flamingos Posted February 9, 2020 #51 Share Posted February 9, 2020 31 minutes ago, ccuttill said: Magnetic dry erase boards from the dollar store, to communicate with other family members plastic suction cup hooks from Walmart, work great for hanging up suits in the shower, or stick on mirrors to hold lanyards On our last cruise on Harmony, they didn't stick to the cabin door. The coating on the doors requires a stronger magnet. We're looking for something that works better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirazcruiser Posted February 9, 2020 #52 Share Posted February 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, flamingos said: On our last cruise on Harmony, they didn't stick to the cabin door. The coating on the doors requires a stronger magnet. We're looking for something that works better. I use these on the ship and they roll up too. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074SF63XP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrcards Posted February 9, 2020 #53 Share Posted February 9, 2020 On 2/6/2020 at 7:03 PM, thegraminator said: We like to bring an over-the -door shoe bag. We hang it on the outside the bathroom door and store our sunscreen , lotions, lanyards , chargers, etc. in it. It really frees up the limited counter space . Another tip I have read about, but never used, was to bring a small blow up swimming pool from the dollar store to use inside the shower to bathe small children ( which I don't have ). One last tip is to decorate the cabin door to help locate your room easier . Just don't put up anything that you'd hate to have taken. Sometimes people decide it's funny to steal other people 's things . Agree about the shoe bag except we hang it on the inside of the bathroom door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmros Posted February 9, 2020 #54 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Very thankful for this thread. I’m learning so much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2chiefs Posted February 9, 2020 #55 Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 hours ago, brillohead said: A "flat iron" is for straightening hair.... they are allowed under Royal's rules, just like curling irons and hair dryers. A clothing iron, on the other hand, is not allowed. LOL My bad! Didn't know the difference..... T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2chiefs Posted February 9, 2020 #56 Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 hours ago, shirazcruiser said: I also bring "return address labels" so I don't have to fill out as much info on the disembarkation luggage tags. We also bring cruise "business cards when exchanging contact info with new friends we meet. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted February 9, 2020 #57 Share Posted February 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, 2chiefs said: LOL My bad! Didn't know the difference..... T Yeah, I figured from your picture that you don't use a lot of hair styling tools! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted February 9, 2020 #58 Share Posted February 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, 2chiefs said: We also bring cruise "business cards when exchanging contact info with new friends we meet. I do this as well... saves that last-day scramble for pen and paper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2chiefs Posted February 9, 2020 #59 Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, jagsfan said: For non-Oasis class ships, I bring a couple of battery operated tea lights for the bathroom at night. From the Dollar Store, cheap and really lightweight, they give enough light not to have to turn in the bathroom light at night, and one will last through a 27 day cruise. Side note: Also, the tea lamps are cheaper than what you can buy the batteries that are installed in them for. If you use the same size batteries elsewhere, just buy the tea lamps, take the good, less expensive battery out, and throw the tea lamp away. T Edited February 9, 2020 by 2chiefs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2chiefs Posted February 9, 2020 #60 Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 hour ago, brillohead said: Yeah, I figured from your picture that you don't use a lot of hair styling tools! LOL Sallie just corrected me as well.... LOL T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted February 9, 2020 #61 Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 hours ago, shirazcruiser said: I use these on the ship and they roll up too. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074SF63XP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Another great idea. I am ordering this too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2chiefs Posted February 9, 2020 #62 Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 hour ago, brillohead said: I do this as well... saves that last-day scramble for pen and paper! We used to make them specific for the cruise like the (redacted) one below but there are always wasted left overs. Now we use generic ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okeytaco Posted February 9, 2020 #63 Share Posted February 9, 2020 For ships with shower curtains I buy a cheap plastic shower curtain from a dollar store and hang it behind the existing shower curtain and bring clips to clip the sides of the two together. Who knows when, if ever, that existing curtain was washed and how many bodies it has blown in to. I take it down and throw it away after our final shower or wrap damp suits in for the trip home.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiszBug Posted February 9, 2020 #64 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Bring a square of vinyl drawer liner to place in the wire corner shelf where all your items fall over or through the slats. You can trip to fit when you get there. Or if you know the exact dimensions... cut to size before you travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser_M Posted February 10, 2020 #65 Share Posted February 10, 2020 The practical part: Husband and I bring two travel coffee mugs. First one awake goes to get coffee and bring it back to the room. We find this less intrusive to the person who is still sleeping than getting a phone call from room service before they bring an order up, and it's much simpler to walk back across the length of the ship navigating stairs or elevators and the room door handle with closed up travel mugs than the coffee mugs supplied on the ship. The silly part: we never use these two travel mugs on land. They are only ever our cruise mugs. We're odd, though, so.... 