MustangGT Posted August 18, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I love Cruise Critic! So many helpful people with a wealth of knowledge! I am always interested to read about a person's "must have" items when he or she are cruising. My needs are simple - I won't leave home without the binoculars and a power strip. I am amazed at the posters who won't leave one without a coffee pot, a fan, a memory foam topper - just to name a few. There were even a few who joked they were going to take furniture for their Caribe balcony when Princess changed the chairs and tables :-) So, what is it that you won't leave home without? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnc411 Posted August 18, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 18, 2012 My husband and my Kindle , so I can sit on the balcony and read and relax. Cori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted August 18, 2012 #3 Share Posted August 18, 2012 My over the door shoe holder, for those little items. And my 3-in-1 laundry sheets!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaHappy Posted August 18, 2012 #4 Share Posted August 18, 2012 A bright yellow hiliter! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Times Prince Posted August 18, 2012 #5 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I love Cruise Critic! So many helpful people with a wealth of knowledge! I am always interested to read about a person's "must have" items when he or she are cruising. My needs are simple - I won't leave home without the binoculars and a power strip. I am amazed at the posters who won't leave one without a coffee pot, a fan, a memory foam topper - just to name a few. There were even a few who joked they were going to take furniture for their Caribe balcony when Princess changed the chairs and tables :-) So, what is it that you won't leave home without? Wife, passport, credit cards, meds, some money,dancing shoes, and our snorkel & masks. We use Princess supplied shampoo, soap, bedding, storage locations. A camera is also nice but is becomine optional for repeated ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzn ELM Posted August 18, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 18, 2012 A suction cup tray/holder for the shower, AND cushions for the Caribe deck chairs (no kidding):D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted August 18, 2012 #7 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Wife, camera, passport, credit card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangGT Posted August 18, 2012 Author #8 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Guess I should have expanded my must have list:D I always make sure my DH is along! It wouldn't be the same without him! We also bring Kindles for reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 18, 2012 #9 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Binoculars, too.....never needed a powerstrip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthehighseas606 Posted August 18, 2012 #10 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Thanks for the reminder to bring binoculars. The last cruise I forgot them. Now they're sitting on the dresser along with some other items that I want to bring. Plastic wine glasses and a wine bottle opener are on our list. My electric hair curler and flip flops for the pool and spa areas. Purex 3 in 1 sheets for laundry and some quarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorisis Posted August 18, 2012 #11 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Husband and credit card. ~Doris~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kescott98 Posted August 18, 2012 #12 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Credit Card, Sunscreen and my iPod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiBreeze Posted August 18, 2012 #13 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Shower caddy, highlighter, insulated coffee mug, big plastic cup with lid and straw, Febreze spray and my 3" traveling gnome "Gus". :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperdo Posted August 18, 2012 #14 Share Posted August 18, 2012 My wife and my camera are the most important things. I also need the Ports of Call maps and info that I've printed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jocap Posted August 18, 2012 #15 Share Posted August 18, 2012 My spectacle repair kit, and also a denture repair and emergency dental kit- we've needed all 3! Jo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcacace Posted August 18, 2012 #16 Share Posted August 18, 2012 My spectacle repair kit, and also a denture repair and emergency dental kit- we've needed all 3!Jo. They're very hard to find on vacation and no the Princess ships don't sell them. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donder1 Posted August 18, 2012 #17 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Beyond the obvious: Bandaids designed especially for blisters, if you get blisters, look for them. They are under the Bandaid brand. Imodium, Compazine, Bonine and all the other perscription meds. Binoculars Nook Slippers Flameless candle Cork screw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailnBrad Posted August 18, 2012 #18 Share Posted August 18, 2012 My file folder with all my info I have compiled about each port, my camera and extra memory chip, snacks for the plane, money and credit cards, clothes I have planned for each port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 18, 2012 #19 Share Posted August 18, 2012 There is not one item. We come very prepared for not only what we require on the ship but also what we require in port. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donder1 Posted August 18, 2012 #20 Share Posted August 18, 2012 there is not one item. We come very prepared for not only what we require on the ship bus also what we require in port. Keith lol!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 18, 2012 #21 Share Posted August 18, 2012 lol!;) Were you laughing at the use of bus rather than but. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb Posted August 19, 2012 #22 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I would never leave home for a cruise without a good attitude and an open mind. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askimdog Posted August 19, 2012 #23 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Books to read and a insulated cup. Power strip would be lonely, we talked about it before last cruise before realizing the 3 of us don't have 1 thing we plug in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted August 19, 2012 #24 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Not just for cruises, but any vacation...a small first aid kit. We spent 2 hours once searching for an open store (Christmas Eve) to purchase cough syrup. Another vacation, a couple hours walking around looking for an open store to purchase a bandaid, our daughters finger had a small cut that just wouldn't stop bleeding, not enough to need stitches. Although a cruise ship may have some if these items it's just easier to have it along. The kit I have is about 4 X 6 X 2, not difficult to pack. It's not a big deal unless you need an item, I hate wasting vacation hours hunting down simple things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barante Posted August 19, 2012 #25 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Duct tape in a variety of colors. The silver color is so 1990s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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