Seasoned cruisers ourselves, we have been taking the kids with us on our adventures. These are the items we always include for our trips.
These cup covers are no spill and perfect for use in the main dining room or buffet where most lines don’t have lids or kids cups.
Boon Snug Silicone Sippy Cup Lids & Straws
These cups are no spill and easy to clean, making them a perfect option for water and juice on the ship.
Kelso Leak-Proof Straw Tumblers for Kids - Zak Designs
These hooks easily go on the wall or ceiling of your state room to add extra storage.
GREATMAG Heavy Duty Magnetic Hooks, 110 lbs
Compact enough to fit on the sink in a cross bathroom, this drying rack and brush combo will keep your kids cups and containers clean for the trip.
On-The-Go Drying Rack with Bottle Brush - OXO
Mini magnetic tiles don’t take up a lot of space but are so much fun playing with on the cruise ship walls.
MAGNA-TILES microMAGS 26-Piece Set
You don’t want the sand from your beach day getting back into your state room. This bag dries quickly and lets all that sand fall off on the long walk down the pier.
Waterproof Mesh Beach Tote Bag for Women
These collapsible sand toys don’t take up too much room in your luggage and they will keep the kids busy while you relax on the beach.
RACPNEL Collapsible Beach Sand Buckets Set
These portable, kid sized cutlery sets will solve the issue of always giving your kids the coffee spoon at dinner.
OmieBox Kids Utensils Set - 2 Piece Fork & Spoon
These sticky placemats help a lot at the buffet tables.
Babebay Disposable Baby Placemats, 40 Pack
Keep your littles protected from the suns rays on deck and in port.
Nivea Sun Kids SPF50 Roll-On 50ml
Sometimes burns happen. Don’t let it ruin the rest of your trip.
KinRose 12oz Organic Aloe Vera Gel - Pure
It’s 2025. Use a bidet.
TUSHY Travel Bidet: Collapsible & Teal
The staterooms seem to only have too much light or none at all. Bring a nightlight to keep your kids comfortable and stop stubbing your toes on the step into the bathroom.
L LOHAS LED Night Lights, 2 Pack, Dimmable
If you need a fan while you are sleeping point this right at your head. Otherwise attach it to the stroller for port days.
Gaiatop Mini Portable Stroller Fan, Black
Organize the littles clothing by day, then roll it into a suitcase. Just use magnetic hooks to hang on the wall and you are quickly unpacked and organized while saving the closet space for yourself.
Simple Houseware 24 Pockets Over Door Shoe Org
These are great to have on hand for laundry emergencies.
Tide Liquid Travel Sink Packets, 3-Count
Most cruise ships won’t provide a diaper pail, these are very packable and keep the smell locked in.
Munchkin Toss Portable Disposable Diaper Pail
Sometimes your swim suit just isn’t quite dry when it’s time to pack up and go.
ALVABABY 2pcs Wet Dry Bags Waterproof
This keeps you from rushing and using your teeth like a wild animal when they set the fruit cup full of grapes down in front of your toddler in the main dining room, or with the cheese plate in room service.
OXO Tot Grape Cutter, Navy
Travel can be hard on little tummies and immune systems. I always pack an assortment of health items and meds for the kids just in case, you can’t always find them in port.
Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus Berry Frost 18ct
I always include this in my travel meds kit.
Gravol Kids Liquid for Motion Sickness, 75 mL
Always included in my travel meds kit to handle fevers.
Tylenol Children's Liquid Pain Reliever, 4 Fl Oz
Always included in my travel meds kit.
Motrin Children's Ibuprofen 100mg, 8 fl oz
Sometimes it’s just travel tummy… sometimes it’s worse. This has been a lifesaver to have on hand.
Lactéol diarrhEase Kids - 10 Count
These are great for fevers but also for overheating.
BEKOOOL Kids Soft Gel Sheets for Fever Relief
A simple, reliable thermometer that doesn’t need to be charged to monitor if things go sideways.
Boncare 10s Oral Thermometer for Adults & Kids
The pockets are perfect to keep a travel medicine and first aid kit in.
DIOMMELL 47 Pocket Jewelry Organizer Bag
Even if you are not on the line that has a themed night, dressing up the littles and having them run around the ship is a blast.
Baby Pirate Costume for Infant Halloween
Duck hunts have become a part of cruising and littles love to hide and search for these guys.
12 Pcs Assorted Rubber Ducks Bath Toys
The toilet seats on cruise ships are very thin and hard for littles to balance on. This will help.
Frida Baby Fold-and-Go Potty Seat
Keep them busy during dinner
TECJOE 2 Pack 8.5" LCD Writing Tablet for Kids
A card game like uno is great to have in the stateroom for entertainment.
UNO Classic Card Game - 112 Cards - Gift 7+
Keep those germs at bay and wipe everything down, including their hands.
