What Will I Forget?

[CarribeanOrBust]

As with any vacation, I will always forget that one item, and remember just far enough into the trip to the airport where turning around for it is futile. I'm attempting to change history this time, so I need your help. I'm planning the all important Target trip in a few hours...please provide me with a list of things that I will need. No item is too small, please be thorough. As my dad always says, it's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

 

We are on the Legend to the Western Caribbean in 8 days, if any port specific items are needed, please list. Thanks so much in advance!

 

So far: shampoo, body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, sunscreen...what's left?

[lovebug33]

A first-aid kit. We went without one once and spent hours wondering around Anaheim looking for an open something at 12:00 in the morning. I keep band-aids, neosporin, mole skin for blisters, pepto tablets, antacid tablets, aloe, wet wipes, extra glasses, aspirin, bug spray, hand sanitizer, and anti-itch cream in it.

[colk12]

Shampoo and body wash can be forgotten as the ship has dispensers however if you have issues with the ships choice defiantly bring your own. Remember if you are flying you will have to have travel size toiletries and a quart sized ziplock

[e150club]

Sunglasses My wife forgot her's and had to buy another pair.

[StrangeBrew]

Camera Batteries ,as they can cost alot more in ports ,as well as a large capacity storage card unless you take a laptop to upload to when it fills up . Appetite :D

[CarribeanOrBust]

I'll definately bring my own shampoo and body wash. I hear the ones on the ship aren't that great and leave people feeling like they didn't even shower. The travel size containers are only an issue in carry-on luggage, though. Or at least that's what I thought. Any checked luggage can have normal sizes. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[StrangeBrew]

Oh , the one thing I forgot , Conditioner , that is a must , my dw had a fit without it our first cruise .

[mcfam5]

~ a card with a magnetic strip to program your safe

~ SUNSCREEN and lots of it!

~ travel size baby wipes (these come in handy to me in countless ways!)

~ aloe

~ tylenol/advil/motrin

~ hair bands, clips, etc.

~ sunglasses

~ travel hand sanitizer

[Leo Jay]

extra memory card, multi-plug outlet/extension cord, cell/PDA/iPod chargers, mini iPod speakers, nightlight, waterproof case, lots of singles (for tips), beach bag, surf shoes, a few wire hangers, condoms, rain poncho/umbrella, batteries, charmin-to-go, sewing kit, lint brush, static guard, detergent, binoculars, waterproof document pouch.

[missabbi]

Antibacterial hand lotion....we put it on right before we ate. Lots of things to touch and share when going thru the buffet and up and down the stairs. :D

[RatherBFishin]

So far: shampoo, body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, sunscreen...what's left?

 

You forgot two very obvious ones:

 

- Camera

- Rum

[TexasRed]

If you tend to have allergies, take along some sinus medicine just in case. I always seem to end up coming home with a stuffy nose, even if it isn't allergy season at home, due to the different vegetation and pollens. One cruise, I had to help out a friend that forgot to pack some...nothing worse than needing it and not being able to find it in port.

[jayscore]

OTC meds: Imodium, pain reliever, aloe lotion, antacids, etc. If you have to buy them on the ship, the price will shock you. Also, bring your own munchies, candy bars, same reason.;)

[crshipley]

I'll definately bring my own shampoo and body wash. I hear the ones on the ship aren't that great and leave people feeling like they didn't even shower. The travel size containers are only an issue in carry-on luggage, though. Or at least that's what I thought. Any checked luggage can have normal sizes. Please correct me if I am wrong.

No, you are not wrong. You can have whatever size you want as long as you put it in your checked luggage.

 

You forgot two very obvious ones:

 

- Camera

- Rum

 

I like your way of thinking.:)

[kiraryker]

We took 2 Large thermos mugs with covers - worked great to fill with ice/ punch and our pineapple rum and walk around the ship! Also kept water cold for overnight dry mouth - the water from the ship sink never seemed to get very cold.

[2aztravelers]

I printed up a packing list and I printed it from the following website:

 

www.kimscruisetips.com

 

 

It gives you spaces to add some of the other things that people have listed that are not on the list.

 

We added - Underwater camera , reading materials, cards, snacks for airplane, pens or pencils, static guard, binoculars:)

[samiam0403]

So far: shampoo, body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, sunscreen...what's left?

 

Ummm howzabout deoderant? :D

 

Actually, I'll give you my trick instead. Go through your morning in your head. Wake up - alarm clock, take a shower - shampoo, soap, razors etc and so on and so on. All the way through getting ready for bed - facial cleanser, night cream etc. I swear it works!

 

Oh, and I totally second the allergy medicine - I don't have any allergies at home, but put me in the Caribbean, and I need Benadryl if I plan to wear my contacts...

[runcassrun_07]

Plenty of Rx's, perscribed medication. I only took 1/2 of my Rx's I needed on the cruise and had to look in San Juan for more of the med.:o

[horsemen]

tp not sure what they use on the ship but if its like most public restrooms its that single ply or sandpaper felling

[Illinoisgal]

tp not sure what they use on the ship but if its like most public restrooms its that single ply or sandpaper felling

 

bad idea that Tp is made specifically for the vacuum system Im sure. Put some Charmin in there and you ll have a plug up in the pipes.

[Terre]

Bonine or any OTC or prescription motion sickness meds. I keep this in my first aid kit that stays packed and ready to cruise. Did anyone mention a night light? I use one in the bathroom especially if we are in an inside cabin.

[Leo Jay]

binder clips are great for securing beach towels to lounge chairs

[xntric1]

Q-Tips are a MUST for me.

Tweezers and nail tools

Eyeglasses repair kit

duct tape and cable/zip/wire ties for repairs and fasteners

extra (cheap) sun glasses - or previous Rx pair (for wear in blowing wind/sand and in the surf or other places that Rx sun glasses can be easily damaged/lost)

Copies of your address book

sewing kit

[afcj1]

binder clips are great for securing beach towels to lounge chairs

 

Thank you! I love this suggestion and it's free:) (or at least you can "borrow" a few from the office) I've never noticed it before on the 500+ packing lists.

[misguidedangel]

I've forgotten the case to my glasses and had to improvise when not wearing my glasses (contacts during the day, glasses at night!--for now...). A small flashlight is helpful to find your way to the bathroom late at night...I forgot lotion as well, Thankfully the hotel had free lotion and it saved me!!!!