Schlepporello Posted December 23, 2007 #26 Share Posted December 23, 2007 "Dear "What Not To Pack"...... "UNDIES".....:D Your on vacation.......:p :p This is acceptable if you're accustomed to wearing kilts. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asader83 Posted December 23, 2007 #27 Share Posted December 23, 2007 How about extra hangers.Never seem to be enough on board. Is it possible to ask your room steward for more hangers? Would rather not have to pack extra if not necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra1365 Posted December 23, 2007 #28 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Note: my fiance, who started this thread, brought about 16 pairs of shoes on the last cruise. They required their own suitcase. And she complains about our snorkel gear!!! :p Sounds like my wife...whenever we cruise, we make a joke about her "shoe bag" 15 to 20 pairs are the norm! Me...flip flops, sneakers and a pair of dress shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin and Christine Posted December 23, 2007 #29 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Thanks to all, will probably bring the power strip, not the bungee cords, and still on the fence about the snorkel gear. And to my dear fiance who revealed my unfortunate shoe packing habit to all, you are at the top of my list of what not to bring:p. LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitter Posted December 23, 2007 #30 Share Posted December 23, 2007 GREAT....love these tips...they are perfect for 1st time cruisers!! I will bring the power strip! With 4 women in the same cabin, I'm thinking that will be used! I'm torn on the snorkel gear....I'm thinking probably not because of the space it takes up compaired to the time we will be useing it. Alarm clock is a NO because I'm sure the girls will have their cell-phones with them & be able to wake us up! I like the idea of the nite lite....but as I've said, with 4 ladies in the room, I'm sure we won't need an air freshener one. Shoes....will strapped back sandles do for Formal night? We usually live in flip-flops! (I know NO flip-flops for Formal nite!) What about a hair dryer? Does the ship have them? What's the mesh bag for....& what's the clothspins for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted December 23, 2007 #31 Share Posted December 23, 2007 When driving to the port, I really like to take my own snorkel gear. If flying, it takes up too much space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskin80 Posted December 23, 2007 #32 Share Posted December 23, 2007 So, we are starting the packing list for our much anticipated cruise - only what 22 days to go:D. We've scoured the the site for all the helpful "didn't think of that" items to pack, but have wondered how many have found duct tape, bungee cords, power strip, and the like have been useful.As always, I'll probably pack too many clothes and too many shoes - I'm hoping for just 3-4 pairs of shoes but history has proven me wrong - how many do seasoned cruisers pack and for what (1 pair of tennis shoes, 1 pair of comfortable sandals, and 2 dressy for formal nights is what I have)? Finally, we have our own snorkel gear and floaty thingees that take up a lot of space; I'm torn between knowing that our own gear will have only our germs, and the space that all this stuff takes. The best thing I found was a pair of clear shoes. They have a small heal and can be worn with EVERYTHING. DO not get me wrong here I love shoes and I have a summer pair injust about every color possible, but I have found this clear pair to be very helpful when cruising. I wear them to dinner most every night, and have a simple pair of sandles and tennis shoes and only one pair of dress shoes. This has helped to keep us down to only two suit cases. I use to have at lease 6 pairs of shoes per suit case. LOL We do not bother with the Bungee cords or the duct tape, have notcome across the need for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadout_kv Posted December 23, 2007 #33 Share Posted December 23, 2007 :cool: :cool: I am a woman with a husband and 22 and 20 year old children - they all pack their own stuff. I pack the night before, I cannot afford to buy just for a cruise, so I just go 7 or 8 days worth of outfits from top to bottom, runners (I wear on the flight), sandals, one pair of dress shoes and flip flops for pool and room. I have a small suitcase that all of our toiletries etc go into. If we forget something, don't sweat it, buy it and remember for next time. Only must on my list is Aloe gel, sun cream and Sambuca. Happy cruising. Cindy:cool: Ok, I'll give you a pass then. You pack just like my wife. Did you see the lady who packs 16 pairs of shoes? How can anyone wear that many shoes in a week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted December 23, 2007 #34 Share Posted December 23, 2007 my take on snorkel gear, mask and snorkel are a must if you have good equipment, self purging masks and dry snorkels, they are expensive and are bought to fit your face, no leaks. The fins can be left at home, however we bring the whole set in a mesh bag, does not take up room. The Target or Wal-Mart snorkel set is probably similar to what you would rent. You can buy mouthpiece inserts and sanitizers at your local dive shop. When I am in 60-90' of water I want my own equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambKnuckles Posted December 23, 2007 #35 Share Posted December 23, 2007 This is a great thread! I hate that we can't take those tanks and missles -- but I'll get along without them. Duct tape is a must -- it can repair so many things, plus my creative daughter makes things like sandals, wallets, etc with it... But color coordinate your stuff and limit your shoes. You'll be happier! I also take a travel mug for taking coffee or juices back to the room. LK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerdude Posted December 23, 2007 #36 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Ok, sorry, I gotta tease you on this one. You are a guy right? You pack way ahead of time? I packed the night before our 7 day cruise. I threw warm weather clothes in my bag and I was packed 2 hours later. I will admit that I made a list of a few things I knew that would be very helpful (1-2way radios, 2-surge protector, etc,,,) but I didn't pack those until the night before also. You're a guy and you pack earlier than the night before leaving? Man.:p :D Ok maybe I should have clarified myself on this one. When I say "we" that means me, and the DW. I should have said that she packs & unpacks. I usually have all my stuff for her together & she packs them. And sometimes she has to go back through & make sure she has enough outfits for any thing that may come up. I mean hevean forbid you wear the same slacks or shorts more than once.:rolleyes: I'm sorry if it sounded like I broke one of the Man Laws.