What essentials and fun items do you bring?

[KroozNut]

Just now, doghog said:

And if you are caught, you should be kicked off the ship for littering! Plently of trash can on the ship. 

Okay then.. into the trash can it will go. Wouldn't want to be thrown off the ship for throwing a duck overboard 😬

[KroozNut]

6 hours ago, doghog said:

Anything we bring with us is essential. 

At least to you..

[doghog]

Just now, KroozNut said:

At least to you..

That's why I sad "we". 

[KroozNut]

1 hour ago, livingonthebeach said:

Not really "fun" - the not so fun things I always bring:
 

1. First Aid Kit & essential over the counter meds
2. Magnets - the strong ones with hooks - they can even go on the ceiling to hang things
3. Cruise approved non surge outlet with usb and extra plugs

4. Clear plastic over the door shoe holder - to store lots of goodies
5. Sunscreen / Hats / Sunglasses
6. Folding backpack or beach bag
7. Lanyards - wrist & neck
8. Ziplock bags 
9. Dirty clothes bags
10. Miniature lysol and wrinkle release spray
11. Kleenex / Wipes
12. USB speaker to play music from Iphone
13. Lots of recharging cords
14. RFID wallet
15. Shampoo / Conditioner
16. Blow Dryer

As for "fun":

17. Cash for slot pulls
18. Lots of dollar bills for bar tips
19. Rum runners... sssshhhhh (not really)

20. Rubber duckies to hide

 

My comments on this list:

#2 - Not needed

#3 - Same as above

#4 - Not needed

#7 - Definitely not needed (for newbies only)

#8 - For what... sandwiches?

#12 - Not needed

#14 - Definitely not needed

#15 - Not needed, provided in cabin

#16 - Same as above

#18 - Not needed, tips are included in the charge

#20 - Please don't do this!!

 

[KroozNut]

7 minutes ago, doghog said:

That's why I sad "we". 

That's why it doesn't apply to this discussion.

 

[KroozNut]

5 hours ago, doghog said:

In your opinion. Amount of luggage is an essential to some. It is to us. The entire thread is an open ended question. Right is right even if no one else is doing it and wrong is wrong even if everyone else is doing it.

Huh 🤔

[doghog]

Just now, KroozNut said:

That's why it doesn't apply to this discussion.

 

It sure does. "What essentials and fun items do you bring?"

[KroozNut]

Just now, doghog said:

It sure does. "What essentials and fun items do you bring?"

None

[doghog]

Just now, KroozNut said:

Huh 🤔

HUH 🤔

[KroozNut]

Just now, doghog said:

HUH 🤔

Please don't yell

[doghog]

Just now, KroozNut said:

None

That's why your replys are non-relevant to this thread. 🙃

[doghog]

4 minutes ago, KroozNut said:

Please don't yell

Sorry. 

[tonit964]

On 3/15/2024 at 1:04 PM, hellsop said:

A couple of battery-powered LED tealights. The cabin is VERY dark, the bathroom light is PAINFULLY BRIGHT in comparison, and having a gentle glow nearby makes it far easier to navigate if there's more than a tiny bit of sea state.

This is what I do as well. Learned it here on CC years ago and have my friends & family bringing them now too. 

[livingonthebeach]

1 hour ago, KroozNut said:

My comments on this list:

#2 - Not needed

#3 - Same as above

#4 - Not needed

#7 - Definitely not needed (for newbies only)

#8 - For what... sandwiches?

#12 - Not needed

#14 - Definitely not needed

#15 - Not needed, provided in cabin

#16 - Same as above

#18 - Not needed, tips are included in the charge

#20 - Please don't do this!!

 

These items may not be useful or needed to you, but they are to me and some other cruisers. Not sure why you feel the need to comment on other people’s lists instead of making your own. 

[livingonthebeach]

1 hour ago, KroozNut said:

I swear, If I find a duck by accident, I'm throwing it overboard immediately!

That’s the spirit….Not

[island lady]

18 hours ago, doghog said:

I wish. 🤣

 

Yeah, I think your bro wanted to bring the same thing.  😄 😄 

[island lady]

11 hours ago, tonit964 said:

This is what I do as well. Learned it here on CC years ago and have my friends & family bringing them now too. 

 

I brought solar "candles" on the World Cruise.   Recharge on the balcony, place in the bathroom at night.  No worries about bringing batteries.  😉 

[tonit964]

1 hour ago, island lady said:

 

I brought solar "candles" on the World Cruise.   Recharge on the balcony, place in the bathroom at night.  No worries about bringing batteries.  😉 

That’s a great idea! 

[shipgeeks]

Essential: required documents, toothbrush, hairbrush, undies.

Fun: nice outfits for every evening.

We have a lot of "things" at home.  On a cruise, it's wonderful to have nothing visible in the cabin except the furniture that's already there.

[zanydoc]

On 3/15/2024 at 1:39 PM, Bead Pirate said:

Medical kit... various creams (rash, itch, allergy), various size bandages and antiseptic cream. A couple of ACE bandages, OTC cold, allergy meds. Covid tests, ear drops, super glue (great to mend gashes and stop bleeding), Eppi Pen, cold and heat packs.

 

All fits in a lunchbox sized pack that we throw in a suitcase. When we travel with friends, they refer to the bag as the traveling hospital 🙂  until they need something from it...

I too have a traveling hospital, lol! Except mine also harbors some eye drops and biofreeze! 

[klfhngr]

How/Where would you hang a hammock? Not banana hammock!

[kirtihk]

Positive attitude (leaving negative energy behind).

[Z0nker]

Shower puff for the bath gel.

[Womack21499]

We always bring a febreeze plug in. We just leave it in the room when the cruise is over for the next guest or cabin attendant. 

[The Scurvy Pirate]

I put this magnet on our door so we know which room is ours.  The room attendant is always leery on that first visit...