lady_cruiser Posted May 16, 2017 #226 Share Posted May 16, 2017 In my case; meds. Tylenol, Tylenol PM, Bonine, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brojimmy Posted May 21, 2017 #227 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Five things I can't cruise without 1. Gloria-the love of my life 2. Patience 3. Understanding 4.Sense of humor/adventure 5.Manners/Consideration for others Works like a charm for 19 Cruises Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnewman Posted May 21, 2017 #228 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Pen & paper in case you don't see room attendant, & need to request something Interesting - I don't think I have ever been on a ship that did not have these items in the stateroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted May 21, 2017 #229 Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) Actually, we need to wrinkle them up a bit, they tend to stick together. BTW, those are for Laura's 7 day Rhapsody on Saturday. I'll need to get some more for our two week crossing at the end of the month Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Finally, something hand sanitizer is good for!! My co-worker (who used to be a bank teller) gave me this hint: do a little pump of sanitizer on your "counting fingers" and rub in just a little - you want the fingers to be moist. It makes the bills not stick when you count them. My bank at work is always new bills and pain to count (want to count $200 in ones twice a day, in addition $400 in other bills), but since I learned this trick, it goes better. I have one item that always goes with me on any trip, regardless of length of the trip, destinations, mode of travel: a bandana. It can be McGyver'd into so many things! For those doing the sunny weather cruises: look in to a small tin of Bag Balm. Works great on sunburn. Smells awful but I'll take the smell as long is soothes the pain. It has a lot of uses, too - almost as many as Windex ;-) Edited May 21, 2017 by slidergirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted May 21, 2017 #230 Share Posted May 21, 2017 So many good pointers here. I always love reading what others bring and have added many of these items over the years to my own "must take" list. I would agree with JamesEM that Duck (or Duct) tape is a definite must-have. [...] I'd like to hear how JamesEM and others have used that magic tape... :) About 5 or 6 years ago, when smoking was still allowed in cabins on Costa, we had a connecting cabin, with neighbours who smoked, and lots of smoke seeped through the gaps around the door. :( I taped over all the gaps around the door, and it did a great job keeping the smoke out. I could see little traces of adhesive left behind from previous occupants, so I knew we weren't the first to try this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dverzic Posted May 21, 2017 #231 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Five things I can't cruise without 1. Gloria-the love of my life 2. Patience 3. Understanding 4.Sense of humor/adventure 5.Manners/Consideration for others Works like a charm for 19 Cruises Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Great advice! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benanjerry Posted May 24, 2017 #232 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Hi, Of course it is a matter of personal preference but on a recent three week cruise my two most helpful items were a pop-up hamper and a 10 slot sweater/shoe hanging holder for over the closet rod. The hamper allowed damp things to dry and not smell until I made a trip to the ship's laundromat, and the closet hanger kept shoes off the floor (important I think in a small cabin) and kept daily-used items like hats, sunscreen, evening bag, etc., easy to grab and out of the way. Happy cruising to all! Kay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GweninTX Posted June 8, 2017 #233 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Sticky notes, tiny bottle of super glue with the brush, sealed bottle of NyQuil & cough syrup, Z pack, tide pods, magnetic chip clips to hang up things in room. Extra pair of reading glasses to keep by bed. Tiny flashlight to keep by bed. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted June 8, 2017 #234 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Wine Charms Why wine charms? I haven't been able to figure that one out! Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted June 8, 2017 #235 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Why wine charms? I haven't been able to figure that one out!Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Possibly they host parties in their stateroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 8, 2017 #236 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Possibly they host parties in their stateroom. It's a thankless job Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEA DOGY Posted June 11, 2017 #237 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Pain killers Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted June 12, 2017 #238 Share Posted June 12, 2017 We used to pack a 25/6 inch roller each. After retirement five years ago we went down to a 20 inch roller each-a carry on. What did we discover? We discovered that we really did not need or even want many of of the so called must haves that we previously packed. We actually have more extra room in our bags now than we did when we traveled with more. We did this out of necessity based on how and where we wanted to travel. Should have done it years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wangel Posted June 23, 2017 #239 Share Posted June 23, 2017 One thing I did not see mentioned to bring: Old clean underwear. Why? This way you can wear them on the cruise and then just throw them away when done. This leaves more room in your suitcase and gets rid of your old underwear at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted June 23, 2017 #240 Share Posted June 23, 2017 One thing I did not see mentioned to bring: Old clean underwear. Why? This way you can wear them on the cruise and then just throw them away when done. This leaves more room in your suitcase and gets rid of your old underwear at the same time. Terrible visual :o Your poor cabin steward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloworm2 Posted June 23, 2017 #241 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Wangel. I hope you tip the cabin steward really, really well Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thefamilyqueen Posted June 23, 2017 #243 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Over the counter medications such as Tylenol, antacids, antibiotic cream, bandaids etc. The ship has very limited items and if you are lucky enough to find them at the ports they are outrageously expensive. I fix a little plastic box with all these items. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbelc Posted June 27, 2017 #244 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Over the counter medications such as Tylenol, antacids, antibiotic cream, bandaids etc. The ship has very limited items and if you are lucky enough to find them at the ports they are outrageously expensive. I fix a little plastic box with all these items. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I call that a patch kit. I carry a modified version in my purse all the time. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Hag Posted June 28, 2017 #245 Share Posted June 28, 2017 My Kindle. I can bring as many books as I like without my luggage weighing a ton. Anti-static spray. You spray this on your clothes to stop that static cling that I hate. Works very well on things like travel knit that tend to want to cling up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dverzic Posted July 4, 2017 #246 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I take my Nook reader as I can use it to read by the pool. It's much better than my Kindle Fire which is difficult to see outdoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseudoware Posted July 4, 2017 #247 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Supply of Starbucks Via packets. I don't have to go all the way to the buffet for free, crap coffee, and I don't get gouged for the gourmet stuff. We get a cabin close to the Int'l Cafe (or whatever the cruise line calls theirs) so hot water is just a few steps away. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dverzic Posted July 4, 2017 #248 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Supply of Starbucks Via packets. I don't have to go all the way to the buffet for free, crap coffee, and I don't get gouged for the gourmet stuff. We get a cabin close to the Int'l Cafe (or whatever the cruise line calls theirs) so hot water is just a few steps away. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk Ooh, great idea! I'm not a coffee drinker, but my husband is. This sounds perfect for him! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted July 4, 2017 #249 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Ooh, great idea! I'm not a coffee drinker, but my husband is. This sounds perfect for him! Sent from my iPad using Forums Why not save all that trouble and have room service deliver a carafe of coffee. We order a large one along with Rolls, fruit & juice delivered at 6am each morning. We are very early risers ;) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeBee132 Posted July 4, 2017 #250 Share Posted July 4, 2017 We always take a trailing plug socket with 2 adapters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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