Tips on What to bring on Cruise

[CountryFox]

I have been searching for a thread all morning about tips on cruising......I know I saw this list a few months ago on here. I think there were like 10 tips or so on this list. Can anyone help me find this? Or maybe we will have to make a new list. Thanks to all the seasoned cruises for helping me out.

Cheers:D

[woodey]

Where ya heading Fox

 

 

we need that to help ya better alaska you might need rain gear not suntan lotion....

[abitaturbodog]

Did you do a search for "packing list?"

[dtchem1]

There are lots of variables, like where you are going, type of cabin, etc.

If you have a balcony, bring a bungie cord in case you want to prop the door open, always bring duct tape, for the just in case problems (ripped suitcase), even in the carribean, bring a light jacket for those evenings at sea.

[L2J]

1-cruise docs

2-passport

3-cc

4-less clothes

5-smuggled booze

6-crock pot

7-blender

[raymond673]

On one of the other boards I found this great list from a fellow Cruiser. Did not get the author's name, but it is a great list. How factual it is, I am not sure. We sail on our first cruise 11-04-07

 

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If you don’t like what is offered on the main menu, you can ask the waiter for either a steak or grilled chicken.

 

Any pasta item on the main menu CAN be ordered as an appetizer. Just ask.

 

Post cards, foreign postage stamps and playing cards are available at the pursars desk.

 

Get a FREE lanyard at the Casino. Pursars desk will punch a whole in it for you.

 

24 hour pizza place also serves Calzones and Caesar salads. If you want a special topping and they have it they will make you that pizza.

 

Go to tea-time they have different snacks and its a nice place to relax

Ask the steward if you forget something ie toothpaste...they often have samples

 

Bring baggies of assorted sizes. For saving snacks for excursions and wet clothes.

 

Take the tour of the galley

 

They have an early and late night seating as well as captains party...take advantage of both for double free drinks.

 

Bring on own bottles of water, and soda and save $$$

 

Bring a reusable cup with lid...less trips to get a drink

 

Ask for your drink in a plastic cup (not the fancy one ) saves $$$

 

You may be able to eat free lunch at the places they charge for dinner

 

Orange juice is available at the same place all day they just remove the label

 

You may get a free facial if you call the spa and ask to be a volunteer.

 

Tie a bright ribbon/scarf to your luggage for easy spotting. Also can work on cabin door

 

When the regular hot tub is too full, use the spa one.

 

Use of the sauna/steam room is free

 

Use the spa shower if multiple people need to shower at same time

 

Ask for children’s dessert menu (banana splits)

 

Bring Duct tape

 

Bring a highlighter

 

Bring post it notes

 

Sit close at the port talks sometimes they toss out free stuff

 

You can ask for extra pillow chocolates

 

Bring an extension cord/power strip

 

Early and extra tips for stewards = more perks for you

 

You can order free drinks from the bar in the room at Captains dinner as opposed to those on the tray.

 

Bring travel hooks to hang stuff in your room

 

Bring a few paper funnels to make filling the water bottle easier.

 

Bring towels from home to avoid fearing losing one

 

Take a hand towel with you to the beach it will help remove sand and is handy for lots of other things too

 

Baby powder helps remove sand

 

Use a magnet to trick the balcony door into thinking its closed to keep the air on

 

Most ships have a secret door...find it

 

Self disembarkation is FASTER

 

It is possible to ‘smuggle’ alcohol on board

 

Make sure to stock up on "snacks" before debarkation. The wait can be pretty long and everything is closed during this time. Except for the coffee shop which takes cash

 

Cards become demagnetized don’t use your credit card for the room safe

If the safe will not open call the desk they will send someone to open it

If you get sea sick you can go to the Pursers desk and ask for pills. They are free there

 

Use your telephone for leaving each other messages in the cabins

 

Did you know you can call Carnival's Bon voyage department and pre-order alcohol to be delivered to your cabin? You can order bottles of hard liquor so that you can make your own drinks. You can't order online. You must call to set this up. It is a little pricey but worth it and cheaper than buying by the drink.

 

Do walk the entire ship on your first day

 

You can also ask your Room Steward for the book that is in your cabin

 

Bring a night light/ alarm clock

 

Bring water shoes

 

The ship uses two types of toilet paper. Both are made by the same company. The sandpaper they call "envision" you will not want to subject your bottom to for 8 days. Ask your room steward to make sure that your stateroom is stocked with the "preference" paper instead.

 

Bring a sweater the dining room can be cold

 

Hope this helps....

