We love to cruise. After over 25 cruises, I have complied a list of things that I believe are a must have for all cruisers. These are in no particular order. Links provided (*affiliate links).
1. Thick hand lotion – (for some reason your hands get super dry from either the water or soap)
I prefer Gold Bond https://amzn.to/3NL8Dwa
2. Small medical kit (bandaids, etc.) https://amzn.to/3PK1TBl
3. pack an extra bag for souvenirs if you intend to purchase a lot.
4. Ziploc bags and small beach bag
5. Room deodorizer spray https://amzn.to/3rpxez5 – (I think you can figure out why you need this. J
6. Clips to hold your towel on the back of the deck chair. https://amzn.to/3XJWvjM it is very windy on the decks
7. If you want a softer bed, just as room steward to add a topper. It’s just one of the comforters under your sheet but it sure helps.
8. A lanyard for your sail & sign card. https://amzn.to/3pCIqba We always get one for free from the casino cashier and ask for a one. It’s a stretchy one that is perfect for hanging around your neck and will stretch when they scan when you are getting off and on.
9. A yeti type cup for your coffee. https://amzn.to/44yBHOu I take 2. One for my coffee and one for ice water. Their cups won’t hold the coffee warm very long. I even take it to the dining room for brunch if I do that instead of the lido deck. They don’t mind at all.
10. A cardigan/sweater. To me it’s freezing in the dining room and shows.
11. I always take a backpack. https://amzn.to/3PNyvKL Of course I use it for stuff getting on, but I will wear it empty off at every port so I can put stuff we buy in it. You’ll thank me for that lol I learned the hard way to do that. Even really small sacks add up and your just miserable by the time walk back to the boat. But now, I just throw it in the back pack and no worries. I’ll buy a bottle of water once I get off at each port. Don’t buy the water on the ship. It’s too expensive. It’s only like $1 at the port and it’s sealed so you’ll be fine drinking it. You can purchase water in advance. Can’t bring it on anymore but you can still take a 12pk of sodas per person. Have to carry that on. One with wheels makes it even easier.
12. Wrinkle release spray travel size https://amzn.to/3JOHKX9
13. Collapsible fan https://amzn.to/3JNq5z4 this one will pack in your backpack. We can use ours as a pedestal fan in the hotel the night before and a table fan while on the ship. it also has a charging station if you need it.
14. No surge protector. https://amzn.to/44f6ikp outlets are at a premium so I suggest this along with a couple of extension cords.
15. Magnet clips. the walls in the statement are metal. The clips will stick to the walls. Great for getting things off the floor. https://amzn.to/44EQHKN
16. Over the door toiletry organizer. https://amzn.to/3NHi8ws
17. Sunscreen!
Now have fun. You’re going to forget something I promise so just roll with the flow and just have a good time.
