Wspinelli Posted February 26, 2008 #76 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Jesse, It's vacation, Do I really need to drink Lite beer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRaven Posted February 26, 2008 #77 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Birth control, to avoid future surprises. That is also known as an expensive souveneir :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinamamasita Posted February 26, 2008 #78 Share Posted February 26, 2008 chipsdip chains whips beer liquor cash passport see thru mesh swimsuit & a great attitude, you are on vacation finally ... someone posted a bathing suit;) !! That is a must ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becky48417 Posted February 27, 2008 #79 Share Posted February 27, 2008 eyeglass cleaner...it's not available anywhere onboard. why carry a heavy roll of quarters when you can get as many as you want in the casino? my friend told me you have to pack in phases: Phase 1.) Throw everything in you might want to bring. Phase 2.) Start matching up outfits and get rid of the extra's. Phase 3.) Try on the outfits to make sure you like the way they fit. Phase 4.) Count the outfits and only take as many as necessary. I admit it. I am a packaholic. Every time I have ever cruised, I've brought home a suitcase completely full of clean clothes. Maybe the phases will help me with next year's!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohavemommy Posted February 27, 2008 #80 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Lots of good ideas here... and I have followed most of them on several cruises! As for the question on the duct tape... I used it once when the hem of my slacks came unsewed... and used it to hold the suitcase together when the zipper broke. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolfansam Posted February 27, 2008 #81 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Leaving in less than 2 weeks. I have only done this once. So, I need some reminders. Other than money and/or the credit card, what are the top 10 items not to forget? Or maybe more than 10! Extra batteries and memory cards (or film)for the camera Extra Swimsuit (putting a suit on while still wet is hard) Extra sunglasses - Expensive to replace on ship or shore A tote bag to carry stuff on excursions (last two cruises I never received a bag from the ship) Fanny pack Suntan lotion and after sun Water Shoes/sandals - great for walking around ship, not just in water Small alarm clock - especially if in an inside cabin. Your internal alarm clock will be thrown off. Small night light for an inside cabin A light jacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallFour4 Posted February 28, 2008 #82 Share Posted February 28, 2008 A small fan for your cabin in case the air doesn't work properly. Got a tiny metal one at Target or BubbaMart for less than ten bucks. Works wonders on the ship. Ya' know, I was going to say not to forget Christie Brinkley, but she'd not stay even with me if the cabin was hot... Ever wonder why anyone would want to leave Hooterville for Pixley? Not gettin' on that train Uncle Joe :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newt98 Posted February 28, 2008 #83 Share Posted February 28, 2008 a protective cup if your cruise stops in jamaica.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allesonwonderland Posted March 13, 2008 #84 Share Posted March 13, 2008 chipsdip chains whips "You know, your basic high school orgy type of thing. I mean, uh, I'm not talking candlewax on the nipples, or witchcraft or anything like that, no, no, no. Just a couple of hundred kids running around in their underwear, acting like complete animals." Sorry--your post caused a 'Wierd Science' flashback. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisnpat Posted March 13, 2008 #85 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Sounds like everything has been mentioned. Now go and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getmetoanybeach Posted March 15, 2008 #86 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I would bring a solid air freshener. I found on some cruises that the bathroom could be a little "stale" - even with the twice daily cleaning by the room steward. If you find that to be the case, pop one of these on the bathroom counter and no more problem. At the end of the cruise, simply throw away. We like those little mini aerosole cans even better. You can find them at places like The Body Shop, The White Barn Candle Co, Bath and Body Works, sometimes even Pier One. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getmetoanybeach Posted March 15, 2008 #87 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Just curious as to what the zip lock bags are for? You can order sandwiches from room service the night before an excursion, put ice to take with you, put wet bathing suits in them (larger ones of course). There are so many uses you'll be glad you have them. We never travel without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinlizzy Posted March 15, 2008 #88 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I'll second the beachbag. Look for a mesh one then you can just pick it up and shake out the sand. Did someone mention watershoes? Yes they did - I'll second those also! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkinsDad Posted March 15, 2008 #89 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Actually this one comes from one of the Waly Disney World forums (My family's OTHER vacation addiction) but it might just apply here as well. If your shipboard or ashore activities will involve a lot of walking, take along a can of spray anti-perspirant (we use Arid XX). Spray your feet liberally with it before you put on your socks. This keeps your feet from sweating and therefore prevents blisters. My DW ran across this tip before our last WDW trip, I was skeptical to say the least, but damned if it didn't work! Not a single blister for any of us. On our previous trip we ALL had problems with blisters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellenmb Posted March 16, 2008 #90 Share Posted March 16, 2008 wow...and all I was worried about was making sure I remember the rum:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegalCat Posted March 16, 2008 #91 Share Posted March 16, 2008 My dad always said, as long as you have your passport, your tickets, and a credit card.... everything else will work itself out, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yittles&boone Posted March 16, 2008 #92 Share Posted March 16, 2008 power strip zip ties nail clipper to cut zip ties Just make sure you remember to keep that nail clipper with you on your carryon or else you'll be doing what we did, trying to get our zip ties off with a butter knife ... Not funny True Story :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestokiechic Posted March 16, 2008 #93 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Also remember to call your bank, cc company, and let them know you will be out of the country on certain dates so they do not block you from using your cards!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegalCat Posted March 16, 2008 #94 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Also remember to call your bank, cc company, and let them know you will be out of the country on certain dates so they do not block you from using your cards!!! Ohh good idea!!! We never had a problem on any cruises except the last one... we used the card a couple of times in jamaica and then when we got back on the ship we were at the bar and tried to pay for our drinks and our sail and sign card was declined (that was embarassing they took our drinks back) and we had to go to the pursers desk and they said our credit card was declined and it took us about half an hour to finally get the credit card people on the phone and they said the charges lookd suspicious so we had to verify them and then it was fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Noob Posted March 16, 2008 #95 Share Posted March 16, 2008 That top 10 list got long quick :D Though this isn't as concise as the lists above, here is a list with some of the info as for why you would need it (such as duct tape): http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=3870838&postcount=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randus62 Posted March 16, 2008 #96 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Leaving in less than 2 weeks. I have only done this once. So, I need some reminders. Other than money and/or the credit card, what are the top 10 items not to forget? Or maybe more than 10! Travel sewing kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snooty01 Posted March 20, 2008 #97 Share Posted March 20, 2008 can anyone help me . i want to take booze on board. my husband and i spent $500 last cruise just on booze.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckycruzer Posted March 20, 2008 #98 Share Posted March 20, 2008 mxd w/grenadine, in a plastic soda bottle..taped tight. also take pineapple, juice in sm cans, cocoribe, and get lemonade n oj at the lido..for my huge DOD..I also bring wine for my self at dinner..only paid 2x out of very many cruises for corkage..any wine that is ships brand is freely served. and they keep it cold at the waiter station. I do tip extra however, and.. I do buy a few Appletinis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reno3 Posted March 20, 2008 #99 Share Posted March 20, 2008 can anyone help me . i want to take booze on board. my husband and i spent $500 last cruise just on booze.:confused: Really there are soooooo many booze threads...pick one out and start reading:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgeeteredup Posted March 20, 2008 #100 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Look at the attachment in the 3rd message in the following thread: Look at 3rd Message. Yeah!!!! But do I have to call myself MOSES?????:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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