Things I'll leave at home next cruise...

[crusinpsychRN]

Lots of threads about what to take...what about things I WON'T take on my next cruise?

 

All those shoes! I'm leaving most of them at home.

[DqALEX]

The more cruises I go on the less I bring. If Carnival ever drops formal night no dress shoes, jacket, tie.

[bdog1]

I decided whan I booked my next cruise that i was going to leave the kid (17) at home. She has been on many cruises and has a great time but this time it is going to be about us for a change!:)

[stephandjim1070]

shoes and all the clothes that i dont wear. this cruise i am only bringing one pair of dress shoes.. heals that are clear and go with everything...

 

 

steph

[iluvdoxies]

Yep- shoes--one pair dress shoes, beach shoes and my birkies--that's it !

[campdaan]

These are suggestions for some folks:

 

The Nextel phone or any cell phone for that matter. Walkie-Talkies...especially ones that chirp or make some noise after every click. Those shoes that have the skate-wheel in the heel. Swim diapers.

If you are thinking of joining the Hairy Chest Contest and you are middle-aged leave the Speedo home.

And lastly, The paperback book, the Flip-Flop or the Non Carnival Beach towel that you "Save" a lounge chair with...Leave that home too.

[DqALEX]

I decided whan I booked my next cruise that i was going to leave the kid (17) at home. She has been on many cruises and has a great time but this time it is going to be about us for a change!:)

I like that idea the best. When mine get older home they will stay unless they are paying

[MamaParrotHead]

I took copious amounts of notes from all of the packing lists here on CC before my first cruise, ended up taking about 75% of what was on those lists. Turned out I needed about 10% of it. I'm leaving the post it notes, highlighters, shoe holder/hanger things, and all the rest of it. EXCEPT for the duct tape, extension cord and insulated mug. I actually needed it this summer when the zipper on my suitcase busted (luckily the airline people have their version of duct tape and handled it for me). Those things, plus about half of the clothing I brought last time...really only wore 3-4 shorts/shirt outfits during the day, and next time will be doing "mix and match" on dinner clothing.

[2Ports]

2Ports Jr.! Yee haaa!! :D

[NRWO]

Well.. if I can threadjack just a bit..here's a good list of things people should not have brought, but tried to anyway..

 

- live bees

- fishing spear gun

- oxygen tanks for diving

- microwave

- flare gun

[rvrgirl]

Stress

[mr.p]

rvgirl,

I am with you on that. It's fun and relaxation!:D

p

[Fancy_Goods]

I suggest leaving bad attitudes at home!

[HUNNY BUN]

I took 2 huge suitcases, a carry-on suitcase and a tote bag last cruise. I've vowed this time to cut the huge suitcase to 1. The carry-on will be different this time due to airline regulations, so I don't know exactly how that will work out for me. But lugging all the luggage (now I know where it gets its name!) around the airports is for the birds! I should take my DM's advise - wear one and take one - that would certainly cut down on the excess!!

[cruisinbuddy]

I decided whan I booked my next cruise that i was going to leave the kid (17) at home. She has been on many cruises and has a great time but this time it is going to be about us for a change!:)

 

Yep know how you feel. Kidless for a week(ish) WOOHOO. It's great that they're old enough to stay home alone now.

[crusinpsychRN]

Hunny Bun--Oh my gosh! You reminded me of all the needless luggage we took. I'll never take wardrobe bags for formals!! I lugged those things all over creation! And I'm not loading up my soft side cooler either! Packing it and filling it later.

[SandyToes1978]

My Mother in Law....:eek:

[joan_al]

I decided whan I booked my next cruise that i was going to leave the kid (17) at home. She has been on many cruises and has a great time but this time it is going to be about us for a change!:)

Hip-hip-hooray! I agree whole heartedly! I second that motion! :)

[Traveler353]

At least half of the clothes that I took last time.

[tkportersat]

Definitely less shoes! My cruise in May I had a suit case just for shoes, I have no idea what I was thinking???? And I could certainly leave a few clothes at home, I never come close to wearing everything.

[Mysticks1]

Well.. if I can threadjack just a bit..here's a good list of things people should not have brought, but tried to anyway..

 

- live bees

- fishing spear gun

- oxygen tanks for diving

- microwave

- flare gun

 

Okay, I can see the reasoning behind all of those except the live bees :eek: . Could they not do without fresh honey?? Did they give reasons for taking them? Just wondering.:confused:

[Guest CRUZIN' SUZIN]

Half the shoes, 2 pair of sneakers, half the clothes, 2 bathing suits, most of the make-up, all the custom jewelery, the shampoo, shower gel, 2 of the 3 different kinds of body lotion, mouth wash, dental rinse, the cologne, the robe, 2 of the 3 windbreakers, batteries (for what :confused: ), birth certificate (have passport).

 

What I won't bring takes up more space than what I will bring.

[flynrph]

The Crok pot! Unlike Derf, I have never had any luck catching a crock off the balcony!:rolleyes:

[Cruzfan34]

Shoes. I'm bringing ONE pair of dressy heels (not 3 pairs like last time)...one pair of slip-on tennis shoes, and one pair of flip-flops....I think I brought about 5 pairs of sandals last time and it was a five day cruise. :p

[Cruzfan34]

- live bees

 

Funny you should mention the bees. I was stung on the rear-end by a bee on the way to Galveston for our last cruise. We had stopped at McDonald's to meet up with the rest of our party and when I got into our truck to leave again....WHAM. It must have been on the seat and I sat on it. Stung me on my right "cheek". Not fun.