LKJ Posted July 7, 2006 #1 Share Posted July 7, 2006 These are just a few ideas..............hopefully you'll have a few also that are your favorites. With so many ports on the Baltic cruise, I make it easier on myself by packing a port bag at home before the trip. This sure saves time looking for things on a port day. Then, I can just drop it into whatever bag or backpack I take into port. I buy or create as many mini-sized things beforehand. My port bag has: Lotion/Sunscreen Mini toilet paper pack + paper toilet seat covers Small first aid kit with bandaids Small supply of tyenol, cough drops,etc Protein bar/ gum or energy snack Water bottle that I fill up with water or juice from the breakfast buffet Collapsible sunhat or visor Disposable rainproof poncho Note pad and pens Camera and extra memory cards small hand sanitizer Laminated card with local currency and common phrases watch Map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daju22 Posted July 7, 2006 #2 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Great idea! Thanks for thinking of it. Maybe include port information from daily-times and location etc. Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooselace Posted July 7, 2006 #3 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Even if you have it elsewhere, how about something with your name, name of the ship, list of emergency phone numbers, including for the ship's number and your trip insurance co., in case you lose your wallet (or handbag) or it's stolen. I usually tuck a few dollars in somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKJ Posted July 7, 2006 Author #4 Share Posted July 7, 2006 daju22 and gooselace...... good ideas. I'll update the list asany other helpful tips come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gratefulguy Posted July 7, 2006 #5 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Purell now has individually packed Hand Wipes with the full 62% alcohol formula that the others lack (they just use a small amount of benzalkonium chloride). The wipes help remove the gunk, not just spread it around like the gel, and they can be used to wipe surfaces, too. You might also want to write down the name, etc, of the Port Agent that your ship uses in each port--just in case you don't get back in time!! I always carry a very small list of important numbers in my wallet--I keep it on my computer in an Excel file in 8pt. type so it prints out onto a 4x3 piece of paper, which I fold in half (print inside) to be about the size of a credit card. Of course, be careful how you identify the numbers--you don't want a thief to know everything about you. Thanks for starting this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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