famreynoso Posted September 24, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Whats the one thing or several things you must bring from home that carnival doesnt have or its not good enough for you? (Pillow, creamers, salsa, etc). Just curious, might give me or others some "a ha" ideas....... Sent from my SM-G935T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakersdozen12 Posted September 24, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Shampoo. I can't use shampoo that has conditioner in it because it leaves my hair greasy. So I bring my own shampoo. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSpo Posted September 24, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I bring my own soap and shampoo. After a few days of using Carnival's products, my skin and hair dries out so I bring my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizergal70 Posted September 24, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I raise an eyebrow at some of these must haves. Salsa? I guess we'll get a list of first world problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobears Posted September 24, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I thought I must have read it wrong when I read salsa lol I bring my own shampoo and soap but I do that wherever we go, not just on a cruise. I just fill the little travel containers and bring them, not full size products. I don't bring any food, there's plenty there, although the kids mentioned bringing mini marshmallows for the hot chocolate you can get on the lido deck. I don't know if there is a place we could buy a bag on board or not, I never thought about it before. There's really nothing special I can think of that we bring to cruise that we don't bring to a land vacation. Other than cheap towels. I know others use Carnival towels but they are so heavy and bulky, I'm not lugging those things around, we bring the cheap $4 towels from Wal-Mart. I can fit all of them in a beach bag and if they get too wet or dirty we can just toss them at the beach or if they get lost it's no big deal. They don't take up any extra room in the luggage, I just stick them in with the soda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino D Posted September 24, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I will gladly take the scorn and first world problem comments I deserve for this. I take Starbucks Vias. I also drink plenty of cruise ship coffee, but I like a strong cup of coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tapdancemom Posted September 24, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I bring my neck pillow and use it on both the plane and cruise. Also flavored creamer for the not so good coffee. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famreynoso Posted September 24, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I raise an eyebrow at some of these must haves. Salsa? I guess we'll get a list of first world problems. Last cruise we shared a table with a man that brought dried jalapeños from home and ate some with every meal. Must have jalapeño.....lol. Sent from my SM-G935T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maldenmusic Posted September 24, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Diet Mountain Dew. I've only seen Coke products on my cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted September 24, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 24, 2016 We are very low maintenance. Clothes, toiletries, camera, e-reader and snorkel gear. Anything else is taking up space in already tight quarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famreynoso Posted September 24, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Diet Mountain Dew. I've only seen Coke products on my cruises. Nice Sent from my SM-G935T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famreynoso Posted September 24, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted September 24, 2016 We are very low maintenance. Clothes, toiletries, camera, e-reader and snorkel gear. Anything else is taking up space in already tight quarters. Snorkel gear, nice. U b the 1st in the water while everyone else is renting.. Sent from my SM-G935T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted September 24, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) My wife has to bring her own shampoo and conditioner since she dyes her hair and regular stuff causes the dye to fade more quickly. I bring my own canned soda, not because I want a special type of soda but I want to save money. Other than that, nothing. Edited September 24, 2016 by Computer Nerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNUZULOOSE Posted September 24, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 24, 2016 My own soda. I bring my Tuva and if I can find some Irish creamer . My own shampoo and conditioner, full size, I use a lot of conditioner. Cars, certain games, and I like my over the shoe holder, which I need to find it fire resistant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawgmatty Posted September 24, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I will gladly take the scorn and first world problem comments I deserve for this. I take Starbucks Vias. I also drink plenty of cruise ship coffee, but I like a strong cup of coffee. Same here. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen1 Posted September 24, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Tea bags, now that they've started charging for anything other than basic Lipton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASOXFANN Posted September 24, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I raise an eyebrow at some of these must haves. Salsa? I guess we'll get a list of first world problems. Since first world residents tend to be cruise ship passengers, when you choose to come to Cruise Critic, expect to read about a lot of first world problems. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSpo Posted September 24, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I raise an eyebrow at some of these must haves. Salsa? I guess we'll get a list of first world problems. So is your must have a third world one or a first world one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Time Posted September 24, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Definitely soap and shampoo. And two travel alarm clocks. Also a highlighter for the daily newsletter, a small pair of scissors and a few magnets for the wall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizergal70 Posted September 24, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 24, 2016 So is your must have a third world one or a first world one? I don't have any. I'm extremely low maintenance. I'll live for a week without a few items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv0828 Posted September 24, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 24, 2016 My iPhone and charger. I use the kindle app to read books and the geocaching app to cache. We buy a data plan to download emails and find caching hints if necessary. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSpo Posted September 24, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I don't have any. I'm extremely low maintenance. I'll live for a week without a few items. That's cool. I wish my family and I could be more low maintenance. It would make traveling a lot easier and cheaper.cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree.critter Posted September 24, 2016 #23 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Shampoo/conditioner/body wash in small travel bottles and tea tools for making my own teas/Yerba mate, admit to being fine tea addict, rarely drink alcohol. Clothing, camera and that's about it, everything else I need is provided or I can find it in one of the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted September 24, 2016 #24 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Soft sided cooler for ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpoollovely Posted September 24, 2016 #25 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Whats the one thing or several things you must bring from home that carnival doesnt have or its not good enough for you? (Pillow, creamers, salsa, etc). Just curious, might give me or others some "a ha" ideas....... Sent from my SM-G935T using Forums mobile app Things I must have on my cruises are: Shampoo and conditioner shower gel Power strip Shoe organiser (to store all our toiletries in the bathroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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