Deb in Cali Posted January 3, 2005 #201 Share Posted January 3, 2005 I haven't seen anyone mention the use of a fanny pack. I have used mine for several vacations. My Mom bought me one on her cruise through the Panana Canal numerous years ago. They take the place of my regular purse when we go on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitnyleo Posted January 3, 2005 #202 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Were a wonderful idea.... Too bad that the scumbags of the world have made them obsolete (unless you are actually on a bike). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlite Posted January 3, 2005 #203 Share Posted January 3, 2005 These are some great tips. HOw early does everyone start packing for there trip . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb in Cali Posted January 4, 2005 #204 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Nitnyleo, So why are fanny packs obsolete? ??? Starlite, You are going on the Regal a few weeks before we are. Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Gal Posted January 4, 2005 #205 Share Posted January 4, 2005 alcohol padsAnbesol baby wipes baby powder back pack bandaids bathing suit cover up bathing suits batteries Benadryl for allergic reactions binoculars bottle sleeve/bottle carrier bug spray/wipes bungee cords Business cards printed with names and email address (to give to new friends) cameras (disposable, waterproof, digital, charger) - Mark Camera with name check book cell phone and charger clothesline clothespins collapsible cup collapsible cup conditioner (hair) cotton swaps cotton balls credit cards Croakies for eyeglasses daytime clothes dental floss deodorant dollar bills for tips to room service, sky cap, luggage handlers downy wrinkle releaser Downy Wrinkle Release, dresses dryer sheets duct tape emery boards evening bag evening clothes extension cord extra contacts extra contact solution eye glasses Fabreeze facial toner facial cleanser Fan handheld battery (they REALLY come in handy during muster drill) fanny pack fish food flash light frisbee or kite hair gel hairspray hand sanitizer Hemorrhoid medication high lighter pens HOLE PUNCHER insulated travel mug insulated lunch bag iron Iron on tape itty bitty book light jewelry Kaopectate LANYARD OR CORD TO WEAR AROUND NECK with room key lavender pack and/or oil (to help sleep) Laxative Lomotil for Aztec two-step Lysol makeup mesh bag for laundry moisturizer money Neosporin night light to keep in bathroom; the rooms get really dark at night nighties notebook pack of playing cards pants Paperback books pen Pepto bismal tablets plastic clothes hangers plastic basket small (really helps organize if there's no vanity drawer) pool toys post it notes Post it notes pre cut sheets of aluminum foil Preaddressed postcard labels and return address labels prescription drugs Q tips rain ponchos reading material reading glasses room freshener shampoo Shoe bag - Over the door shoes shorts Shout stain wipes (spot remover wipes) skirt sneakers stamps Stapler (small) Suction cup hooks sun block sunglasses swim shoes swim float Swiss Army Knife Toilet seat covers Toiletry bag toothbrushes toothpicks tops Travel Documents Travel steamer (small) Travel alarm clock that lights up tweezers Tylenol underwear watch on key chain water proof carrying case thing that goes around your neck water bottles wine bottle opener Witz box to keep money, boarding pass, credit card, etc. in while ashore Woolite (small bottle) to rinse bathing suits ZIP lock bags - 2 gallon size for wet clothes, dirty clothes. Press all the air out and seal. ZipLock bags (small for digital camera in one to prevent condensation DID I MISS ANYTHING??????????????????? Ok here is the list that was on page 4. I got some of the things on the list. I thought I would mention what I liked and used. I will post this first then reply again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Gal Posted January 4, 2005 #206 Share Posted January 4, 2005 alcohol pads handy to sanitize door knobs, phone... also will take out stains baby wipes back pack also I had some totes that I would put in the back pack to carry the things I bought while in port. bandaids a must bathing suit cover up bathing suits batteries binoculars bug spray/wipes we hit a port we needed them. Business cards printed with names and email address I wish I had done mine up. We were given several from the friends we made. They had their pictures on their cards. check book cell phone and charger We were able to use this in several ports. It was helpful when we were shopping and we needed to meet back up. conditioner (hair) cotton swaps cotton balls credit cards dental floss deodorant dollar bills for tips to room service, sky cap, luggage handlers dryer sheets duct tape emery boards extension cord Fan handheld battery (they REALLY come in handy during muster drill) frisbee or kite hair gel hairspray hand sanitizer Some of the places you really wanted to be able to sanitize your hands before you ate anything. high lighter pens hole puncher I used this to punch holes in our card. You do need to watch out some of the ships puch holes for the kids to show they are underage for drinking and so on. lanyard to wear around neck with room key I love the lanyard I used it on the last two cruises and