Last minute tips or things to pack?

[lesliejaykat]

We leave in 8 days for our last minute 10th anniv. cruise we booked a month ago. We haven't cruised in 9 years and quite honestly haven't had time to think about a thing. We are undergoing a full basement remodel and it just hit me today that we leave next week. I've got dramamine on my list. Cash for tips. Sunscreen. Two bottles of wine. That's it. Anything obvious I'm missing?

[OCruisers]

Sunglasses! :D

[cb at sea]

Whatever you'd take on any beach vacation...take on the cruise. There is nothing "cruise specific" you'll need.

[Midwestern Cruiser]

A power strip to re-charge your stuff -- that's my "never forget" item.

And I try to always remember a lidded-thermal glass/mug to convert drinks to (keeps them colder longer on deck).

Have a blast .... you're long overdue for a cruise!

Edited August 20, 2015 by MidwesternCruiser2

[Heartkrazy]

Two bottles of wine.

 

Don't forget a corkscrew 🍷🍷 Happy Anniversary!!

[bury me at sea]

RX, including otc, cruise documents, cash.

 

Enjoy!

[lesliejaykat]

Don't forget a corkscrew 🍷🍷 Happy Anniversary!!

 

 

 

Yessss! Going on my list. Thanks!!

[Donh44]

We leave in 8 days for our last minute 10th anniv. cruise we booked a month ago. We haven't cruised in 9 years and quite honestly haven't had time to think about a thing. We are undergoing a full basement remodel and it just hit me today that we leave next week. I've got dramamine on my list. Cash for tips. Sunscreen. Two bottles of wine. That's it. Anything obvious I'm missing?

 

 

 

Highlighter for your "Fun Times".

[Gardeneroflove]

We leave in 8 days for our last minute 10th anniv. cruise we booked a month ago. We haven't cruised in 9 years and quite honestly haven't had time to think about a thing. We are undergoing a full basement remodel and it just hit me today that we leave next week. I've got dramamine on my list. Cash for tips. Sunscreen. Two bottles of wine. That's it. Anything obvious I'm missing?

 

but things I forget: bandaids, this may be out of place, :eek:, and shoes (yes, I forget dress shoes, more than once. Now I keep my black ones in my suit case...nothing like wearing a formal dress and flipflops! :rolleyes: sorry fashion police!)

[2 for a Cruise]

I love taking a mesh cubbie to hang on the bathroom door to hold toiletries, hairspray, brushes etc.

[beachbum53]

We leave in 8 days for our last minute 10th anniv. cruise we booked a month ago. We haven't cruised in 9 years and quite honestly haven't had time to think about a thing. We are undergoing a full basement remodel and it just hit me today that we leave next week. I've got dramamine on my list. Cash for tips. Sunscreen. Two bottles of wine. That's it. Anything obvious I'm missing?

 

If you're planning any beach time while in port, or pool time while on the ship, take two bathing suits. That way, you'll always have a dry bathing suit for later. ;)

[funinthesun1964]

Don't forget your passports!...I have nightmares leading up to a cruise that I get to the airport and have forgotten them...Flip flops are a must. Nice enough clothes for your to wear to MDR if you want to go for "elegant" night..swim suits...toothbrush and toothpaste...enough money, and you're good to go! :D

[simplelife]

Things I find come in handy when travelling: Ziplock bags (quart and gallon); foldable tote; disposable plastic rain ponchos (from dollar store).

[Delta Dear]

I take a pop up hamper for dirty clothes. At the end of the cruise, it fits perfectly in one suitcase, ready for me to unpack it in my laundry room. By the way, that's about the only thing I put in that suitcase.

 

Baggies are always handy, duct tape *yes, we did have a suitcase we had to tape together due to airline handlers. Post It notes or a small notebook.

[kona_wahine]

ME! :D (things are incredibly stressful in our house right now)

[xrayann06]

I like to take our own snorkel gear, trash bags or a pop-up hamper for dirty clothes, lanyards for our cards and plenty of over-the-counter meds.

 

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[sunlovingirl]

Just take bathing suits, cover ups, sandals sun screen, meds like Advil etc and band aids ... Maybe a nice outfit if you feel like dressing up but not many people do anymore. And sun glasses. Camera if you like to take pictures. And take your vacation attitude :) enjoy!!! We leave in 3 weeks and I am so excited lol have fun!!!

[jen&samcantwait]

First of all, HAPPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

 

Some things I haven't seen mentioned yet, nightlight, wrinkle release spray, cooler if your room doesn't have a fridge & you intend to take your own soda or other canned beverages.

[xrayann06]

Bug spray if you are doing anything in the jungle! The mosquitoes can be terrible.

 

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[jayscore]

Be sure to bring a BATTERY powered clock, and an expired gift card with the magnetic stripe on the back. (For the safe);)

[evandbob]

Happy 10th Anniversary!

 

Best tip I can give you is to leave home 1/2 of the stuff you might think of taking or being suggested here. After all, you have each other right? The suggestion about just bringing what you would take to the beach is excellent! {Assuming you're taking a Caribbean and not an Alaskan cruise}.

[GranthamMommy]

If you're in a small cabin, i like the over the door shoe organizer with hooks to drop in my sunscreen and other items so they don't clutter the desk and I can find them easily (clear pockets!)

 

And cold medicine/imodium............if something starts it's way through the ship and the store runs out.....

 

Have fun. Pack less. What's the saying, pack half as much and bring twice as much money.....

[CAnative1]

Everyone always mentions what to take.... I will mention what NOT to take.

 

 

Leave sour attitudes at home. :cool:

[thomarvin]

aloe in case of sunburn. Check the sample aisle of your walmart or target. i paid $1.

 

old fashioned type of clock and watch. Iphones or Ipads will change with time zone.

 

small Flashlight in case of power outage. (you never know)

[Number12]

Bring a hat, the sun can be brutal and it really makes a difference.