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Cruise Ship Essentials
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items Packing for a cruise can be overwhelming, let me help you!! I went on my first cruise in January this year, and here are some of my personal recommendations and must haves!! Theres a lot to learn and a lot you should consider packing!! Check it out
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Room Essentials
Health & Beauty
Carry on bag/Crossbody bag
Most Important Items
Room Essentials
Rooms on the ship usually only have one outlet! An extension cord/bar with USB outlets is a must need!! Charge your phones, ipads, and watches all while you blow dry your hair!!! Must buy!!
Amazon.com: Cruise Extension Cord
How Cute!!! Tons of people decorate their doors with these magnets! They give your stay a personal touch & might also help with finding your room!!
Amazon.com: Cruise Ship Door Magnets
It can very dark in your room, especially if you have an Interior Room! The rooms are also small, so its very easy to stub your toes & run into the corner of the walls! Highly recommend these night lights!
All About Night Lights for Your Next Cruise!
Perfect for hanging up hats or cover ups or lanyards when youre not using them! Cruise ship walls are magnetic, so these are perfect!
Amazon.com: Magnetic Wall Hooks
Health & Beauty
A first Aid Kit is an obvious must have! Small cuts and scrapes are quite possible, so atleast have those bandaids on hand!!
The 6 Best Travel First Aid Kits - Travel + Leisure
Hand sanitizer clipped to your bag is a huge must have! Think about how many people touch the elevator buttons, the hand rails, the communal serving spoons in the buffet... youll be using this 100 times a day, i promise
Cute n Clean™ Hand Sanitizer Charm - Itzy Ritzy
This is such a good product to have, especially when you're sitting at the beach on your Port Days!!
VEKK Portable Bladeless Neck Fan, 6000mAh
These are great to avoid sea sickness!! Some days, the ship can be really rocky depending on the weather. These really help, especially at bedtime to help you sleep!!
Best Seasickness Medications to Treat and Prevent …
The absolute best for after a long day when you just wanna go straight to sleep!! Dont have the time or energy to wash your face?? Use these!! Theyre also such a good refresher for midday!!
NIVEA 3in1 Caring Cleansing Wipes
Carry on bag/Crossbody bag
Super important must have! Cruise ships usually offer Candy Straws or no straw at all. Best to be safe and use these washable, collapsing straws! They come in a small case, that fit perfect in your purse or fanny pack that youll carry with you all da...
Amazon.com: Collapsible Straws
These are soooo important for those port days or days at the pool! Throw your phone and belongings in there to keep them safe from water! Throw your wet bathing suits in them after beach days while you head back to the ship! They keep the wet suits a...
12 Best Bags For Wet Swimsuits, Clothes and Towels
Vlogger? Content creator? Photographer? This is an absolute must have! If its small enough, it can fit in your everyday bag that you carry around with you! Whip it out to catch that B-Roll, take pics of the gorgeous sunset over the ocean or set it up...
UBeesize Flexible Mini Phone Tripod
These are absolutely amazing for those beach days!! Dont miss going under water and snapping pics of those hermit crabs & fish!! So memorable, i love it
Amazon.com: Waterproof Phone Case
On the cruise ship, in the middle of the ocean, it can get quite windy!! Make sure to have a towel clip or two in your bag to secure your towel to your chair so it doesnt fly away!!
Amazon.com: Towel Clips
Most Important Items
This is a MUST BUY! So important because your room info goes in this tag & the cruise staff bring your bags to your room for you while you board & take a look around!!
Cruise Luggage Tags and Holders - Frequently Asked Questions
Luggage tags should be pretty obvious!! Put your name, address and phone # on this tag, so in case your luggage goes missing for whatever reason, someone can contact you when they find it!!!
Amazon.com: Cute Luggage Tag
Dont forget, TSA likes everything in these clear bags so they can quickly view your items and make sure its all good to go aboard the flight!!
Clear TSA Approved 3-1-1 Travel Toiletry Bag
Absolutely ideal for any cruiser!!! Keep your card on you, around your neck, all day for quick and easy access!! Dont risk losing it!!
Cruise Lanyard with Safety Clasp & Card
Hiding & finding rubber duckies is a cruise tradition! Dont have FOMO, make sure to grab a few mini duckies to hide on the ship and even share your name and socials on the corresponding cards to make cruise friends!!
Amazon.com: Cruise Ducks