Celebrity cruise items off your packing list

[PinkSandGirl]

My first cruise, I brought 12 pairs of shoes.  12.  I wised up and realized I didn’t need that many.  😅  My cruise packing checklist no longer has 12 spots for shoes.  I do however now bring 2 checked bags that each come in just under 70 lbs (which is hard to keep it under that) along with my rolling carry-on, backpack or tote and pocketbook.  ...and to think there are many items I no longer bring.  Film as an example.  Imagine all those necessary items from years ago that are no longer needed but getting packed now?   I would need 3 checked bags.  🤣

 

American Express Travelers Cheques as others mentioned.   I loved them!  It felt like a trip was about to start.  I actually tried getting them a few months ago for a trip but couldn't find a place.  They still do have them, the problem is finding a place to get them. 

 

As for an item no longer on a packing checklist.  A travel alarm clock.  I have to say, I do use the wake up call though because sometimes on the ship, the time on my cell phone would be whacky but that issue seems to have gotten better/worked out over the years.  

 

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[DaKahuna]

On 3/19/2022 at 12:30 AM, leaveitallbehind said:

Just curious - are these items you are suggesting to include, or remove, from your packing list? The OP suggested items that they used to pack, but apparently no longer do - as would also be suggested by their thread title.

Those are what I do pack. 

[leaveitallbehind]

1 minute ago, DaKahuna said:

Those are what I do pack. 

I only asked as my interpretation of the OP's question was with regards to what they no longer pack.  But no big deal either way as multiple responses answered it both ways. 🙂

[DaKahuna]

3 minutes ago, leaveitallbehind said:

I only asked as my interpretation of the OP's question was with regards to what they no longer pack.  But no big deal either way as multiple responses answered it both ways. 🙂

Understand.  That’s not as much as I use to pack though.  I have slimmed my bag down over the years.  My DW on the other hand still has extra’s of almost everything. 

[Denny01]

1 hour ago, DaKahuna said:

Those are what I do pack. 

I was kinda hoping you’d tell us that’s what you Didn’t bring…..oh well. 
 

yup, I quit with the Tux or suit and dress shoes. But I bring a travel blazer and bow tie. We also cut way back on how much we bring,  not as many change of clothes. One 30lb med suitcase, a carry on and hand bag each. Don’t worry about packing enough shirts and such since I know we will find  things we want to buy. 
 

so yup, a lot less. Use the ship’s binoculars, slippers and robe, umbrella. And try to quit bringing so many chargers and cords and such. 
 

no more maps or travel guides.. all books, videos music and travel info on ipads. We do bring a few extra bags to bring back special stuff. 
 

den

 

[Vagabond Knight]

• Travelers checks (many years ago)
• Laptop computer (more recently)
• Camera 
• Alarm clock
• Many pairs of dress shoes

My smartphone could now serve as my computer (though I found I never really needed it), and I always use it as my alarm clock these days anyhow.  My previous phone didn't take good enough pics to replace my camera, but my new one is pretty awesome!   
 

Edited March 20, 2022 by Vagabond Knight

[tulok]

The very large suitcase. I have found less is plenty and there is always laundry service if needed. When we go on river cruises that have laundry service available to guests, I only pack a carry-on size with mostly washable clothes. It also helps to have a lot of mix/match clothes.

[Hickeyclan1]

9 hours ago, PinkSandGirl said:

My first cruise, I brought 12 pairs of shoes.  12.  I wised up and realized I didn’t need that many.  😅  My cruise packing checklist no longer has 12 spots for shoes.  I do however now bring 2 checked bags that each come in just under 70 lbs (which is hard to keep it under that) along with my rolling carry-on, backpack or tote and pocketbook.  ...and to think there are many items I no longer bring.  Film as an example.  Imagine all those necessary items from years ago that are no longer needed but getting packed now?   I would need 3 checked bags.  🤣

 

American Express Travelers Cheques as others mentioned.   I loved them!  It felt like a trip was about to start.  I actually tried getting them a few months ago for a trip but couldn't find a place.  They still do have them, the problem is finding a place to get them. 