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsme Posted December 23, 2007 #37 Share Posted December 23, 2007 a power strip though, although we still take them. :confused: OMG I am so glad I opened this thread. We leave on Wednesday for our NYE cruise and I had forgotten the power strip!!! I always use my power strip on each and every cruise. THANKS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsme Posted December 23, 2007 #38 Share Posted December 23, 2007 If you go without undies beware of stairs. Some stairs are glass and you can see straight thru them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zukeeper4 Posted December 23, 2007 #39 Share Posted December 23, 2007 What about a hair dryer? Does the ship have them? What's the mesh bag for....& what's the clothspins for? Yes, hair dryer is OK, not big wattage but more like the ones typical of a hotel room. Clothespins, there is a clothesline in the bathroom that you can use to hang up your wet swim wear or whatever else you want to rinse out....lie those undies someone said to leave behind!! I also like to clip my towel to my chair on the balcony when it's windy. I've almost lost a few! Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlepporello Posted December 24, 2007 #40 Share Posted December 24, 2007 If you go without undies beware of stairs. Some stairs are glass and you can see straight thru them. Guess I'd best leave the Kilt at home then. There goes my formal night!:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsme Posted December 24, 2007 #41 Share Posted December 24, 2007 [quote name='Schlepporello']Guess I'd best leave the Kilt at home then. There goes my formal night!:mad:[/quote] Hey go for it. lol I am just warning people what might be seen. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlepporello Posted December 24, 2007 #42 Share Posted December 24, 2007 [quote name='Jsme']Hey go for it. lol I am just warning people what might be seen. :p[/quote] Nope! I'm mad now. I'll just go stand in my corner and pout.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpian Posted December 24, 2007 #43 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I found that I always take too many clothes. I am usually out in the sun on sea days and just wear shorts until dinner. Sometimes I wear the same shorts twice because I only wear them after sunning and waiting to change for dinner. For dinner I take a couple pair of capri's and several tops to change out. I just got back last Sunday from my cruise on the Conquest and I never wore half of the clothes I brought. It is very casual on that ship! In fact, I really did not see that many really dressed up for formal night! Most women just had on a little black dress and the men had on on suits or maybe a sportcoat. This was my third sailing on this ship and I found it to be very casual each time. Relax and pack light! You will have a much better time and if your husbands are like mine...they will not complain as much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee777 Posted December 24, 2007 #44 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I made a few purchases for our forthcoming cruise that I believe will come in handy! I bought those little individually wrapped packages of SHOUT wipes, to remove spills etc. from clothing. My DH cannot drink a cup of coffee without dripping on his shirt. I think he has a hole in his neck. I bought enough of them to throw in my kids' stockings, too. Another purchase I made was a penlight for each person in the family to keep at their bedside for those middle of the night bathroom trips. Eliminates the need for a nightlight, and could also come in handy in an emergency. Mini sewing kits, and an over-the-door shoe organizer. My DS's girlfriend, who will be cruising with us, is a germaphobe, so got her a little mini can of Lysol spray for the remote in her room, it is a bit larger than a lipstick and got it at WalMart. At our nearest Dollar Store, I bought inflatable pillows to wear around the neck for those who wish to nap on the flight to Ft. Lauderdale, for a dollar apiece. We will be taking an extension cord, and I told the girls to pack one each for their cabins too for curling irons, straighteners, etc. Not going to take the duct tape or bungee cords, but won't forget the ear plugs as I am a light sleeper and might be apt to throttle anyone who wakens me in the middle of the night! Keep the suggestions coming, I'm very much enjoying them! Dee :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgarn Posted December 24, 2007 #45 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Yeah, I found the travel-size Lysol cans today too at Wal-Mart. I found them up by the registers! Very handy!! DJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessemon Posted December 24, 2007 #46 Share Posted December 24, 2007 [quote name='Schlepporello']This is acceptable if you're accustomed to wearing kilts. ;)[/quote][url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4EkuclHTwg[/url] Did you say kilts.....with no undies ??????:D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlepporello Posted December 24, 2007 #47 Share Posted December 24, 2007 [quote name='jessemon'][URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4EkuclHTwg[/URL] Did you say kilts.....with no undies ??????:D :D[/quote] That's a fact. Tradition dictates no undies when wearing a kilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgirl56 Posted December 24, 2007 #48 Share Posted December 24, 2007 [quote name='wanman']Really? I normally just wear my boxers around the ship :eek:[/quote] and, add a tie for formal night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuyahoga11 Posted December 24, 2007 #49 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Take Downey wrinkle release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistnbroke Posted December 24, 2007 #50 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Someone once asked me ," whats worn under the kilt ?" I replied, "nothing madam, its all in good working order!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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