 

Ray

[jpg1747]

I found this list on the Fashions & Beauty board. Hope it helps.

 

#1 List

First Aid Kit

O Prescriptions in original containers

O Hand Sanitizer

O Pepto Bismol Tablets

O Wash-ups

O Itch Beat'R

O Peroxide

O Neosporin

O Baking soda

O Imodium A-D

O Benadryl

O Sudafed/Ibuprofen/Aspirin/Tylenol/Advil

O Dramamine

O Eye Drops

O Roll Aids

O Band Aids

O Suntan Lotion

O Aloe Vera Gel

O Insect Repellant

O Lip Balm

O Ace Bandage

O Mending Kit

O Safety Pins

O Peppermints

O Gas-X

O Cold Pack

O Blister Kit

 

List #2

Bathroom & Makeup Necessities

O Make-up mirror

O Shampoo/Conditioner/Gel/Hair spray

O Brush/Comb

O Hair Dryer/Curling iron/shower cap/Rollers

O Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Mouthwash/Floss

O Deodorant

O Barrettes/bobby pins/clips/bows/hair bands/scrunches

O Razor/Shaving Cream

O Body Lotion/Hand Cream/perfume/cologne

O Nose Strips for snoring

O Clothes steamer/lint brush/woolite

O Tweezers/Sewing Kit

O Earplugs

O Makeup Remover

O Cotton Balls/Q-Tips

O Eye shadow/Liner/Mascara

O Powder/Blush/Concealer/Lipstick/Foundation

O Nail Polish/Polish Remover Pads

O Nail Clippers/Scissors/nail File/Buffer

O Moisturizer

 

List #3 Anything and Everything List

O Strapping cables for suit cases

O Ponchos/umbrellas

O Extra Glasses-Reading/Sun/Contacts/Solution

O Binoculars/Video Camera/Camera/GPS

O Tapes/Film/Disc/Batteries

O Playing Cards/Books/Games/Magazines

O Small Alarm Clock

O Duct Tape

O Swiss Army Knife

O Glade Plug-In with Light

O Downey Wrinkle Releaser

O Clothes Pins/Pop up hamper/clothes line

O Clear Plastic shoe holder (hangs in closet)

O Badge Holder

O Insulated Mug with Lid/Collapsible Cup

O Walkman/speakers/tapes/CD's/batteries

O Fish Food (Dry Dog Biscuits) for underwater activities

O 2 Mesh Laundry Bags (Black-White)

O Sea Bands

O Pens/notebook//Highlighters

O Small travel size of Kleenex

O Zip Lock Bags (different sizes)

O Folding tote bag/fanny pack/Back Pack

O Small Flashlight

O Money Belt

O Flask

O Clothes Steamer/lint brush/Woolite

O Sticky Notes

O Wash Clothes

O Talcum Powder

 

 

List #4 Clothes

O Dresses-Formal/Cocktail/Casual

O Skirts/Tops

O Jackets

O Shorts/Capri’s/Jeans/Pants/Dockers/Slacks

O Shirts-Dress/Casual/Formal

O Polo’s/T-shirts

O Handkerchiefs

O Jacket/Suit/Tuxedo

O Studs/Cummerbund/belt/cuff links

O Ties-Formal/informal

O Workout clothes-bra top/shorts/tights/pants/shoes/socks/t-shirt

O Underwear/Bras/slips/undershirts

O Pantyhose/knee-highs

O Socks-Athletic/Formal/Dress

O Shoes-Walking/Dress/Sandals/Workout/flip flops/

O Shoe buffer

O Nightgown/Pajamas/Birthday suit/Robe/slippers

O Purse-Daytime/evening/Backpack

O Jewelry-Watch/earrings/necklaces/bracelets/rings

O Travel iron

O super glue

O Jacket-Light coat/water resistant windbreaker with a hood/sweater

O Hat/Visor/Baseball Cap

 

Warm Areas

O Swim Suit/Cover-up/Beach Towel/Beach Bag

O Snorkel Gear

O Golf Equipment

 

Cold Areas

Warm Hat/Gloves/Coat/Scarf

 

 

List # 5 Essentials

O Passport/documents/Drivers License/Airline Tickets

O keys (home and car)

O Confirmations-Car/hotels

O Insurance information on car and Body(You)

O $1 bills for tips

O Money/credit and or debit card/ATM cash card/traveler's checks/a couple of

personal checks.

O List of family and neighbors E-mails/addresses/phone #'s

O Photocopies of passport and drivers license

O Passport holder

O Voltage adaptor

O Money exchange calculator

O Inflatable pillow

O Journal

O Tiny locks to lock your backpack etc.

