If you love cruising, look at this list and see if there is anything you’re missing or something you need to add to your shopping list. I hope I’ve helped you in one way or another.
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General needs recommendations
Moms with toddlers/babies
General needs recommendations
These to put your sea passes in!
Lanyards For Cruise
These because your walls are magnetic and it helps keep things up off tables when theres limited space
Magnetic Hooks / Industrial Hooks
Some sort of door decorations so its easy to find your room. All the doors look the exact same. And late at night after a few drinks, it helps to have a reminder and visual help.
Cruise Magnets For Door
It gets windy up on deck. Dont want your towel to blow away
Towel Bands 6-Pack for Beach & Pool Chairs
Even if you dont think youll get sick, get them becaue the medic charges like an emergency room. That along with any other medications you might need
MQ Motion Sickness Patch, 20 Count, Non Drowsy
Get it because you never know what can pop up. And you dont want to get stuck woth the medic bill after a cruise.
Travel Medicine Kit
Get you some type of organizer for all your meds
Medicine Bag For Cruise
Space is limited so vertical storage is your best friend
Cruise Caddy
Get some sort of waterproof case for phones. Not just for water but for sand.
These so you can keep person belongings and keep them water safe.
Waterproof Bag For Cruise
Reef safe sunscreen because alot of places in mexico will not let you swim without it.
Reef-safe Sunscreen
So your toiletries don’t leak over your clothes.
Silicone Bottle Covers Travel Essentials
THESE!! you have so many theme nights on cruises. Packing can get bulky. Space saver!! Plus the vacuum is portable and rechargeable
Vacbird Travel Vacuum Bags with Rechargeable Pump
Some people get hotter than others and a chargeable fan is nice to have.
Fans For Cruises
You cannot have an extention cord with more than one outlet. You can have usb and c port charger extenders but if it has more than one plug on the extension, its a no no.
ORICO Travel Power Strip, 2 AC & 3 USB Ports
These will keep you luggage tags secured and make sure your stuff gets to your room.
6 Pack Luggage Tags for Cruise Ships by SEAVILIA
You’re in a room with several people. Be the nice guy and spray before you go so your canines isn’t stinky.
Poo-Pourri Pocket Toilet Spray, Beach Bum, 1oz
Some ships only have paper or candy drinking straws. If you’re a straw person like me, invest in these
Cruise Ship Essentials 4-Pack Reusable Straws
Some type of first aid kit. You just never know. The medical area, will charge you like an emergency room
Some type of water shoes. Some of the places are not barefoot friendly
Water Shoes Quick-Dry Aqua Socks for Swim
Vertical storage. You want something that hangs up!!
BAGSMART Toiletry Bag Travel Organizer, Medium
Take your stuff but leave the sand. Mesh tote bags for the win!!
Mesh Beach Bags for Women - Family Tote
To put your toiletries in! Always a must when traveling
Landisun 18-Pack TSA Approved Travel Bottles
This literally has everything you need so you don’t have to buy individual and its cheaper this way. Under$15
12 Pcs Royal Caribbean Cruise Essentials Kit
Its not necessarily necessary but I like it for embarkation days and port days. All my things in one place
Passport Holder RFID Blocking Leather Wallet
Somewhere to keep your dirty laundry. So its all in one place and not in the way.
Handy Laundry Extra Large Mesh Bags 2-Pack
You dont ever think about bug spray on a Caribbean vacation, but some ports jungles have BUGS!!
Off! Clean Feel Picaridin Insect Repellent 6oz
Wrinkle release is a must since your clothes are going to be in your suitcase packed tighter than sardines!
Downy Wrinkle Releaser Spray Travel Size 3oz x2
If you know you know. We don’t need any chaffing!
Megababe Thigh Rescue Anti-Chafe Stick Mini
Moms with toddlers/babies
You dont want your babies to get hot. Get them a stroller fan. Can remove from stroller and use at the pool
Portable Mini Stroller Fan, 3-Speed, Black
Single serve milk packets so you don’t have to lug on a whole can of toddler milk.
Voyager Toddler Milk On The Go, Organic, 16 Sachets
Maybe not this exact one but a compact stroller. Cabins are small. Not a-lot of storage plus so many people on the ship, you’ll want a stroller thats not so bulky
INFANS Lightweight Compact Baby Stroller with Cup Holder & Canopy
My son is not shower trained. So this was a blessing. He CRIES when made to take a shower. So this has a hand pump in the middle of the bath. First at the bottom of the shower. Fill up and let your littles take a quick bath.
Mommy's Helper Inflatable Under Sea Baby Tub
For babies eating at the table or taking snacks away from the table
Baby Travel 6 Pc Silicone Feeding Set
Take this up to the buffet to fill with snacks on a port day. Or to take back to your room for later. Life saver!
Snackle Box Divided Tray w/ Lid & Handle
For littles who get sea sick
Travel Ease Junior Kids Roll-On Anti-Nausea
Babies need water shoes too! Especially for splash pads!
JOINFREE Baby Toddler Water Shoes Sandals
For babies with bottles. Whole kit folds up in an easy storable container. Plus brushes. For under $10.
Travel Baby Bottle Cleaner Kit 7-in-1 Blue
Get that baby a hat!
Baby UPF 50+ Sun Protection Hat for Toddlers
Kids sea sick bracelets. My son doesn’t love stickers so this is better.
P6 Motion Sickness Bands for Kids (2 Pack)
Just because babies in sunglasses is adorable
3 Pack Kids Polarized Sunglasses Age 3-10
If your baby still takes milk, these are a life saver!!
Portable Baby Bottle Warmer, 17 OZ, Leak-Proof
Good water cups, multiple that you don’t mind getting lost.
The First Years Squeeze & Sip Toddler Cups - 3 Count