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Cruise & Travel Essentials-Everything you need to make your trip more convenient from a 30 year Caribbean traveler
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items A seasoned cruiser and travel agent, these are my essential items for cruising and traveling. I've been traveling the Caribbean since I was a kid and even started scuba diving when I was 12. I have tried and tested all of these and use them every tri...
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Cruise Ship
Luggage
Medications
Cruise Ship
All the small things that make your trip easier.
Covers your paper luggage tags so the cruise line doesn't lose it.
Cruise Luggage Tag Holder for Royal Caribbean Ships & Celebrity, 6Pack
Put all your dirty laundry in the bag and shove the whole thing in your suitcase at the end.
Laundry Bag, 2 Pack
You want to walk around the port and go to the beach. Cover your shoes with this bag.
Waterproof Travel Drawstring Shoe Bags for Packing
Make sure you know how much liquids you can take on a plane.
18pack Travel Bottles for Toiletries,TSA Approved, Silicone Travel Containers for Toiletries,Leak Proof, Refillable
Apple v. Android. Which one wins in your house? No need for extra cords with this charger. It has it all
3 in 2 USB C Cable for Apple Watch Charger/iPhone 17 Charger/Lightning, Multi Charging Cable Cord, 16-12-4FT
Save room in the small cruise ship cabins
Magnetic Hooks for cruise ship walls
Don't lose your Sea Pass on board!
Lanyard for Cruise Ship Cards
Perfect for a day at the beach and even taking pictures snorkeling.
Waterproof Phone Pouch, Waterproof Phone Case
I will cry like Kim K when she lost her earring but I don't have to because I keep my jewelry in my Lion Latch.
Lion Latch Travel Jewelry Box Case, Ring Holder on Shark Tank - Ring Holder for Women Girls with Keychain
Luggage
The best bags I have found so far.
Airline can't find your luggage? Tell them exactly where it is.
Air Tracker Tag for Android - 4 Pack, Bluetooth Tracker for Android Phones, Compatible with Google Find Hub Device, Item Locator for Luggage, Keys, Backpack, IP66 Waterproof
Airline can't find your luggage? Tell them exactly where it is.
Apple AirTag. Keep Track of and find Your Keys, Wallet, Luggage, Backpack, and More. Simple one-tap Set up with iPhone or iPad
My second favorite for short getaways.
LOVEVOOK Travel Duffel Bag with USB Charging Port, Weekender Bags for Women with Shoe Compartment
I refuse to pay extra to check a bag. I'm also going to pack all my dresses. Suction them down with these space saver bags.
12 Pack Travel Vacuum Bags with Portable Electric Pump
Fits my laptop, change of clothes and essentials so I can still enjoy the first day on the ship.
Travel Backpack for Women, Carry On Backpack with USB Charging Port & Shoe Pouch, TSA 15.6inch Laptop Flight Approved
The Mary Poppins of weekender bags.
Weekender Bag for Women Canvas Overnight Bag, Large
Medications
I do not recommend dramamine or scopolamine. They can be too strong and too many side effects. Start with these and if you're miserable then move on to the previous. I'm an RN but this is not medical advice. Just personal experience.
I will not even take the other over the counter med for motion sickness. I'm not going to be sleepy on an expensive vacation. And I can still enjoy the drink package with these.
Bonine Non-Drowsy for Motion Sickness Relief, Sea Sickness, Car Sickness, Nausea & Vomiting
Pack as many meds as you can to save money.
Pill Bottle Organizer with 7 Large Compartments
My number one suggestion for traveling. Works within minutes and I will not cruise without them.
Ship-EEZ Sea Sickness Patch for Cruisers