O Gifts (trading cards, pens, pencils, stickers, hats, flower seeds)

O Coin Purse for foreign currency

O Salt & Pepper/sweet & low

O Check weight limit of your airlines on bags

O Stop Paper/Stop Mail/get reservation at kennels for pet

 

[Glama]

If you wear glasses, it's always a good idea to pack an extra pair, even if they are your older ones. You just never know what can happen around all that water. I'd be blind without my glasses/contacts!!

[CountryFox]

Where ya heading Fox

 

 

we need that to help ya better alaska you might need rain gear not suntan lotion....

 

 

Sorry I quess I could have mentioned that...lol We will be cruising in the Carribean.....Costa Rica, Panama, and Belize

Thanks

[CountryFox]

Did you do a search for "packing list?"

 

 

Thanks I will try that.

[CountryFox]

1-cruise docs

2-passport

3-cc

4-less clothes

5-smuggled booze

6-crock pot

7-blender

 

 

I never go anywhere without my crock pot..!!:D Thanks

[CountryFox]

On one of the other boards I found this great list from a fellow Cruiser. Did not get the author's name, but it is a great list. How factual it is, I am not sure. We sail on our first cruise 11-04-07

 

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

 

If you don’t like what is offered on the main menu, you can ask the waiter for either a steak or grilled chicken.

 

Any pasta item on the main menu CAN be ordered as an appetizer. Just ask.

 

Post cards, foreign postage stamps and playing cards are available at the pursars desk.

 

Get a FREE lanyard at the Casino. Pursars desk will punch a whole in it for you.

 

24 hour pizza place also serves Calzones and Caesar salads. If you want a special topping and they have it they will make you that pizza.

 

Go to tea-time they have different snacks and its a nice place to relax

Ask the steward if you forget something ie toothpaste...they often have samples

 

Bring baggies of assorted sizes. For saving snacks for excursions and wet clothes.

 

Take the tour of the galley

 

They have an early and late night seating as well as captains party...take advantage of both for double free drinks.

 

Bring on own bottles of water, and soda and save $$$

 

Bring a reusable cup with lid...less trips to get a drink

 

Ask for your drink in a plastic cup (not the fancy one ) saves $$$

 

You may be able to eat free lunch at the places they charge for dinner

 

Orange juice is available at the same place all day they just remove the label

 

You may get a free facial if you call the spa and ask to be a volunteer.

 

Tie a bright ribbon/scarf to your luggage for easy spotting. Also can work on cabin door

 

When the regular hot tub is too full, use the spa one.

 

Use of the sauna/steam room is free

 

Use the spa shower if multiple people need to shower at same time

 

Ask for children’s dessert menu (banana splits)

 

Bring Duct tape

 

Bring a highlighter

 

Bring post it notes

 

Sit close at the port talks sometimes they toss out free stuff

 

You can ask for extra pillow chocolates

 

Bring an extension cord/power strip

 

Early and extra tips for stewards = more perks for you

 

You can order free drinks from the bar in the room at Captains dinner as opposed to those on the tray.

 

Bring travel hooks to hang stuff in your room

 

Bring a few paper funnels to make filling the water bottle easier.

 

Bring towels from home to avoid fearing losing one

 

Take a hand towel with you to the beach it will help remove sand and is handy for lots of other things too

 

Baby powder helps remove sand

 

Use a magnet to trick the balcony door into thinking its closed to keep the air on

 

Most ships have a secret door...find it

 

Self disembarkation is FASTER

 

It is possible to ‘smuggle’ alcohol on board

 

Make sure to stock up on "snacks" before debarkation. The wait can be pretty long and everything is closed during this time. Except for the coffee shop which takes cash

 

Cards become demagnetized don’t use your credit card for the room safe

If the safe will not open call the desk they will send someone to open it

If you get sea sick you can go to the Pursers desk and ask for pills. They are free there

 

Use your telephone for leaving each other messages in the cabins

 

Did you know you can call Carnival's Bon voyage department and pre-order alcohol to be delivered to your cabin? You can order bottles of hard liquor so that you can make your own drinks. You can't order online. You must call to set this up. It is a little pricey but worth it and cheaper than buying by the drink.

 

Do walk the entire ship on your first day

 

You can also ask your Room Steward for the book that is in your cabin

 

Bring a night light/ alarm clock

 

Bring water shoes

 

The ship uses two types of toilet paper. Both are made by the same company. The sandpaper they call "envision" you will not want to subject your bottom to for 8 days. Ask your room steward to make sure that your stateroom is stocked with the "preference" paper instead.

