Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted February 6, 2023 #101 Share Posted February 6, 2023 here is our all inclusive essential list: we travel with 2 40# suitcases for the 3 of us, and all of the meds, electronics and very essential items (1 swim suit/rashguard/trunks, 1 pair of flip flops, 1 sun hat, 1 pair of shorts, sunglasses, goggles) go into the carry-on backpacks: Passports, wallet, credit card, cash, itinerary printouts Masks Medications (stomach, echinacea, cough, ibuprofen, prescriptions, diarrhea, laxative, cold, thermometer, children’s meds, afrin) Lysol wipes SPF lotion and spray Swimming suits, trunks, rashguard, sunhats, beach bags Sunglasses Swim ring, floaties, nose clip and goggles Water masks Sand toys Shoes: flip flops or crocs, sandals, sneakers, proper MDR shoes, water shoes Charging cables, phones, tablet and tablet holder, night light Truvia, thermos cup, water bottle, zip lock bags for snacks Shorts, underwear, pjs, t-shirts, pants, sleeping stuff, MDR clothes (1 pair of pants each, a couple of tops, buttoned shirt for DH) Toothbrushes and chargers, hair brush, toiletries Gloves and tall socks for skating and instant coffee if on RCI Water and heat on vacation, unplug everything, turn off computers, take out trash Books and download movies/books non-essential for others, but needed for us: magnetic hooks for masks and their lanyards, some cute magnets for the door, and a stuffed animal for DS to sleep with instead of his beloved live doggo. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted February 7, 2023 #102 Share Posted February 7, 2023 9 hours ago, Itchy&Scratchy said: here is our all inclusive essential list: we travel with 2 40# suitcases for the 3 of us, and all of the meds, electronics and very essential items (1 swim suit/rashguard/trunks, 1 pair of flip flops, 1 sun hat, 1 pair of shorts, sunglasses, goggles) go into the carry-on backpacks: Passports, wallet, credit card, cash, itinerary printouts Masks Medications (stomach, echinacea, cough, ibuprofen, prescriptions, diarrhea, laxative, cold, thermometer, children’s meds, afrin) Lysol wipes SPF lotion and spray Swimming suits, trunks, rashguard, sunhats, beach bags Sunglasses Swim ring, floaties, nose clip and goggles Water masks Sand toys Shoes: flip flops or crocs, sandals, sneakers, proper MDR shoes, water shoes Charging cables, phones, tablet and tablet holder, night light Truvia, thermos cup, water bottle, zip lock bags for snacks Shorts, underwear, pjs, t-shirts, pants, sleeping stuff, MDR clothes (1 pair of pants each, a couple of tops, buttoned shirt for DH) Toothbrushes and chargers, hair brush, toiletries Gloves and tall socks for skating and instant coffee if on RCI Water and heat on vacation, unplug everything, turn off computers, take out trash Books and download movies/books non-essential for others, but needed for us: magnetic hooks for masks and their lanyards, some cute magnets for the door, and a stuffed animal for DS to sleep with instead of his beloved live doggo. You left off your espresso machine. Don't laugh. There was a recent post that I read somewhere that a couple tried to bring their full sized espresso machine on the ship. DON 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted February 7, 2023 #103 Share Posted February 7, 2023 9 hours ago, donaldsc said: You left off your espresso machine. Don't laugh. There was a recent post that I read somewhere that a couple tried to bring their full sized espresso machine on the ship. DON Now that I would do! If it were allowed... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted February 7, 2023 #104 Share Posted February 7, 2023 9 hours ago, donaldsc said: You left off your espresso machine. Don't laugh. There was a recent post that I read somewhere that a couple tried to bring their full sized espresso machine on the ship. DON we are not big on coffee and the only coffee machine we have at home is a tiny one serving french press. It would be very easy to bring it onboard, but why? Hence, the instant coffee if we are on RCI. Theirs was simply undrinkable to us. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwj Posted February 22, 2023 #105 Share Posted February 22, 2023 The laundry package is an essential for us on longer cruises (>7 days). It easily cuts in half what we need to bring for clothes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgabriel Posted February 26, 2023 #106 Share Posted February 26, 2023 The only things that are requirements for me are: - passport - credit cards - iPhone - prescription medication Everything else can be purchased or I can live without it. 