chiwawas Posted June 16, 2011 #176 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Thank you to those who did up the packing list. You had some things on there that I would not have thought of taking with me. Like the Power Strip for charging batteries for camera/video recorder and MP3 player. I always pack my aqua shoes with me when I go on cruises. I never know when I will be at a beach or to even wear them up to the pool on the ship. One of the items that I learned to take with me after my first cruise is a travel mug for my morning coffee. I had more coffee spilled on me or my tray on my first cruise than I would have liked from the rocking or people not paying attention to what they were doing. So I started bringing a travel mug with me. I have had so many people stop and ask me where I got my mug, I told them that I brought it with me and use it because I got tired of wearing the coffee. I would see some of them later on with travel mugs that they bought as souviners and using them. They all would tell me thank you because they would never would have thought of that. Plus you get more coffee in a travel mug than you do in one from the ship. The staff is nice enough that they will fill it for you with a carafe (because they don't fit under the machine). I also take blank note cards with envelopes to write out thank you's to the staff when you give them their tips along with Hershey Kiss's that I bring with me straight from Hershey's Chocolate World in Hershey, PA. They always are excited to recieve this type of thank you because it is something that makes them feel special. I am getting ready to head to Hawaii in August for the first time. Can't wait to go since I will be celebrating a milestone birthday a little late but it is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissgma Posted June 17, 2011 #177 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I would not bring a huge roll but it does come in handy! We went to Italy a few years ago and the rough cobblestone streets broke a new suitcase-duct tape to the rescue! It holds practically anything together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Sandollar Posted June 19, 2011 #178 Share Posted June 19, 2011 If you are going to have an inside cabin, take a couple of light sticks, the plastic kind that glow when you bend them. If you hang them on the bathroom door handle, it will be a guide to help find the bathroom without disturbing everyone else. You haven't seen dark until you are in a inside cabin at night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwipete Posted June 21, 2011 #179 Share Posted June 21, 2011 If you are going to have an inside cabin, take a couple of light sticks, the plastic kind that glow when you bend them. If you hang them on the bathroom door handle, it will be a guide to help find the bathroom without disturbing everyone else. You haven't seen dark until you are in a inside cabin at night! We take a kids night light to plug in to the power socket, or if not that then leave the bathroom light on, it's amazing how much light comes through a slightly open door or even a closed one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham_In_Brisneyland Posted June 27, 2011 #180 Share Posted June 27, 2011 One thing to remember though is that it also works when you return.:( Sailing into Sydney it picks up a signal at about 2-30 am :eek: and then all your messages start to arrive at about 1 minute intervals:mad: . I learnt that through experience. <spurts hot chocolate all over the screen> Hadn't thought of that - all our previous travel's been by plane ... I can just see it in my mind's eye :-) <still chortling at the thought...> Gra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollhouse Duchess Posted July 10, 2011 #181 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Great list...not sure what you would do with the lanyard or torch...welding? soldering? TSA even takes lighters away. The hand gel is Purel or similar; everyplace including Dollar Tree has bottles of various sizes...it's the stuff that Holland American has Everywhere! I add a mesh hamper (folds flat about 1' square, but pops out to abour 2 1/2" tall by 1 foot square)...since it's mesh, it can be put in the corner of the cabin and laundry that's well aired doesn't smell like it would in the closet. On another thread someone suggested a hanging shoe bag for the bathroom door...I'm packing it for our 30 day HAL cruise to Hawaii and the Marguesas...I'm even making labels for some of the stuff I know will go in it that I want handy but not man-handled by the crew or out on the sink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mspamela Posted July 13, 2011 #182 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Great list...not sure what you would do with the lanyard or torch...welding? soldering? TSA even takes lighters away. The hand gel is Purel or similar; everyplace including Dollar Tree has bottles of various sizes...it's the stuff that Holland American has Everywhere! I add a mesh hamper (folds flat about 1' square, but pops out to abour 2 1/2" tall by 1 foot square)...since it's mesh, it can be put in the corner of the cabin and laundry that's well aired doesn't smell like it would in the closet. On another thread someone suggested a hanging shoe bag for the bathroom door...I'm packing it for our 30 day HAL cruise to Hawaii and the Marguesas...I'm even making labels for some of the stuff I know will go in it that I want handy but not man-handled by the crew or out on the sink. The torch--I have no clue, LOL...but the lanyard is good if you want to carry your room key/Seapass