5 things you couldnt cruise without

[Merion_Mom]

Don't even need him...or the quartermaster... an officer just sets the computer and they can stand on the dock (well, actually leave with the harbor pilot) waving bye-bye, hop on a plane, and meet us at the next port.

 

But my 5 are:

 

1. %#&* Platinum shopping guide...to try and get my money's worth out of it by getting to most of the ports included in it within a year (I know, it'll never happen)

2. Jack

3. Jim

4. Johnny

5. caffeine free diet coke (for the above 3 friends) :D

I can understand that Jim would be good friends with Diet Coke, but I NEVER let my Jack mix 'n' mingle!! And Johnny mixed?? Oh, the horror! ;)

[dizzy205]

1. Roll on cooler-collapsable

2. C-pap for DH, now that we have it is a must bring!! AHHH is all I have to say.

3. Copies of my passport

4. Power strip of course...

5. Chapstick

[WindinmySails]

Lots of sunscreen--saw many in misery.

 

ipod with mini speakers for room

 

battery recharger--for camera batteries, speaker batteries, did AA and AAA

 

two large bottles of wine--even paying corkage, it was a bargain

 

over the door shoe thingy

[Matisse05]

1. Credit card and lots of $ingle dollar bill$ for tipping (drivers, porters, room service, etc):eek:
   
2. Mini Meds Kit (Bonine, Aleve, Neosporin, bandages, Airborne, etc.)
   
3. Digital camera/batteries/charger
   
4. Hand sanitizer/Lysol/Chlorox Wipes
   
5. Docs/Passport

[zotzer]

I can understand that Jim would be good friends with Diet Coke, but I NEVER let my Jack mix 'n' mingle!! And Johnny mixed?? Oh, the horror! ;)

 

I'm with you, Carol! LOL

T

[caviargal]

1) Air freshener

2) travel steamer

3) my own toiletries (hate the stuff most of the cruise lines use)

4) wine/corkscrew

5) Indiglo travel alarm clock

 

runner up: multiplug extension cord

[hstrybuf]

1. Manners

2. A good attitude

3. Money

4. Hubby

5. Clothes (not into the clothing optional cruises!) ;)

[becca23]

waterproof case for camera/ money

colored rolls of electrical tape to lable soda containers uniquely

portable cooler

case of water bottles{when empty leaves room for shopping items}

sun visor

 

always bring workout clothes but havent used yet, perhaps this trip?

 

Please tell us about your '' waterproof case for camera & money '':)

[kchesneylover]

To the folks who listed duct tape: I'm dying to know what on earth you use it for!

Inquiring minds want to know!

 

Suze!

 

TAKE IT. You just never know when your suitcase is gonna bust open. Ours did.

 

Also, the duct tape is good for blisters.

[Merion_Mom]

Please tell us about your '' waterproof case for camera & money '':)

It's called a water wallet, and you can buy them onboard and in most sporting goods stores.

[sirarthur]

1. Small bottle of Purell hand sanitizer
   
2. Digital camera
   
3. Apple laptop
   
4. Sunglasses
   
5. CPAP machine (for sleep apnea)

 

I too cannot function without my cpap. How do you carry it? Do you pack it in checked luggage or carryon? In a large inside cabin, is there a convenient location near the bed to use it?

 

My list would include also:

medicines

Ipod

wife

wallet(filled)

[DaisyGirl55]

1. Waist bag

2. soda mug

3. camera

4. cruise paperwork (docs, ports of call paperwork)

5. elastic waist pants to wear home after eating all week! :p

[crusin_claymate919]

ipod

camera

batteries

books and magazines and such

myself....wouldnt want to forget that one :D

[Denese96]

1. My cool cruisin' clothes

2. Cruise docs

3. Tipping money-which insure a better trip than spending money alone :)

4. OTC Medication-avoids the high cost of "we got you hostage" medications

5. A good sense of humor and an "I am on vacation and no one can spoil it" attitude

[Luvsdaislands]

5 things that I MUST have other than the norm....money, clothes, toiletries, etc.

Maalox (I have a sensitive tummy :o )

Aloe Vera Gel (soothes sunburns)

Camera

First Aid Kit

My journal and writing pen

[ryaninc]

My journal and writing pen

 

I was wondering when someone would say journal! That's definitely on my list:

 

1. Camera/Video Camera (plus assorted tapes, wires, etc.)

2. Journals (yes, sometimes more than one)

3. Laptop (for live photo posting and blogging, come on! :D)

4. Extra suitcase space (for all the stuff you bring back...forgot this last time)

5. Bible

[eeclwa]

Only 5?? Well, besides the obvious stuff (clothes, tickets, fanny pack, Camera, etc)

1. sun block

2. Dramamine

3. Journal & pen

4. Walking shoes

5. iPod w/ charger

 

DH's list

1. Mt Dew

2. Sunburn stuff

3. Hat with strap so it doesn't fly away

4. Book

5. Money

[Bookish Angel]

I never leave home without 3 or 4 good books with at least one non-fiction book about my destination.

 

If I have my luggage, passport and books, everything else I can do without as I am a traveler who does not take much with me.

[cruzinmecrazy]

wine

whiskey

wipes

wallet

&

wife

 

Not necessarily in that order....

[katmandoo]

From the dollar store, a little inflatable pool to bathe my 2yr old in the shower!-throw it out when cruise is over

night light

umbrella stroller

duct tape

backpack

[wawa40207]

1. Money

2. a great book

3. products from philosophy

4. a killer lipstick

5. a killer fragrance:D

[wdrl]

Had to look at our packing list for this one.

 

1. Binoculars

2. Sunscreen

3. Camera(s) and lenses for digital SLR and small ELPH

4. Eyeglass prescriptions (they might break and there are port stops to buy more) and paperwork from the pharmacy of any prescription drugs I have with me.

5. Walking/jogging shoes with good padded socks.

[LHARTWICK]

Aside from the obvious items: passport, money, makeup, MY HUBBY, etc.

1. Extension cord/power strip

2. Air freshener for bathroom =)

3. Small backpack for shore excursions

4. Ear plugs (for the plane AND the cabin)

5. Ziploc bags - it's amazing how often they come in handy

 

One more thing - since I miss my critters so much when I'm gone, on my next cruise I'll start bringing a picture of them.

[Missilecop]

I too cannot function without my cpap. How do you carry it? Do you pack it in checked luggage or carryon? In a large inside cabin, is there a convenient location near the bed to use it?

 

My list would include also:

medicines

Ipod

wife

wallet(filled)

 

I carry on my CPAP not good if it gets damaged in luggage. I always bring extention cord and a power strip so I can plug in almost anywhere in the room. My last cruise the plug was at the foot of the bed on the vanity.

[Missilecop]

1. Passport or Birth Certificate (GF forgot it on my first cruise her mother had to drive 5 hours to us)

2. Extension cord and power strip

3. Air Freshener (just in case someone has gas in those small rooms)

4. Camera

5. GF (need someone to blame is something goes wrong) lol