Mum2Mercury Posted November 8, 2023 #126 Share Posted November 8, 2023 A note for those of you who must-must-must have a plug-in to multiply your electrical outlets: Be sure you take it home. Since they're mostly all white, and they plug into a white outlet, it's easy to leave them behind. That's how we became the proud owners of a perfectly good 3-prong outlet extender last week. I gave it to my daughter, who ran a strip of blue print washi tape around it and painted the "face" blue. Now she has a unique outlet extender. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melusina Posted December 18, 2023 #127 Share Posted December 18, 2023 On 2/6/2023 at 9:30 PM, donaldsc said: You left off your espresso machine. Don't laugh. There was a recent post that I read somewhere that a couple tried to bring their full sized espresso machine on the ship. DON My husband will likely try to do that no matter what i tell him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CDNPolar Posted December 19, 2023 #128 Share Posted December 19, 2023 I may have already posted this, but in case I have not: Larger size bandaids for the unexpected heel blister. The ones that I carry are fabric and about 3 inches by 2 inches. They are a live saver if you get a heel blister. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzydiver Posted December 19, 2023 #129 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Not an absolute must-have, but I always bring my set of magnetic hooks. I use them for hanging up hats, not-quite-dry swim suits, necklaces, other random stuff. Keeps clutter off the desk and nightstands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9tee2Sea Posted December 21, 2023 #130 Share Posted December 21, 2023 I dont know if this has been said, but I always bring an empty tote bag. Can be used as a hamper, or mostly used to bring back fragile items purchased that i dont want to stick into my luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CDNPolar Posted January 11 #131 Share Posted January 11 On 8/28/2022 at 12:16 PM, Ferry_Watcher said: I bring a couple of battery tea lights to serve as nightlights - one in the bathroom, and if needed the stateroom. I know you made this post a long time ago, but will a simple tea light with a battery last for 10+ days and 8 hours a night? How many replacement batteries do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ferry_Watcher Posted January 11 #132 Share Posted January 11 28 minutes ago, CDNPolar said: I know you made this post a long time ago, but will a simple tea light with a battery last for 10+ days and 8 hours a night? How many replacement batteries do you have? The longevity of tea lights vary. I had one tea light that I used every night on a recent 26 day cruise. I have had others that barely made it thru a 7 day cruise. I buy a small box of them from Amazon and usually bring about 4 along. I just toss them into my toilet kit, or you could use an empty toilet roll to pack them (I use blue painters tape to secure the ends). I do not carry any batteries for them, I would just discard them once they stop working. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57redbird Posted January 16 #133 Share Posted January 16 On 1/11/2024 at 7:44 AM, CDNPolar said: I know you made this post a long time ago, but will a simple tea light with a battery last for 10+ days and 8 hours a night? How many replacement batteries do you have? I bought a couple at the Dollar Store -- one has been plugged in (here at home) since April 1, 2023 & is basically always on since the bathroom it's in is kind of dim.....so 24/7 for 9 months on the same battery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted January 17 #134 Share Posted January 17 17 hours ago, 57redbird said: I bought a couple at the Dollar Store -- one has been plugged in (here at home) since April 1, 2023 & is basically always on since the bathroom it's in is kind of dim.....so 24/7 for 9 months on the same battery. if it's on a battery, what is it plugged into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57redbird Posted January 17 #135 Share Posted January 17 A USB port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlawrence01 Posted January 22 #136 Share Posted January 22 $50 in $1 bills and $100 in $5 bills. Great for tips to and from the cruise and on the ship. Great for taxis as none of the credit card technology ever works Make sure that ALL of your bills are in excellent condition as most locations in Mexico, the Caribbean and in Asia will not accept a torn bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted January 23 #137 Share Posted January 23 22 hours ago, jlawrence01 said: Make sure that ALL of your bills are in excellent condition as most locations in Mexico, the Caribbean and in Asia will not accept a torn bill. Why not use local currency? Imagine what the people have to pay to convert it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlawrence01 Posted January 23 #138 Share Posted January 23 2 hours ago, clo said: Why not use local currency? Imagine what the people have to pay to convert it. In Mexico, MOST vendors prefer to be paid in USD. Ditto in many parts of Canada. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted January 23 #139 Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, jlawrence01 said: In Mexico, MOST vendors prefer to be paid in USD. Ditto in many parts of Canada. Oh, sorry, I was thinking about Europe and SE Asia and??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC4746 Posted January 31 #140 Share Posted January 31 From a seasoned cruiser here are some tips for first time cruisers: If you have a verandah or balcony, do bring the cushions in at night, especially and very humid regions, otherwise you will have wet cushions. The same if it is to rain. In the daytime if in a port with the same as above, bring your cushions in as they often clean the outside of this using lots of water and everything on your balcony is drenched. On port days after removing the cushions, tip your chairs towards the cabin if you can. Alert your steward why the cushions are inside so that don't put them back out. During rainy season, do the above tips to keep everything dry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z'Loth Posted January 31 #141 Share Posted January 31 Always have a passport book when you take a cruise. Accept no substitutes! