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Don't forget these items when packing for your cruise!
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items I worked on ships for a few years and have cruised for pleasure a lot as well. I estimate I have taken about 250 cruises in my life! Here's a list of things I cannot live without while onboard.
You want to have spots to hang your beach bag and purse and robe that is not on the bathroom or closet. Also great to have a spot by the door to hold the daily itinerary. I specifically recommend the 80lb hooks because you will probably want to hang ...
80 Pound Hooks - Neodymium Magnet
I used to use a different brand but I found this one while browsing the travel aisle one day and I never looked back. It’s 3 in one and comes in a travel pump for easy packing and is TSA approved. It’s static removing, wrinkle releasing and can remov...
Bounce : Laundry Care - Target
This bag is outrageously cute and is a trifold which can live on a hook in your bathroom! Cabin bathrooms are notoriously small and don't offer much storage. This bag can keep all your goodies together and off the counter so you don't worry about los...
Hanging Toiletry Bag - Lilly Pulitzer
These were a game changer for me. I love the Calm ones. They smell like chamomile for extra relaxation and they are disposable so you don't need a microwave to heat them. They heat up in about 30-45 seconds and stay warm for about 10 minutes. It's li...
Calm Self-Heating Chamomile Eye Masks - 5 Pack - Popmask
You might have your own fave brand but I love how easy it to to customize your Stanley and I cannot live without ice cold water while on a ship. This keeps your drink cold all day onboard or in port. Plus you can get a bag or strap and a cute straw c...
Tumblers | Cups & Bottles - Stanley 1913
Have you seen this?? It's another game changer. I used to go to a department store or Sephora and get a tester amount of my perfume to take so I didn't have to bring the whole glass bottle.
This little atomizer fits onto your full size perfume, you ...
Travalo
I trust Anker for all my charging needs. They have cases, power banks, mag safes, pads, anything you could need and all of them stay cool to the touch and keep me from worrying I will run out of juice!
Power Banks and Portable Chargers - Anker
You can totally use any tote bag but I like to be stylish. The large canvas one is sandproof and looks great at the beach as well as being easy to carry and holds all my purchases while in port. Plus it's just dang sexy.
The Canvas Large Tote Bag | Marc Jacobs | Official Site
Please don't leave these at home. No one wants to hear your FaceTime with the kids or your work meeting while they are trying to relax.
There's always music playing onboard and sometimes you need to turn it out and play your podcast or your fave son...
AirPods 4 - Apple
I love this brand and have 3 different pairs. The important thing is to have a large lens so no sun gets in your eyes. If never hurts to be fashionable though!
Women's sunglasses: cat eye, floral, square - Dolce & Gabbana
I really can't say it enough times. BRING THIS! You spray it at the water in the toilet before you go. It traps a lot of the stinky smell right away. But spray it at the water - not in the air!
Cabins are small and they are not well ventilated. Plus...
Poo~Pourri
There is a lot of stuff out there about reef safe or reef friendly sunscreen. We don't know all the facts yet but I feel like I'd rather be safe than sorry. I love this Hawaiian tropic one and I like smelling like a coconut! This one works well and I...
Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 50 - Hawaiian Tropic
I love my Reef's! They have a real sole on them and this one has a bottle opener for when you are without! They last forever. I have a few pair now. I live in Florida so I pretty much live in flip flops. These really last about 4-5 years, even with d...
Women's Fanning Sandals with Bottle Opener | REEF®
I flew a lot for work when I was on ships. Every ounce counts when you face a 50lb limit! This helium luggage is so lightweight but so durable! I have the hardshell set and I've owed them for 20 years. No cracks, no broken wheels and lights as can be...
Helium Aero Luggage Collection – DELSEY PARIS USA
I love to lay by the pool and read while on a cruise. Or lay on the beach, or sit by a window-- you get the idea. With my kindle, I have access to tons of books all the time so I can pull it out of my bag and read anywhere. Standing in line, waiting ...
Kindle Paperwhite (2024) review: A true page-turner - CNN
These little bags are really handy to store your wet swimsuit on the way back from the beach or an excursion. It takes up minimal room in your beach bag and keeps the rest of your belongings dry. You can also fit a micro towel in there if you have on...
Chic Wet Swimsuit Bags and Wet/Dry Travel Pouches – Wander ...