CozGurl Posted April 19, 2017 #1 Share Posted April 19, 2017 There are a lot of threads about useful things to pack, but were there things you didn't pack that you wish you had? I wish I would have had ear plugs. Sure could have used them because we had a balcony door slammer next to us! And what was the least useful thing you packed? We bought a power strip for the cabin and never opened the package. I also wish I hadn't packed so many clothes. We didn't wear half of what we took! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvetwater Posted April 19, 2017 #2 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Wish I packed: An extra carrier/jute bag for ports and shopping Extra underpants (manage to loose some for some reason) Wish I didn't pack: So many clothes that didn't go together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted April 19, 2017 #3 Share Posted April 19, 2017 There are a lot of threads about useful things to pack, but were there things you didn't pack that you wish you had? I wish I would have had ear plugs. Sure could have used them because we had a balcony door slammer next to us! And what was the least useful thing you packed? We bought a power strip for the cabin and never opened the package. I also wish I hadn't packed so many clothes. We didn't wear half of what we took! We are very efficient light packers. Once I forgot a tie for my white shirt for formal night, rented one for like $3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CozGurl Posted April 19, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Another thing I won't pack is shape wear or anything that needs to be worn with shape wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted April 19, 2017 #5 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Once forgot hubby's dress socks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 19, 2017 #6 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Another thing I won't pack is shape wear or anything that needs to be worn with shape wear. Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted April 19, 2017 #7 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Cold meds, Abreva(cold sore). Like these other countries don't have or on ship is EXPENSIVE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBFURR Posted April 19, 2017 #8 Share Posted April 19, 2017 We normally dress for formal nights. I can't fit into the tux any more so I pack a suit. Last time I had it dry cleaned, put in the closet with a selected shirt & tie, and then left it hanging there when I packed. :( Figured it out on board and was going to do a rental but decided not to. We were going to eat in the WJ but decided to check out the MDR to see what the norm was. Found that my pressed khakis and shirt were at least at, if not above, the norm so in we went. First formal night ever without at least a suit. It was fairly painless actually. Will probably wear the suit next time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie1337 Posted April 19, 2017 #9 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Forgot a lint roller. Couldn't buy one anywhere. The one pair of pants I didn't wear was because they were so covered in cat fur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlstwinmommy Posted April 19, 2017 #10 Share Posted April 19, 2017 On one of our Canada/NE cruises, I forgot to pack my hubby's pants. Not a single pair. I had been so concerned about getting my kids stuff, that I forgot hubby. All he had was the shorts he wore on the ship. Fortunately, first stop was Portland so we ended up spending a couple of hours in a store buying several pairs of pants for the guy. Ever since that trip, hubby always asks me to show him what I've packed for him. :') We have also forgotten my son's inhaler (fortunately again with a US port that we were able to stop in a pharmacy and get a prescription filled quickly). We always try to make sure to bring extra medications since medicines are expensive at the least and sometimes impossible to get while on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy_trees Posted April 19, 2017 #11 Share Posted April 19, 2017 On one of our Canada/NE cruises, I forgot to pack my hubby's pants. Not a single pair. I had been so concerned about getting my kids stuff, that I forgot hubby. All he had was the shorts he wore on the ship. Fortunately, first stop was Portland so we ended up spending a couple of hours in a store buying several pairs of pants for the guy. Ever since that trip, hubby always asks me to show him what I've packed for him. :') We have also forgotten my son's inhaler (fortunately again with a US port that we were able to stop in a pharmacy and get a prescription filled quickly). We always try to make sure to bring extra medications since medicines are expensive at the least and sometimes impossible to get while on a cruise. Maybe if he's not happy with your packing job, he could do it himself? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toras Posted April 19, 2017 #12 Share Posted April 19, 2017 We always try to make sure to bring extra medications since medicines are expensive at the least and sometimes impossible to get while on a cruise. My partner has 2 prescription meds - this last cruise instead of taking one pack of each he took two of just the one. We could not get a Canadian prescription filled at a US port. Luckily at Nassau they sold it to him without a prescription. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted April 19, 2017 #13 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Years ago I packed the DH's tux with tux accessories, as usual....but forgot to pack his tux shirt. Rental on board had none in his size (he is a skinny butt). So of course I could never live that down. Guess what? He now packs his own separate suitcase. ;p:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted April 19, 2017 #14 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Forgot a lint roller. Couldn't buy one anywhere. The one pair of pants I didn't wear was because they were so covered in cat fur. We always pack tape. You can wrap it around your hand with the sticky side out and roll your hand on your clothes. Or wrap it around an empty toilet paper roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famof4togo Posted April 19, 2017 #15 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Forgot to pack a phone charger on our last cruise...even though I must have a dozen at home I got to pay $35 for one at the airport lol...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hapster85 Posted April 19, 2017 #16 Share Posted April 19, 2017 On our second trip to Alaska in 2015, we left the boys to do their own packing, and didn't double-check them. They were 18 and 15 at the time. The younger did fine. The older didn't pack a single long sleeved shirt or jacket, despite having been there just 3 years prior. He said he didn't remember that it got cold there. Thankfully, we had time to pick up a few things in Anchorage before our land tour started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare firegal2539 Posted April 19, 2017 #17 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I forgot a quart size baggie that had my deodorant, tooth brush, tooth paste, comb and a brush. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpayne Posted April 19, 2017 #18 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Forgot to pack a phone charger on our last cruise...even though I must have a dozen at home I got to pay $35 for one at the airport lol...... Check the lost and founds at the hotel or on the ship for chargers left behind. Depending on how long they've had them they may just give it to you to keep. At a bare minimum hopefully they let you borrow one to recharge. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Hill Cruisers Posted April 19, 2017 #19 Share Posted April 19, 2017 We keep forgetting to pack plug-in night lights. Got some nifty green-colored lights from Walmart a couple of weeks ago. Gonna get more and toss them in our luggage. Just have to ensure that the wall receptacles are 110v. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare firegal2539 Posted April 19, 2017 #20 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I forgot to mention that on my last cruise a few weeks ago I forgot my cane. Ever since I had my hip and knee surgery I have to use one. I got to the ship and asked if anyone had left one that I could borrow and was told to go to the Medical Center and see if they had any they would rent me. WHAT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skycomb Posted April 19, 2017 #21 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I also wish I hadn't packed so many clothes. We didn't wear half of what we took! My problem every cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted April 19, 2017 #22 Share Posted April 19, 2017 For my next cruise I am going to "forget" to pack formal wear and many of my unnecessary toiletries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted April 19, 2017 #23 Share Posted April 19, 2017 On our Mediterranean cruise, I forgot all of my necklaces except 1. Fortunately, it looked ok with most of my outfits. Cruising is one of the rare times I dress up, so was super bummed about forgetting them :(. #firstworldproblems Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted April 19, 2017 #24 Share Posted April 19, 2017 The first two cruises I went on, they provided conditioner. I thought all cruise ships provided conditioner, so didn't pack it for my next cruise. Their shampoo made my hair tangled and I had no conditioner. They didn't even sell it in their little store on the ship. Now I never cruise without conditioner. I forgot to pack my deodorant one time. We stayed at a hotel pre-cruise and didn't have a car. There were no stores within walking distance, so I went from hotel to hotel to find some deodorant. I finally found one mini-sized container of deodorant. Another time I forgot to pack toothpaste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted April 20, 2017 #25 Share Posted April 20, 2017 We always 'forget' to pack formal wear. No suits, jackets, ties or long dresses. So far, it hasn't affected our cruise at all. Not one bit. Next time, I'm thinking about 'forgetting' to pack razors and shaving creme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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