TropicalDuo Posted September 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Sailing on the Vista in April. Trying to purchase things I will need on the cruise. I have seen a lot of packing lists on the internet. Did anyone bring the following items and find them helpful: Magnetic hooks (I read that the walls of the staterooms are metal and these come in handy for hanging up beach towels, etc.) Powerstrip (I actually purchased an adapter that plugs in and has 3 outlets on it and also has a night light attached.) How many outlets are in a stateroom? Masking tape / duck tape (I can't imagine needing this on a cruise??) Pen, Highlighter, Sticky notes, pad of paper (I can imagine using some of this, like if I wanted to leave a note for our room steward for example) Over the door shoe holder (we are only two people so I have decided to forgo this - it looks like there is a lot of shelves in the bathroom for toiletries) Anything else you found helpful? Also I have bought some supplies to make a cool door sign. What should I use to hang the sign? Will magnetic hooks work or should I pick up some Command hooks? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samanthamelody3 Posted September 21, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 21, 2017 This seems like a lot of extra stuff to bring. I have travelled a lot and never brought anything like this. My last all inclusive trip (different from a cruise, I know), people were suggesting the same things, power strips, damp rid, extra hangers, etc. Did we ever feel like we needed any of it? No. As soon as we arrived, we didn't even hang out things up, let alone spend time in the room....we were in the pool immediately! Seems like a lot of hassle to worry about such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemjam Posted September 21, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I take my Tervis tumbler on every cruise. Keeps my drinks ice cold and I have a larger portion to enjoy longer (Carnivals cups are small lol). No tape....you can't use that to stick anything to walls, doors, etc. That's a no, no. I don't take power strip and manage just fine with my curling iron, charging phone, charging tablet, charging camera batteries. Just have to plan and think about it a little. If you do take power strip, make sure no surge protector ones..again that's a no, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelGirlinDallas Posted September 21, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 21, 2017 One general cruising tip I found very helpful is to bring battery-operated tea lights to be a nightlight in the bathroom. We put one on the desk in the room, too. Some bathrooms cut power to the outlet when the light is turned off, so this is a way around that. We tried it and it worked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted September 21, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 21, 2017 door stop or bungee to keep the balcony door open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmf11699 Posted September 21, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Rum runner! Oh wait, that's contraband. I vote for the power strip and MAYBE magnetic hooks. All others not needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted September 21, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 21, 2017 One general cruising tip I found very helpful is to bring battery-operated tea lights to be a nightlight in the bathroom. We put one on the desk in the room, too. Some bathrooms cut power to the outlet when the light is turned off, so this is a way around that. We tried it and it worked great. thats a great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted September 21, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 21, 2017 We'll be bringing magnetic hooks this time; we've needed such things in the past, in an effort to keep the cabin tidier. A powerstrip is essential for anyone who relies on Kindles for reading material, smartphones for photographs, etc. The most critical need for duct tape is to repair damage to luggage caused by careless and negligent airline baggage handlers. I think the rest would be unnecessary for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siestakeys04 Posted September 21, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 21, 2017 The only thing I bring extra are the car hanging trees by yankee candle so my room can smell good. I only hang up a few things that we may have ironed but most of my clothes stay in my packing cube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaShelle2 Posted September 21, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Liquid hand soap. Bar soap is yucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peajay84 Posted September 21, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 21, 2017 One general cruising tip I found very helpful is to bring battery-operated