mooline

I'm so grateful for all of these awesome suggestions! Thank you all so much.

Hi all,

Wondering if anyone has experience with valet parking at Port Tampa? We're pretty nimble, so don't need valet for physical reasons - it would be strictly convenience. Holding me back from his option is the thought of a long wait for our vehicle when we return to port.

Also curious to hear from anyone who has prepaid Port Tampa parking (this option available for online for self parking or valet.)

I know that there is no cost savings vs paying day of, and no reserved space for self park. However, the notion of "one more thing checked off the list" is appealing.

Many thanks!

What a wonderful and generous gift! Probably worth calling RCCL and asking, even if you have to ask to speak to a supervisor to give you the help you need. Worst case, you can't keep the surprise, but no harm in trying. Suggest moving quickly so that you snag the suite before someone else does. Hope they have a spectacular honeymoon!

I always take benedryl because I am allergic to shellfish. My pharmacist told me Claritin would do the same thing without making you drowsy. I take both.

 

Sham wow for rolling up wet stuff to pull some of the excess water out. Clips to clip them to chairs if you want to dry stuff outside on a balcony (if you have one).

 

Those blister band aids if you get a bister from walking. Those are awesome!

 

I put dryer sheets in my pocket along with my wipe on insect repellant. I have no clue if it really works, but we have never had bug bites. Except the time I left my balcony door open during a rainy morning and let in noseeums and they chomped my legs up! My bad!

Terrific suggestions - now I need another bag! :D

I've only gotten sea sick once on a HAL cruise when the stabalizers (?) were broken it was my only HAL cruise and my only inside cabin...lol. I've seen that Ginger gum ...does it work well? The dramamine makes me tired!!

Seasickness is such an individual thing. I've always been prone to motion sickness. Tried Sea-Bands to no avail, don't like the drugged feeling of Dramamine. Bonnie is a little less sleep-inducing but isn't a guarantee. The scopolamine patch worked like a charm on our Morocco-Canary Isl sailing, and we traveled some very rough seas. It does have some side effects for many people, though.

I do like the ginger gum- tastes good, is packable and it works at least a little bit. That's why it's on my list - check! :)

HATE TO STATE THE OBVIOUS<<<<<<<<<< PASSPORT........... everything else, is not an issue

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After sun

Sea sickness medication. ( I like ginger pills)

Deodorant ( lessoned learned....... get a new one) sometimes you can't tell how much is left.

Always OK to state the obvious - would be awful to forget. Passports are on my list and checked.

I like the ginger gum, so have that and the scopolamine patch. Husband is an old salt, so immune to seasickness (I'm jealous!)

Great idea on the new deodorant. Though running out might ensure a little extra space in the ship's common areas. :D

Thanks so much!

I know you listed toiletries but detail them Easy to forget one item

Deodorant

Shampoo

Conditioner

Hair Spray

Razor

Shaving creBruam

Toothpaste/Brush

First Aid

Anti itch cream for bug bites (or my DH had a reaction to something unknow, ship detergent maybe)

Neosporin

Did you pack a bathing suit?

Enjoy your cruise.

Thanks so much for the detailed list! Yes, we have most and do have the bathing suits, though not sure we'll use them. They don't take up much space, though...

Didn't have the anti-itch cream and that's a great idea, so will add that.

Many thanks!

Hydrogen Peroxide Wipes...

 

We always wipe down the room first thing.

I know the rest of the ship is a bacteria machine....but at least our cabin can be tidy.

 

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LOVE this - yep, will grab a bunch of Clorox wipes. Great suggestion!

Your support dog:cool:

Ha! I saw that thread... We don't expect to need ours on this trip. ;p

Envelopes are supplied by ship

We like pool towels clip (boca)

Credit card without a foreign transaction fee

Thank you! Bringing the cards of course, but we understand that they aren't accepted in Cuba.

Small first aid kit. Safety pins

Have both, so will toss in the bag. Many thanks!

Camera.

 

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Yep! Got it!

I always bring a length of string to connect my magnetic hooks for hanging things, also finds lots of uses for zip seal plastic bags. The bags turn out to protect lots of stuff including keeping sand out of many things.

J.

Thanks! Yes, I use ziplock bags extensively when traveling. Handy for so many things. String shall be added. :)

Leave the hair dryer at home. There's a ship-approved one in a drawer in your cabin.

Okey doke! Uncheck!

If going to Cuba, my advice is to pack a couple of small hotel soap bars to take on excursions. We found most restrooms did not have soap. You could leave them behind for the next customers if you'd like. :)

 

Also, if you have leftover British pounds, Canadian dollars, or Euros from another trip, take those to exchange for cucs to avoid the ten percent penalty for exchanging US dollars.

 

Hth,

Jan

Wonderful suggestions, thanks! We do have a few euros and will toss those in the bag.

Two bottles of wine - now allowed per cabin. Pack in carryon so you don't get sent to the naughty room.

 

Not sure if I would take extension cord/adapter. Often confiscated.

Wine is already packed, two bottles. Thank you for the advice on the extension cord. It's always been suggested for other cruises we've taken. Honestly, we don't always use it so no big deal leaving it home. The multi-outlet adapter is another story, though. That has always come in handy.

Get the magnets with hooks. Great for holding papers to the wall but also hanging hats, wet bathing suits (put hook on ceiling), tote bags, etc.

Wonderful suggestion - Thanks!

Hi lighters are great for hi lighting your cruise compass for actives that you would like to do.

 

Postits are great for leaving notes in your cabin for your steward or each other.

 

Have a great cruise:D

Now on the list - check! Thanks again!

Binoculars. There could be some great dolphin or whale sightings. And ditto the patience and proper expectations. Those make every cruise better.

 

Ah! Yes - we have had those supplied in the cabins we booked on NCL. Would not have thought to pack those. Thanks!

14 pairs of shoes.

Oh goodness - I only have two: sneakers and flip flops. I'm a Floridian :')

Magnets for attaching important documents (invitations, excursion tickets, notes) to the wall for easy access.

Wonderful idea - thank you!

Highlighter pen and post-its.

Enjoy!

Wow! Don't have those - very interesting suggestion. Curious to know how they will come in handy...

Thanks!!

Spouse/significant other.

Ha Ha!! Yep, got him - check! ;p

Patience and proper expectations.

Indeed - always carry those everywhere in life. Nice addition to the list!

Getting ready to sail on Empress to Cuba; the checklist is done and I'm starting to tick things off. Yay! Although we've cruised a bit over the years, it's been a while since the last one. And, this is our first time on RCCL.

So, super smart CC'ers, I ask you this: What is the one thing that I've most likely overlooked?

Set Sail - check

Passports - check

Signed Affidavits - check

Sunscreen - check

Bug spray - check

Electronics and chargers - check

Books on iPad - check

Extension cord/multiplug adapter - check

Hair dryer - check

Spending $$ (in small bills for exchange) - check

Thank you cards/envelopes for extra staff tips - check

Hat - check

Clothes - check

Toothpaste- check

Toiletries/Meds - check

Small backpack for excursions - check

Sunglasses - check

Rain slicker - check

Tylenol/Immodium/Tums/Bonine/etc - check

Smile - check

Thanks to all for your help!