Plus, five things you should definitely leave at home.
Here are the things to bring on acruise shipand some items you should leave at home.
check that to save room for these items before you head out to sea.
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Instead, come prepared with a universal travel adapter thatll work in any of the outlets.
Thats because most of these cruises stop in Canada or Mexico.
Magnetic Hooks
Its hard keeping a small cruise ship cabin organized.
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What can you use these hooks for?
Hanging jackets, umbrellas, hats, robes, bags, swimwear, and more.
Its a genius move youll come to rely on, cruise after cruise.
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Waterproof Phone Pouch
Turn any phone into a waterproof camera with an inexpensive waterproof pouch.
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication
Even though theres a doctor onboard, they aren’t a pharmacy.
Instead, bring arefillable bottlewith you and refill it in the buffet or at filling stations.
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For a minor injury, you might save yourself time by bringing a small first-aid kit with you.
It will also help when you are off the ship for excursions and activities.
Buy a premade kit or make your own with things you already have at home.
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Pack a small bag with bandages, gauze pads, medical tape, antibiotic ointment, and hand sanitizer.
Keep copies separate from the originals in case important information gets lost.
Plastic Bags
Bring ziptop bags,grocery bags, or waterproof drybags along.
Youll find so many uses for them.
Use them to keep wet items separate from everything else in your bag when you head out on excursions.
Pack dirty shoes, dirty laundry, and liquids in them for the return trip home.
It can be inexpensive and fold up so it wont take up much room in your suitcase either.
To ensure it wont damage the door, hang it from the rod or hangers in the closet.
Lanyard
Passengers use cruise key cards for more than getting into their rooms.
The cards get you on and off the ship and pay for any expenses.
If you dont have one at home, buy one on the ship.
Watch
You may change time zones while out at sea.
With so many activities aboard the ship and off, youll want to ensure youre on time.
Some things simply aren’t allowed on a cruise.
Here are some things you probably won’t miss on your cruise and should leave at home.
Youll eliminate so much weight and bulk from yourluggagein the process.
Snacks
Cruise ships are known for feeding their passengers well (and often).
Theres little chance that youll go hungry when you have access to multiple dining venues and room service 24/7.
you’re able to always grab fruit (bananas, apples, etc.)
from the buffet to take on your excursions as well.
double-check any food you bring is dry, prepackaged, and sealed.
Homemade food won’t be allowed onboard.
Try spraying wrinkly garments with wrinkle spray, thenhang them in the bathroom during a hot shower.
The bathrooms are so small that it may create a little steam bath that releases those wrinkles.
Another option is to make use of the self-service laundry rooms on some ships.
If all else fails, most cruise lines offer wash and press services for a nominal fee.
Liquor
Most every cruise line has specific rules in place when it comes to their alcohol policy.
Similarly, some cruise lines will store any alcohol purchased in port until the end of your cruise.
Cruise Lines International Association.2024 State of the Cruise Industry Report.
