plastic use. 15. A light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings or windy days on deck. 16. Toiletries, including toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, and deodorant. 17. A small first aid kit with bandages, antiseptic wipes, and seasickness remedies. 18. Seasickness bands or medication, just in case, especially since I’m prone to motion sickness.

Lanyard – not needed on modern ship Fan – really? Packing cubes – over rated; zip lock bags work as well and are multi purpose Insulated coffee mug – really? Hanging cosmetic bag – no thanks; mildew builds easily White noise machine – nope; ear plugs for swimmers Clothes hamper- nope a trash bag and ship’s laundry Shoe organizer – whatever for Landry packet – ship laundry has the ones they want you to use Motion sensor light – bathroom light comes on with motion; a small flashlight is multi purpose and is necessary when traveling in Europe