tea lights to be a nightlight in the bathroom. We put one on the desk in the room, too. Some bathrooms cut power to the outlet when the light is turned off, so this is a way around that. We tried it and it worked great. Yes! We did this too and found it worked perfectly for those middle of the night trips to the bathroom! Also was nice to use on our balcony at night too. We take insulated drink cups to keep drinks from getting watered down. Boca clips for beach towels and chairs (and to keep curtains completely closed to keep light out in early morning on ship and at hotels), magnet clothespin to keep paperwork (FunTimes, etc) on the wall and off the desks and tables, outlet extender w/ USB ports for charging all electronics, travel size Glade/Febreeze spray for bathroom smells, and travel size Downy Wrinkle Release and Static Guard for packed clothes. (I also pack a travel size lint roller since we seem to always bring along a little bit of our cat along with us!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raynvic Posted September 21, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 21, 2017 One of the best tips I learned earlier this year is a small collapsible bin that can sit on or near the desk area to catch all of the things that get put in that area. Worked great on our April cruise and is now a permanent fixture in my suitcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacruise804 Posted September 21, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I have seen binder clips suggested to weight the shower curtain and keep it from attacking you;) we will try this our next cruise. We usually bring ear plugs and maybe a thin blanket to help the room smell like "home" if you don't sleep well in other beds. Possibly binoculars? door stop or bungee to keep the balcony door open Please don't do this. There are other threads that explain it will affect the a/c in the surrounding cabins (and create a wind tunnel if your cabin door is opened). Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keys2Heaven Posted September 21, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Sailing on the Vista in April. Trying to purchase things I will need on the cruise. I have seen a lot of packing lists on the internet. Did anyone bring the following items and find them helpful: Magnetic hooks (I read that the walls of the staterooms are metal and these come in handy for hanging up beach towels, etc.) Powerstrip (I actually purchased an adapter that plugs in and has 3 outlets on it and also has a night light attached.) How many outlets are in a stateroom? Masking tape / duck tape (I can't imagine needing this on a cruise??) Pen, Highlighter, Sticky notes, pad of paper (I can imagine using some of this, like if I wanted to leave a note for our room steward for example) Over the door shoe holder (we are only two people so I have decided to forgo this - it looks like there is a lot of shelves in the bathroom for toiletries) Anything else you found helpful? Also I have bought some supplies to make a cool door sign. What should I use to hang the sign? Will magnetic hooks work or should I pick up some Command hooks? Thanks! Wow, are you moving in for more than 7 days? You don't need any of it really. A PS....maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshower9 Posted September 21, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Only thing I used duct tape for was to put around our luggage in case we had to check it at the airport. That way it would be easy to identify at baggage claim (I bought duct tape in a wild, multicolored pattern). We didn't have to check our bags, but it actually came in handy because they took one of our bags to the wrong stateroom. My aunt and uncle who were on the ship with us saw it in front of the wrong room and knew it was ours because of the duct tape. I didn't take the actual tape with us, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHARTWICK Posted September 21, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I always take a highlighter for highlighting things I want to do in the daily list of activities - and it takes up almost no room in my bag. I also take an outlet adapter or a SMALL power strip. We also bring two small pocket sized flashlights. We almost always get an inside cabin, and if the ship were to lose power, I would definitely want these handy. I know the odds are slim of that happening, but they take up very little space. We keep one on each of our nightstands - they also come in handy when getting up in the middle of the night. Keeps us from leaving the bathroom light on. A travel size bottle of Downey Wrinkle Reducer is very handy! The new ships no longer have rooms with ironing boards/irons for passengers to use. This stuff really works!! Ear plugs are also an essential item for me. We are minimalistic packers, but these items are important to us and are