🙂 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2sailAgain Posted February 10, 2020 #66 Share Posted February 10, 2020 12 hours ago, shirazcruiser said: I use these on the ship and they roll up too. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074SF63XP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I like this idea, too! Just an FYI, my Dollar Store white board did work on Harmony. My neighbors wrote sweet comments on it throughout the cruise. I put it on the side of the fridge when we got home. The last sweet note is still on it. If you happen to be reading this post Harmony July 14, 2019, Cabin 12610 - Hello and thanks for the messages! Your former neighbor 12612 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimobrien Posted February 10, 2020 #67 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Bring a battery operated digital clock with large number display. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBKL Posted February 10, 2020 #68 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Small packets of Woolite or a Tide to wash quick drying tshirts and underwear. Rarely use them but nice to have in case of a spill or extended stay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiselvr04 Posted February 10, 2020 #69 Share Posted February 10, 2020 On 2/8/2020 at 7:06 PM, shirazcruiser said: Wonderful idea! We bring too many pairs of sunglasses... DH declared Genius! DH also agreed about the clutter on the vanity with my hair products and tour tickets. I found a pair of mesh pocket hangers at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Pack-KIMBORA-Pockets-Organizer-Door,White/dp/B079L5P8CB/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=mesh+pocket+hanger&qid=1581208545&sr=8-2 I learned from a similar thread about 6" silicone sink stoppers. It seems that our bathroom sinks always drain when DH is shaving or I am washing delicates. These have worked so well. https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Upgraded-Kitchens-Bathrooms-Laundries/dp/B079DBY3KF/ref=sr_1_5?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7dyhmpzD5wIVipOzCh0c6wzlEAAYASAAEgIoGPD_BwE&hvadid=326422534307&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9007586&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=11026760572296074107&hvtargid=kwd-472345286159&hydadcr=13135_9718393&keywords=bathroom+sink+drain+and+stopper&qid=1581209019&sr=8-5 I bring a flat iron to touch up wrinkled/washed clothes. I also bring a rechargeable nightlight for the bathroom. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MHVTHQS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Those mesh bags would work on the wall. Mine is flatter with an actual built in hanger at the top....but those would work. I’d ditch the hooks though and use 2 magnets instead thru the holes at the top that hold at least 7 lbs on the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted February 10, 2020 #70 Share Posted February 10, 2020 On 2/8/2020 at 1:41 PM, ARandomTraveler said: One of these to carry your drink cup so you can have your hands free (1000mL size) AUPET Water Bottle Carrier,Insulated Neoprene Water Bottle Holder Bag Case Pouch Cover 1000ML or 750ML,Adjustable Shoulder Strap, Great for Stainless Steel and Plastic Bottles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012S9GKLS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ycWpEbJFQ0J6T How wide of a glass will this take? It looks narrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARandomTraveler Posted February 10, 2020 #71 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) 49 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said: How wide of a glass will this take? It looks narrow. I have the 1000mL size and it was big enough to fit a 1L water bottle as well as the soda cup they give you on the ship (as of summer 2018 anyway, unless they’ve changed the size of the drink cups). We also brought this one with us (link below, 40oz size) and it was also large enough for the drink cup. It has the added benefit of having pockets to keep your phone and seapass card, or money when you leave the ship. Both are pretty deep in length so a regular .5mL water bottle falls inside and you have to pull it out every time you want to take a sip, but for taller water bottles and the drink cup it’s the perfect size because you don’t have to pull it out when you want to take a drink. But I use it for smaller water bottles too. Wild Wolf Outfitters Water Bottle Holder for 40oz Bottles Black - Carry, Protect and Insulate Your Best Flask with This Military Grade Carrier w/ 2 Pockets & an Adjustable Padded Shoulder Strap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WWD7151/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tJpqEbFJZ3076 Edited February 10, 2020 by ARandomTraveler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compman9 Posted February 10, 2020 #72 Share Posted February 10, 2020 On 2/8/2020 at 4:18 PM, jagsfan said: Not a cabin hack, but I take a Word document to leave on the bed on the first day. Sometimes stewards don’t get to meet us until after dinner. I type a greeting to the steward and introduction. I let him know our preference for bed configuration. I can’t sleep under a duvet, so I request a top sheet and blanket instead. I also need a couple of extra pillows. I also request ice twice daily. Some cruise lines do once unless requested. I thank him in advance That way I get it all out of the way, and he doesn’t have to memorize what I and 10 other people are requesting. Don't forget to mention the extra polish for your tiara 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted February 10, 2020 #73 Share Posted February 10, 2020 On 2/8/2020 at 1:42 PM, Graciesmom2 said: (Just a note....they are perfect for those over the bed storage units on Celebrity. ) Those over the beds on Celebrity are useless. You have to stand on a wobbly bed. Not my idea of convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jilesgulf Posted February 10, 2020 #74 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I get powerful magnetic hooks at Home Depot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted February 10, 2020 #75 Share Posted February 10, 2020 6 hours ago, RBKL said: Small packets of Woolite or a Tide to wash quick drying tshirts and underwear. Rarely use them but nice to have in case of a spill or extended stay. The shower gel in the dispenser works great for this, without having to pack an extra item! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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