 

Bring a sweater the dining room can be cold

 

Hope this helps....

 

 

 

Ray

 

Thanks Ray for that great information...and thanks to the orginal poster for taking the time to write it.:D

[CountryFox]

I found this list on the Fashions & Beauty board. Hope it helps.

 

#1 List

First Aid Kit

O Prescriptions in original containers

O Hand Sanitizer

O Pepto Bismol Tablets

O Wash-ups

O Itch Beat'R

O Peroxide

O Neosporin

O Baking soda

O Imodium A-D

O Benadryl

O Sudafed/Ibuprofen/Aspirin/Tylenol/Advil

O Dramamine

O Eye Drops

O Roll Aids

O Band Aids

O Suntan Lotion

O Aloe Vera Gel

O Insect Repellant

O Lip Balm

O Ace Bandage

O Mending Kit

O Safety Pins

O Peppermints

O Gas-X

O Cold Pack

O Blister Kit

 

List #2

Bathroom & Makeup Necessities

O Make-up mirror

O Shampoo/Conditioner/Gel/Hair spray

O Brush/Comb

O Hair Dryer/Curling iron/shower cap/Rollers

O Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Mouthwash/Floss

O Deodorant

O Barrettes/bobby pins/clips/bows/hair bands/scrunches

O Razor/Shaving Cream

O Body Lotion/Hand Cream/perfume/cologne

O Nose Strips for snoring

O Clothes steamer/lint brush/woolite

O Tweezers/Sewing Kit

O Earplugs

O Makeup Remover

O Cotton Balls/Q-Tips

O Eye shadow/Liner/Mascara

O Powder/Blush/Concealer/Lipstick/Foundation

O Nail Polish/Polish Remover Pads

O Nail Clippers/Scissors/nail File/Buffer

O Moisturizer

 

List #3 Anything and Everything List

O Strapping cables for suit cases

O Ponchos/umbrellas

O Extra Glasses-Reading/Sun/Contacts/Solution

O Binoculars/Video Camera/Camera/GPS

O Tapes/Film/Disc/Batteries

O Playing Cards/Books/Games/Magazines

O Small Alarm Clock

O Duct Tape

O Swiss Army Knife

O Glade Plug-In with Light

O Downey Wrinkle Releaser

O Clothes Pins/Pop up hamper/clothes line

O Clear Plastic shoe holder (hangs in closet)

O Badge Holder

O Insulated Mug with Lid/Collapsible Cup

O Walkman/speakers/tapes/CD's/batteries

O Fish Food (Dry Dog Biscuits) for underwater activities

O 2 Mesh Laundry Bags (Black-White)

O Sea Bands

O Pens/notebook//Highlighters

O Small travel size of Kleenex

O Zip Lock Bags (different sizes)

O Folding tote bag/fanny pack/Back Pack

O Small Flashlight

O Money Belt

O Flask

O Clothes Steamer/lint brush/Woolite

O Sticky Notes

O Wash Clothes

O Talcum Powder

 

 

List #4 Clothes

O Dresses-Formal/Cocktail/Casual

O Skirts/Tops

O Jackets

O Shorts/Capri’s/Jeans/Pants/Dockers/Slacks

O Shirts-Dress/Casual/Formal

O Polo’s/T-shirts

O Handkerchiefs

O Jacket/Suit/Tuxedo

O Studs/Cummerbund/belt/cuff links

O Ties-Formal/informal

O Workout clothes-bra top/shorts/tights/pants/shoes/socks/t-shirt

O Underwear/Bras/slips/undershirts

O Pantyhose/knee-highs

O Socks-Athletic/Formal/Dress

O Shoes-Walking/Dress/Sandals/Workout/flip flops/

O Shoe buffer

O Nightgown/Pajamas/Birthday suit/Robe/slippers

O Purse-Daytime/evening/Backpack

O Jewelry-Watch/earrings/necklaces/bracelets/rings

O Travel iron

O super glue

O Jacket-Light coat/water resistant windbreaker with a hood/sweater

O Hat/Visor/Baseball Cap

 

Warm Areas

O Swim Suit/Cover-up/Beach Towel/Beach Bag

O Snorkel Gear

O Golf Equipment

 

Cold Areas

Warm Hat/Gloves/Coat/Scarf

 

 

List # 5 Essentials

O Passport/documents/Drivers License/Airline Tickets

O keys (home and car)

O Confirmations-Car/hotels

O Insurance information on car and Body(You)

O $1 bills for tips

O Money/credit and or debit card/ATM cash card/traveler's checks/a couple of

personal checks.

