Vacationeers2006 Posted August 13, 2005 #376 Share Posted August 13, 2005 How about duct taping to side of bag or purse? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchesneylover Posted August 13, 2005 #377 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I am wondering why people bring powdered drink packets (crystal light, gatorade, etc) on the cruise. I can understand for excursions and things, but dont you get juice free on board all day long? Excuse my ignorance if you don't. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CABCruiser Posted August 14, 2005 #378 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Not sure if this has been mentioned, but I carry a sturdy cardboard folder (like a diploma folder) in which to put photos in that I've purchased on the ship. Don't want to spend that kind of money on photos, only to have them get wrinkled or bent while in my luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WKM Posted August 14, 2005 #379 Share Posted August 14, 2005 I am wondering why people bring powdered drink packets (crystal light, gatorade, etc) on the cruise. I can understand for excursions and things, but dont you get juice free on board all day long? Excuse my ignorance if you don't. :D I'm with you. Guess they like the taste of the powdered drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WKM Posted August 14, 2005 #380 Share Posted August 14, 2005 6 pocket file folder for pictures, maps, birthcerticate, schedules, daily activities on ship, etc. Worked great on our last cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsraggy Posted August 14, 2005 #381 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Candles are against the rules, for good reason. If the ship lists suddenly, your candle could get knocked over and start a fire. If you bring along a boom box for your balcony, please be mindful of your neighbors. I spent last cruise listening to ABBA over and over and over until I thought I'd jump overboard. A little consideration goes a long way, and it may come around to benefit you in the long run. happy sailing, mrsraggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WKM Posted August 15, 2005 #382 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Take slipper socks instead of house shoes. Easier to pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weloverunning Posted August 17, 2005 #383 Share Posted August 17, 2005 If you don't drink iced tea, there aren't any "free" drinks that are diet. Apple juice, orange juice, and lemonade have very high sugar contents. Also after a few days you are juiced out. Crystal light comes in many flavors and now also in individual tubes for 16 oz of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanj256 Posted August 17, 2005 #384 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I just picked up a clear card holder on a retractable clip at Wal Mart for 97 cents. You can clip it on your belt, pocket, etc and just pull on it to use. I even splurged for one for my husband! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddrobin Posted August 18, 2005 #385 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I love cruise critic - but here is another site with a fabulous packing list suggestion. cruise diva.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenandlaura06 Posted August 18, 2005 #386 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I love cruise critic - but here is another site with a fabulous packing list suggestion. cruise diva.com. Thanks for the heads up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchesneylover Posted August 22, 2005 #387 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Okay I understand now. I will be packing my Crystal Light as well. I had forgotten that the only free drink was juice. And as someone mentioned, it does have a high sugar count! I will do anything to avoid buying a drink card, as I do not drink soda. If you don't drink iced tea, there aren't any "free" drinks that are diet. Apple juice, orange juice, and lemonade have very high sugar contents. Also after a few days you are juiced out. Crystal light comes in many flavors and now also in individual tubes for 16 oz of water. I am wondering why people bring powdered drink packets (crystal light, gatorade, etc) on the cruise. I can understand for excursions and things, but dont you get juice free on board all day long? Excuse my ignorance if you don't. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine72 Posted August 22, 2005 #388 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I just picked up a clear card holder on a retractable clip at Wal Mart for 97 cents. You can clip it on your belt, pocket, etc and just pull on it to use. I even splurged for one for my husband! I've used one of those retractable card holders, clipped to the inside pocket of my little purse I carry--no fumbling, even in the dark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotmike98 Posted August 26, 2005 #389 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Found a great use for the duct tape! We had ordered a bottle of Scotch and one of bourbon delivered to our room. Had a couple of small cocktail parties in our mini-suite, and even took cocktails with us to dinner or shows without a raised eyebrow. Still didn't finish either bottle (I'm the Scotch drinker; wife prefers the bourbon). So we used the duct tape around the neck of the bottles, wrapped them in the dry cleaning bags we used to reduce wrinkles in clothing on the way up, popped the bottles in zip lock bags, and into the carry on roller we took on the plane. Nary a drop spilled! Also, the over the door shoe organizer was great! With three in the cabin, including a teenager, it was great not having all that stuff all over the bathroom sink area! Never used the collapsible cooler, as we just got too busy to pick up a case of water at our pre-cruise port. Did have a case of wine delivered to the hotel, so was happy to have a wine bottle opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahreeya Posted August 26, 2005 Author #390 Share Posted August 26, 2005 that is the best use for the duct tape yet! I am looking for my folding cooler right now. Need it to bring healthy snacks on flight to port, then maybe get a sandwich from room service to put in for shore excursion. Maybe I will bring some wax paper or something. Definitely zip lock bags. You'd think I'd be packed by now. I guess that is a pre-cruise ritual: freak out, forget all the things I learned on the boards, take a nap, freak out some more, overpack by putting everything that fits into the largest most gigantic suitcase I have (I wish I had an old fashioned steamer trunk). Oh, one more thing: Bungee chords to bungee attach any non wheeled items to giant wheeled one, like my nieces back pack that must weigh 50 lbs, that I wind up carrying. As much as possible will get checked. Hey, I bet an alternative would be to DUCT TAPE all the suitcases together, and pull them like a train! Ha! that would be sight....but just maybe...... WISH ME BON VOYAGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WKM Posted August 26, 2005 #391 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Take slipper socks instead of house shoes. Easier to pack. Less weight. Take liquid spray on Bandaids, doesn't sting, has a antibiotic, is water proof, and stays on 3 to 7 days. Bon Voyage!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw01 Posted September 26, 2005 #392 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Is juice really free? I know it is in the morning, but what about all day? I was considering a soda card, but I don't drink soda - just wanted it for the juice. I'm cruising RCI Grandeur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WKM Posted September 27, 2005 #393 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Haven't seen juice after breakfast. Tea,coffie, water, lemonade is what they usually have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlascheid Posted October 7, 2005 #394 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Where would one look in Wal-mart for the retractable card holders mentioned in the above posts?? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DALSAL Posted October 7, 2005 #395 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Mlascheid,you can usually find them in the luggage area.They have all kinds of travel items... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlascheid Posted October 7, 2005 #396 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Wow..thanks for the quick reply...I'm still plowing through all of these great suggestions. I thougt I had a pretty good list of my own, but there are definitely some very good suggestions here! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlascheid Posted October 7, 2005 #397 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Oh forgot...anyone know where I can find laundry soap in tablet form? I'm havinf trouble finding it. Already tried Walmart and Target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WKM Posted October 21, 2005 #398 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Maybe the grocery store. Why are you doing laundry on a cruise? Enjoy the cruise!!! Boycott laundry. Little Tip: Undies can be rinsed out with the shampoe the cruise line provides. Don't use cotton, takes longer to dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WKM Posted October 21, 2005 #399 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Remember your: Passport/documents/Drivers License/Airline Tickets Confirmations-Car/hotels Insurance information on Car and Body(you) List of family and neighbors E-mails/addresses/phone#'s Stop Paper/Stop Mail/getreservation at kennels for pets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzfman Posted October 21, 2005 #400 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I always bring my folding multi tool....(knife,screwdrivers,pliers etc..) must check if flying ... I can dig the duct tape but why do folks bring masking tape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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