Must take Items on a cruise.....keep it simple!

[cruzin4us]

It would be cool if this thead would list items most people may not think about taking with them. Let's keep the list short and sweet so it's easily printed.

 

Cork screw - self explanatory

 

Bar of soap - better to have a big bar of the kind you prefer

 

Lanyard - for your cruise card

 

Clothes pins or Potato chip clip - Keeps the drapes shut

 

Small bills (1's & 5's) for cab fares, tips, small purchases

 

Gratuities - we pre-package our tips and stick them in the safe when we board....no need to worry about having the correct change later

[Lsimon]

Most of the things we take are personal for the activities we like, like beach & snorkeling supplies, water wallets, sun glass ropes, etc. But here is a couple that would probably be universal that aren't on your list:

 

Alarm clock (there is no clock in your room other than on the ship TV channel and telephone).

 

Extension cord, or outlet adapter, to plug multiple items into the one or two plugs in your room.

[GORDONCHICK]

A power strip for all the electronic stuff

 

An alarm clock - even though it's vacation, I'd hate to miss an excursion, or the midnight buffet I can't see to stay away for....

[Arubalisa]

It would be cool if this thead would list items most people may not think about taking with them. Let's keep the list short and sweet so it's easily printed.

 

Cork screw - self explanatory

 

Bar of soap - better to have a big bar of the kind you prefer

 

Lanyard - for your cruise card

 

Clothes pins or Potato chip clip - Keeps the drapes shut

 

Small bills (1's & 5's) for cab fares, tips, small purchases

 

Gratuities - we pre-package our tips and stick them in the safe when we board....no need to worry about having the correct change later

 

(Lsimon) Alarm clock (there is no clock in your room other than on the ship TV channel and telephone).

 

Extension cord, or outlet adapter, to plug multiple items into the one or two plugs in your room.

 

(GORDONCHICK) A power strip for all the electronic stuff

 

An alarm clock - even though it's vacation, I'd hate to miss an excursion, or the midnight buffet I can't see to stay away for....

Shampoo & Conditioner of ones own choosing

[misterbuds]

We always bring:

 

-My own travel hairdryer (it's more powerful than the weak ones on the ship)

 

-Small can of spray room freshener for the bathroom (keeps things smelling nice especially in small spaces :D ). I bought a concentrated one from Bath and Body Works for the last cruise since it was real compact but potent.

 

-Our own toiletries / any meds like aspirin, antacid, etc. - (travel sized for convenience)

 

-Travel alarm clock

[LeslieSJ]

A travel-size bottle of Woolite to hand wash stuff in the sink -- like bathing suits & gym clothes -- so I don't have to pack 2 weeks worth and can rewear. Also a bungee cord and some clothes pins to have more room to hang them to dry.

[vjw1218]

Clothes

Underwear

Shoes

[tbelian]

Alarm clock (there is no clock in your room other than on the ship TV channel and telephone).

 

An alarm clock - even though it's vacation, I'd hate to miss an excursion, or the midnight buffet I can't see to stay away for....

 

-Travel alarm clock

 

Just a travel tip, that maybe you might have overlooked, and would save you from packing an extra item.

 

If you routinely can't be far from your cell phone and carry it with you on your travels... most cell phones feature some kind of alarm clock/event reminder capability (usually found in 'tools' or 'extras' menu on the phone).

 

One less thing to pack if you can kill two birds with one stone.

 

HTH

[dkjretired]

The Wife..... You said to keep it simple...

[lizinindy]

A few of those "commander" wall hooks that you can pull right off the wall at the end of your cruise with no residue or wall damage. Great for your swimsuit, your nightie, your document holder, whatever

 

Highlighter for the Cruise Daily activities

 

Sticky notes for messages for fellow travelers or your steward (or a crazy scavenger hunt game after too many singapore slings at the piano bar!!)

[cruzr4vr]

BINOCULARS - if going thru the canal or Alaska or anywhere else that's close to land.

 

CELL PHONE CHARGER - I agree with tbelian on the use of the cell phone as an alarm clock; that's what we do.

 

Stomach gas & heartburn tablets - like TUMS (only if you find yourself eating too much - at least once)

[darrencantwait]

We love to bring a little set of speakers for our iPod to listen to in the room.

 

Champagne stopper

 

SUNSCREEN! :cool: :cool:

[greeneg]

Rechargeable batteries and charger for same.

 

Digital Cameras

 

Snorkling equipement.

 

Pocket Watch and Chain to wear with Tuxedo.

[weRready2go]

Never thought of the "Command" hooks. Great idea. Will definately put that on my list. One that I have not seen mentioned, is a large thermal (hot/cold) mug. I can get hot or cold drink and have more than a few mouth fulls. Works out great when sitting by the pool. It makes it very easy to identify your drink from that of someone else.

[soooo excited!]

months ago in another thread someone suggested to me: nightlite for the bathroom - so you don't wake your 'significant other' - great idea - I found 'motion activated' ones - and am already using them at home !

(I've still got a long wait for our first cruise - drats ! - next July - but my DH retires in 2 weeks !! then he can help with the chores around the house so I can spend more time reading cc !!! lol !! )

[awinner]

extra ziploc bags

empty duffel bag

shower curtain from the 99 cent store

[spearmint]

-travel alarm

-cheap, plastic/rubber "sandals" for the pool (If they get wet, who cares?)

-immodium etc. (Suchlike are really hard to find if needed, on board.)

-list of what we decided to wear and when (Used this when deciding what to pack, and need to remember what we decided, in order to make the wardrobe fit the days/nights on board!)

[jellens]

Over the door shoe holder (we put toiletries in so we can find them in and out of the bathroom...prevents, honey where is the ??????)

 

Night light

 

Pepto or immodium (take discreetly or you will be quarantined. . .hee hee)

 

Power strip

 

Int'l calling cards as 'tips'

 

Wrinkle release spray

 

Thermal mug

 

Bounce sheets between dirty clothes to keep things 'fresh'

 

Ziplocs

 

Travel clothes line

 

Collapsible tote for 'extras' you bought

 

Cheap blow up raft

 

Disinfectant baby wipes for cabin phone and remote...prevents colds later

 

My own little bottle of hand sanitizer

[Nancyquilts]

Clothes hamper that folds flat into your suitcase. Very lightweight, fits in the corner of the closet, and saves using a drawer or your suitcase for clothes that need washing. Nancy

[LeftcoastBC]

Two...swimming suits

 

&

 

Duck Tape

[broncoboxer]

A few dog bones if you want to snorkle. I've heard you can break them up to attract the fish.

 

Extra cards for your digital camera.

[ecslady]

Door Decorations - It's so easy to find your cabin after a long evening if it looks different than all the rest! Just a few weeks ago, we did a Halloween theme!

[Drew B]

The only two items I've really found to be "must-take" are as follows:

 

1. A good attitude

2. A credit card with a reasonably high limit.

 

Everything else will work itself out.

[Bisous3]

I second the shower curtain!

My travel Brew N Go so I can have my Gevalia coffee at the crack of dawn!

[moni]

I bring liquid hand soap for the bathroom. :)