5 things you couldnt cruise without

[TXJO]

sound machine

air freshener

books

pony tail holder

lotion

:cool:

[2skikids]

waterproof case for camera/ money

colored rolls of electrical tape to lable soda containers uniquely

portable cooler

case of water bottles{when empty leaves room for shopping items}

sun visor

 

always bring workout clothes but havent used yet, perhaps this trip?

[hkmom]

other than the obvious

 

diet pepsi

my blankie

good book

good attitude

lots of $$$

 

hkmom

 

can't wait for the rhapsody for thanksgiving

[erniesband]

Mine - boy, it's hard to keep it down to 5!

 

earplugs

a couple of books

camera & film (yep, I'm not digital)

sunscreen

snorkeling gear

 

DH's

 

camera and underwater case (he's digital)

extra batteries for camera

snorkeling gear

his American Express card :D

duct tape and bungee cords

 

Jodi

[brn2crz]

Why do so many folks take earplugs,And why does GMoney need 5 ??:p

 

 

My list:

DR Pepper

Great Sun block

Great Sunglasses

Carmex

Visa(the card,not the work permit) :D

[banderboo]

It's hard to narrow it down to just 5

 

sunscreen, sunscreen and more sunscreen (I'm a red head and get burned thinking about going out in the sun)

Post-it notes - to leave messages for cabin steward and DH

Highlighters (several colors) - to mark activities in the Compass

Several bottles of water

First-Aid kit

 

DH is a gadget junkie so his list would be

 

PSP (complete with games, movies and music)

Inno XM radio

Digital Camera

Laptop

Leatherman (I have to admit this one has come in handy just make sure it's in the packed luggage)

[Cayman1]

Maybe I am missing the obvious here, but can someone explain what is up with the duct tape and power strips? Why would you need either one of those? :confused:

[basketsuze]

My 5 things are:

 

1. DH

2. Passport

3. $$

4. Discover Card

5. Sunscreen

 

To the folks who listed duct tape: I'm dying to know what on earth you use it for! And, what did the person who brought a Leatherman use it for??

 

Inquiring minds want to know!

 

Suze!

[teresapink]

bathing suits

(many-they never dry)

 

hair gel

 

a collapsable (sp) hamper

 

flip flops

 

my family

[Nliedel]

Bonine, more shoes than I need, iPod loaded with cruise songs, running shoes to get the meals off with, hair thingy that dries it and gives it some curl and one pair of sunglasses that make me feel like a Cruise Goddess.

[polarismom]

My DH of 25 years and my 4 kids (as long as they still want to be with me in public) :D Polarismom of 4

[Maineac]

Maybe I am missing the obvious here, but can someone explain what is up with the duct tape and power strips? Why would you need either one of those? :confused:

 

The power strip is because their are a limited number of outlets in the cabins....We use them to charge all of DH & DS toys.

 

The duct tape I have not used but have read it's to wrap around your suitcase if it gets damaged.

[cacky]

I thought of a few others:

 

Downey wrinkle release

(can take the place of a travel iron)

 

brightly colored duct tape to put on luggage as an easy identification at airports, etc. We used Neon green and it was better than the ribbon we used to use on the handles.

 

 

different sized zip lock bags.

 

chap stick

 

money clip

[happy cruzer]

we should have done out list in order of importance?? Adds a little humor.

 

1. Money, meds, and docs

2. Bras and underwear, (really hard to replace with the kind you like, and yes I forgot to pack these ONCE- my honeymoon. OOOOps)

2. Seabands for motion sickness (they work for me and I get sick on buses, cars, airplanes, ships, probably anything that has motion...)

3. Walking shoes

4. Printouts from CC and travel notes and books

5. Sense of humor

 

Happy Cruzin

[CarolSW]

1. My own down pillow

 

2. My own high-thread-count sheets

 

3. My International Hazelnut Belgian Cafe coffee

 

4. My new WATERPROOF digital camera (ruined 3 others prior due to moisture)

 

5. A true-crime paperback

 

 

I am getting quirkier in my old age. ;)

[erniesband]

Why earplugs? Don't live with someone who snores, do you? They work beautifully!

 

Why duct tape? The airline tore a new seam in my suitcase on the way down several cruises ago, and I didn't discover it until we were packing to go home. I had to borrow duct tape from maintenance - after trying to explain to our very helpful cabin steward exactly what it was - to get our stuff home. Since then we've always brought a small role of our own.

 

Jodi

[banderboo]

My 5 things are:

 

1. DH

2. Passport

3. $$

4. Discover Card

5. Sunscreen

 

To the folks who listed duct tape: I'm dying to know what on earth you use it for! And, what did the person who brought a Leatherman use it for??

 

Inquiring minds want to know!

 

Suze!

 

Suze,

 

I used the plier part of the leatherman to fix the buckle on my sandles and we've used the knife part numerous times to cut the twist ties off the luggage.

[wolfcathorse]

5. Captain to "drive" the ship

I thought I would add something besides the obvious necessities. :D

 

Don't even need him...or the quartermaster... an officer just sets the computer and they can stand on the dock (well, actually leave with the harbor pilot) waving bye-bye, hop on a plane, and meet us at the next port.

 

But my 5 are:

 

1. %#&* Platinum shopping guide...to try and get my money's worth out of it by getting to most of the ports included in it within a year (I know, it'll never happen)

2. Jack

3. Jim

4. Johnny

5. caffeine free diet coke (for the above 3 friends) :D

[Reijo]

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS (Tickets)

Hand Sanitizer

Night Light

Ear Plugs

Medical kit (Bonine, neosporin, band aids, sinus meds, etc.)

[cupofgin]

My Passport, credit cards, money, Lysol , and good walking shoes, and a little bottle of Moet':D

[la_croisiere_s'amuse]

I have to say I'm very surprised to only see ONE response of Downy Wrinkle release! Maybe I just have an unhealthy obsession with wrinkles . . . or maybe y'all spring for onboard pressing service . . .

 

At any rate, just to even out the odds a bit:

 

1) Downy Wrinkle Release

2) Downy Wrinkle Release

3) Downy Wrinkle Release

4) Downy Wrinkle Release

5) Downy Wrinkle Release :D

[SA Traveler]

My DH

My Relief Band

Night Light

Make-Up ( It's hard to replace what you are used to)

My eye glasses because I wouldn't be able to see a thing without 'em!

[Gypsea]

My Kino's leather backpack (so I always have my hands free for shopping and showing ID!!)

work out gear for the gym/running most importantly the sneaks for all the walking

perscription sunglasses

lawyer novel

my own pillow (if the ship is not really new)

[Happy ks]

I pack as little as possible and pack so I don't get wrinkles, so I eliminate a lot of what is on many peoples lists. The most important items for me ar:

 

My passport

Cash/credit card

A good camera with plenty of memory and an extra battery

My most comfortable walking shoes

at minimum 3 bathing suits

[CPPADILLA]

Of course the obvious like:

 

DH

Passport

Credit card

money

 

But I would be totally and without a doubt absolutely miserable if I forgot my:

 

Pillow