compact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsywych Posted September 21, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I have a set of magnetic hooks that I use on every cruise. They hold damp towels, bathing suits, tote bags, and on occasion have been used as a clothesline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilcruisers Posted September 22, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Magnetic hooks, definitely a power strip for charging phones , iPod, iPad, camera, etc. there is one outlet in the room and one in the bathroom. Yes the bathroom has room and shelves for storage and also a hook on the door that comes in very handy. We take bleach wipes and air freshener. We use the hub app on our phone so no need for paper fun times or highlighter on those ships that have the hub . We also bring a popup dollar store hamper that helps keep our dirty clothes separate. It folds flat so no space is lost. The magnetic hooks are great for hanging things on the walls. When we were on the breeze, we actually had the hooks and a shower curtain to create a private space for my pre teen son, who slept on the couch. The walls and ceiling are magnetic on some ships. I like e idea of a nightlight or flashlight because those trips to the bathroom can be deadly even in an ocean view room, it is still very dark and unfamiliar. The mug with lid/yeti is another thing we can't do without and we usually throw those and some empty bottles with lids for ice water for the ports into the cooler. We carry on wine and cans of soda and use a small rolling cooler with pockets. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHUEY2 Posted September 22, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I have never taken any of this stuff and by the time you're finished you will need another bag. I take charges for my phone and tablet, a tumbler for water ( the cups on the ship are extremely small), and that's it. Sailing on the Vista in April. Trying to purchase things I will need on the cruise. I have seen a lot of packing lists on the internet. Did anyone bring the following items and find them helpful: Magnetic hooks (I read that the walls of the staterooms are metal and these come in handy for hanging up beach towels, etc.) Powerstrip (I actually purchased an adapter that plugs in and has 3 outlets on it and also has a night light attached.) How many outlets are in a stateroom? Masking tape / duck tape (I can't imagine needing this on a cruise??) Pen, Highlighter, Sticky notes, pad of paper (I can imagine using some of this, like if I wanted to leave a note for our room steward for example) Over the door shoe holder (we are only two people so I have decided to forgo this - it looks like there is a lot of shelves in the bathroom for toiletries) Anything else you found helpful? Also I have bought some supplies to make a cool door sign. What should I use to hang the sign? Will magnetic hooks work or should I pick up some Command hooks? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my kids mama Posted September 22, 2017 #20 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I just take my favorite lanyard, and binoculars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted September 22, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 22, 2017 For what it's worth, here's my "cruise prep" checklist...which I actually need to start following since we're 9 days away. :) More than two weeks before the cruise: Purchase travel insurance (for Cancel For Any Reason, right after first payment) Book popular excursions in advance Conduct online check-in, verify legal names match, etc. Cash in Carnival reward points for onboard credit Two weeks and less before the cruise Forward info for pre-cruise hotel-rooms, insurance, etc. to work for printing Print en route and cruiseport hotel info at work Print trip-insurance info at work Print confirmation of Cheers, etc. purchase print luggage tags and boarding pass at work (sneaking onto the color laser printer) reset home thermostat for vacation mode Notify USPS to hold mail -- usps.com Obtain cash for cruise, small bills also for tipping Packing and prep in the days before departure __ Passport, visa(s) and photocopies __ Cash, including lotsa $1s __ Credit and ATM cards __ Cruise documents __ Day pack/small backpack __ Comfortable walking shoes __ water shoes __ Dress shoes __ in-room shorts __ Carnival lanyard __ insulated cup/tumbler __ boonie hat and/or Carnival BtF "crew" cap __ Pants/trousers/khakis __ collared Shirts __ dress shirt __ suit coat __ Shorts ("nice"?) __ Socks __ dark socks __ Swimsuits, at least 3-5 __ rashguards __ Sneakers __ T-shirts __ Underwear __ drinking horn __ binoculars __ laptop and accessories __ extension cord(s) or strips __ iPod __ Spare batteries __ Travel alarm clock __ Underwater camera __ Beach towel __ Sunscreen __ Sodas to bring onboard __ Highlighters __ Pen(s) __ "Hello" nametags for meet'n'greet __ masks __ fins __ snorkels __ snorkel gear-bag __ anti-fog __ sunblock (for Coz, biodegradable) Packing -- Day of departure for cruise __ Cell phone and charger __ deoderant/anti-perspirant __ Hairbrush and/or comb __ Shampoo/Conditioner __ razor and charger __ Toothbrush __ Toothpaste __ prescription meds __ pain reliever __ Snacks "for the road" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacruise804 Posted September 22, 2017 #22 Share Posted September 22, 2017 A few more thoughts: an extra toothbrush an extra weeks worth of medications an extra swimsuit (to have a dry one each day) several gallon sized ziploc bags for any wet/damp clothes to take home (like a swimsuit) or extra food that you take back to your room maybe a quart sized bag to protect a smart phone in case of rain extra cash for additional tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telebax51 Posted September 22, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 22, 2017 The one thing i take that is a necessity is a luggage scale i weigh my luggage before leaving but always have more to pack leaving so looking for a scale to make sure i don't go over the 50lb weight , now i have one that i keep in my luggage at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafedumonde Posted September 22, 2017 #24 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Sailing on the Vista in April. Trying to purchase things I will need on the cruise. I have seen a lot of packing lists on the internet. Did anyone bring the following items and find them helpful: Magnetic hooks (I read that the walls of the staterooms are metal and these come in handy for hanging up beach towels, etc.) Powerstrip (I actually purchased an adapter that plugs in and has 3 outlets on it and also has a night light attached.) How many outlets are in a stateroom? Masking tape / duck tape (I can't imagine needing this on a cruise??) Pen, Highlighter, Sticky notes, pad of paper (I can imagine using some of this, like if I wanted to leave a note for our room steward for example) Over the door shoe holder (we are only two people so I have decided to forgo this - it looks like there is a lot of shelves in the bathroom for toiletries) Anything else you found helpful? Also I have bought some supplies to make a cool door sign. What should I use to hang the sign? Will magnetic hooks work or should I pick up some Command hooks? Thanks! I would not bring any of the things listed. I would bring a can of lysol airfreshener and individual bathroom scrubs/wipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafedumonde Posted September 22, 2017 #25 Share Posted September 22, 2017 For what it's worth, here's my "cruise prep" checklist...which I actually need to start following since we're 9 days away. :) More than two weeks before the cruise: Purchase travel insurance (for Cancel For Any Reason, right after first payment) Book popular excursions in advance Conduct online check-in, verify legal names match, etc. Cash in Carnival reward points for onboard credit Two weeks and less before the cruise Forward info for pre-cruise hotel-rooms, insurance, etc. to work for printing Print en route and cruiseport hotel info at work Print trip-insurance info at work Print confirmation of Cheers, etc. purchase print luggage tags and boarding pass at work (sneaking onto the color laser printer) reset home thermostat for vacation mode Notify USPS to hold mail -- usps.com Obtain cash for cruise, small bills also for tipping Packing and prep in the days before departure __ Passport, visa(s) and photocopies __ Cash, including lotsa $1s __ Credit and ATM cards __ Cruise documents __ Day pack/small backpack __ Comfortable walking shoes __ water shoes __ Dress shoes __ in-room shorts __ Carnival lanyard __ insulated cup/tumbler __ boonie hat and/or Carnival BtF "crew" cap __ Pants/trousers/khakis __ collared Shirts __ dress shirt __ suit coat __ Shorts ("nice"?) __ Socks __ dark socks __ Swimsuits, at least 3-5 __ rashguards __ Sneakers __ T-shirts __ Underwear __ drinking horn __ binoculars __ laptop and accessories __ extension cord(s) or strips __ iPod __ Spare batteries __ Travel alarm clock __ Underwater camera __ Beach towel __ Sunscreen __ Sodas to bring onboard __ Highlighters __ Pen(s) __ "Hello" nametags for meet'n'greet __ masks __ fins __ snorkels __ snorkel gear-bag __ anti-fog __ sunblock (for Coz, biodegradable) Packing -- Day of departure for cruise __ Cell phone and charger __ deoderant/anti-perspirant __ Hairbrush and/or comb __ Shampoo/Conditioner __ razor and charger __ Toothbrush __ Toothpaste __ prescription meds __ pain reliever __ Snacks "for the road" Love your list, especially the work printouts! ;p OP, I would add child Motrin and neosporin and bandaids if you have kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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