Just have items for your cruise!

[nae418]

My must have item is:

 

My private stock of chocolate candy - Chocolate Pecan Caramel Patties!

 

This candy is sooo good, I hand carry a 10 day supply, enough to eat 2-3 a day. It is purchased in Philadelphia, PA and travels with me. I don't take a chance in putting it in a suitcase, it could melt. I carry it in a special tote bag that stays with me. LOL.

[IWantToCruiseWithYou]

MUST HAVES FOR ME:

 

Prescription drugs that are in their labeled containers along with copies of the prescriptions if you are in a foreign country.

 

Contacts, glasses

 

Broken in shoes ( Shoes can be bought and replaced but they won't be broken in for extensive walking)

 

Passport

 

Credit Card/debit card

 

Travel documents/Reservations

 

iphone

 

Enough dollars or Euros to get me started on my trip

 

Bonine and Queasy Beads ( a more decorative form of sea bands)

 

Essential toiletries in my purse or personal bag for 1-2 days ( travel size toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, etc.

 

a change of underwear

 

EVERYTHING ELSE IS NOT ESSENTIAL because you can buy it when you get to your destination. Prepare for the best case scenario rather than the worst :-)

 

 

NOTE: There is a difference between ESSENTIAL items versus packing light. Of course, I pack more items than I mentioned but I don't view them ESSENTIAL to my well being and safety. For instance I pack a few antihistamines, laxatives, anti-diarrheals, Tums, Gas-X, CARMAX, facial-hand wipes, SHOUT wipes, small pkg. Kleenex, bandaids, Moleskin, friction stick to prevent feet blisters, and blister bandages, etc. For long flights I always take my Bose noise- canceling headphones, sleep mask, and Travel Rest blanket and inflatable pillow. Always take my Wigwam socks to wear on plane because my feet get cold.

Edited May 14, 2014 by IWantToCruiseWithYou

[BARNET]

The Wife

[shutterbug63]

A lot of mine are mentioned. I'd add a power strip. Not enough outlets in the cabin. I read a post above that says they're banned, but I've taken one on every single cruise we've been on and never had a problem.

 

Also...wall magnets. They're handy for pinning compasses, excursion tickets, etc, to the wall to avoid having a bunch of paper laying around on the vanity or bedside table.

Edited May 14, 2014 by shutterbug63

[Robinola]

My MUST have is a white noise machine...to drown out the slamming doors or tv next door.

[IWantToCruiseWithYou]

I usually take a sound machine but not this trip. I'm going to try the white noise app on my IPad and iPhone. One less thing to pack.

 

 

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[Tamara]

Bungee Cord to hold open balcony door at night :)

 

 

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[Tamara]

Ohhh and if we are traveling during a holiday small, wrapped gifts for cabin stewards and wait staff.

 

 

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[Spurschick]

With all the above packed anyone taking any clothes;)

 

Almost forgot a reliable watch;)

Edited May 16, 2014 by Spurschick

[Roxymax]

Travel Fan....dual power....

[fluffysue]

Every bathing suit I own. They don't dry all that fast in those tiny bathrooms.

 

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[PompeySailor]

As long as you don't forget the wife:D

Mine fell into my suitcase night before we set sail, so I had no room for anything

If you forgot it buy it on ship or in Port

Happy Days

[Debbie166]

The one thing I have never seen on anybody's list is Witch Hazel...it is the best thing I found for bug bites plus works great for zits and has many other uses.

 

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