Decisions on what to pack!

[Sink or swim]

That's awesome! Are you doing the M&G??

 

 

We're planning on attending the M&G. Are you?

[jamminlion]

I am a chronic over packer. Always have been. It must be the Girl Scout in me that must be prepared for every contingency.

 

One thing that I learned to include was lounge around the cabin clothes. Not pajamas/nightgown, but sweats and a tshirt. Fit enough to run to the buffet for a quick something in the morning instead of waiting for room service. Or, coming back in the evening, wanting out of the days clothes, but not quite ready for bed - maybe sit on the balcony for a bit or something like that.

 

And flip flops. Even in Alaska I took them for that quick run to the buffet, or the walk back from the spa.

[SailBabySail]

Our first cruise was hilarious. I packed so much stuff. A pocketbook to match each of the 6 pairs of shoes and a complete change of clothes for 3 changes a day. And that was only for me! Now, I go as light as possible. I have no problem wearing something twice. So, it's a couple pairs of shorts, a pr of capris and maybe 4-5 tops. Something dressy and one pr of dressy shoes for a photo shoot and bathing suits. I can get it all in my small suitcase. I also pack a cloth carry on for items I buy in ports. I am more concerned with relaxing and isn't that what we go on cruises for :)

[MsJ]

Hi, Advice I read online some years ago said to lay out all the clothes you think you need and then put 1/2 of them back. This works for me. I have a dress I bought in Hawaii and I wore that 3 times last month on the Jewel. Nobody noticed.

 

I wear Columbia nylon shorts which I can wash out and hang in bathroom on line in shower. They dry very quickly. I also wash out and hang underwear if necessary.I find that 2-3 pair of capris are more than enough.

I wear cotton t-shirts that I can also rinse/wash out and hang in shower. I bring 2 bathing suits in case one is not dry. I bring a couple of quick-dry tanks and my nylon biking capris, again things that wash and dry quickly. In fact I lived in these capris last month on the Jewel.

 

We love to snorkel so I always make sure I have a sweatshirt and nylon jacket as it can be cold coming back from snorkeling trips. My most important things to pack are my prescription mask and special fins and rash guard I bought in the Keys.

 

I also bring a couple of white sweaters to wear in the dining rooms as they are usually too cold for me.

 

I have a pair of Birks that I wear around the house 24/7 so I bring those. I also have a pair of white Birks and a pair of casual Merrill sandals and I bring those.

 

I used to bring alot of jewelry but stopped doing that.I just bring a few pieces. I have a small black wristlet purse I use if I have no pockets-ie:Hawaiian dress.

 

A nightgown to sleep in and I am good to go!

 

We have a small travel trailer which we travel around the country in during the summer for 6-8 weeks. The first year (2007)I brought tons of clothes and found I only wore about 1/8th or less of what I brought. Now I bring the minimum and have never run out of clothes.

 

Many cruises are so casual now that not a lot of clothes are needed.. for me anyway. Years ago we brought way to much stuff in 2 suitcases plus a garment bag full of suits and dresses,skirts and tops. Well only one suit for husband. No longer needed.

 

I figure at my age----61----no one really notices what I wear or how many times I wear it. Nor do I care if they do :)

 

One thing I do bring is a change of clothes in my carry on. And a bathing suit. There have been cruises where I haven't received my luggage until later in the afternoon.

 

If you want to use the fitness center you will need sneakers/track shoes.

 

Have fun on your cruise:)

 

We did our third NCL cruise last month on the Jewel and had such a good time we are already booked on the Breakaway for February 2014.

 

We have cruised on Princess, HAL,NCL,RCCL and Celebrity. All of them have been fun. Many good memories.

 

 

 

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[put me on a ship]

My motto is when in doubt...take it all!!! :eek: lol I like options and I'm an over packer. :p

 

Yeah, me too....I hate to admit how many pairs of shoes I take (hint: it is usually more than 10:eek:). We are within driving distance to 4 different ports though, so we usually don't fly to cruise.

[Love my butler]

Pack light, the room stewards will appreciate it.

[dlynn0366]

I'm with you!! :D I don't necessarily overpack but I pack at least 7 different tops and 7 different bottoms...sometimes a couple extra in case my mood changes. ;)

 

I'm with you :) I just got off the Epic yesterday for the 2nd time. I did find being out on the deck cooler this year due to weather but found inside temp of the ship warmer.

[4774Papa]

The more cruises we go on, the less we pack. We use the ship's laundry for some items and handwash underwear and socks in the sink. Less is more.

[SuiteCruisin14]

Last cruise was 9 day and we each had a carryon and a backpack. I too, use the color method of packing, usually black, white and kakies. Lots of tanks and tees in many colors and a couple of sweaters. One skirt to wear to dinner, one pair sandles, flip flops and wear comfortable shoes to ship. Dh same-jeans, 3 shorts, polos for day and evening, one dress shirt.

 

We always send clothes to laundry on 9 days or longer cruise. Everyone is different and it is always interesting to read what is taken. We do take the power strip but never had a use for the shoe organizer or the duct tape.

 

One essential for us is flameless candles, can be used as nightlight or ambiance on balcony or in cabin.

 

Lynda

[Bars7816]

Never used the ship's laundry service. Just do the wash-it-out-in-the-sink method. Also pack Febreze -- it works wonders, especially if we've wondered through a smoking area. Febreze and shower steam -- that's the ticket!:D

[Bars7816]

That's "wandered." We must wonder while we're wandering! Duh.