callmedeb Posted February 18, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 18, 2016 On the lost/stolen/missing wallet thread a side discussion was started concerning what we carry with us when we're out and about on the boat (Ship, I know). I found this really interesting and thought it needed it's own thread, so here goes. I wear my cruise card on a lanyard, but... During the day I generally carry: A Large Pencil Case (with markers/pens/chapstick/meds/bingo dabbers ;)) Sunscreen (if needed) Sketchbook iPad (Mini) Writing Notebook My days usually consist of Trivia, maybe bingo - but mostly finding a quiet place to read/draw/write. I'm not much for pools or sunbeds, lol. I especially enjoyed the seating areas on the Promenade outside deck areas. In the evenings: Lipstick (that I make one of my friends put in their evening bag) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddle Posted February 18, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Do you carry all that daytime stuff in the pencil bag? Or is the pencil bag in something else? Maddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Sails Posted February 18, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) I have a few of those amazing LeSportsac very small 3-zip bags with a very long shoulder strap. Big enough to carry the sea pass card, camera, chapstick/lipstick, small hair brush, etc. For just wandering the ship day and night. It's hands-free and out of the way. Edited February 18, 2016 by Sandy Sails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sprint180 Posted February 18, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 18, 2016 If we are just wondering around port I take a very small cross body. Just big enough to fit sail and sign card, drivers license, some cash. If we are doing something on an excursion I take one of those sports backpack type things. With what we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 18, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I just cart a small purse, so I have comb, lipstick, tissues and key handy! It's a very small bag...it take it to concerts and dances where you don't need a big purse! If I was carrying around all the stuff the OP has, I'd use a tote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmedeb Posted February 23, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Do you carry all that daytime stuff in the pencil bag? Or is the pencil bag in something else? Maddle It's a large pencil case. But the iPad and Notebook(s) do not fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmedeb Posted February 23, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I just cart a small purse, so I have comb, lipstick, tissues and key handy! It's a very small bag...it take it to concerts and dances where you don't need a big purse! If I was carrying around all the stuff the OP has, I'd use a tote! I have a habit of leaving totes, but not my notebooks, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHeadTexan Posted February 23, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Around the ship I carry my Old Navy sack style purse. Most of the time it has my Kindle, camera, chap stick, sunscreen, tissues, Purell, sea pass card, and daily. Sometimes DH puts his Kindle in there, but he will carry the purse when he does that. For excursions, I bring my pac safe cross body purse. Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froufie Posted February 24, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) Carry a coach (material) tote bag (use it on the plane as well) - stuff for all 'activities' inside - LOL: -sticky notes/pen (for leaving notes on friend's doors) -tearoff section of funtimes -tissues/gum/hand sanitizer -sunglasses/sunscreen/sunhat -book/ipod -water bottle -lip gloss/comb -small pillbox (meds) -reading glasses -camera This list has been 'assembled' over the years to preclude me having to run back and forth to the cabin cuz I forgot something!! - good for all indoor and outdoor activities. ...and I wear my S&S card on a lanyard around my neck. :) In the evenings I would switch to a small crossbody/shoulder bag - black or white depending on outfit: S&S card, lip gloss, eye pencil, tissues, glasses, meds, funtimes section. Edited February 24, 2016 by Froufie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver-hair cruiser Posted February 24, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Are the room cards pre-punched or is there somewhere on board that punches them? I like the lanyard idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted February 24, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Are the room cards pre-punched or is there somewhere on board that punches them? I like the lanyard idea. Most cruise lines will punch a hole if you take your card to Guest Relations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted February 24, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I carry a small crossbody bag with my iPad mini, lip gloss, paper and pencil for trivia, paperback book, my key card (when I retired I said I would never wear a lanyard again:D), my reading glasses, and most importantly, my camera. I never leave my cabin without my camera! My evening bag has lip gloss, key card, paper/pencil for trivia, and my camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuilterGirl Posted February 25, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Around the ship? I take POCKETS. I make sure my daytime outfits have these - have added some myself. I always carry my iPhone (to take pictures, check intranet if available, etc.), fold-up glasses (can't read without them) in a very small case, cruise card, and a tiny bottle of hand sanitizer. Everything else is negotiable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KandCsailing Posted February 27, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Some sea days I carry around a mini canvas tote. Fits my tablet or pocket book, camera, lip balm, reading glasses and a bottle of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calliopecruiser Posted February 27, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Around the ship I carry my iPhone and sometimes a book or sunglasses (depending on my mood). No purse or bag, just pockets or my hands. I wear my card on a bracelet. On occasion I leave behind both book and iPhone to take my DSLR out for a walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug123 Posted February 28, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Walking around the ship, daytime: -seapass card and chapstick in a pocket, sunglasses on my head. Daytime when heading to the pool, a tote bag with: -ipad or book -phone and earbuds -sunscreen -water bottle -Tervis tumbler for cocktails Walking around the ship, evening: -a black Kate Spade wristlet which contains seapass, casino money/chips, lipstick Walking around in port: A small cross body bag with wallet, passport, chapstick, seapass, phone and maybe a coozie if I plan to get a beer somewhere. If we are going somewhere we've never been and/or a place that is particularly picturesque, I may take my camera bag with my good camera. If we are doing some kind of beach/boat excursion I pack a tote bag accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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