mishka422 Posted March 30, 2018 #26 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I feel so much better about taking over our guest room for cruise packing! I thought I was alone! Lol. I start stacking about a month before then I put everything into the suitcases about 3 days before while weeding out what I don't really need. It takes a lot off pressure off. We leave for Tampa in two weeks and this weekend is my last minute shopping for the resupply of meds and toiletries. Sent from my SM-G925V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted March 30, 2018 #27 Share Posted March 30, 2018 We don't actually pack anything until the day before we leave for our cruise. However, we do start getting things semi organized a few days before, especially non clothing items, such as sunblock, toiletries, lanyards, etc. I make sure all rechargeable batteries are fully charged before we pack, and put fresh batteries in our alarm clock and battery operated night light (for the bathroom). My wife is in charge of our passports and all travel documents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlamorousGirl Posted March 31, 2018 #28 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I don’t unpack! I’m always ready for the next cruise! (Both mentally and physically!) It keeps my spirits up. I only take out laundry (to wash and put back) and souvenirs I’m not bringing next time and leave everything else packed. Added bonus - I don’t have to worry about packing again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew0805 Posted March 31, 2018 #29 Share Posted March 31, 2018 The day before we leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted March 31, 2018 Author #30 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I learned the hard way NOT to wait til the last minute...lol..last cruise I wound up in the hospital having gall bladder surgery 3 days before we were leaving for our cruise...eek..I had planned to work half day that Thursday and had the time to do everything before we left for Charleston on Sunday....lesson learned...we sail May 5...suitcase out already...been putting little things up since Christmas!! Oh and on previous cruise..I went..saved vacation time from work cause I was on sick leave...figured I could recuperate just as easily on the Lido deck as I could at home..lol:halo::') how did you get to port 3 days after your gall bladder was removed? this is something I truly fear-since the driving to Jacksonville would be up to me but I did go shopping yesterday and got two new pairs is shorts, so my packing is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted March 31, 2018 #31 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Check meds a week or so before cruise but we pack the night before we leave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazydays2004 Posted April 5, 2018 #32 Share Posted April 5, 2018 I start packing weeks before because I'm afraid that I will forget something. I totally overpacked the last cruise so I hope to do better for the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyjet Posted April 5, 2018 #33 Share Posted April 5, 2018 In a perfect world, I'd start packing a week before I start my vacation. I usually visit my friends for a few days in the Tampa/St. Pete area then one to two nights in Miami Beach prior to my cruise. But, I'm the king of the last minute packers. It's that ADHD in me and packing is a drudge though the outcome is for a fantastic reason.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermelonqueen99 Posted April 5, 2018 #34 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Our first and maybe second cruise, I started packing 2 or 3 weeks before the cruise. Now, I do good to start packing 3 days in advance. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted April 5, 2018 #35 Share Posted April 5, 2018 I don’t unpack! I’m always ready for the next cruise! (Both mentally and physically!) It keeps my spirits up. I only take out laundry (to wash and put back) and souvenirs I’m not bringing next time and leave everything else packed. Added bonus - I don’t have to worry about packing again! Kind of do the same thing. When we get home from one adventure, the OTC meds and toiletries get refilled. Only need to add clothes and a few other things. Most things are duplicated, ie home chargers and Travel chargers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted April 5, 2018 #36 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Kind of do the same thing. When we get home from one adventure, the OTC meds and toiletries get refilled. Only need to add clothes and a few other things. Most things are duplicated, ie home chargers and Travel chargers. DW will rewash everything that Carnival washed so that would not work for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crooooze Posted April 5, 2018 #37 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Passports, spare credit card, and cruise docs go into a large yellow envelope in the front pocket of the luggage at least a MONTH before the trip. Ain’t no way we’re risking to forget that! Everything else is packed the night before. (we also have a long bright red “Remove before Flight” ribbon taped to the envelope that hangs out of the front pocket to remind us to take it out before checking the luggage.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNNLNNLNN Posted April 5, 2018 #38 Share Posted April 5, 2018 how did you get to port 3 days after your gall bladder was removed? this is something I truly fear-since the driving to Jacksonville would be up to me but I did go shopping yesterday and got two new pairs is shorts, so my packing is done. We live in NC so we were planning to drive to Charleston anyway...but we were going the Sunday before because it was Mothers Day and the kids had plans to take us out to dinner in Charleston...we wound up leaving about 6am that Monday morning and drove straight to the port...didn't like that but it worked out in the end...have gotten insurance every time since though...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw33twif3 Posted April 5, 2018 #39 Share Posted April 5, 2018 I make a list of stuff to pack. Then the weekend before we embark, I put the suitcase on the spare bed and start filling it and checking items off my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar1068 Posted April 5, 2018 #40 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Let's see...cruise debarks on Friday, fly down Thursday morning....that means...pack Wednesday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Me & the Sea Posted April 5, 2018 #41 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Not stupid at all. I don't usually packing until about 2 weeks out, but I do start mentally going over what I need and do any cruise shopping about 4 to 6 weeks out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icesk8rReedy Posted April 5, 2018 #42 Share Posted April 5, 2018 A year out I make a packing list divided out between my husband and me and another for the dogs (for boarding). I make adjustments during the year. I start getting things ready 5 days before; the non clothing and travel toiletries start getting packed. Our upcoming cruise we leave to head down on Saturday so I will start packing Friday night and Saturday morning. I'll take the dogs to their places and finish my last minute stuff. We will leave Saturday afternoon when my husband gets home from work, Sunday we sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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