Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Cruise Hacks & Must-Have Items to Buy Before Your Cruise Trip (Family-Friendly Packing List + Cabin Essentials)
38
items Planning a cruise? These are the must-have items and cruise hacks that make boarding, packing, cabin life, and shore excursions so much easier!
From space-saving cabin organizers to kid-friendly travel essentials, these are the items seasoned cruis...
Sections
3
Must-Haves!
Fun Extras!
Nausea Relief
Must-Haves!
With space at a premium, this is a need! I love this one because it is both magnetic and comes with hooks so you have hang it wherever is convenient!
Magnetic Cruise Organizer, 8 Pockets, 40x21.6"
Magnetic, portable, and helps you stay cool!
Collapsible Portable Ceiling Fan with Remote – 17" USB Hanging Fan with Strong Magnetic Hooks & Remote
Hack for laundry, we like this one because it’s vertical, taking up less space than some of the horizontal ones!
Pop-up Mesh Hamper - Brightroom™
Lanyards will be your best friend for easy card access! I love these ocean themes lanyards.
6 Pack Lanyards with Waterproof ID Holders
A portable sound machine is super helpful if you are a light sleeper or if your cabin is located in a loud location. This is our favorite and is easy to bring along!
Hatch Go Portable USB Sound Machine: White Noise, Wind, Ocean, Rain, Laundry Dryer Sounds
Waterproof for excursions and pack a swimsuit or whatever you need for the first few hours!
Columbia PFG Drawstring Roll Top Drybag
Luggage tag covers for NCL, Carnival, Princess, MSC
Luggage Tag Holders- NCL, Carnival, Princess, MSC
Luggage Tag Holders- Royal Caribbean & Celebrity
Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Luggage Tag Holders
A must have for keeping phones from water damage! We learned this the hard way on a cruise a few years ago 😅
Hiearcool IPX8 Waterproof Phone Pouch 2 Pack
Plastic straws are banned on most cruise lines. If you aren’t a fan of paper or “candy” straws, bring your own reusable straw set.
Reduce 4pk XL Straws: Multicolor Reusable
Helps keep your towel in place!
Lounge Chair Towel Holder Elastic Bands- 6 Pack
Irons are prohibited, so make sure you bring wrinkle remover spray! I love this pack that has a tide to go pen as well for small stains!
Downy Wrinkle Release Spray 3 Pack + Tide Pen
When you get to the port you will leave your suitcase with a baggage handler and will not see it until much later at your room. We always put an AirTag in our luggage to ensure it doesn’t go missing! This happened to someone on a cruise with us once ...
Apple AirTag 2nd Gen 4 Pack Tracker
Helps keep your water bottle close by and hands free! Has saved me from leaving my bottle behind countless times.
Water Bottle Carrier Shoulder Strap Holder
I LOVE these! They are a hybrid of water shoes and sneakers, perfect for excursions!
Columbia Women's Sail Grove PFG Shoe
Helps keep outfits organized. There are lots of different theme nights and formal nights, this helps keep organized!
7pc Packing Cube Set with Compression Atmosphere - Open Story™: Travel Accessories, Zipper Closure
My husband has almost lost his hat countless times. This stops hats from blowing away when on outer decks
Chums Adjustable Hat Clip for Travel - 9 Inch
Cute and small enough to fit in your bag!
Vivitar Everyday Gifting Mini Portable Fan
The walls are magnetic, so these magnetic hooks can be hung throughout the room the help with storage!
2ct Magnetic Hooks - Brightroom™: Strong ABS Utility Shelf Parts, Small White Pegboard Hooks, No Assembly Required
With space being at such a premium in small cruise cabins, having a toiletry bag that can hang and fold right back up is really helpful!
Small Hanging Toiletry Bag: Water-Resistant
Document storage for passports, ID’s, boarding passes, excursion tickets, cash, and more!
Travel Document Organizer Holder
So helpful for excursions that may be water-based or beach days.
Waterproof Fanny Pack with Adjustable Waist Strap
Surge protectors are prohibited on many cruise lines. This one is approved and is small enough to pack in your suitcase.
7-in-1 Travel Power Strip- Cruise Ship Approved with 4 AC Outlets & 2 USB Ports
MULTI-USE: Keeps towels in place, hang swimwear to dry on the shower clothesline, and hold curtains closed to prevent light from slipping in!
BocaClip Towel Holder - Pack of 2 Clips - Dolphin
An insulated water bottle is a cruise must-have for keeping drinks cold all day without buying bottled water.
Bubba 32 fl oz Stainless Steel with Dual Sip Lid Water Bottle
Makes your cabin easy to spot in long hallways while adding a fun, personal touch to your cruise.
Cruise Door Nautical Ship Reusable Magnets
Keeps all your gear dry and undamaged during beach days and excursions!
Waterproof Dry Bag- 10L Floating Dry Pouch
Fun Extras!
Such a cute way for your kids to remember their trip!
myFirst Camera 10 - Kids' Digital Mini Camera, 5MP, 1080P Video, 4GB Micro SD Card, Tripod Screw, Durable Soft Design - Pink
This is one of those “if you know you know” things about cruising! Many cruisers hide ducks around the ship. These ones are my favorite because they include a spot to put where you are from!
100Pcs Cruise Ducks Tags Kit with 30 Ducks & 40 Bands
Keep sunscreen and toiletries organized and bags leak-free!
Y1tvei 2Pcs Clear PVC Beach Cosmetic Bags
Cruise-themed tumbler to keep you hydrated and your drinks cold!
Premium 30oz Black Stainless Steel Cruise Tumbler
If you are celebrating anything, let everyone know! You can write what you are celebrating and post it on your door! NOTE: make sure you tell your stateroom attendant as well, they will find a way to make it special!
Qyeahkj 6 Pcs Cruise Door Magnets Set w/ 4 Markers
If you are traveling with kids, magnetic tiles are so fun to use on the magnetic walls of your cabin!
PicassoTiles 100 Piece Magnetic Tiles
Nausea Relief
Lots of people wear these around the ship to help with nausea!
MQ Motion Sickness Patch, 20 Count, Non Drowsy, Waterproof, 72H
My favorite NON-Drowsy nausea relief
Bonine Non-Drowsy Motion Sickness Relief
Made with ginger to help with sea sickness nausea
Advanced Herbals Ginger Chews for Nausea Relief, Lemon-Honey, 20 Count
Kid-safe nausea relief
Advanced Herbals Kids Gummies Nausea Relief
Pressure point sea sickness relief!
HIONXMGA 6 Pairs Motion Sickness Bands