🤗 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 2BACRUISER Posted March 3, 2023 #107 Share Posted March 3, 2023 My DH as he pays its what I keep him for kerching lol 😆 😂 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted March 6, 2023 #108 Share Posted March 6, 2023 On 2/2/2023 at 2:47 PM, ldubs said: Do they make umbrellas that are not folding? 😀 Yes, but they are not nearly as common as folding umbrellas. On 2/1/2023 at 5:32 AM, Ruminant said: My mother always did this when traveling! Not gross and a good idea. Agree -- nothing gross here. Old underwear isn't dirty underwear. On 2/6/2023 at 1:14 PM, Itchy&Scratchy said: Lysol wipes With housekeeping being cut, this might become more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted March 7, 2023 #109 Share Posted March 7, 2023 On 2/25/2023 at 11:28 PM, mrgabriel said: Everything else can be purchased or I can live without it. not everything can be purchased in the middle of the ocean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgabriel Posted March 7, 2023 #110 Share Posted March 7, 2023 15 hours ago, Itchy&Scratchy said: not everything can be purchased in the middle of the ocean... LOL - if it can't be bought then I can live without it. We once were on a 12-night Transatlantic and one couple's luggage didn't make the ship. They had their carry on bags with medication, books, camera, and other stuff they didn't want to put in checked baggage. They spent the first 6 nights in clothes from the ship's store until their luggage met them in Spain. The woman wore a white sweatshirt and workout pants every day & her embarkation outfit every night. (Ship provided cleaning.) They were celebrities because everyone knew their story & they both had such wonderful attitudes about the situation. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h_blond2 Posted September 27, 2023 #111 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I wear contacts, so I always bring an extra pair as well as my glasses. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadjineh Posted October 15, 2023 #112 Share Posted October 15, 2023 (edited) I forgot to bring our heavy duty magnetic hooks for our cabin walls this last cruise... this meant that the desktop was always under a sea of papers, tickets, 'tomorrow's events' and other paper detritus that you just know you will need as soon as you throw it out and your cabin steward empties your bins. We usually use one to post items we need to see prominently on one wall. I also like to hang our provided robes on them right beside the bed, for when I get up in the morning. Unfortunately, Princess (this last cruise) didn't provide robes. I may switch back to my favorite cruise lines for the next cruises, but will remember to bring the hooks. Also we usually take a couple of those little electronic tea lights to stick in the bathroom for midnight visits without having to turn the bright ones on. Another reason to not cruise Princess....their lights turn on with movement and the full-on hallway light goes on, blinding you on the way to the biffy at 2AM. It's way darker in our home bedroom at night than in an inside cabin on Princess. I can even read my non-illuminated watch in an interior Princess cabin at night. Almost forgot to add: a pack of proper medical face masks, and extra hand sanitizer for when the stations at the buffet run out. Edited October 15, 2023 by canadjineh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted October 15, 2023 #113 Share Posted October 15, 2023 On 3/7/2023 at 11:18 AM, mrgabriel said: LOL - if it can't be bought then I can live without it. We once were on a 12-night Transatlantic and one couple's luggage didn't make the ship. They had their carry on bags with medication, books, camera, and other stuff they didn't want to put in checked baggage. They spent the first 6 nights in clothes from the ship's store until their luggage met them in Spain. The woman wore a white sweatshirt and workout pants every day & her embarkation outfit every night. (Ship provided cleaning.) They were celebrities because everyone knew their story & they both had such wonderful attitudes about the situation. I wonder if they were the Swedish couple on our Prinsendam trans-Atlantic sailing a few years ago (we boarded in Rome - they had already been aboard for a week or so). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkloc Posted October 17, 2023 #114 Share Posted October 17, 2023 On 7/12/2022 at 11:46 AM, cruiseny4life said: Couldn't you just not brush your teeth for a few days? I don't even take a toothbrush when I cruise, because it's one extra thing to lose (I have one of those fancy battery powered toothbrushes, because my husband bought it for me). Is this a joke ??? 