 

As for an item no longer on a packing checklist.  A travel alarm clock.  I have to say, I do use the wake up call though because sometimes on the ship, the time on my cell phone would be whacky but that issue seems to have gotten better/worked out over the years.  

 

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70 lbs for ea bag?  Baggage allowance is now 50 lbs.  Do you pay extra charges to get that allowance?

[canderson]

10 minutes ago, Hickeyclan1 said:

 

70 lbs for ea bag?  Baggage allowance is now 50 lbs.  Do you pay extra charges to get that allowance?

Depends on your status or cabin class with the airline you're using.  E.g., business/Polaris/first or silver status and above on United allows for 70# per bag.

[PTC DAWG]

If it won’t fit in a carry on, it doesn’t make the trip…even if I’m driving to port…lugging heavy bags is not my idea of fun. 

[PTC DAWG]

9 hours ago, PinkSandGirl said:

My first cruise, I brought 12 pairs of shoes.  12.  I wised up and realized I didn’t need that many.  😅  My cruise packing checklist no longer has 12 spots for shoes.  I do however now bring 2 checked bags that each come in just under 70 lbs (which is hard to keep it under that) along with my rolling carry-on, backpack or tote and pocketbook.  ...and to think there are many items I no longer bring.  Film as an example.  Imagine all those necessary items from years ago that are no longer needed but getting packed now?   I would need 3 checked bags.  🤣

 

American Express Travelers Cheques as others mentioned.   I loved them!  It felt like a trip was about to start.  I actually tried getting them a few months ago for a trip but couldn't find a place.  They still do have them, the problem is finding a place to get them. 

 

As for an item no longer on a packing checklist.  A travel alarm clock.  I have to say, I do use the wake up call though because sometimes on the ship, the time on my cell phone would be whacky but that issue seems to have gotten better/worked out over the years.  

 

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Do you travel with a forklift? 🙂

[Hickeyclan1]

8 minutes ago, canderson said:

Depends on your status or cabin class with the airline you're using.  E.g., business/Polaris/first or silver status and above on United allows for 70# per bag.

 

Thanks!

[TeeRick]

I no longer bring my two kids.😀

[Homosassa]

38 minutes ago, TeeRick said:

I no longer bring my two kids.😀

LOL - my thirty eight year old daughter and her husband still seem to show up to cruise with us.

 

They are, however, now in their own cabin and pay their way.

 

It is nice that they enjoy our company.

[PinkSandGirl]

1 hour ago, Hickeyclan1 said:

 

70 lbs for ea bag?  Baggage allowance is now 50 lbs.  Do you pay extra charges to get that allowance?

First Class.  Besides the extra perks, I have to fly First Class just for the extra weight limit. 😅

 

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[PinkSandGirl]

1 hour ago, PTC DAWG said:

Do you travel with a forklift? 🙂

Haha.  No.  I do warn those that are lifting my bags that they are heavy.  Then the airline puts fluorescent HEAVY tags on them.   I tip generously for the people having to lift them.  

 

It's my exercise during a trip. Lifting my bags. 😉

 

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[Luvcrusn]

         