won't not use it in the future. I think I would get the clear plastic to slip the card in and skip the whole punch. Lysol mesh bag for laundry money Neosporin pack of playing cards Paperback books pen Pepto bismal tablets luckily I didn't need this. plastic clothes hangers I did bring some from home and also one that had the attached clothes pins. post it notes great to use to leave messages to others in your group. prescription drugs never leave home without it. Q tips rain ponchos didn't need it won't leave it out though reading glasses shampoo Shoe bag - Over the door this is the one that I loved the most. We had the family suite with 4 of us in there. We loved it. We used it for shoes, cards, cameras, hand mirrors, sunscreen, lotion... it kept things right on hand. sneakers stamps sun block I burn and won't not bring sunglasses swim shoes important, my sister didn't bring hers and stepped on a sea urchin toothbrushes toothpicks Travel Documents Travel alarm clock that lights up tweezers Tylenol underwear you can't always find them to purchase in shops in port. I did the wash before going and didn't get them in the suitcase. Luckily I had enough to get us to the first port. It was hard to find them in the shops in Alaska. water proof carrying case thing that goes around your neck ZipLock bags these are great for bringing home seashells, small items you purchase, packing loose papers in, close and squeezing the air out..... I didn't write next to everything. They are obvious. The over the door shoe hanger was such an unexpected aid. I am glad I participated in this thread before I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcluvsdavid Posted January 4, 2005 #207 Share Posted January 4, 2005 This is a special thanks for adding the ideas of bringing some type of waterproof pouch. I have a hearing aid that I definately don't want to leave behind on the beach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeRockChalkKU Posted January 6, 2005 #208 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I don't know if this has been mentioned: When laying out in the sun, I like to take a small spray bottle that I fill with water. Then when I get hot, I just ~mist~ myself and cool off a little. I purchased it in the travel size section at WalMart. It's made out of plastic and is about 8 ounces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcluvsdavid Posted January 10, 2005 #209 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Actually I didn't see that listed anywhere. I put it on my list. Maybe I'll buy one that has a little fan on it. Cool idea. (Pun intended). I'm so ready for this trip! I think I'm gonna buy one of those over the door plastic shoe holders the next time I am at the store and start prepacking in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcluvsdavid Posted January 10, 2005 #210 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Here is a packing list I made. It was a table, but I couldn't copy and paste it. If anybody feels there should be something added...let me know. Item How Many?/Description Before Trip? After trip? Y/N Y/N Travel Bag Birth Certificate Driver’s Licenses Cash/Traveler’s Checks Credit Cards Cell Phones Cell Phone Chargers Royal Caribbean Notebook Pens Highlighters Digital Camera/Charger Hearing Aid Batteries Ziplock Baggies Medicines Tylenol Post it Notes Door Decorations Organization Tools for Room/Miscellaneous Over the Door Shoe Holder Suction Cups Duct Tape Clothes Pins Alarm Clock Thermos Glade Plugin Wine To The Beach Mesh/Beach Bag Bathing Suits/Coverups Squirt Bottle Lunch Bag (Collapsible) Water Bottles Lip Balm Sunglasses Disposable Water Camera Tolietries Makeup Bag Brush Toothbrushes Razor/Shaving Creams Hair Dryer Flat Iron Curling Iron Shampoo/Conditioner Bath and Body Works Soap Clothes PJs Shirts (Hers) Shirts (His) Pants (Hers) Pants (His) Shorts/Capri Pants (Hers) Shorts (His) Underwear (Hers) Underwear (His) Socks (Hers) Socks (His) Formal Wear (Hers) Formal Wear (His) Shoes (Hers) Shoes (His) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcluvsdavid Posted January 10, 2005 #211 Share Posted January 10, 2005 The headings didn't post right either. The column headings are supposed to read: Item, How Many?/Discription, Before Trip Y/N?, After Trip Y/N? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Gal Posted January 11, 2005 #212 Share Posted January 11, 2005 The cabins all have a hair dryer so that is one thing you can eliminate. That is unless the hotel you stay at before or after doesn't have one. Your list looks great. You didn't add the lanyard. I loved to have that around my neck for my room key. It was great to be able to hang it aound your neck when you have a swimsuit on and up on deck. That way you don't loose it. Don't forget the women would want to have their jewelry too. I put the ear rings into the small craft ziplocks. I also did the same for the necklaces and bracelets. It helps to keep things from tangling and you can pull the out and see what you want easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txsmiles Posted January 13, 2005 #213 Share Posted January 13, 2005 We are in "final packing" mode, and double-checking my lists. Does anyone know whether the electrical outlets on the Elation are the "two prong" or "three prong" (grounded) kind? I picked up a power cord, but don't want to bring it if it won't work in the outlets in my cabin (it has the three prongs) Thanks for anybodys help/experience/advice. These boards have really gotten me organized & prepared! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZbeaute Posted January 16, 2005 #214 Share Posted January 16, 2005 I didn't think there was a THING I could add, but here goes! My DH and I share a camper with his family, so we're used to small, confined spaces. (I should be an expert by now, but I still pack too many shoes!) We normally camp 5-6 times a year. About a week before our trip, I will take the shower poof out of the shower at home, and let it dry out. I replace it with a brand new one, and take the old one on our trip. I just throw it away at the end of the trip. Keeps me from buying extra poofs, and from trying to pack a wet one in my suitcase. I also keep a gameboy for my nieces and nephews to use only on camping trips. I bought several mario bros. Games for them to play, as well as tetris and a few other games that they don?t have at home. OK, I?ll admit, I bought those games because that?s what I played as a kid, and I enjoy playing the games just as much as they do!! But it?s nice to have something different to do while on a trip, and that?s why I bought games that they don?t already have. We like to play tournaments if we camp together, and I win every time at Super Mario 3!!! I also keep about 4-5 magazines that I subscribe to, and pack them away so that I'll have something new to read on a trip. Of course, I also take 2-3 paperbacks as well - I couldn't travel without books. I always buy them at a used bookstore, and then pass them along to someone else when I'm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZbeaute Posted January 16, 2005 #215 Share Posted January 16, 2005 One more thing for those of you who love to read but can't read in the car or on the plane. I have been listening to books on tape for a while now on my commute to work, and I love them. I personally can read in the car (when I'm a passenger, LOL) but my DH can't, so he likes them as well. They really pass the time for me when I drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisnjohn Posted January 16, 2005 #216 Share Posted January 16, 2005 wow, i haven't even started packing yet, but now i want to buy so much more stuff. love all the ideas and the lists. i am a list freak. i am still reading the thread and am only on page 6, but would like to share something I just found. I went to a website that someone had a tip on travelsmith.com. They now have these new luggage locators. They are slightly pricey, see most people have more than one bag, but great to put on your biggest piece of luggage. I have been on 4 other cruises and dread the large room with seas of bags when we get off the boat. Seemed like a great idea!!! this is the link for the luggage locator. http://www.travelsmith.com/ts/cookie.jsp?ContentOID=2651755&Category=%2fProductHierarchy%2fLuggage+%26+Accessories%2fSecurity&Category1=%2fProductHierarchy%2fLuggage+%26+Accessories&source=subcategory.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeRockChalkKU Posted January 16, 2005 #217 Share Posted January 16, 2005 To keep your fine chains from tangling - open the chain and thread it through a straw and then reconnect it. That takes a whole lot less time to do than to try to untangle the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea_u_onboard Posted January 16, 2005 #218 Share Posted January 16, 2005 To keep your fine chains from tangling - open the chain and thread it through a straw and then reconnect it. That takes a whole lot less time to do than to try to untangle the thing. Wprks well for thin braclets also. Just cut the straw to the proper length. Also - if you are only going to take a few items of jewerly the pill boxes are great to seperate pairs of earings and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisnjohn Posted January 17, 2005 #219 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Oh my god!!! I have become obsessed with this list thing since this morning when i started reading this thread. I have now created what I believe is my list. I took 3 different lists off the thread and the ultimate packing list link that was here. I combined them and added some of my own and would like to share. I didn't see anyone add things like portable dvd player, magazines, dvd's, laptop, portable cd walkman, cd's, lunch for plane, snacks. We are very edgy when we fly so we take our portable dvd player on all planes, love magazines for the plane and I always pack two sandwiches with snacks and drinks. you can never get anything good to eat a plane these days. I also pack a couple more snacks for the room. I found I just wanted chips once in awhile. We also take our own snorkel gear. we found great little sets at sam's club last year. they come in there own mesh backpack bags. little bulky, but work not having to use what someone else has put on there lips. :) Here is my list and I hope it helps someone! Aloe gel (for burns) aluminum foil back packs (plane backpack and hiking bags) Bandaids bar soap Barrettes bathing suit cover up bathing suits batteries beach bag beach towels belts binoculars books bottle sleeve/bottle carrier Bras