pablo222 Posted January 28, 2016 #576 Share Posted January 28, 2016 These aren't allowed on board, no surge protectors etc due to risk of fire. I've never had a problem bring one on princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkieRools Posted January 28, 2016 #577 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Here's a good post about surge protectors (as opposed to just power strips) and why not to use them on a ship: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=47170942&postcount=28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crochetcruise Posted January 28, 2016 #578 Share Posted January 28, 2016 LOL,that happened to me with a plug in alarm clock, It drove us crazy,showed different time every time we looked at it :confused: I've noted to take a battery-operated alarm clock with me. Will have my mobile to "set" the clock's time accurately-oh must remember there's a 30 minute time-difference between my home state and where I'm cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beshears Posted January 30, 2016 #579 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Well with the "plug in" type clock/alarm, that is why I take a "wind up," yes I said wind up. I can always depend upon it to be correct.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgiavol Posted January 30, 2016 #580 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Bar of your favorite soap Solid air freshener for bathroom Your own insulated cups (mentioned before but a real must) Lanyard and small hole punch for key card Trash bag for laundry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sashas_mom Posted November 30, 2016 #581 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I have the shower caddy from Favors By Serendipity I have used for years now. It is so handy, even in pre cruise hotels. Especially in Europe. Just got an email that they are on sale for cyber week. $6.95 including shipping. It was 16.95 with shipping. I found it at the special price in their corporate section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyed Posted November 30, 2016 #582 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I have the shower caddy from Favors By Serendipity I have used for years now. It is so handy' date=' even in pre cruise hotels. Especially in Europe. Just got an email that they are on sale for cyber week. $6.95 including shipping. It was 16.95 with shipping. I found it at the special price in their corporate section.[/quote'] I have those....they work great! I also got the soap bag on a rope...comes in handy since DH brings his own Irish Spring soap! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyed Posted November 30, 2016 #583 Share Posted November 30, 2016 (edited) We just got home from a two week vacation: 3 days in New York city and 11 days on a cruise. For the first time in 20 cruises I went with "half the clothes and twice the money" and I'm here to tell you it was PERFECT!! I brought a smaller suitcase, fewer shoes and still packed for November in New York and tropical climates on Aruba. I had clothes I didn't even wear. Since I mostly cruise on lines that have self-service laundry, the one thing I always bring is a couple Tide Pods and dryer sheets. I don't mind saving a couple of bucks. I think it's ridiculous how much the lines want for a single use box of detergent and fabric softener. Right! I use the Purex 3 in 1 sheets....they still work great for me! I haven't mastered the "pack less" way of traveling! I guess I will just have to keep cruising to get it down! LOL!! Our last cruise was just 7 days, so I ended up wearing only about 2/3 of the clothes I brought and 1/4 of the shoes. My best traveling items are my Lindsey Philips flip flops and shoes! I can change out the snaps to match my outfits! I only brought one pair of metallic mules/sandals and changed out the snaps for each outfit! ;):D Edited November 30, 2016 by suzyed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted December 1, 2016 #584 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I've now added tiny one-use tubes of superglue to our travel kit. One of the nose pieces on my glasses came unstuck on the first day of our last cruise. Luckily I was able to get some glue from Guest Services and repair them but I've decided it might be better to carry some myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotaryMike Posted December 1, 2016 #585 Share Posted December 1, 2016 What is the item specifically that you buy from Serendipity to enclose your Princess luggage tags? What is their web site and can the item be purchased on their site? Thanks i've used the serendipity tag holders , they work fine. Just found on amazon "cruise tag caddy" - heavier vinyl, ziptop, with a good steel loop for attaching it. 8 pack was $12.73. of course you could print the paper tags from the princess site and tape them on your bags ... and buy a drink onboard instead. :D:cool::D:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc_redhead Posted December 1, 2016 #586 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I always pack the travel size Downey Wrinkle Release. As I'm unpacking I hang the clothes on hangers, a few quick sprays...run my hand quickly over the clothes and they come out perfect. Used it on dress pants, cotton Capri, dress shirts and my LBD. Now I take it on every trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted December 1, 2016 #587 Share Posted December 1, 2016 We always pack a first aid kit filled with