How do you carry your phone?

[jenprovencal]

This will be our first cruise in December and we are counting down the days for sure! A question for those experienced cruisers, how do you carry your phone and sign & sail card around the ship? I don't want to carry a purse obviously and a lanyard around my neck is not really my style. I will use my phone for pictures so I would like to have it with me. 

 

Thank you!

[slidergirl]

I would advocate against getting one of those stick-on CC holders for your phone.  Many different kinds of cards, especially room keys, get de-magnitized when carried next to cell phones.  I see it multiple times everyday at my hotel.  

 

You have to carry something or make sure you have pants or shorts on that have pockets big enough to carry your phone in one pocket and your card in another.  I can't think of any other choice.   My new leggings from Athleta has 2 zipper pockets, big enough for a phone.  My hiking convertible pants have pockets big enough for a phone.  I'm sure you can find nice shorts or even a skort (some from Athleta, Title Nine, etc.) have pockets for phones.  A tennis skirt with a ball pocket could be used to carry the phone,  

[MJC]

I carry a wristlet -- keeps my hands free but I have a few basics with me. A metallic like this can double as an evening purse on formal night:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Metallic-Triple-Wristlet-Platinum/dp/B07FKZLTWC/ref=asc_df_B07FKZLTWC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=343161276219&hvpos=1o23&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15202270070577644089&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004331&hvtargid=pla-730432247923&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=68616793826&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=343161276219&hvpos=1o23&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15202270070577644089&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004331&hvtargid=pla-730432247923

 

 

[Laurie S.]

Never carry my phone on a cruise, when I'm on the ship.  On land, it's in my backpack.

[ohnonotmeagain]

Mini cross body?

[datone]

I find a small cross body the best.   Keeps your hands free and you can put in other things such as glasses, patter, etc. as well if you want.

[LoriPhil]

I wear a lanyard for cruise card as it’s simple and I always know where it is - just tuck it under my shirt if I don’t want to display it. Typically keep phone in the safe but have used small cross body when I want photos.  (Never turn on phone or media functions though... 😁)

[Anita Latte]

Pockets! Daywear with pockets is essential to my cruise wardrobe. I struggle with evening...I need a wristlet...that’s what I generally carry at home.

[clo]

I got this little drawstring bag with a rain poncho.  I've used it twice to hold my camera, key card, lip balm, tissue.

 

[compozer]

My phone stays in the cabin.  My husband carries my cruise card and a lip stick for me.

[Wayfairers]

Mini crossbody just big enough for my phone and cruise card for days I want to carry my phone or have no pockets. 

[duckey.l]

I don’t remember where I found this, but it is great- mini bag with a place in front for cruise card and just enough room for my phone. It can be used as a wristlet or crossbody.

[sydbarrett]

Small cross body bag

[bighairtexan]

Honestly? I always carry it in my cleavage.  That way I always know where it is (make sure to take it out before going thru an airport scanner.... just saying. 🙄 )

[Rsparis]

https://www.bandolierstyle.com/collections/all?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI64CnqPnq5AIVho7ICh0H0Qn-EAAYASAAEgJkiPD_BwE

[Lois R]

On ‎9‎/‎24‎/‎2019 at 10:42 PM, Rsparis said:

https://www.bandolierstyle.com/collections/all?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI64CnqPnq5AIVho7ICh0H0Qn-EAAYASAAEgJkiPD_BwE

Hi, looking through the pictures......for the size of the those? 100.00 or more for most of them? Way too

pricey (just my opinion).

[Rsparis]

51 minutes ago, Lois R said:

Hi, looking through the pictures......for the size of the those? 100.00 or more for most of them? Way too

pricey (just my opinion).

 

At first, I thought it was pricey and it took me a few months to finally buy it. But when I looked at the big picture of having to replace my phone if dropped or having it swiped by pickpockets I felt the price was worth it for me. Plus, I use my phone as my camera and I hate trying to dig it out for photos and sometimes would miss the perfect shot. This keeps my phone handy and safe.

 

if you watch the website, they often have sales and can be gotten much cheaper.

 

Also here is a similar product but much cheaper

https://www.amazon.com/ZVE-iPhone-Leather-Wallet-Crossbody/dp/B07D27P7CG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=133TCPMPRR49P&keywords=cell+phone+holder+crossbody+for+women&qid=1569634294&s=gateway&sprefix=Cell+phone+holder+cros%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-3

 

But like I always tell my husband...something is only worth what your willing to pay. 

Edited September 28, 2019 by Rsparis

[Lois R]

I agree with you about the worth thing..…..if someone will pay the price, the seller can charge whatvever…….

Glad that it works for you though. 

[luvsun22]

On 9/24/2019 at 10:42 PM, Rsparis said:

https://www.bandolierstyle.com/collections/all?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI64CnqPnq5AIVho7ICh0H0Qn-EAAYASAAEgJkiPD_BwE

 

I use a Bandolier as well and I love it!  I’m happy to say I got mine on sale for a very reasonable price right after Christmas last year.  

[cb at sea]

I use a small purse for my card, tissues, comb, lipstick.  I do NOT carry my phone around the ship.

 

[Floridiana]

On 9/20/2019 at 6:14 AM, datone said:

I find a small cross body the best

 

 

Same here. I buy them on trips. Best source so far was Cartagena, Colombia. Stay away from the obnoxious street vendors. They also have perfectly normal street vendors and shops away from the hustlers. 

[clo]

10 hours ago, Floridiana said:

I buy them on trips

THEM?  You have more than one?  

[Floridiana]

Yes, all cheap and in different sizes. On my next trip I'll take one that has space for my camera and tissues. They are for onboard only. 

[cruisemom42]

For around the ship I use a Kipling wristlet/bag. It takes up no space in suitcase but carries my two pairs of glasses (reading and sunglasses) key, and my small camera. They have several sizes; I use one that also will fit my Kindle. I think this is it, or very similar:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Kipling-Creativity-Small-Pouch-Size/dp/B000JFZT52/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=kipling+creativity+black&qid=1570896466&sr=8-4

 

I love Kipling but not a fan of their gorilla charms, so I removed it and replaced it with a cute one I found in Oia (Santorini) -- pewter, shaped like a starfish.

 

[purduemom1]

Love that Kipling bag! It’s a perfect size.  I’ve been looking for one to replace a small metallic bag I always take on cruises but is now a bit the worse for wear. I see that they have some in metallic which will double, for me, as an evening bag. I hope I can attach a chain or a cord of some type so that I can also carry it as a shoulder/crossbody. May have to get a bit creative here! I too will take that little animal off. Thanks so much for posting, Cruisemom42.

 

You know I think you were the one who told me about the leather shop in Rome. This was a few years ago so hope I’m remembering correctly. I bought several of their small cosmetic bags and had then monogrammed. Great Christmas gifts.