Revised packing list

[gail811]

Hopefully this is one disaster that never happens again, but the incident on the Splendor started me thinking about comfort items that might have helped make things a little more bearable for those on board. I have seen battery operated phone chargers and I'm sure that would have been helpful keeping phones charged for communicating with family. (buying myself one tomorrow!)Hopefully any cruisers returning from the Splendor will have a list in their heads and may want to share!

Welcome home Splendor cruisers!

[GlendaleCruiser]

I think that might be a nifty gadget if it's not too expensive. I know that I usually take an interior cabin and I would have been fine with my maglight and touchlights (for getting up at night). I'll continue to take those. I also have a battery powered clock because I like to know what time it is when I wake up (and roll back over to go back to sleep).

[realmccoy]

MRE's! At least I could cook a hot meal on my balcony!

[Jabee]

Flashlights and batteries...

We always take a couple of "pop up" lights, and DW said from now on we will take a couple of extras.

[xillbu]

MRE's! At least I could cook a hot meal on my balcony!

 

Was thinking the same thing!

[Rosefloater]

Flashlights and batteries...

We always take a couple of "pop up" lights, and DW said from now on we will take a couple of extras.

 

I always travel with a flashlight. I now have a GE camera that takes 2AA batteries instead of my Olympus that I have to recharge the battery. I also always bring some granola bars and room deoderizer .

 

But after hearing about the toilets not working for a day, I might just have to pack some Depends or a camp toilet!:D

[marshhawk]

And for those interior rooms, or window with no air, a battery operated fan.

[Delta Dear]

A week's worth of medication BEYOND the expected date of return. My husband had a kidney transplant several years ago and is also insulin dependent. I always have one or two days extra, but if ever stranded at the ending of a cruise instead of the beginning, he'd be in trouble.

[Anjanu]

Gives smuggling a whole new meaning. Wondering how hard it would be to smuggle on a porta-potty.:rolleyes:

 

Seriously. I wonder how people who were on insulin handled it. Insulin has to be kept refridgerated.

[WinnipegCruiser]

I was thinking a hand crank flashlight / cell phone charger...

 

http://www.soscharger.com/

 

I really hate the idea of a dead cell phone.

[luv2cruise777l]

I plan on packing a few protein bars in my suitcase for our next cruise! Oh, and a flashlight! We are booked in an inside cabin. :)

[McDebbie]

I'm going to triple up on my supply of antibactia wipes. Wonder if there is a solar powered charging device? I would look into one of those. Will look into the battery one also.

 

We normally take slim jims and nuts anyway, DH gets cranky if he doesn't have a snack on the plane. But 4 days of that?

[MAO]

I always take a flashlight, and will add to my "snack" supply which usually consists of crackers (mostly for the flight) . Maybe granola, raisins, dryed fruit etc.

Oh and an extra book for reading while I chill on my balcony!;)

[Maddle]

A week's worth of medication BEYOND the expected date of return.

 

Now THIS is the really smart suggestion, for any trip!

 

...and pack it in your carry on. And carry it, for Pete's sake! Don't check it figuring you will see it on the other side/in your room/at the luggage depot/etc. (because you don't really know where your suitcase is going to end up.)

[kbmeow]

I was thinking a hand crank flashlight / cell phone charger...

 

http://www.soscharger.com/

 

I really hate the idea of a dead cell phone.

 

We have a different version of this, I love it. It is great in the house. I carry it on vacations too

[erinmarie424]

back-up engine for ship. (may be cost-prohibitive for those flying to departure port.)

[jean95404]

QVC has a Solair solar charging unit that can handle cellphones etc. About $50 but so useful. Love having it on hand!

[luvcdays]

We always take flashlights, battery operated fan & alarm clock, extra batteries, anti-bacterial wipes, fruit strips (lightweight & small), and Courtesy Flush, which always keep the toilet smelling good:).

[gail811]

Some really great ideas!

[05mak05]

This probably isn't the proper thread but I am wondering what people using wheelchairs or scooter chairs did about not having elevators.

[Rosefloater]

This probably isn't the proper thread but I am wondering what people using wheelchairs or scooter chairs did about not having elevators.

 

I saw on TV or read it somewhere that there was 1 elevator. it was probably reserved for them

[sanmarcosman]

I've added peanut butter and dried fruit to my list.

[GlendaleCruiser]

I think it's a great idea to pack some dried fruit, little cracker packs, etc. Packs of mixed nuts would be great, too (protein). You can always eat them on the plane home.

[Hayyd]

MRE's, oh my! My husband and I were joking about this last night when we read that the US Navy was helping to supply some food items to the Splendor. He has 17 years in the military and said he'd rather starve! LOL We all know that if it came down to it, food is food and I would deal with an MRE IF I HAD to! LOL

[Poomah]

WOW - have always traveled with a flashlight, protein bars, and anti-bacterial wipes. Not to mention the bottled H2O we bring with us. Just trying to be a good girl scout.