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Cruise essentials for first time cruisers!
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Elizabeth Hydorn
We Cruise a lot and these are my favorite tricks and hacks we have learned along the way no matter the Cruise line.
 
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Use these with a rope for a laundry line in the ship. Helps so much for all the wet swim suites!
Neosmuk Heavy Duty Magnetic Hooks, 30lb+
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This bag folds down to be so compact, but is an amazing size for all thr pool necessities or bringing in excusions!
Lekespring 35L Waterproof Beach Tote Bag
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Bringing your own snorkel masks can save time and feel a lot more sanitary than using rentals at snorkel locations. These full face ones are so nice, and don't take up too much space!
Greatever G2 Full Face Snorkel Mask, 180° View
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These come with us on EVERY cruise! We use the metal hooks i have on this list as an extra clothes line on the ship. Trust me you will not regret having these with you!
Retractable Portable Clothesline with Clips
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Travel agents are free to use and this one is our favorite! He specializes in cruises and will help coordinate all your travel plans.
Dutchman Vacations – Where to next?
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These are great to be prepared for potential motion sickness
369 Life Motion Sickness Patches - 24 Count
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These are easy to pack just in case you need to run laundry. Great if you pack smaller suitcases
Purecise Travel Laundry Detergent Sheets, 30 Loads
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These are so good to ensure your flimsy paper tags don't get ripped off by accident.
6 Pack Luggage Tags for Cruise Ships by SEAVILIA
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These are great for beach days
Towel Bands 6-Pack for Pool & Beach Chairs
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Packing cubes are so helpful for organizing and unpacking on the ship.
Veken 8 Set Packing Cubes for Travel
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Water shoes are great to bring in case the beach is super rocky
WateLves Quick-Dry Aqua Shoes for Beach
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I love the size of this for travel
Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Travel Razor Kit
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Please get something like this before you Cruise! Often rooms have few outlets and bringing something to get extra charging ports is so helpful
Cruise Ship Power Strip with USB Ports
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Charging banks are so helpful when your traveling
VRURC 10000mAh Portable Charger Power Bank
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This is so helpful for bringing your own shampoos and conditioners etc.
18pack TSA Approved Travel Toiletry Bottles
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One of my FAVORITE travel hacks is these vacuum bags. They saved us SO MUCH space.
20 Pack Vacuum Storage Bags with Hand Pump
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This is AMAZING! A fan, power bank and light all in one. So good for travel
JISULIFE 3 IN 1 Mini Handheld Fan - Pink
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Laundry bags are helpful to keep things separate while traveling and at home
2Pcs XL Travel Laundry Bag, Heavy Duty, Gray + Blue
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