What's the most useful thing you pack?

[GUT2407]

Birth control

 

 

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Way past needing that.

[GUT2407]

Most useful thing I pack, my credit card.

[Canukcruisenewbie]

Way past needing that.

 

 

God. I'm 44 and bringing a 3.5 year old. It was the FIRST thing I packed. And I'm betting it won't be used. (Too tired. Not in the mood. Kid being a PIA....).

 

:-)

 

 

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[tlaffin]

Power strip and hair dryer!

 

 

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[Canukcruisenewbie]

Boca clips packed. Command hooks packed. Shoe organizer packed. Tea lights packed.

 

 

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[GUT2407]

God. I'm 44 and bringing a 3.5 year old. It was the FIRST thing I packed. And I'm betting it won't be used. (Too tired. Not in the mood. Kid being a PIA....).

 

:-)

 

 

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I'm 15 years older, I had e snip years ago, Mrs Gut needed a hysterectomy a few tears back, doesn't mean we don't enjoy the game, just no surprises any more😡😡

[Canukcruisenewbie]

I'm 15 years older, I had e snip years ago, Mrs Gut needed a hysterectomy a few tears back, doesn't mean we don't enjoy the game, just no surprises any more[emoji35][emoji35]

 

 

Good for you! I don't even enjoy the game. Too tired. :-(. :-). When my son stops being a tyrant, then I'm sure the love will return!

 

 

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[micmacmissy]

Definitely bring your own shampoo- theirs is gross.

 

And a lanyard or carabiner for your seapasses- otherwise they're $8 onboard.

[toxicfairy]

My husband...he pays for everything😂😂😂

 

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[OCruisers]

Birth control!

 

LOL! Funny Above! ^ ;p

Actually, we simply take on cruises the same things we normally take when we are on vacation anyplace. If going out of the US on trips/cruises, Passport Books.

[pandaball]

Conditioner! Between the heat, salt water, and everything else, a lot of people end up with hair like straw by day 3.

[lattelady]

Poopouri

[cpayne]

Highlighter! Sooo many things to do on board and the highlighter helps me not miss anything in the schedule I may be interested in.

 

 

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[widallas]

Hair ties!!!! If you have long hair and are going to warm, humid places, you can never have enough hair ties...

 

 

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[fortyfiveyears]

water filter/purifier travel bottle

[Renken]

Wire hangers- I save the ones I get from the dry cleaners, take them onboard, and leave them behind when I disembark. There are never enough hangers.

[Missusdubbya]

Wine Boca clips.

 

 

2 most important items for me!

 

 

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[GUT2407]

Wire hangers- I save the ones I get from the dry cleaners, take them onboard, and leave them behind when I disembark. There are never enough hangers.

 

 

The only time I didn't have enough, I asked the Steward and ended up with waaaaaay too many.

[gcvt]

My husband...he pays for everything������

 

Same reason I pack the GF! ;p

 

Actually, we alternate paying for cruises. I'm up next :o

[Pipo]

ALL travel related documentation, PRINTED, backup pdfs in your devices and cloud:

 

- Reservation.

- Itinerary.

- TA Contact.

- Perks detailed: On-board credit, beverage packages, upgrades, specialty restaurants, shows, tours.

- Invoices and payment confirmation.

- Travel Insurance contract, terms, and conditions.

- Embassy and consulate contacts in EVERY port of call.

- And emergency contacts: credit card security, concierge, travel insurance hot line for EVERY port of call.

 

 

And yes, I always bring TWO FedEx envelopes packed with all that.

[JamesEM]

Duck Tape.

[Mellowjourney]

LED tea light for the bathroom at night

 

I brought six of these on my first cruise and loved them for ambiance at night. I set up three in the bedroom and three in the bathroom.

 

As some mentioned in posts above, I also appreciated having:

 

Pop-up hamper

Towel clips to clip wet clothes and water shoes to balcony chairs for drying

$300 in small bills for tips and small purchases on shore ($100 each 1s, 5s, 10s)

Post-it notes and pen

A highlighter for cruise compasses

Strong magnetic hooks to hang bathrobes, and lanyards on

Waterproof lanyard to carry Sea Pass and to carry a few bucks for around the ship and on beach days

Hanging toiletries bag for bathroom with own shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, etc.

USB charging hub

Binoculars for mornings on my balcony with my coffee

My kindle for alone time on my balcony

My own hair dryer

Packing cubes (made organization and unpacking super easy)

A few small garbage bags to pack dirty clothes in for return trip

[Renken]

The only time I didn't have enough, I asked the Steward and ended up with waaaaaay too many.

Those must have been my hangers. :D

[sherezada]

Just back from our sailing (2 adults, 2 kids 4 & 7) and these were the 2 most useful items for us.

1) Ozark travel mug- used on our shore trips; we filled it with ice and water at the Windjammer. It stayed cold, kept us hydrated and saved us several dollars on overpriced water bottles

 

2) Large tote bag- I grabbed this as I walked out the door of our house, just in case. It ended up being a lifesaver. At embarkation to hold all the last minute odds and ends (sunglasses, jackets, etc), on sea days/ beach days to hold change of clothes, towels, pool/beach toys, sunscreen and other items. At disembarkation to hold previous night clothing, toiletries and other odds and ends remaining after sending our bags the night before.

 

 

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[George C]

Most already said

Boca clips ( have a bunch since we have a pool) , 2 good bottles of wine. at least 50 in singles and 50 in 5's, of course credit card . passport . printed set sail pass, cash, Tux, crocs ( not to wear with tux) , wife