OTC Meds	Prescription meds	Cosmetics	Personal Care	Electronics	Incidentals	Security	Clothing
Aspirin	an extra week of all meds	Make up	toothbrush	Phone	Storage Cubes for above bed cabinet	Credit Card # and Phone contacts	underwear
Anti-diarrheal	(even the ones you only need occasionally)	Facial Cleanser	toothpaste	Kindle	Magnetic hooks/string	Passport	socks
Tylenol	Transdermscop - if needed / used	Moisturizer	dental floss	Tablet	Towel Clips	Global Entry	daytime clothing
Motril/Advil		Make up mirror	waterpik	Charging cables	Beach Bag	Vaccination Card	evening clothing
Excedrin		nail polish	shampoo	Multi-port USB hub	Sewing Kit	Photo ID	gym clothing
Allergy (clariton)		nail glue	conditioner	Adaptor for European outlet	Safety pins	Trip Insurance Docs	shoes
Allergy Nasal Spray		nail polish remover	body wash	Earpods	Duct tape	Hotel Contact #	belts
Mucinex		make-up remover	body lotion	Camera & Batteries	scissors	Emergency Contact list	pajamas
Cough Medicine			sunscreen	mini alarm clock	eyewear repair kit	Photocopies of above even if saved in phone	bathing suits
Probiotic			insect spray	Car charger if driving	sunglasses x2 in case one gets lost or broken	Negative Covid test results	cover-ups
Anti-diarrheal			hairspray		Hand sanitizer	Abbott BinaxNow Covid-19 Ag Card Home Test with eMed Telehealth Services	sandals
Antacid			hairdryer		Disinfectant Wipes		sneakers
GasX			comb		umbrella		purse
DairyEase			brush		binoculars		Jewelry for day,night and special occasions.
Airborne			flat iron		lysol spray
Benadryl			curling iron		Tissue packs
Benadryl Cream			deodorant		roll of emergency toilet paper
Neosporin			shaving cream		PooPouri
Hydrocortisone Cream			razor		extra hangers
Vitamins			cotton balls		extra eyeglasses/readers
Bandaids			cotton swabs		straws
Antibacterial eye drops			band aids
Allergy eye drops			Tide stain remover
Vicks VapoRub			Tweezers
Tums			Nail clippers
anti-itch cream			Nail file
Nose Strips			perfume/cologne
meds for constipation			Downey Wrinkle spray

   From the looks of the above list it looks like things just get added lol!           

[GarCat88]

On 3/18/2022 at 9:30 AM, TeeRick said:

No tuxedo, ties, or sport coats.  No men's dress shoes.  Just smart casual.

No full lap top- but I do bring a tablet/iPad.

I do bring books - I do not like e-books.  But DW only reads e-books.

No walkie-talkies.

No Walkman or portable music players (cassettes, CD players), other than my smart phone.

No traveler's checks (remember American Express?).  No large wads of cash but instead some smaller amounts if needed.  I just rely on ATM's and pre-paid debit/visa cards.  Even in foreign ports so no foreign currency in advance - with some exceptions depending on the travel situations.

No paperback dictionaries for language translations.  Again just the smart phone and aps.

Likewise no paper maps.

 

 

Do you have a language translation app that you can recommend?  Thanks. 

[PTC DAWG]

1 hour ago, Homosassa said:

LOL - my thirty eight year old daughter and her husband still seem to show up to cruise with us.

 

They are, however, now in their own cabin and pay their way.

 

It is nice that they enjoy our company.

Cruising with adult children is the best, no doubt..I have done two so far with mine. 

[TeeRick]

40 minutes ago, GarCat88 said:

Do you have a language translation app that you can recommend?  Thanks. 

I just use the Apple Translate app that comes with iPhone.    I am sure there are a lot of them if you search.  I am not an expert on this.  There is a difference between language learning app's and translation app's.  I think it also depends on if you are translating a more common language or need something a bit different.

[TeeRick]

Just now, PTC DAWG said:

Cruising with adult children is the best, no doubt..I have done two so far with mine. 

I'll bet that at times my DW would like to not pack me along.😁

[GarCat88]

1 hour ago, TeeRick said:

I just use the Apple Translate app that comes with iPhone.    I am sure there are a lot of them if you search.  I am not an expert on this.  There is a difference between language learning app's and translation app's.  I think it also depends on if you are translating a more common language or need something a bit different.

I’ll check that out. Thanks for the info!

[MamaFej]

18 hours ago, LGW59 said:

Oh oh apologies, graphic as in details for him to grasp/understand?  

Probably referring to a graphic novel, as in story telling through both words and striking illustration. Think of a comic book the length of a novel. 

[MamaFej]

Off topic: @Jim_Iain, I LOVE the new profile pic!

 

@PTC DAWG, there was a young man from Peach Tree Ctiy on Jeopardy the other day. I thought of you immediately.

 

We now return yu to your regularly scheduled thread.

[Laurab23]

3 hours ago, TeeRick said:

I'll bet that at times my DW would like to not pack me along.😁

My friend and I leave our husbands at home.

 

Laura