So I've got to ask what the big brown ugly thing

[kittychick78]

is that I see in most 'first' pics of rooms? I'm a newbie--I'm booked for my first cruise next January on the Glory and I'm already addicted...I LOVE reading reviews on here, especially the ones with pics...but in almost every review I see the pics of the rooms and they all have this big brown plastic-y looking thing on the beds--WHAT IS THAT? And what do you do with it???

 

Thanks! :)

[Mizzouaholic]

Im assuming you might be seeing the little brown box thing where the life vests are stores. Or maybe the cover that goes over the lights that are on the wall.

[Sophiesmom2]

You put your luggage on it when you unpack so you don't get the bed covers dirty....:-)

[CRJ700]

is that I see in most 'first' pics of rooms? I'm a newbie--I'm booked for my first cruise next January on the Glory and I'm already addicted...I LOVE reading reviews on here, especially the ones with pics...but in almost every review I see the pics of the rooms and they all have this big brown plastic-y looking thing on the beds--WHAT IS THAT? And what do you do with it???

 

Thanks! :)

 

 

It's a luggage mat. Keeps the bed from getting dirty while unpacking. You roll it up and stick it under the bed when you're done with it.

[Geezers]

It's a mat to put your luggage on while you unpack. Just roll it up when you are done and put it in the closet.

[scchasgal]

It is for your luggage which after being all through the ship and piled on top of other luggage will be nasty and dirty. Keeps the duvet clean. After you unpack and when the cabin steward comes in the first night for turndown he will put it away.

[SunshineOnTheBrain]

That is a luggage mat. Your room steward will store it after your luggage arrives and you put your belongings away!

[firefly333]

You put your luggage on it when you unpack so you don't get the bed covers dirty....:-)

 

bingo, and I agree with OP its ugly, and I hate having to store it.

[seashinesunshine]

And then the last night the room steward will put it back on your bed for packing.

[scchasgal]

bingo, and I agree with OP its ugly, and I hate having to store it.

 

Which is why I don't store it, nasty looking, the steward will put it away during turndown.

[bythehex]

is that I see in most 'first' pics of rooms? I'm a newbie--I'm booked for my first cruise next January on the Glory and I'm already addicted...I LOVE reading reviews on here, especially the ones with pics...but in almost every review I see the pics of the rooms and they all have this big brown plastic-y looking thing on the beds--WHAT IS THAT? And what do you do with it???

 

Thanks! :)

 

Yes, it's to protect the bed when you put your luggage up to unpack. Afterwards the cabin steward removes it (or puts it away somewhere).

[Inklight]

is that I see in most 'first' pics of rooms? I'm a newbie--I'm booked for my first cruise next January on the Glory and I'm already addicted...I LOVE reading reviews on here, especially the ones with pics...but in almost every review I see the pics of the rooms and they all have this big brown plastic-y looking thing on the beds--WHAT IS THAT? And what do you do with it???

 

Thanks! :)

 

 

As most have already said, the ugly brown mat is to protect the bedding from your suitcase. They will be on all the beds at embarkation. Most people take cabin shots the first day ... imagine taking cabin shots after about day three! :eek:

 

Have fun on the Glory ... we are looking to book *ahhh, dream* the fall itinerary up into Canada and New England. Hopefully, sooner than later.

[jayscore]

It's a luggage mat? After all these years my DW has been putting it under the sheets on my side of the bed!:p

[Sauer-kraut]

It's a luggage mat? After all these years my DW has been putting it under the sheets on my side of the bed!:p

 

Ewww!

[Shelbyjane56]

It's a luggage mat? After all these years my DW has been putting it under the sheets on my side of the bed!:p

 

 

that is too funny, and I thought I was Blonde....and I really am...but a tad smarter thanks to your wife Jayscore!! :)

[miched]

I thought it was a yoga/exercise mat or a slip and slide.

[deena26]

hahahaha, OMG that is funny. I did not know what it was either. I love the lady who's husband put it under her sheet. That is fantastic!!

[Haoie]

Boy, looks like everything needs to come with instructions.

[sarahleebones]

is that I see in most 'first' pics of rooms? I'm a newbie--I'm booked for my first cruise next January on the Glory and I'm already addicted...I LOVE reading reviews on here, especially the ones with pics...but in almost every review I see the pics of the rooms and they all have this big brown plastic-y looking thing on the beds--WHAT IS THAT? And what do you do with it???

 

Thanks! :)

 

 

OK, that's hilarious! I wondered the VERY SAME THING when I started looking at cabin pics. Too funny! I eventually figured it out. lol

[firefly333]

I thought it was a yoga/exercise mat or a slip and slide.

 

Its not long enough to be a slip and slide. I had one of those.

 

As to why I put it away as soon as I see it instead of waiting for the cabin steward to do it. I dont want to sit on it even or see it longer than I have to.

[The4Cruisers]

You could use it as a mat on the water slide and build up some good speed! :p

[momof4boys]

Friends.....you're looking at the ugly brown thing all wrong!!! I LOVE seing the UGLY thing cuz when I see it, I know I am about to unpack for an entire week, and will be having a BLAST!! :D

[PaulMedik]

Friends.....you're looking at the ugly brown thing all wrong!!! I LOVE seing the UGLY thing cuz when I see it, I know I am about to unpack for an entire week, and will be having a BLAST!! :D

 

 

Momof4boys,

 

Me too! I love seein' that beautiful brown mat!

 

I have no clue where they stow it though because it always seems to disappear after we unpack. :confused:

[kris12]

Its a way to get to know your cruise neighbors........if you all take your mats into the hall and lay them end to end you will have a nice long slip and slide.

[waiting4acruise]

Friends.....you're looking at the ugly brown thing all wrong!!! I LOVE seing the UGLY thing cuz when I see it, I know I am about to unpack for an entire week, and will be having a BLAST!! :D

 

Momof4boys,

 

Me too! I love seein' that beautiful brown mat!

 

I have no clue where they stow it though because it always seems to disappear after we unpack. :confused:

I bet you two don't like seeing it on the last day of the cruise. That means you have to pack and go home.:D