card around w/you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseaway99 Posted January 8, 2012 #183 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Maybe consider taking a bandaids, bandage, betadine and things like that for quick but not fatal emergencies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphiremon Posted January 8, 2012 #184 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Great list...not sure what you would do with the lanyard or torch...welding? soldering? TSA even takes lighters away. The hand gel is Purel or similar; everyplace including Dollar Tree has bottles of various sizes...it's the stuff that Holland American has Everywhere! I add a mesh hamper (folds flat about 1' square, but pops out to abour 2 1/2" tall by 1 foot square)...since it's mesh, it can be put in the corner of the cabin and laundry that's well aired doesn't smell like it would in the closet. On another thread someone suggested a hanging shoe bag for the bathroom door...I'm packing it for our 30 day HAL cruise to Hawaii and the Marguesas...I'm even making labels for some of the stuff I know will go in it that I want handy but not man-handled by the crew or out on the sink. Two countries separated by a common language! A "torch" would be a flashlight on the American side of the pond. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyuna1 Posted January 25, 2012 #185 Share Posted January 25, 2012 A roll of duct tape is also very handy for emergency repairs to luggage, securing duty free or other purchases and even repairing a loose hem or cuff on clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larnie Posted July 9, 2012 #186 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Some great packing tips here.. thanks everyone. We've only been on one cruise and I made a sign for our cabin door... made finding the right door easy, even after a great night out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulineandlee Posted January 16, 2014 #187 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Travel cup - great idea. Sounds great to have a spill proof cup and watch the sun rise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellfisch Posted February 2, 2014 #188 Share Posted February 2, 2014 DUCT tape is a strong tape used a lot in industry. Commonly grey in colour DUCK tape is a brand name for the tape (I think) we are discussing here. This style of tape can easily have strips ripped off using your hands (No need for scissors). but is excellent for repairs to various travel goods, including broken suitcases... Well, there ya go. You learn something new every day. I thought 'duck' was the name people used when they were grammatically challenged :D BTW I'm finding these threads really helpful, preparing for our FIRST EVER CRUISE IN AUGUST!! :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666oz Posted December 22, 2014 #189 Share Posted December 22, 2014 You can find this in any hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666oz Posted December 22, 2014 #190 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Here is a good packing tip, if traveling on P&O, pack at least one good quality toilet roll, you could say what they provide is a little ruff ruff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666oz Posted January 10, 2015 #191 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Save up those little red moist hand wipe towels you get at KFC and keep a couple in your pocket while walking around those hot and humid Ilses, they make a nice refreshing face wipe, I always ask for extras when in the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinky2 Posted February 1, 2015 #192 Share Posted February 1, 2015 So glad to see this list still exists!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfcolorado247 Posted February 12, 2015 #193 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Hello everyone. This (so far) is my complied packing list. In some cases it could be specific to me, since I am a female cruiser. I recommend checking out cruisediva dot com for more packing lists and tons of helpful tips/tricks for new cruisers! (Men's/kid's packing lists on there as well!) This might be helpful for you to copy and print out if you desire and tweak it where needed. :) PS I'm pretty OCD so you may notice that! I described a few things on my list so you know why i'm bringing them too. I am sailing through NCL Epic so there's a few hints at the bottom for those who are also on NCL. I hope this helps and feel free to let me know if i've missed anything! To do before vacation: Copy Birth Certificates and ID's (we are not bringing passports) also copy an extra set to leave with someone back home Download spotify playlists/music to listen to Make sure bills are paid Check for room upgrade? Get food/leave money for housesitter Save emergency numbers to bring, etc. Make emergency list for housesitter Clean house for housesitter Print luggage tags for embarkation and laminate with packing tape so they don't rip THURSDAY: Car cleaned out Contact bank/credit card and let them know you're leaving the country Check weather for drive and flight FRIDAY: Book excursions or restaurants by TODAY Start taking Bonine/Drammamine SATURDAY: Check in with airline and print boarding tickets Check in online at NCL/make sure to print boarding docs if not done so already Pedicures/nails done (cheaper to do before the ship I think!) Take pics of luggage (in case they get lost) (SUNDAY we leave for our cruise!!!) Clothes to Pack: 9-10 pairs of underwear bras shorts dresses beach pants White dress for white hot party Socks swim cover up extra swim