Jiminy1955

DH's List

____9_ T shirts

___7__ Shorts

___5__ Pants

___9__ Underwear / Undershirts

__3___ Pajamas

__2__ Formal Shirts / Dressy Pants

___2__ Belts - Ties

___7__ Dress socks & everyday

___1__ Suit

___2__ Cufflinks/studs

___1__ Evening dress shoes

___1__ Exercise/walking

___3__ Swim suits / Swim suit tees / Sandals

My List

___9__ Tops

___7__ Capris / pants

____5_ Bras (include strapless)

___9__ Panties

__3___ gown/pajamas - robe

__2___ Formal Gowns

___?__ Pantyhose

___3__ Socks

___3__ Swim suits / Swim Cover ups

___1__ Jacket sweater

___3__ Shoes / Sandals

___1__ Evening dress shoes

___2__ Purses (day and evening)

___?__ Jewelry / Watch

_____ raincoat / Jacket

_____ Toothbrushes / Toothpaste / Dental floss

_____ Deodorant

_____ Shaver - Razor w/extra blades

_____ Bath soap

_____ Shampoo / Conditioner

_____ Bathroom Spray

_____ Curlers / Hair spray / Mousse / Hair items (bobby pins' date=' scrunchies) Combs -- Brushes

_____ Baby Powder

_____ Cosmetics

_____ Perfumes / After-shave

_____ Medicine / Vitamins

_____ Headache meds

_____ Antihistamine / Tums / Pepto Bismol / Band-Aids

_____ Neosporin or bactine / Antibiotic cream / Tweezers / Anti-bacterial hand wash

_____ Small scissors / Q-Tips

_____ Alcohol prep-pads

_____ Nail polishes / Polish removers

_____ Sewing kit (w/safety pins)

_____ 2 Highlighters / Bingo Dapper

_____ Snorkel equipment

_____ Suntan Lotion

_____ Sheet

_____ Tissues / Lip balm

_____ Sunglasses

_____ Beach Bag / Beach Hats

_____ Beach shoes

_____ Floats * Pump

_____ Cooler / cooler bottles

_____ Moist baby wipes / Zip Lock Bags

_____ House keys

_____ Reading Glasses

_____ Passports

_____ Cruise Documents

_____ Medical Info

_____ Cash

_____ Cell phone

_____ Cruise Activity List

_____ Goodies…breath mints

_____ Wine opener / 2 Bottles of Wine

_____ Camera / Extra Camera Memory Cards & Batteries

_____ Airline Itinerary Tickets /Hotel Itinerary

 

I don't know how you do it girls, who pack in one or two suitcases...

I give you credit. It would be a miracle if I could get all of the above in two . :o:cool:[/quote']

 

I'm curious about one thing. Why do you pack a sheet?

A very short video I shot of one of the lock doors opening.

 

That was cool!

As a burn surviver, I have to very careful in the sun. I can even burn through windows! (exactly how is that possible?)

 

I wear long-sleeved shirts and a wide-brim Tilley hat (love that thing!). Chapstick with sunblock and SPF 30-45. I found a great cream that combines bug and sun protection for my legs/feet at the beach (no fly/flea bites!). And I stay out of the sun, at all possible, between 11 and 2.

 

If I do get burned...my got-to for relief is cortizone cream with aloe. Removes the inflamation and itch and moisturizes!

What's the name of the combo bug/sun protection?

You can purchase OBC by calling Gifts & Gear at (800) 722-5443. Have your booking number and credit card handy. The item number for OBC is 651, if needed. I suggest getting a receipt for your purchase emailed to you, and take a copy with you on the cruise- just in case. The OBC is fully refundable should you have any remaining at the end of your cruise. Enjoy Bermuda! :)

I plan to do this. Can I pull cash from that as needed like on port days or do I have to wait until the end of the cruise to get any remaining balance refunded to me?

My husband & I hope to do a full transit from west to east someday. Looking forward to following your journey.

Thanks everyone! I am thinking I may go ahead & book what we all agreed on for my husband & me and then cancel if it turns out we all can't do the excursion. I understand I can cancel 24 hrs prior to the excursion & my money is refunded, is that correct?

The group (8) I am sailing with has differing opinions on whether to prebook excursions or wait until we get on board. We have only cruised with carnival. We are doing western Caribbean in Feb 2014. What are your thoughts and/or experiences on this subject?

Great recommendations! I developed a sun allergy (medication induced) about 30 years ago. The first 20+ years of my life I tanned easily. Living in AZ has its challenges. I slather on 50+ including my part & ears, cover up & a big hat (sometimes an umbrella) and I'm good to go. My husband must protect too & he has coolibar 50+ SPF shirts that work great, light & breezy. Going to order one (a cover up big shirt) for myself for the caribbean cruise!!

What exactly is a trainman breakfast sandwich??

Ditto what cflower said. Also' date=' tell your folks back home not to call or text you unless it's an emergency. i have at&t and they have an international texting plan we usually get so we can stay in touch with the kids on the ship. it's $20 for 50 texts per phone. by turning off cell data & voice mail and only using text we have never had any surprise charges.[/quote']

 

I know how to turn cellular data off but how do you turn off voice mail?

We thought the same thing, that the Flowrider was nice for younger and more agile cruisers. We were surprised at how much we enjoyed watching others use the Flowrider even though it wasn't something we could partake in. It was quite entertaining!

I will be sailing on her from Galveston in late Feb & can't wait to watch my son (almost 40 years old) do the flowrider (says he's gonna do it) & I will LOL.

That stuff really comes in handy when dealing with unruly kids!:D

 

 

 

Why not just leave the underwear at home and go "commando style"?:rolleyes:

No panty lines....hehe :D

I already take a lot of the items listed and also take on all my trips: Emergen-C & Airborne

Hi Sherri - I thought I was organized when it came to travel planning but your spread sheet sent mine right out the window! If you are still sending it please send it to me too: lad-uds@cox.net :)

Love this thread! Awesome info & spreadsheet :)

I have trouble staying off cruisecritic & tripadvisor planning and over planning :) And just reading about cruising!

Me too.......we don't sail until Feb 2014 & I've been on here since April!!

Only been on 2 previous short cruises but plan to combine must do's and add a few. Have 1 or 2 Drambuie every night at whatever lounge/bar I am in. Buy Christmas ornament. Have soft serve chocolate ice cream daily. Play shuffle board...learned to play last year w/6 & 10 year old grandkids & had a blast!