Gatordad815 Posted April 14, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 14, 2018 We are finally under a month to our first family cruise (with kids age 3 & 5), and starting to gather and buy some of the things we don’t already have for the trip (water shoes for kids, travel size essentials, etc.) I have a good sense of what to pack, but curious about what might not be so obvious. What is one thing you wish you had packed on your first cruise? It’s the Oasis Western itinerary if it makes a difference. Thanks for any input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmm79 Posted April 14, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 14, 2018 I always bring a pop up hamper when I travel with my kids - it gives them a place to put their dirties and helped us stay organized. On the other hand on our last cruise I brought way too many clothes for them. They didn’t eat with us every night and didn’t need 7 dress up outfits. Kids club for the win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atb Posted April 14, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Another vote for the pop-up hamper. And we don't have kids. But it still keeps us organized and the dirty clothes out of sight. Battery candles for night lights. There are never enough plugs for night lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 14, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Aloe vera for sunburn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjhanksaz Posted April 14, 2018 #5 Share Posted April 14, 2018 where do you hide the pop up hamper? is there enough room under the bed for the suitcases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How'sBartCruisin'? Posted April 14, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Ibuprofen, because aspirin doesn’t work on an extremely painful tooth ache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted April 14, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 14, 2018 where do you hide the pop up hamper? is there enough room under the bed for the suitcases? Yes. Hard and soft sided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 14, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 14, 2018 is there enough room under the bed for the suitcases? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredgram Posted April 14, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Dental Floss. Forgot it one time and cost $5. on the ship. Might not be a necessity to other cruisers, but a must for. me. Another vote for battery operated candles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISFANS3 Posted April 14, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Towel clips, just like chip clips but larger. To use on towels poolside when the wind blows. Hamper for dirty clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredgram Posted April 14, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Towel clips, just like chip clips but larger. To use on towels poolside when the wind blows. Hamper for dirty clothes. I was able to get clips at Dollar Tree. They looked like large oversized plastic clothes pins. Worked perfectly. 6 to a package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vividharp Posted April 14, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Bandaids. Never forgot them again. Not only for cuts but blisters too! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted April 14, 2018 #13 Share Posted April 14, 2018 I have always put our Pop up Hamper under the desk, the chair hides it. If we get a JS then I put it in the closet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjhanksaz Posted April 14, 2018 #14 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Small things of hand sanitizer for day trips Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewFoundLander Posted April 14, 2018 #15 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Cough drops/Cold and Flu medicine Clothesline USB Charging station Tumms/Rolaids Travel size Purel Back Pack Rain poncho(s) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted April 14, 2018 #16 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Different sizes of Ziplock bags. Basic meds/first aid cream, especially as you have kids, as they are not always available in the store, plus very expensive. Plastic coffee type cup with lid and/or sports bottle. You can fill for yourself or kids with water, juice, lemonade, coffee, etc. Just make sure you use a glass to fill and don't put your bottle up to the sprocket. Pen/paper - used to be in desk draw, but not always there any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamawcruises Posted April 14, 2018 #17 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Magnetic hooks for the cabin walls to put my jacket and hats on. Clear shoe hanging bag to put all our toiletries in. So much easier than digging around in a suitcase bag, when items are needed. Lanyard, because too often I don't have pockets and I don't want to carry a purse everywhere I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjhanksaz Posted April 14, 2018 #18 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Clothesline to dry clothes on? What can you fasten it to in the room Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted April 14, 2018 #19 Share Posted April 14, 2018 https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2618399 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 14, 2018 #20 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Clothesline to dry clothes on? What can you fasten it to in the room Magnet hooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillie43 Posted April 14, 2018 #21 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Freshener for the bathroom (no exhaust fans) for when what you put in comes out again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyman55 Posted April 14, 2018 #22 Share Posted April 14, 2018 I usually bring large kitchen garbage bags for dirty clothes, etc. Fabreze, batteries, USB chargers and cables, small notebook (3"x5") and pen or pencil for writing down names, addresses, etc., freezer ziplock 1/2 gallon and gallon bags to waterproof electronics on excursions, extra memory cards, medicines, sunscreen, ..... I start a list and everytime I think of something or sometimes when I use something, I write it down. Don't know how many times, I forgotten my daily meds. Also, when I am taking a backpack, I always take everything out before packing. I've lost several pocket knives because of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renza Posted April 14, 2018 #23 Share Posted April 14, 2018 A garbage bag for dirty clothes. Forget a hamper because now u got to take them out of a hamper to pack. Once u pack take half out, and then take half out again. U do not need much We always take blow up tubes to use in Labadee or other beaches we go to. Cheap ones u don’t have to worry about taking home. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 14, 2018 #24 Share Posted April 14, 2018 We slide our hard side suitcases under the bed in the open position. They can then be used to put dirty clothes in. No need to pack a hamper, and it saves baggage weight. I pack a magnetic sign for the door. It makes the cabin easier to find. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&J_Pgh Posted April 14, 2018 #25 Share Posted April 14, 2018 insulated cooler bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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