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Cruising with Kids
32 items
By
Frances Hall
What I used or wish we had on a seven night cruise to Alaska with four kids 5 and under. We are hitting up the Caribbean this year and can’t wait!
Sections
3
For the Kids
Packing and Cabin Organization
Toiletries and Medicine
For the Kids
Hiding and finding ducks was a blast with the kids. I brought a bag of these and some full size ones!
Arrowbash 100 Pcs Mini Resin Glow Ducks
The kids loved being able to take pictures of anything and everything! Bring the cameras.
Kids 48MP Dual Lens Camera 1080P Video
The kids had so much fun taking pictures of everything! I didn’t bring one for every kid and regretted it.
Makolle Kids Selfie Camera 1080HD Pink
Hiding and finding the ducks was so much fun! These were perfect and the kids had so much fun putting them together.
Halloscume 144 Pcs Cruise Ducks Tags Kits
Having magnets on the door was fun for the kids and helped us know which was our cabin.
27PCS Nautical Cruise Door Magnets Set
There are no kids cups anywhere bring your own. I love how easy these cups are to clean and spill proof.
Kids Cups
Bring the kids cups! These are super cute, and spill proof.
Simple Modern Kids Summit 14oz Water Bottle
These are great to take any where with kids and water.
Waterproof Phone Pouch 2 Pack IP68 Floating Case
Some cruise lines are using paper straws, having your own straw is helpful.
Ecoangel 4-Pack Reusable Collapsible Straws
I took this one everywhere, it was small enough to fit in a small bag or my stroller cup holder. There were plenty of places to refill it with water.
FreeSip® Water Bottle
These are so fun to keep in a bag and build at dinner or while traveling.
Magnetic Tiles Mini Travel Toddler Set
This is such a fun game for kids and adults. Fits perfect in a bag.
Niufuntek Rechargeable Tic Tac Toe Game Box
Fun book with lots of options. Great brain teasers.
USATDD Travel Tangram Puzzle 2 Sets Magnetic
This stroller was perfect for our three year old. Folds up small, easy to maneuver and he could still nap in it.
Ingenuity 3D Mini Lightweight Umbrella Stroller
Packing and Cabin Organization
These bags are great for the pool or beach. They fit lots of items and you don’t have to worry about them getting wet.
Simple Modern Beach Bag Rubber Tote
An extra power bank is always helpful in travel.
VEGER 10000mAh Portable Charger w/ AC Plug
These were easy to use and needed to get your luggage the correct place.
Cruise Luggage Tag Holder for Royal Caribbean & Celebrity, 6Pack Clear Tags
These were a must have! I hung up bathing suits, bags, lanyards you name it. It kept things off the floor.
DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks 30lbs+ Heavy Duty 20 Pack
This was a perfect way to organize the room and have frequently used items at our finger tips.
Simple Houseware 24 Pockets Clear Shoe Organizer
Extra plugs are a must have!
Cruise Essentials 2025 Power Strip USB C
These allowed us to bring so much more and keep our bags organized!
12 Pack Travel Vacuum Bags with USB Pump
Toiletries and Medicine
Easy way to prevent spilling.
TRANOMOS Silicone Bottle Covers Travel Size
4 people, and 1 bathroom! Bring the poo-pourri
Poo-Pourri Pocket Toilet Spray, Lavender Vanilla, 1oz
Stains happen… all the time. It is better to be prepared especially with all you can eat ice cream.
Tide To Go Pen Instant Stain Remover, 3 Count
Kids get sick at the worst times, I make sure to have fever, allergy and motion sickness medication everywhere we go.
Children's Tylenol Liquid Pain Relief, Cherry, 8oz
Between sun, sand and chlorine my daughter and my hair was so dry and tangly.
SoCozy Detangler Leave-In Conditioner Spray Kids
This was great for the car ride and the cruise. I have two kids that get motion sickness.
Dramamine Kids Chewable Grape, 8 Ct, 3 Pack
Kids are germy bring the sanitizer
Touchland Power Mist Hand Sanitizer Trio Set
This is so helpful and small enough to travel with.
OGX Argan Oil Weightless Healing Dry Oil Spray
These are great, they are non drowsy and work well
MQ Motion Sickness Patch, 30 Count, Non Drowsy, Waterproof, 72H
These are compact but full size! I love how easy these are to keep in all my bags.
Impossibly Compact Travel Wipes - 99.5% Water, Hypoallergenic, Unscented, 60 Wipes
Not having kids soap “tear free” was miserable and we had lots of tears. 😂
SoCozy 3-in-1 Kids Shampoo + Conditioner + Body Wash
