preparation and packing

[Cruisingbairn]

Just starting to get organised for next Thursday. Currently trying to research the best way to pack a suit into a normal case rather than using a suit pack.

 

Am I right in thinking no irons are provided in the room? If so how are people meant to look the part on formal night with a creased suit\shirt etc.

 

 

Any other packing things I should be wary off?

[leaveitallbehind]

Just starting to get organised for next Thursday. Currently trying to research the best way to pack a suit into a normal case rather than using a suit pack.

 

Am I right in thinking no irons are provided in the room? If so how are people meant to look the part on formal night with a creased suit\shirt etc.

 

 

Any other packing things I should be wary off?

 

Correct - no irons in the staterooms or self serve facilities on board for ironing. (Irons also cannot be brought on board).

 

All I can offer is to just fold it carefully and lay it on top in the suitcase - hang it up as soon as you get into your stateroom with your luggage.

 

The ship offers laundry and pressing services if needed.

Edited June 3, 2014 by leaveitallbehind

[Clarea]

Just starting to get organised for next Thursday. Currently trying to research the best way to pack a suit into a normal case rather than using a suit pack.

 

Am I right in thinking no irons are provided in the room? If so how are people meant to look the part on formal night with a creased suit\shirt etc.

 

 

Any other packing things I should be wary off?

No irons in the staterooms, and no irons permitted to be brought on by guests.

 

You can use the pressing service if you wish. We pack in plastic and clothes don't get very wrinkled. We also use Downy Wrinkle Releaser, but I've read here that you have to be careful with sensitive fabrics.

[Loyal2Royal1995]

Turn your suit jacket inside out. (Google packing a suit jacket) or best way to, this also depends on how long it will be in the bag, cuts out or minimizes the wrinkles. I have tried this and it works. Now with the length of cruises and outfits needed, we pack a garment bag. Hope this helps, enjoy the cruise.

 

 

Cruising is wicked awesome

[rthouse]

I try to fold shirts in batches with dress shirts in plastic dry cleaner's bags. My tux pants are laid flat (folded once) along with my other pants.

 

On my previous cruises with RCCL and NCL I was able to board with a travel steamer which my GF found useful with her formal dresses.

[Cruisingbairn]

Thanks for the info folks!

[Merion_Mom]

http://www.smartertravel.com/photo-galleries/editorial/seven-ways-to-fit-more-stuff-in-your-suitcase.html?id=620&source=91&value=2014-09-02+00%3A00%3A00&u=3731CBF823&nl_cs=19832246%3A%3A7597281%3A%3A17035923%3A%3A

[dancinman66]

Turn your suit jacket inside out. (Google packing a suit jacket) or best way to, this also depends on how long it will be in the bag, cuts out or minimizes the wrinkles. I have tried this and it works. Now with the length of cruises and outfits needed, we pack a garment bag. Hope this helps, enjoy the cruise.

 

 

Cruising is wicked awesome

 

 

This is a new one to me thanks

 

 

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[SeagoingMom]

Best suit packing video ever, from a professional.

[krev]

I love how he folds the shirts, looks so easy!

 

 

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Edited September 4, 2014 by krev

[3dog]

Turn your suit jacket inside out. (Google packing a suit jacket) or best way to, this also depends on how long it will be in the bag, cuts out or minimizes the wrinkles. I have tried this and it works.

 

This is the best method I have found without taking up extra room (feed an unturned sleeve inside a turned sleeve). I find that a suit can easily take a trans-pacific flight without wrinkles or minimal "folds" that will hang out overnight (layering also helps minimize wrinkles or folds). The bag with air left is sort of good, but doesn't prevent the suit from adjusting in the bag during travel.

 

http://www.smartertravel.com/photo-galleries/editorial/seven-ways-to-fit-more-stuff-in-your-suitcase.html?id=620&source=91&value=2014-09-02+00%3A00%3A00&u=3731CBF823&nl_cs=19832246%3A%3A7597281%3A%3A17035923%3A%3A

 

I use a number of these techniques. Spacebags are wonderful for items that you don't mind some wrinkles/folds (t-shirts, shorts, jeans). And layering clothes in the bag will help reduce those wrinkles.

[EbayCruiser]

We leave our dress clothes on hangers and slip a dry cleaning bag over them. The air in the dry cleaner bags makes a cushion and helps against wrinkles. If you can hand the suit on a hanger and slip the bag over and lay it on top of all your other clothes. If you have a strap in your suitcase, use the strap over the suit.

 

Should be fine!

[cruiselvr04]

To be clear I use a dry cleaning bag over each item separately then place in suitcase. I even fold multiple times in a carry on and as long as the bag is folded in each fold no wrinkles!

[EbayCruiser]

To be clear I use a dry cleaning bag over each item separately then place in suitcase. I even fold multiple times in a carry on and as long as the bag is folded in each fold no wrinkles!

 

Yes, multiple bags - works great for me, no wrinkles and I pack almost everything on hangers. Makes unpacking so much easier, just lift out and ready to hang.

[m*u*g*]

Best suit packing video ever, from a professional.

 

Agree. I've tried this, it works. Use it for formal dresses also.

 

One tip is if you are staying in a hotel pre-cruise, take everything out of the bag and hang it up. Then re-pack it the morning you leave for port. Never had to iron a tux or formal dress.

 

I use the Ziploc brand XL bags.

[SeagoingMom]

Agree. I've tried this, it works. Use it for formal dresses also.

 

One tip is if you are staying in a hotel pre-cruise, take everything out of the bag and hang it up. Then re-pack it the morning you leave for port. Never had to iron a tux or formal dress.

 

I use the Ziploc brand XL bags.

 

And of course for ladies, there are so many lovely cocktail dresses now made in various knit fabrics that do not wrinkle at all -- maybe men should lobby for tuxes made of jersey!

[miccheck]

I always roll mine instead of folding it. Never had a wrinkle problem.