Brushes bug spray Business cards(to give to new friends) Capri pants Casual dinner outfits Cd’s cell phone and charger Clorox wipes Cologne conditioner (hair) cotton balls credit cards Curling iron dental floss Deodorant digital camera/cleaner/charger dollar bills for tips to room service, sky cap, luggage handlers ($2 bills) door decorations dryer sheets duct tape Dvd’s Ear plugs Extension cord Eye drops Fan handheld battery (they REALLY come in handy during muster drill) fanny pack (waterproof) Feminine products First aid kit fish food flash light Formal night outfits (dress, suit & shoes) Hair dryer hair gel hairspray hand sanitizer Hangers Hats (visors, beach hats, baseball) Headphones high lighter pens (yellow & blue) Insulated lunch bag (sandwiches for plane) Jewelry Keys LANYARD OR CORD TO WEAR AROUND NECK with room key Laptop (all necessary cords) Laundry bag Laundry detergents Lip Balm Lysol Magazines makeup Make-up remover Medicines (pepto, pepcid, Excedrin, benadryl gel, Dramamine) Mesh floats (foldable) Moisturizer (hand and body) money Nail clippers Nail polish Nail polish remover Notebook/journal Pajama’s Pants (jeans & Khaki) Pens Perfume playing cards Portable cd walkman Portable dvd player Post it notes Q-tips Quarters for laundry (2 rolls) rain ponchos Razors/shaving creams Room freshener with night light Rubber bands for hair Sandals Semi-formal outfits (dress, suit & shoes) Sewing kit Shampoo Sharpie pen Shirts Shoe bag - Over the door Shorts Shower cap Shower gel Shower poof Small scissors Snacks for room & plane Sneakers Snorkel gear Socks (black & white) Sunglasses (cords to hang on sunglasses) Suntan lotion swim float (foldable mesh) Tanks Toilet paper (for islands) Toothbrushes Travel alarm clock that lights up Travel Documents (passports, confirmations, drivers licenses, insurance information, etc.) Travel iron Travel steamer Tweezers Umbrella (compact) Underwear Walkie talkies Water shoes Waterproof camera - Mark Camera with name Wind jackets (light fleece) Woolite ZIP lock bags – 2 gallon size for wet clothes, dirty clothes. Press all the air out and seal. Zip strips ZipLock bags (small for digital camera in one to prevent condensation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea_u_onboard Posted January 17, 2005 #220 Share Posted January 17, 2005 crisnjohn - you forgot the wheel barrel to haul it all in :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisnjohn Posted January 17, 2005 #221 Share Posted January 17, 2005 i know, seems like a ton. my fiancee just ignored me when i was telling him the list. he doesn't care now, but what happens when i forget to pack his clothes!!! :) really it isn't bad. most of it is super small. we go on vacation 2-3 times a year and i have gotten really good at the packing. i swear each time i am only bringing one big bag, but that never works. i have this problem with shoes. i have an entire bag full of them. i'm working on it though..:) on our last trip we bought those bags where you put stuff in and it takes out all the air. we bought a super tiny vacuum cleaner to suck out the air. (we found the ones you roll didn't take all the air out.) they were fantastic!!! so much room in the suitcase. the problem. after sucking all the air out i had so much room i added more stuff. the suitcase was 70 pounds!!! i had to take stuff out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbilbrough Posted January 17, 2005 #222 Share Posted January 17, 2005 I am about to start packing for my first cruise with a balcony and am very interested in the bungee cord recommendation? Will any kind/size do? I am going to have to buy some and so any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy & George Posted January 17, 2005 #223 Share Posted January 17, 2005 The cabins on board are usually great, but if one of you snores or is a light sleaper you may want to bring a Sound machine along. We never travel with out one. Be sure to get one that plays continous noise, not on a timed setting. Thanks for the lists it seams we always find one more thing we didn't know we needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IggleDoer Posted January 17, 2005 #224 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Stick one on the floor of the balcony, the other square on something you want to keep out o the balcony (GPS, Radio) to prevent them from sliding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted January 17, 2005 #225 Share Posted January 17, 2005 It will be easy to stay on top of potential sea sickness if you pack Bonine. You won't feel strange with this pill at all. You take one per day (up to two per day, if you think you need it), and start taking it about an hour before you set sail. Just got home from my first cruise, last night. I totally stayed clear of sea sickness; hence, I completely enjoyed a healthy and happy cruise. We entered into gale force winds, by the way, yet I rode through them just fine. Fanny Packs--They may be out of fashion, yet I saw scads of cruisers wearing them!! I used , instead, the little pouch that goes around your neck (the kind you get at conventions). The little zippered compartments were handy for carrying money, ID, sail and sign card, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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