Cruise preparation following the Carnival Triumph....

[world~citizen]

It would depend on the cruise line. With respect to HAL - no changes.

 

If we were sailing Carnival (unlikely), we would be more prudent. Perhaps a radio locator beacon and a HAZMAT suit.

 

As I say, nothing overboard, just prudent.

[Irish Eyes Are Sailing]

We've always brought flashlights/penlights and batteries and will continue to.

In addition, it's been my habit to pack an extra week or 10 days worth of Rx meds, Duct tape (and Yes, we have had uses for it :) ), ziploc bags, zip ties, travel sewing kit, wipe its, battery travel clock, jar of peanut butter and some crackers.

 

Ditto! I bring all those too, except I bring the peanut butter cracker sandwiches (like Lance brand) instead of the jarred PB and crackers, and a small medical/dental emergency kit.

[iriemon]

An extra bottle of booze for the room! If I have to I could use it as a disenfectant :eek: it is alchol after all! Or I could drink it and be oblivious to everything :) Honestly though, we do bring an extra 3 days of meds when we travel, but now we will bring more of that.

[metairiegal]

I'll make sure to keep the fruit bowl in the cabin full! And, the stocked fridge items/water might finally come in handy. :)

 

Other items we already bring are: flashlight and AA batteries for it, battery operated candles, extra week of meds, Lance peanut butter crackers, antibacterial wipes.

 

And, I usually bring a battery operated fan that can also be plugged in. I always plug it in and not use batteries with it, but now I will bring a supply of D batteries.

[buckirj1]

...the stocked fridge items/water might finally come in handy...

 

That made me wonder whether or not the Triumph charged passengers for raiding their minibars? Just curious...anybody know?

[kazu]

That made me wonder whether or not the Triumph charged passengers for raiding their minibars? Just curious...anybody know?

 

everybody walked off with a clean account - no charges.:D Interesting on the Carnival board - some of those who were on are posting - they are nearly as upset as those that were not on are - ironic isn't it? i think the crew saved the day, as they always do;)

[buckirj1]

everybody walked off with a clean account - no charges.:D Interesting on the Carnival board - some of those who were on are posting - they are nearly as upset as those that were not on are - ironic isn't it? i think the crew saved the day, as they always do;)

 

Yes, of course they did. I remember now that just about everything ended up gratis. Thanks for reminding me...and yes, it's nice to see staff and crew get recognition for doing a stellar job in harsh circumstances.

[George C]

An extra bottle of booze for the room! If I have to I could use it as a disenfectant :eek: it is alchol after all! Or I could drink it and be oblivious to everything :) Honestly though, we do bring an extra 3 days of meds when we travel, but now we will bring more of that.

 

yes we always have plenty of booze and I always keep small flashlight with extra batteries, and a few days extra medicine, luckly we have never needed flashlight and extra medicine, booze is another story, should get insurance also

[2ptu/000]

Didn't Carnival supply the necessary plastic bags?

[metairiegal]

Didn't Carnival supply the necessary plastic bags?

 

That is what I thought - the red ones.

 

I was wondering why previous posters were saying to bring garbage bags and/or ziplocks.

[Typhoon1]

DH has been working on a list of things we may need in the event of such a disaster, I'll let you know when he gets it finished.

[stlouistravelers]

We bring snacks to save on the airport snack cost. We will bring more now. I will also bring an alarm clock since my last cruise on Princess did not have a clock in the room.

[Himself]

I think the next time I go I will bring a couple of flashlights.

[Watson's aunt]

last year I bought Diapers. I also got empty bags from Walmart to use in disposal. Lots of times I could not find a bathroom, it was a life saver for me.

 

 

 

Mary

[innlady1]

LOL. Reading the new packing lists with garbage bags, ziplock potty bags, surgical masks, air freshener, etc makes one wonder if there aren't land vacations that are more attractive than cruising now. :eek:

Having read through this thread, I wonder the same thing....hardly seems worthwhile if one has to take all those precautions.....

[gelo7]

It hasn't changed the way that I prepare.

[boards]

Me neither.