suit jewelry purse robe or nightgown Shoes: Dressy sandals, flip flops, water shoes and tennis shoes Other Things To Pack: Luggage tags? zip ties for luggage (so sticky fingered baggage handlers cant unzip your bags) zip locks with cash for each day Sea bands for seasickness Mini Lysol wipes (wipe down remotes and door handles etc) Prescription eyeglasses Headbands business cards (to hand out when making connections with people!) Hair ties Vitamins Sticky notes Bobby pins Air freshener for bathroom Extension cord Insulated drinking cup with lid/straw and or/coffee mug Emergency bag: Band aids, pepto-bismol, tums, bonine, aspirin Hand sanitizer Face cleanser wipes Room speaker with charger duct tape (people always say you need it) 5hr energy (These things are like gold when you want to stay up after laying in the sun all day) Earplugs Sunscreen Tanning lotion or oil Aloe Baby powder (for getting sand off your feet at the beach) Makeup backpack (comes in handy for excursions) bag for dirty clothes blowdryer power strip, extension cord (usually not enough plugs to charge all your electronics) hilighters (to hilight what you want to do each day) regular tape and magnets (door cabins are magnetic) watch ziplock bags bug spray-- sometimes needed at night if you're sitting up on the deck by a large light cash water bottle-ships water is reverse osmosis-SAVE money and dont buy their bottled water! We bought a 24 pack last time and barely made it through 10. Door decorating stuff to help you find your cabin door, gel clings work great :) makeup remover/facial cleanser freshener/moisturizer cotton balls/q-tips toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash/floss perfume/body & hand lotions deodorant shampoo/conditioner/gel/hair spray (non-aerosol) brushes/combs bobby pins/clips/bows/hair bands hair dryer/curling iron/shower cap caps/visors Zip-Lock bags/garbage bags for wet stuff contact lens supplies nail file and buffer/nail clippers & scissors tweezers razor/shaving accessories Carry On Bag Mini sunscreen Pen Beads/leis for sail-away :) Lanyards (you can get on ebay-perfect for holding your room key that you will need for everything) Bathing Suit Sunglasses Glasses, contact case Gum Headphones airplane neck pillow? Phone charger Change of clothes Reading material? Lotto tickets (to scratch off on plane!) ID/cash/important documents medications HINTS: *Room service is FREE from 5am until 12midnight *You can load up to $300 cash onto each room key TIP: "We always put our itinerary outside, as well as inside our luggage. To do this, I type up the itinerary, reduce it, and tuck it into the luggage tag, behind our identification. We always make sure our address and itinerary are taped to the inside as well. I have heard that many times lost luggage is forever lost because of no identification on the bag. Tags do come off." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodievo Posted February 22, 2015 #194 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I always pack a highlighter to mark what you want to do on the daily news and I pack bingo texters/dabbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Clooney Posted May 5, 2016 #195 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I find " over the door hangers" invaluable , especially in the bathroom for your vanity bag etc.. And in the cabin for scarves and handbags etc. Some fridge magnets to put on the walls to hold the newsletters and tickets from the ship. I also found online ( Wish.com) these small plastic thingo"s that fit toothbrushes and paste and a second one for mascara, brushes and pencil lipsticks.. They just stick onto the tiled walls or glass with the little suction caps that ACTUALLY work. This saves stuff piling up on the bathroom benches and at $2.00 , disposable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eepellet Posted June 26, 2016 #196 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Just back from a 5 night on Carnival Paradise. We hadn't cruised in over 10 years so this thread was invaluable. Best things we brought: non-surge protector extension cords, over door shoe hangar for odds and ends. Didn't bring but wish I had: lanyards. Paying $8 each onboard was overpriced but obviously not going to break the bank. Didn't need: small fan for room. AC worked fine. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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esltcha Posted October 9, 2023 #198 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Just came back from a cruise where a family group of about 20 people aged fro 3 to 80 wore tropical shirts with a pineapple motif. This caused great hilarity from fellow cruisers. "What does wearing a pineapple shirt mean? As pineapple is a tropical fruit, pineapple-print shirts are popular to wear on cruises. However, you should know that the pineapple is a secret code for swingers. By wearing pineapple clothing you may attract the attention of couples looking for a swinger party." So be aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_T_ Posted May 13 #199 Share Posted May 13 That is just not fair. We in the sub-tropics love our pineapples and the fact that they have become a secret code for some weird shenanigans is something I intend to forget immediately. Secret codes like that are not welcome in a beautiful part of the world that's covered in pineapple farms. Besides my friend just bought herself a beautiful pineapple print dress for our upcoming cruise and she will think this information is hilarious... I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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