Regular cruise lines just need regular things. Here are some of my favorite cruise essentials
Lanyards work well for cruises because you have a sail card.
These luggage tags hold Carnival luggage tags and keep them from ripping, getting wet, etc
Carnival Cruise Luggage Tags & Lanyards (6 Pack)
Cabins are small....You can thank me later!
Poo-Pourri Pocket Toilet Spray, Beach Bum, 1oz
We use our beach backpacks on every poet day! These hold all our stuff and has waterproof pockets for phones, ID, cash, etc
BROTOU Swim Bag Beach Backpack with Wet Pocket
Great sandals for excursions, hikes, ziplines, cave tubing, beach days, etc
Women's Newport H2 | Navy/Magnet
I always have these laundry detergent sheets in my suitcase! You just never know when you might need to wash a load. For those longer cruises it's nice not to have to overpack and just fo a load of laundry on a sea day.
We often use Viator to book our cruise port excursions! Prices are cheaper and they usually have more options!
Viator: Travel Tours, Activities, and Things to Do | 2026
We take our collapsible hamper on all our vacations but it's especially useful on our cruises! Cabins are small and it really helps to keep our living space clean.
They take up no space in your suitcase
Handy Laundry Collapsible Mesh Pop Up Hamper
Because people are gross
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes To Go, Fresh, 9ct x24
Keep your towel from blowing off your chair or balcony
Large Beach Towel Clips 8-Pack Windproof
For those that don't like paper or sugar straws
Ecoangel 4-Pack Reusable Collapsible Straws
Don't forget that yeti to help you stay hydrated
Tumblers: Insulated, Stainless Steel Cups & Mugs
Or maybe you are a Stanley person? Either way, drink your water
Stainless Steel Tumblers – Stanley 1913
Amazon is fine....save money but still drink your water 💝
RTIC 20oz Lavender Glitter Travel Mug
If you are traveling with a CPAP machine or other medical equipment, the single bottles of distilled water are excellent for airport travel
smartwater vapor distilled water, 16.9oz, 6pk
Flying? These are great for air pressure on the plane
Original Adult EarPlanes by Cirrus Healthcare Earplugs
Noise canceling. Great for preventing overstimulation in airports or around the ship or sleep on planes