different sized bandaids, anti-nausea lozenges, scissors,anti-diarrhea med, and even prescription cortisone ointment (for bug bites, rashes). But the one thing to take that is a must is taking some 12 hr (not 24 hr as it does not last that long, regardless) Sudafed for colds. It seems that it after 20 cruises, colds are what we get hit with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim.elniski Posted December 29, 2016 #588 Share Posted December 29, 2016 We were just on a 20 day Caribbean cruise. We brought magnetic clips for the walls, an extension cord, a battery operated fan for those warm nights and our own shampoo and conditioner. What we didn't bring that we had to hunt down was extra shoe laces. My husbands shoe laces on his dress shoes kept breaking. There are very few places that sell black dress shoe laces. We finally found a store on Bonaire that we got 2 sets. Now we have a spare for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted December 29, 2016 #589 Share Posted December 29, 2016 If I'm on Princess, I take a couple of clothespins to clip onto the bottom of the shower curtain. They keep the curtain from billowing and sticking to you. I keep s little Ziplock bag in m carryon with a few safety pins of different sizes. Small pad of sticky notes to put on the mirror. Helps DH and I to keep track of each other. My LL Bean travel alarm. I keep it on the nightstand at home because it doesn't take a lot of room. The batteries last over a year, and it's perfect for traveling. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted December 29, 2016 #590 Share Posted December 29, 2016 How to pack for a cruise - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 29, 2016 #591 Share Posted December 29, 2016 How to pack for a cruise - I wish I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 29, 2016 #592 Share Posted December 29, 2016 If I'm on Princess, I take a couple of clothespins to clip onto the bottom of the shower curtain. They keep the curtain from billowing and sticking to you. I keep s little Ziplock bag in m carryon with a few safety pins of different sizes. Small pad of sticky notes to put on the mirror. Helps DH and I to keep track of each other. My LL Bean travel alarm. I keep it on the nightstand at home because it doesn't take a lot of room. The batteries last over a year, and it's perfect for traveling. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Yep always post it notes, and one more a highlighter pen (or actually two in different colours) to mark the patter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 29, 2016 #593 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I've now added tiny one-use tubes of superglue to our travel kit. One of the nose pieces on my glasses came unstuck on the first day of our last cruise. Luckily I was able to get some glue from Guest Services and repair them but I've decided it might be better to carry some myself. I take super glue too, but I also take a glasses repair kit, comes in a little tube has screw driver, nose pieces and screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted December 29, 2016 #594 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I also take a glasses repair kit, comes in a little tube has screw driver, nose pieces and screws. I need my spare glasses to be able to see to put the screws in. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 29, 2016 #595 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I need my spare glasses to be able to see to put the screws in. :( Me too.:D:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 29, 2016 #596 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Me too.:D:eek: In fact sometimes I need my spare glasses to find my glasses. Worst is get in the shower and try to find which is shampoo and which is body wash, end up needing to call Mrs Gut to tell me.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandora518 Posted December 29, 2016 #597 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Magnets, as the cabin walls are steel. We use them to hold reservations, shorex tickets...all sorts of paper "stuff." We use clear packing tape for the cruise ship luggage tags. That way we can also tape one on the case of water we usually bring on board. I picked up some cheap, small plastic bins at the dollar store. They're great for keeping cosmetics, pens, candy, coins, etc. either in the bathroom or on the desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean95404 Posted December 30, 2016 #598 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I don't think Purex makes the 3-1 sheets any longer, they replaced them with one of those pod things. I really liked those sheets for when we travel, easy to pack and easy to use. These are still available through Amazon...but they are VERY pricey. Pods seem to be as efficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean95404 Posted December 30, 2016 #599 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Amazon still sells the 3 in 1 sheets, but they are expensive. Pods are just as efficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby_The_Ship_Elf Posted December 30, 2016 #600 Share Posted December 30, 2016 It might seem really simple but I found that I absolutely could not do without the Bear Necessities ... my BACK SCRATCHER ........ and it takes up no room It is so much better than doing "the Balou" on the room walls! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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