kfrost72 Posted May 3, 2012 #1 Share Posted May 3, 2012 It's getting closer and closer to our cruise to Alaska. Swqueee!! I'm putting together my "must bring" list and was wondering what else is at the top of other peoples, other than the obvious of clothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted May 3, 2012 #2 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Passport---first and foremost. Credit card---I can buy what I forgot. Meds, make-up, jewelry---girl's gotta feel and look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted May 3, 2012 #3 Share Posted May 3, 2012 passport credit cards money medications Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozemanman Posted May 3, 2012 #4 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Camera Binoculars!!! (forget them too many times!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted May 3, 2012 #5 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Passport---first and foremost. Credit card---I can buy what I forgot. Meds, make-up, jewelry---girl's gotta feel and look good. I'd concur...those are the 3 most important things! Have a great cruise, Ruth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 3, 2012 #6 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Passport---first and foremost. Credit card---I can buy what I forgot. Meds, make-up, jewelry---girl's gotta feel and look good. Yup.... that is also my list.... Along with don't forget to be sure DH is along. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted May 3, 2012 #7 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Agree with other suggestions. Alaska? Binoculars for each person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepsigirl64 Posted May 3, 2012 #8 Share Posted May 3, 2012 :D After six times in Alaska, my 7th is in 3 weeks, I always take an umbrella. I have only been there one time when it didnt rain somewhere. Remember, it is only water and you will dry off!!! :D I also agree, Binoculars are a must!!! Have a great trip!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted May 3, 2012 #9 Share Posted May 3, 2012 It's getting closer and closer to our cruise to Alaska. Swqueee!! I'm putting together my "must bring" list and was wondering what else is at the top of other peoples, other than the obvious of clothing. an "Ain't nothing going to make my cruise miserable" attitude!!! That is the most important thing to bring with you!!:) Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted May 3, 2012 #10 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Passport Travel Alarm for the nightstand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solocanadian Posted May 3, 2012 #11 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Passport---first and foremost. Credit card---I can buy what I forgot. Meds, make-up, jewelry---girl's gotta feel and look good. Ditto - I couldn't have said it better! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babywewe Posted May 3, 2012 #12 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Passport Travel Alarm for the nightstand. Rooms don't have an alarm clock? Btw: on top of the nessassary do not forgets that others have mentioned... I have corkscrew on my list for all the I will buy in port and then drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATJACK Posted May 3, 2012 #13 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Wine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted May 4, 2012 #14 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Wine Ditto on the wine! And, no, the rooms do not have an alarm clock...so if you need one, pack a travel alarm clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajkr74 Posted May 4, 2012 #15 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Rain gear and/or coats--On our Alaska trip last summer one couple forgot their coats. Camera(s) & extra chips...there is so many things to take pics of Lots of OHs and AHs. Also.... one big ear to ear SMILE! Alaska is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeagleOne Posted May 4, 2012 #16 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Scopolamine patches. :) And several books I can read onboard and then leave in the library. I was going to say a hat, since I forgot to bring one to the Caribbean last month, but since you'll be in Alaska...maybe a rain hat? Have a great trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick65 Posted May 4, 2012 #17 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Passport Meds Camera, (extra flash storage chip and batteries) Credit Card Small flashlight for night stand I agree that there is not an alarm clock but there is an easy to use automated wake up call feature on the telephone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted May 4, 2012 #18 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Don't expect the weather to be nice. Hopefully, it will. Waterproof gear, shoes and layered clothing. It can be very cold and damp. Nice gloves especially if your taking photos or using binoculars. Like Joanie's, embarking with a good attitude. If your going on your first cruise (Alaska draws a lot of first cruisers) read everything you can here on CC and research your excursions. If you have never been to Alaska do the land tour post or pre cruise. Your there and Denali and the train rides are special. So many people have stated "we should have gone to Denali." Alaska received a tremendous amount of snow this year so the waterfalls should be beautiful and plentiful. Early in the season sometimes Glacier viewing can be restrictive due to the amount of ice. Again positive attitude and the Captain's decision is always in your best interest. Our first Hal cruise and cruise together was on the MS Volemdam cruise from Vancouver to Steward. Outstanding experience and we have sailed with Holland America since. Last but definitely not least is if you want to ensure a great vacation you have to do a tremendous amount of planning, decisions and reservations before you go. A real adventure. Enjoy but be prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted May 4, 2012 #19 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Passport---first and foremost. Credit card---I can buy what I forgot. Meds, make-up, jewelry---girl's gotta feel and look good. ditto Ruth, they are all at the top of my list too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted May 4, 2012 #20 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Forgot one important item. Not most important but IMO great; is make sure you get some traditional Pea Soup offered usally on Glacier viewing days. It's a Holland America tradition as much as the Wang Wang cocktail.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted May 4, 2012 #21 Share Posted May 4, 2012 It's getting closer and closer to our cruise to Alaska. Swqueee!! I'm putting together my "must bring" list and was wondering what else is at the top of other peoples, other than the obvious of clothing. Don't walk off and leave the passport at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson's aunt Posted May 4, 2012 #22 Share Posted May 4, 2012 a smile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleckle Posted May 4, 2012 #23 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Passport---first and foremost. Very definitely the most important item of all! Without that, it won't matter how much of the other stuff I remember to bring because I won't be on the cruise. Just about everything else can be replaced or substituted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readytogo2 Posted May 4, 2012 #24 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Passport credit cards money meds luggage wife:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cruisecats Posted May 4, 2012 #25 Share Posted May 4, 2012 passport -- check travel docs -- check spouse -- check meds -- check credit cards -- check money -- check anything else? -- see item #5 ! I have purchased binoculars on 3 different cruises (sigh). Binocs have made it to our "pack with cameras" list and we still forget them! Alaska cruise -- rain and sun and wind. Pick up a Tilley hat in Vancouver and it will follow you everywhere. Mine has been around the world in the last 25 years (and it went for "swims" in the Caribbean and Bay of Fundy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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