superduper123 Posted April 28, 2013 #1 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Preparing for my cruise and making my list, I'm trying not to forget anything. Then I realize, so what if I forget my toothpaste, I can buy some onboard. That got me thinking, what is the worst thing you could forget to pack? OK, so we know passport/ID is probably at the top of the list. Anything else, that would put a severe damper on your cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagored Posted April 28, 2013 #2 Share Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) One time. I broght a black suit, thinking it was my tux, and all the tux accoutrements. Had to buy a dress shirt and tie. Edited April 28, 2013 by dagored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM_KidAtHeart Posted April 28, 2013 #3 Share Posted April 28, 2013 We forgot the sunscreen one year. It was a very painful experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdmullins Posted April 28, 2013 #4 Share Posted April 28, 2013 On my first cruise I forgot to pack my husband any socks. I had to buy some in the hotel gift store, and they weren't cheap. But it didn't dampen the cruise any tho, so it might not fit here. But now when we travel, socks are always packed first..lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted April 28, 2013 #5 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Not on a cruise but one vacation I forgot to pack any underwear.... blush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefishtwofish Posted April 28, 2013 #6 Share Posted April 28, 2013 One time my DH forgot to pack his ties (and he has a lot of ties!) and had to buy 1 in the shops - expensive ! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarajean1962 Posted April 28, 2013 #7 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I forgot my camera once.:( We had to use our cell phones which were not nearly as good quality as they are now. Tara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmomsc Posted April 28, 2013 #8 Share Posted April 28, 2013 One year, my ex husband left our fully packed formal wear bag in the middle of our bedroom floor. I had packed it, left it in the middle of the room for him to pack the car while I was at work. He insisted it was in the car when we left. I discovered it missing when we unloaded the car for the cruise. But I got my revenge- it was a Disney cruise- so he now has a Mickey dress shirt and tie! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teajak Posted April 28, 2013 #9 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Bathing suit. !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pasodancer Posted April 28, 2013 #10 Share Posted April 28, 2013 For ladies only - BCPs. Was :o to purchase needed items on the ship or even in the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted April 28, 2013 #11 Share Posted April 28, 2013 One year, my ex husband left our fully packed formal wear bag in the middle of our bedroom floor. I had packed it, left it in the middle of the room for him to pack the car while I was at work. He insisted it was in the car when we left. I discovered it missing when we unloaded the car for the cruise. But I got my revenge- it was a Disney cruise- so he now has a Mickey dress shirt and tie! :D You just reminded me.... when DD1 got married.... I left my mother of the bride outfit at home..... we were staying at a hotel the night before.... fortunately a 2 hour round trip journey remedied that.... sigh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Hudson Posted April 28, 2013 #12 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Make-up case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted April 28, 2013 #13 Share Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) I'm a gym rat...couldn't belive I forgot to pack my gym clothes one cruise! The worst would be to forget the documents needed and/or prescriptions. Pretty much everything else, you could purchase or improvise. Edited April 28, 2013 by 39august Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvscruising2007 Posted April 28, 2013 #14 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Shampoo and conditioner. The stuff provided by RC was terrible and the offering in the ship store was way too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticktoneer Posted April 28, 2013 #15 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Not on a cruise but one vacation I forgot to pack any underwear.... blush I daren't even imagine ! Aggghhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmomsc Posted April 28, 2013 #16 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I'm a gym rat...couldn't belive I forgot to pack my gym clothes one cruise! The worst would be to forget the documents needed and/or prescriptions. Pretty much everything else, you could purchase or improvise. Oh yeah, that reminds me- I forgot my sneakers once! I ended up borrowing my 13 year old son's pair- a perfect, though kinda stinky, fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisequeen10 Posted April 28, 2013 #17 Share Posted April 28, 2013 seabands, we were on the hawaii to vancouver with 5 days at sea. lucky for us it was very smooth sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted April 28, 2013 #18 Share Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) Nothing critical, but we've had some minor mishaps. My formal dress stayed at home on the hanger (I didn't want it to wrinkle). And that is a sure way to be invited to the Captain's table for dinner. Fortunately it was on San Diego day, and Nordstrom is just a short walk from the pier.:D DH forgot his cufflinks and studs once, but was able to borrow a set at Guest Services. FIL and MIL once checked their bags (with the porter, not the airline) containing their passports. This was in 2003, and at first the Princess rep told them they could sign a waiver document (can't do that any more), but at check-in the agent said they would need the passports or they couldn't go. Finally the supervisor took pity on a pair of 80-somethings, retired military, swore they had them in their bags, and let them board. Otherwise I would have sat outside their cabin waiting for their luggage, hoping it would arrive in time and that they wouldn't have cardiac arrest in the waiting lounge. So we always check for our documents to be in our carry-ons (which is all we normally have)! Edited April 28, 2013 by critterchick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth C Posted April 28, 2013 #19 Share Posted April 28, 2013 1st caribbean cruise - all my shorts on the ironing board @ home 2nd caribbean cruise - Sunglasses sitting on my kitchen counter @ home Good excuse for a new pair of RayBans ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBumb Posted April 28, 2013 #20 Share Posted April 28, 2013 We used to pack all shoes in one suitcase until we left it behind once. Day one in st Thomas we went shoe shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn31708 Posted April 28, 2013 #21 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I forgot all of my swim suits... ALL of them. I went on a 10 day cruise without a single one. I refused to pay the prices on the ship so I decided to wait until the islands. Same thing, crazy expensive. I ended up wearing hubby's swim trunks and t-shirts. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR NW GUY Posted April 28, 2013 #22 Share Posted April 28, 2013 My daughter! Ok.. the rest of the story - She forgot to wake up. We were in Washington State. She was in Colorado. We were all flying the same day to Los Angeles for a cruise. She missed her plane by sleeping in. It all ended OK... she caught a later flight and made it just in time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenraisin Posted April 28, 2013 #23 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I think the worst thing I forgot was my asthma inhaler, I prayed the whole time not to have an attack or start wheezing. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superduper123 Posted April 28, 2013 Author #24 Share Posted April 28, 2013 My daughter! Ok.. the rest of the story - She forgot to wake up. We were in Washington State. She was in Colorado. We were all flying the same day to Los Angeles for a cruise. She missed her plane by sleeping in. It all ended OK... she caught a later flight and made it just in time! Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrcjr98 Posted April 28, 2013 #25 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Like a previous poster, I had packed and left everything for my husband to put in the car. Once we were on the ship, I was like "Where's my garment bag? The one that was hanging on the doorknob?" - Yeah, it was at home! All of my shirts and dresses were in it - I had a few casual shirts in my suitcase, plus what I had worn on the trip down - who knew that San Juan Puerto Rico had a Marshalls?!! Thank goodness that was our first stop, so I purchased some tops and a couple of dresses!! whew!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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