😳 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted October 17, 2023 #115 Share Posted October 17, 2023 On 7/12/2022 at 9:12 AM, donaldsc said: Phones can have difficulties w time zone changes especially if you leave it in airplane mode. A small battery operated alarm clock is easy to reset for time zone changes. DON Not sure what phone you have. Our iPhones work fine in airplane mode. And, if concerned, it is easy to manually reset any smart phone for time zones. Just like a battery operated alarm clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted October 17, 2023 #116 Share Posted October 17, 2023 5 hours ago, ldubs said: Not sure what phone you have. Our iPhones work fine in airplane mode. And, if concerned, it is easy to manually reset any smart phone for time zones. Just like a battery operated alarm clock. My android phone also can be used when we travel. However often a simple old fashioned solution is easier to use. My simple alarm clock is such a solution. It is also easier to see at night and it never needs to be kept charged. DON 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted October 17, 2023 #117 Share Posted October 17, 2023 11 hours ago, lkloc said: Is this a joke ??? 😳 Nope! My dentist tells me my teeth are amazing, despite my bad hygiene. Who woulda thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CDNPolar Posted October 17, 2023 #118 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Large bandaids - talking 1 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches. These are for the unexpected heel blisters that sometimes happen even when you are wearing a pair of shoes that are broken in. They also must be strong to adhere and the small regular size bandaids don't stand up to the rubbing that the shoe will do against it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted October 17, 2023 #119 Share Posted October 17, 2023 4 hours ago, cruiseny4life said: Nope! My dentist tells me my teeth are amazing, despite my bad hygiene. Who woulda thought! I take it you travel alone - and do not share tables with others, especially at breakfast. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted October 17, 2023 #120 Share Posted October 17, 2023 33 minutes ago, navybankerteacher said: I take it you travel alone - and do not share tables with others, especially at breakfast. Hahaha - my husband has never complained as he travels with me in cars, ships, planes, and whatever other conveyance device you can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted October 17, 2023 #121 Share Posted October 17, 2023 On 10/14/2023 at 11:20 PM, canadjineh said: Another reason to not cruise Princess....their lights turn on with movement and the full-on hallway light goes on, blinding you on the way to the biffy at 2AM. that's not a reason to stop sailing on Princess. Just use a piece of duck or blue painter's tape to tape over the sensor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CDNPolar Posted October 18, 2023 #122 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Probably said before, but don't want to read 5 pages of responses... 😀 A battery back up that has two charging ports and two charging cables. We use our iPhones for all photography, and we build movies of our trips after that go on our YouTube channel. Without that battery backup we would often run out of juice on a day long excursion. If you have one that is large enough and fast enough you can take your phone from 10% to 80% in 20 minutes or less. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted October 19, 2023 #123 Share Posted October 19, 2023 On 10/17/2023 at 11:24 AM, cruiseny4life said: Hahaha - my husband has never complained as he travels with me in cars, ships, planes, and whatever other conveyance device you can think of. That man is very smart!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoW mAn Posted October 22, 2023 #124 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Outlet extender, it prevents arguments with my cabin mates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted October 23, 2023 #125 Share Posted October 23, 2023 On 10/17/2023 at 12:57 AM, donaldsc said: My android phone also can be used when we travel. However often a simple old fashioned solution is easier to use. My simple alarm clock is such a solution. It is also easier to see at night and it never needs to be kept charged. DON The batteries last forever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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