O List of family and neighbors E-mails/addresses/phone #'s

O Photocopies of passport and drivers license

O Passport holder

O Voltage adaptor

O Money exchange calculator

O Inflatable pillow

O Journal

O Tiny locks to lock your backpack etc.

O Gifts (trading cards, pens, pencils, stickers, hats, flower seeds)

O Coin Purse for foreign currency

O Salt & Pepper/sweet & low

O Check weight limit of your airlines on bags

O Stop Paper/Stop Mail/get reservation at kennels for pet

 

 

Wow what a list.......I feel like im never coming home.....lol

Thanks so much!:D

[emod20]

I never go anywhere without my crock pot..!!:D Thanks

 

what is the crock pot for:confused:

[CountryFox]

what is the crock pot for:confused:

 

Its a joke! lmao Like I take everything but the kitchen sink...lol

get it? lol:D

[Pegs222]

There are lots of variables, like where you are going, type of cabin, etc.

If you have a balcony, bring a bungie cord in case you want to prop the door open, always bring duct tape, for the just in case problems (ripped suitcase), even in the carribean, bring a light jacket for those evenings at sea.

 

And don't forget to mention, when you want to tie someone up ;) and the bungee cord is being used to prop open the balcony door :D

[jerick]

Here's one thread that might be helpful:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=165816&highlight=pack

 

Try searching "what to pack" using Advanced Search, and select "Search Titles only".

 

Jeff

[MarriedInStThomas1807]

What's the flask for?

[L2J]

Its a joke! lmao Like I take everything but the kitchen sink...lol

get it? lol:D

 

It used to be a joke but reading the recent Liberty review and the oh so elusive food...it may be prudent to pack one so one doesn't starve.

[emod20]

Its a joke! lmao Like I take everything but the kitchen sink...lol

get it? lol:D

 

like melting hot wax or something:eek:

[CountryFox]

It used to be a joke but reading the recent Liberty review and the oh so elusive food...it may be prudent to pack one so one doesn't starve.

 

Funny I read that review and thought "I bet you could never please these people" Imagine the food being that bad, or lack of ......not friggin likely..lol

(putting the crockpot away) slinks back to puter lol:p

[CountryFox]

What's the flask for?

 

 

For the liquor you smuggled on board...or pre ordered to your room.....something to carry it around the ship in for a quick nip...lol

[Sammienole]

I just returned from Cozumel, Costa Rica and Panama. I am sure you have seen the lists of duct tape and blenders and all the crazy stuff. Alot of things do come in handy I must say. However, the following things came most in handy for me:

*Bug spray

*umbrella/poncho - it is the rainy season in central america right now, and you will have random rain showers throughout the day

*small first aide kit - you can get them in the trial size section of Target, I am not normally a klutz but I used mine on two occasions

*cash in small bills - this comes in handy for tipping and bargaining prices. I brought $50 is 1's, $100 in 5's and $200 in 10's and the rest only in 20's

*a large cup w/ lid to fill up w/ water or drink of choice while on deck or even walking around the ship. The cups provided are very small.

*if you have a tendancy towards getting sea sick I took a combination of ginger pills and bonine and even in the most rocky of waters never felt sick. I would take 2 ginger and 1 bonine in the morning and the same in the evening before dinner and did just fine.

*a clock for your room and a watch. I usually never wear a watch and a did not bring a clock for my room and I NEVER knew the time.

*travel size wet ones and purell. The destinations may be rather dirty and you may not always have easy access to a sink or bathroom and if you do they may not have soap or soap you would touch. :)

*ziplock baggies - I used them for lots of reasons...twisted my ankle, put ice in it. Because of the rain and moisture in the air I kept my camera and wallet and ipod inside of one inside of my purse. I am so glad I did because on two occasion my bags got soaked from rain or water and thankfully the important things in my bag were protected.

*shoes w/ good traction...the decks and piers can be VERY slippery when wet. :)

 

Hope this helps. I was a first time cruiser and had no idea what to bring so I practically brought everything from the suggested packing lists. The above things were most valued to me.

[dan40]

The Formula:

Where C= clothes, and M=money

 

(C/2)+2M

 

Dan

[MarriedInStThomas1807]

The Formula:

Where C= clothes, and M=money

 

(C/2)+2M

 

Dan

 

How true, how true