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted February 2 #142 Share Posted February 2 On 1/31/2024 at 1:52 PM, ScottC4746 said: From a seasoned cruiser here are some tips for first time cruisers: If you have a verandah or balcony, do bring the cushions in at night, especially and very humid regions, otherwise you will have wet cushions. The same if it is to rain. In the daytime if in a port with the same as above, bring your cushions in as they often clean the outside of this using lots of water and everything on your balcony is drenched. On port days after removing the cushions, tip your chairs towards the cabin if you can. Alert your steward why the cushions are inside so that don't put them back out. During rainy season, do the above tips to keep everything dry. Alternately, ask your cabin steward for a couple extra towels and use them to wipe down your wet chair ... or fold them and use them as a cushion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9tee2Sea Posted February 17 #143 Share Posted February 17 back to the original topic... suggested item would be binoculars. Just bought new HD pair to take on a cruise. Spent hours whale watching off Cabo San Lucas. HD lenses made everything so much more clearer. Now, as for the cushions that are being spoken about. If the cushion are wet, I would tell my steward. Let them deal with it ( it might actually go up the corporate ladder and into training). I was in Haven, aft balcony, and the towels provided on the lunges were always dirty and damp. Once they supplied me with fresh ones, I would fold them over the top of the lounger, so I least I could use it for morning lounging with coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviegal Posted February 19 #144 Share Posted February 19 Two things I'll never cruise without: * Large, strong magnetic hooks come in handy and will stick to your cabin walls. Great for hanging umbrellas, lanyards, sweaters, backpacks, swimsuits, etc. * Full size trash bags (they come in handy for wet swimsuits and make excellent dirty clothes "hampers"). At the end of the cruise, we just throw the entire trash bag full of dirty clothes in our suitcase, all sealed up in a trash bag. Makes packing a breeze! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrysFox Posted February 23 #145 Share Posted February 23 On 10/17/2023 at 3:57 AM, donaldsc said: My android phone also can be used when we travel. However often a simple old fashioned solution is easier to use. My simple alarm clock is such a solution. It is also easier to see at night and it never needs to be kept charged. DON On 10/23/2023 at 3:59 PM, ldubs said: The batteries last forever? Mine doesn't have batteries. It's a windup. Had it for years. Only time I've had a problem with it was when the alarm went off in the TSA line. Apparently the switch accidentally got bumped to 'set' when it was put in my bag of 'must-haves'. 🕖🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted February 23 #146 Share Posted February 23 17 hours ago, ChrysFox said: Mine doesn't have batteries. It's a windup. Had it for years. Only time I've had a problem with it was when the alarm went off in the TSA line. Apparently the switch accidentally got bumped to 'set' when it was put in my bag of 'must-haves'. 🕖🤣 Your comment reminds me of those travel alarm clocks that folded up like a clam. Very common back in the day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noledad77 Posted March 7 #147 Share Posted March 7 On 2/18/2024 at 11:27 PM, moviegal said: Two things I'll never cruise without: * Large, strong magnetic hooks come in handy and will stick to your cabin walls. Great for hanging umbrellas, lanyards, sweaters, backpacks, swimsuits, etc. * Full size trash bags (they come in handy for wet swimsuits and make excellent dirty clothes "hampers"). At the end of the cruise, we just throw the entire trash bag full of dirty clothes in our suitcase, all sealed up in a trash bag. Makes packing a breeze! I've got the wife and one of our adult children on board (no pun intended) with the magnetic hook part, but the full size trash bag idea is pretty genius to me. I may suggest that, since 3 of my kids are technically "adults" now, and they have the opportunity to be "responsible" haha! Seriously, though. Thanks for the suggestions! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted March 7 #148 Share Posted March 7 we now use one of the Marshalls/TJMaxx large reusable shopping bag as a hamper. It's easier to hang on a hook if needed or it will stand on its own, unlike a regular trash bag. We also use them as beach bags since they are spacious, light, easy to clean and more or less waterproof. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted March 8 #149 Share Posted March 8 On 3/7/2024 at 4:29 PM, Itchy&Scratchy said: we now use one of the Marshalls/TJMaxx large reusable shopping bag as a hamper. It's easier to hang on a hook if needed or it will stand on its own, unlike a regular trash bag. We also use them as beach bags since they are spacious, light, easy to clean and more or less waterproof. That’s cute! I often buy a cheap supermarket shopping bag as a souvenir when we travel. My two current favourites are one from Albertson’s in Idaho, and one from New Zealand. They weigh very little, and fold nicely flat. Easy to get home, and handy to use on a cruise! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgesmom Posted March 10 #150 Share Posted March 10 Take a small sprayer of air freshener or perfume. The bathrooms are small and your traveling companion will thank you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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