Cruise Vets - What are some items to pack you would NEVER leave home without???

[Crew News]

5 minutes ago, BBGrace273 said:

Could you tell me what brand this is, or a link?

As requested: Cooler

[MacMadame]

On 3/16/2024 at 8:55 AM, Mum2Mercury said:

I've never sent my boarding pass to Google Wallet, but now I'm wondering if it'd work.  

It works on Apple Wallet so I'm sure it works on Google Wallet. It's very handy, too.

[Itchy&Scratchy]

On 3/16/2024 at 11:55 AM, Mum2Mercury said:

Another good option for a small night light is Dollar Store glow sticks.  

I would think this a bit wasteful. Disposable glow sticks which stay aglow only for several hours vs. a reusable night light (usb or rechargeable battery operated).

[SoberDogLover]

On 2/6/2023 at 7:30 PM, donaldsc said:

 

You left off your espresso machine.  Don't laugh. There was a recent post that I read somewhere that a couple tried to bring their full sized espresso machine on the ship.

 

DON

Lol, I'm considering bringing my stainless steel french press.
~Margi

[TwoNavySalts]

The OTC medicine stash. I have a clear vinyl zippable Dopp-kit sized container that I fill with small or travel-sized bottles, or packets, of:

ibuprofen

acetominophen

Pepto-Bismol tablets

throat lozenges

Metamucil gummies

decongestant tabs

cough suppressant tabs

a few BandAids in different sizes

little single-use packets of Neosporin

 

You get the idea. Customize to your likely needs and trip length. Ship’s store may or may not have what you need, may not be open when you need it, and will definitely cost you more. 
 

Grocery stores and drug stores usually have a travel-sized area. And - search the check-out areas in Staples and Office Depot, as they cater to business travelers. 

[crystalspin]

2 minutes ago, TwoNavySalts said:

Grocery stores and drug stores usually have a travel-sized area. And - search the check-out areas in Staples and Office Depot, as they cater to business travelers. 

Do you know, I found perfect-sized containers for Tylenol, ibuprofen, and benadryl at Dollar Tree some time ago! I think they came with like 6 tablets each originally, but hold 20 or more when refilled from the home bottles.