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Cruise Essentials
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items Going on a Cruise? Here's a few things that you'll need to bring with you! I have been on a few cruises in recent years and this is a list of a few things I will make sure to pack for my future cruises!
A bag big enough to carry a towel, water bottle, sun screen, water shoes and even an inflatable floaty will make visiting ports a much easier and enjoyable day.
Beach Tote Bags
Did you know that the walls in your stateroom are all metal? These magnet hooks are a must! They easily stick to any wall in your room and are great for hanging up your wet bathing suit, a light jacket, towels and really just about anything you wouldn't put in the closet. I make sure to bring plenty with me!
Magnetic Hooks
A water bottle with a tight fitting lid is essential. You can fill it up with cool ice water on the ship- and throw it in your bag, when on an excursion, hanging at the beach or just wandering the port.
Water Bottles
You will love these inflatable floaties for your beach excursions! They pack up easy in your suitcase and are a game changer for any beach days.
Pool Rafts & Inflatable Ride-ons: Toys & Games
Water shoes are a must have for the beach, many beaches have rocks or pebbles, and these shoes will help you enjoy them so much more!
Water Shoes - Amazon.ca
Do not forget you sneakers! Many excursions require you wear them, and they will make wandering the ports much easier.
Sneakers
Do not forget a waterproof case for your phone or kindle so you can enjoy time at the pool or beach reading ( or scrolling) without the worry of dropping your device.
Kindle Waterproof Case
Cruise lines will give you a card, this card will be your room key, Ship ID, even your credit card. Attaching it to a lanyard will make it much easier to access. Note Princess Cruises use a medallion, so make sure you order the one that is right for your cruise.
Lanyards
Enjoy the cruise ship fun by hiding ducks around the ship! It's a fun way to tour the ship, and searching and hiding ducks is a cruise ship tradition!
Tiny Ducks
Every night a your cruise ship will deliver an itinerary for the next day. Have a highlighter or pen handy can help you highlight the activities that interest you!
Pens & Highlighters:
Don't forget a journal to write down all of your adventures! You will love looking at it for a long time after your home!
Journal
A hat is a must onboard a cruise ship!
Sun Hat
Many times the outlets on a cruise ship are not where we may like them to be to say, charge your phone, use your hairdryer, a power bar shoved into your suitcase may come in handy.
Power Bars & Surge Protectors
A great book! I read this one on my last cruise! A great read!
Swan Song: Hilderbrand, Elin: 9780316258876: Books
A great sunscreen that won't run into your eyes if you sweat. A sports sunscreen is a great option.
Garnier: Ombrelle Sport Sunscreen
A cooling face mist like this one from Evian is a wonderful, refreshing way to keep cool on those hot days in the Carribean!
Evian Facial Spray 10.1 oz Hydrating Mist