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Everything I needed on my cruise

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This folded up small enough to put in my suitcase. The battery lasted a long time and there was really good air flow.
Oscillating Fan with Remote & 7200mAh Battery
 
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Dr Squatch is my husband’s and son’s favorite brand. We were not going without it so we brought travel cases.
6 Soaps and Free Travel Case
 
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Some people say you don’t need these but I was very happy we had them. The closets only have a few hangers. This is helpful for any hotel.
Foldable Hangers
 
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You’re not allowed to bring a steamer and there aren’t any irons. They are fire hazards on cruise ships. This is the only alternative and it does work and smells good.
Downy Wrinkle Releaser Spray All In One ...
 
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This is absolutely essential because of the lack of air circulation in the cabin. It comes in lots of scents.
Poo-Pourri
 
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We turned our sink into a washing machine. The drain cover is great and we didn’t realize how much we would actually want to wash after being in the heat all day.
SinkSuds Travel Size Laundry Detergent TSA Safe
 
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These were very handy to wipe down the cabin when we checked in. We wanted to wipe everything down, especially the phone before we used it.
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes To-Go, Lemon, 15x3
 
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These were so handy! Hung wet clothes on the balcony, kept in the shower to hang my loofah, had some for my lanyards, hats, bags. One of the best hacks.
Magnetic Hooks / Industrial Hooks

Packing Carefully

 
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Thr lighting is terrible in the cabins so the travel mirror is essential.
Best Compact & Travel Mirrors
 
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Even with a carryon the liquids are moving around and bottles are being squished. These kept the liquids from leaking out.
Silicone Bottle Covers Travel Essentials
 
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These were great because we each had a different color. When we wanted to pay for something with our room card the lanyard stretched so we didn’t need to take it out of the plastic.
Retractable Waterproof Lanyard with ID Badge Reel
 
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These were an absolute lifesaver for getting the most space available in our bags. We were worried about brining souvenirs back but we were good!
Vacuum Storage Bags with Electric Pump, 30 Pack
 
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These are very important to save a chair by the pool but also to keep the towel from flying away. It was very windy sometimes.
Cruise On Towel Bands for Cruise Chairs (4 Pack)
 
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There are a lot to choose from. I like this one because it won’t get your hair tangled.
Adjustable Neck Fan
 
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We have two of these now. You can get a ton packed in there and get it to still fit under your seat as a personal item. It has lots of pockets and one to protect your laptop.
Travel backpacks
 
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Even if you don’t end up using it the last thing you want is to buy expensive bandaids on the ship.
Prelady 138 Pcs Mini First Aid Kit TSA Approved
 
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I’m a germaphobe and cruise ships have been said to be full of germs. I used these to wipe my hands often.
Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes, Fresh Scent, 24 Count