cxxviii Posted March 15, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Has anyone ever done a 7-day cruise with nothing but what you're wearing and the necessary paperwork? We're a few weeks out from our Breakaway cruise and the thought of dragging winter and summer stuff from home, through multiple airports, NYC and then onto the cruise does not excite me. Can I buy a couple pairs of shorts, shirts, and bathroom supplies on the ship?? Any chance I can talk my wife into this strategy?? :) Advice welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted March 15, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Has anyone ever done a 7-day cruise with nothing but what you're wearing and the necessary paperwork? We're a few weeks out from our Breakaway cruise and the thought of dragging winter and summer stuff from home, through multiple airports, NYC and then onto the cruise does not excite me. Can I buy a couple pairs of shorts, shirts, and bathroom supplies on the ship?? Any chance I can talk my wife into this strategy?? :) Advice welcome. No, Yes, No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark290 Posted March 15, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 15, 2017 You could also play a round of golf with just a 7 iron but why would you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace#11 Posted March 15, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I've actually been thinking about this. I'm a light packer and I'd like to be even more of a light packer. I found a dress that is a quick drying fabric and I was thinking about wearing a bathing suit, covering that with athletic gear, then the dress and wearing that on the flight to the cruise. I can launder all that stuff in the bathroom sink and let it dry overnight. I'd have to bring some undergarments, a scarf or two and probably one extra pair of shoes, but I could (in theory) wear that dress, bathing suit, or athletic gear everywhere and "pack" in a one gallon ziploc bag. I'd love to give that a try, but I don't know if my husband would be okay with that. I'm aiming to do our next cruise with a backpack and a 21" wheeled carry-on. Just to see if I can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvcruzing Posted March 15, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 15, 2017 It can be done. There apparently was a man on Jerome's (cruiseguys2009) last cruise who wore the same clothes all week. No one was ever able to explain why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeWobegon Posted March 15, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I've actually been thinking about this. I'm a light packer and I'd like to be even more of a light packer. I found a dress that is a quick drying fabric and I was thinking about wearing a bathing suit, covering that with athletic gear, then the dress and wearing that on the flight to the cruise. I can launder all that stuff in the bathroom sink and let it dry overnight. I'd have to bring some undergarments, a scarf or two and probably one extra pair of shoes, but I could (in theory) wear that dress, bathing suit, or athletic gear everywhere and "pack" in a one gallon ziploc bag. I'd love to give that a try, but I don't know if my husband would be okay with that. I'm aiming to do our next cruise with a backpack and a 21" wheeled carry-on. Just to see if I can... I've managed to pack several suits, dress clothes and casual clothes into a very small carry on for a week's worth of work travel before. It's just a matter of strategy and tips like tying your sneakers around the luggage handle to take up less space. Good luck. For the cruise, I'll bring my "trunk.":D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cxxviii Posted March 15, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted March 15, 2017 You could also play a round of golf with just a 7 iron but why would you. I think the difference is that my golf game would suffer with only a 7-iron. I'm not sure my cruise enjoyment would suffer due to lack of a particular shirt... (though again, perhaps my wife would disagree) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace#11 Posted March 15, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Well that right there is brilliant - thanks! ... tips like tying your sneakers around the luggage handle to take up less space. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of a son of a ... Posted March 15, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I usually bring a bunch of old clothes, old sandals, almost spent toiletries, etc and leave the crap in the cabin when I leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger727 Posted March 15, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I've not done this. What are you planning on wearing? Winter clothes I presume?? The problem with this will just be that the types of clothes you can buy onboard aren't necessarily the type of clothes to attempt this with. We did something similar recently. Nowhere close to that extreme but very light packing for a long trip where it was wash/wear/wash/wear. Ideally you'll want light weight clothing (I used the wicking shirts they give you at a run and got a couple pairs of light weight shorts at outdoors stores...we also got a pair of the khakis with the zip off legs so the doubled as pants in the evening). The light weight stuff is the only thing that will dry fast enough to wear it the next day. Btw, I don't recommend this considering you don't need much to begin with for a 7 day cruise, but to each their own. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted March 15, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I usually bring a bunch of old clothes, old sandals, almost spent toiletries, etc and leave the crap in the cabin when I leave. We did that one year at WDW with the kids! All of those rec sports shirts? Packed matching colors for each day, left them all behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 15, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I don't know why you'd need winter AND summer clothes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level six Posted March 15, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 15, 2017 We went on a 28 day cruise to Australia with 3 weeks after with only carry on! It can be done. 32 day Asia/Middle east plus one week after in Hong Kong....piece of cake, nothing but carry on. But, wearing only what you have on?? Not sure, but be sure to let us know if you do. I am currently trying to down size to just a back pack. How about that? A few tshirts, shorts, undies, etc. You could do it and then won't have to worry about buying anything. I don't think your wife will go for it, but my husband happily did. We have now traveled all over the world with just carry on. It is great. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonomissX Posted March 15, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I don't know why you'd need winter AND summer clothes.... Winter clothes because they are only a few weeks away, and it still may be cold at home when they leave and come back. The winter clothes will be what they wear getting to and from the ship :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$hip$hape Posted March 15, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) Has anyone ever done a 7-day cruise with nothing but what you're wearing and the necessary paperwork? We're a few weeks out from our Breakaway cruise and the thought of dragging winter and summer stuff from home, through multiple airports, NYC and then onto the cruise does not excite me. Can I buy a couple pairs of shorts, shirts, and bathroom supplies on the ship?? Any chance I can talk my wife into this strategy?? :) Advice welcome. Nice thread. In a related note, On a few cruises, I've taken clothes that with a tip and nod from our Cabin Steward, I've left behind. Why take home laundry? Edited March 15, 2017 by $hip$hape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_dylaness Posted March 15, 2017 #16 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Why did you need to tip and nod to your cabin steward? I routinely do this on every vacation cruise or otherwise. I just threw them in the trash. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidybabe Posted March 15, 2017 #17 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Went to alaska with just carry on. Bought so many souvenirs that we had to wear all our heavy stuff home...to NYC during an August heatwave!! Safe sailing Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_dylaness Posted March 15, 2017 #18 Share Posted March 15, 2017 In fact, our family does this so commonly that we call it "going on vacation". Like, "the shirt looks like it is starting to feel a little bit. I guess it's getting ready to go on vacation." Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$hip$hape Posted March 15, 2017 #19 Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) Why did you need to tip and nod to your cabin steward? I routinely do this on every vacation cruise or otherwise.I just threw them in the trash. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I tell my cabin steward in advance. It's an extra bag of stuff for him to differ with. The ship recycles. Instead of throwing good clothes into the trash, leave them for the crew. I was told that crew in the engine room are to most welcome to all clothing. BTW (I do throw underwear with skid marks in the trash).lol Curious... why did you have to tell me "Sent from my iPhone" ? Edited March 15, 2017 by $hip$hape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted March 15, 2017 #20 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Has anyone ever done a 7-day cruise with nothing but what you're wearing and the necessary paperwork? We're a few weeks out from our Breakaway cruise and the thought of dragging winter and summer stuff from home, through multiple airports, NYC and then onto the cruise does not excite me. Can I buy a couple pairs of shorts, shirts, and bathroom supplies on the ship?? Any chance I can talk my wife into this strategy?? :) Advice welcome. Really ??? Perhaps you can use this's strategy fo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel2 Posted March 15, 2017 #21 Share Posted March 15, 2017 It can be done. There apparently was a man on Jerome's (cruiseguys2009) last cruise who wore the same clothes all week. No one was ever able to explain why. LOL. Sounds like it could be my husband. His entire wardrobe for the week consists of a collared black button down shirt, 1 pr black nice pants, 2 pr black sweatpants, 1 pr black shorts, 5 or 6 identical black pullover shirts, undies and maybe a second pair of shoes. I often wonder if when people see him they wonder if he showered or changed the entire week..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted March 15, 2017 #22 Share Posted March 15, 2017 To the OP I am not sure about my first attempt at answering your post,so I will try again. Really??? Perhaps you may want to try this strategy for yourself, but I am not sure that you can convince your wife. My DH and I have sailed on the Breakaway from NYC twice in the past two years. I found the clothing selection in the shops to be quite limited. Shopping for a change of clothes on the ship might not be as easy as you think. This may be especially so if you wear either a very small size or a very large size. Good luck with your plan. If you do cruise with such a limited wardrobe, please post the results of you packing (non-packing) plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayCousin Posted March 15, 2017 #23 Share Posted March 15, 2017 While I don't think I would ever plan to do this I think I could make it work if it were necessary. It might even be kind of fun and I'd surely read a blog post about it if someone else did it. After all many people carefully pack and still find themselves without their luggage and belongings through no fault of their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$hip$hape Posted March 15, 2017 #24 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I think I could make it work if it were necessary. It might even be kind of fun and I'd surely read a blog post about it if someone else did it. After all, many people carefully pack and still find themselves without their luggage and belongings through no fault of their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biomedbob Posted March 15, 2017 #25 Share Posted March 15, 2017 You can easily go 14 days with stuff in your backback. You want to clean with wearing them in the hot tubs and then hanging them on your balcony handrails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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