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My Cruise Must-Haves
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Cheyenne Lawson
Fresh off my first cruise and these are the products I'm so glad I packed (and a few I wish I had!). Real recommendations from a first-timer. Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or a seasoned sailor, these items made my trip smoother, more comfortabl... 

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🚢 Cabin & Onboard Essentials
 
✨ Theme Night Outfits
 
👗 Casual Cruise & Port Day Outfits

🚢 Cabin & Onboard Essentials

From organizing our cabin to relaxing by the pool, here are some items I brought intentionally, and a few I wish I’d thought of sooner. It’s all the stuff that keeps your cabin room comfortable and your days onboard enjoyable.

[Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you decide to make a purchase. I only share items I’ve personally used or genuinely recommend. Thank you for supporting my tra...

 
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These were perfect for my last cruise! There was very limited hangers in our stateroom so these were great to have to hang up everything. Easy to fold and pack, easy to unfold and use.
Folding Travel Hangers
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The idea of printing and stapling a flimsy piece of paper to my luggage and just hoping for the best had me worried. I found these tag holders on Amazon and I’m so glad I did! Your bags can sit out in the elements while waiting to be loaded onto the ...
Luggage Tag Holder
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Lanyards are an absolute must! On a cruise, your Sea Card is your everything - your ID, money, ticket on and off the ship at port, etc. Having these lanyards on my last cruise made it easy to keep my card safe and easy to keep up with.
Lanyard with Waterproof ID Holders
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These are great for a quick electrolyte boost after a long day in the sun or recovery after a night of taking advantage of that drink package
Liquid I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix
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Those staterooms are TINY, do everyone a favor and bring this
Poo-Pourri Toilet Spray
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Straws are not always available on the ship and at the ports, if you prefer to drink with a straw be sure to grab these! They are easy to use and easy to pack. Perfect for use on and off the cruise
Reusable Straws with Storage Case
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This may seem like a weird one for a cruise but the cabins are really too small to use anything else to hold the door open. On the last night, if you choose to have the crew take your luggage, you will have to have it all put outside your door and ha...
Door Stop Wedge
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Some cabins tend to run on the warmer side, this fan is great to keep the air moving. It came with a convenient remote and folded up easily to pack.
Rechargeable Portable Fan
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I didn't end up needing these but will still take them next time I cruise, just in case. It gave me piece of mind knowing I had a solution if the motion sickness set in.
Motion Sickness Anti Nausea Bands
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These magnetic hooks were convient to have to hang our hats, swimsuits, and lanyards on the wall. I think that with just the two of us in room that we could have survived without them but if your crusing with kids or more than just a couple of people...
Magnetic Hooks
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I hate sunscreen that feels sticky and greasy, so when I saw this at Target, I figured I’d give it a try and I ended up loving it.
Neutrogena Clear Body Spray - SPF 50 - 5 fl oz
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✨ Theme Night Outfits

Theme nights were such a fun part of our cruise! I wanted outfits that fit each theme but that I would also wear again when the cruise was over. These are things I actually wore (and a couple that I didn't end up wearing but still love). 

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This was the perfect outfit for “resort casual” night!
AUXDIO Womens Strapless Summer Jumpsuit
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I LOVED this dress! I wore it for “tropical” theme night
Womens Summer Floral Spaghetti Strap Sundress
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I got this skirt (and matching top, also listed on my Benable) to wear on one of our “resort casual" theme nights, and it ended up being one of my favorite outfits. It’s flowy, comfy, and cool. It would be cute to wear off the ship on a port day as w...
The Occasion by Old Navy High-Waisted Taffeta Midi Skirt | Old Navy
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I got this top (and matching skirt, also listed on my Benable) to wear on one of our “resort casual" theme nights, and it ended up being one of my favorite outfits. It’s flowy, comfy, and cool. It would be cute to wear off the ship on a port day as w...
The Occasion by Old Navy Taffeta Cropped Tank Top | Old Navy
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👗 Casual Cruise & Port Day Outfits

There ended up being more wardrobe changes than I’d like to admit, but honestly, my favorite outfits were the easy, comfy ones I wore while exploring the ship or grabbing lunch on deck.

[Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you decide to make a purchase. I only share items I’ve personally used or genuinely recommend. Thank you for supporting my tra...

 
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Such a cute hat! This would have been perfect at the beach
Women's Wide Brim Straw Sun Hat UPF50+
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This top was cool and lightweight, it made such a cute outfit with jean shorts over a swimsuit to our beach excursion
Women Crochet Beach Cover Up Shirt
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This bag was great to wear off the ship at the ports. The cross body design made it easy to carry without getting in the way. The zippered pocket in the back was perfect to carry my cash without having to open the whole bag every time I paid.
Essential Belt Crossbody Bag - Universal Thread™ Taupe: Adjustable Strap, 100% Recycled Cotton, Lightweight, 46.85" Max Strap Length
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