Avril Posted March 7, 2007 Author #26 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Hi! We always take some thank you notes or cards and a few small boxes or bags of candy or maybe Bath and Body Works for ladies or if the men can't eat candy something small like a gift card, or special nuts or other treat. We use these for special cabin stewards, special waitstaff, maitreD, and any other crew member that gives us extra fine service. You know the kind that you feel like you know them like family after a day or two. My daughter and I love to sit on the promenade or on deck and write special notes to them. Be sure to include your email address, you may hear from them! What we take doesn't take up much space, and it sure has put smiles on a lot of faces of people that work so hard to make our cruise special! Happy Cruising!:) That's a great idea. :D You and your DD sound like really nice people. Keep it up!! It's especially great as some of those people might not have the money to buy those things themselves (particularly the bath/body goodies). :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indie Posted March 7, 2007 #27 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Okay, so for my first cruise, heres what im taking. all necessary documents, phone numbers & ID clothes including swimwear & water shoes, sun visors regular sunblock & sea safe insect repellant wipes lotion, toiletries, toothbrush, paste, mouthwash, deoderant walkie talkies & chargers mp3 player 2 regular sized beach towels medications, seasickness remedies bonine and ginger pills, immodium & antacid. first aid kit digital camera, batteries, extra memory cards, charger and underwater case cell phone rolling collapsible cooler with soda/water, couple of travel mugs power strip a few hundred dollars in cash plastic zippable id/cash holder pouches and lanyards and my wife always has hand sanitizer lol. ziplock bags extra AAA batteries (for walkie talkies or mp3 player) since reading this thread i am adding Magic Eraser Plastic Cable Ties Air Freshener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margord Posted March 7, 2007 #28 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Originally Posted by Janet Foster My DH thinks I am crazy but I always bring my own pillow case. I take it off each morning.. YES I AM WEIRD.. I always bring my own pillow and pillow case whenever we travel, even on a cruise! I have back issues and use a cervical pillow. I make sure it has a brightly colored pillowcase on it so I don't forget it. I use one of the big "zip lock" type bags, squeeze the air out and it is extremely flat. It goes in the front pocket of my 22" carry-on. I started to bring my own also a few years and ago. I certainly get a much better sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamgolden Posted March 7, 2007 #29 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I ALWAYS travel with my king size, flannel case covered pillow. Even when my suitcase is full, you can cram it in the top. You never get the kind of pillow you want in any hotel/cruise ship IMO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avril Posted March 7, 2007 Author #30 Share Posted March 7, 2007 2 regular sized beach towels Hi indie, There is no need to bring your own towels. They are provided for you on the ship. And they are really nice, thick, soft blue towels with the Carnival logo on them. I really love them and am thinking of buying one on my next cruise. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasetf Posted March 8, 2007 #31 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Remember that the airlines now charge for luggage that is over the 50 lb. limit so don't pack unecessary things or you'll end up paying extra! Delta charges $25 for anything over 50 lbs. If flying foreign airlines, you need to also check them. We flew Air New Zealand and they had a limit of 20 Kg (44lbs) (only 1 checked bag) and 7 (16lbs) Kg (only 1 carry on bag). The enforced it and weighed bags. ;) I had to transfer a book from my bag to my wife's bag to make the checkin weight. We were gone for a month, and doing things like snorkeling that required "non clothing" items, and found it very limiting. But we made it and avoided the high charges. We did have to wash twice during the trip, but it did give us a new discipline I hope to carry over to future trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indie Posted March 8, 2007 #32 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Hi indie, There is no need to bring your own towels. They are provided for you on the ship. And they are really nice, thick, soft blue towels with the Carnival logo on them. I really love them and am thinking of buying one on my next cruise. :D hey :) , thanks Avril! I did read somewhere about the towels? How much do they cost to buy? I just didnt want to lose any carnival towels by taking them off of the ship, also i have some cheapo not so thick and fluffy towels, but i think they should be easier to throw in a backpack when we get to ports of call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avril Posted March 8, 2007 Author #33 Share Posted March 8, 2007 hey :) , thanks Avril! I did read somewhere about the towels? How much do they cost to buy? I just didnt want to lose any carnival towels by taking them off of the ship, also i have some cheapo not so thick and fluffy towels, but i think they should be easier to throw in a backpack when we get to ports of call. I believe they're about $22. If you just take them out of your cabin (and don't return them) or lose them, Carnival will automaticly charge the $22 to yur Sail and Sign account. Airlines are charging for bags that are over the weight limit so you definitly don't want to take anything that you don't really need (such as beach towels). Enjoy your cruise. :D I know I can't wait for mine!!!! :D What ship are you going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avril Posted March 9, 2007 Author #34 Share Posted March 9, 2007 1. Bungee Cords 2. Power Strip 3. Clothes Pins 4. Highlighters 5. Post it Notes 6. Cruise Docs 7. ID (Passport, Birthcertifict, etc) 8. Money (Cash, Credit Cards) 9. Portable Clock 10. Extra Duffle Bag 11. Cell Phone 12. Blender 13. Duct Tape 14. Lots of dollar bills for tipping 15. Suntan Lotion 16. Contact Phone Numbers (tours, airport, car service, family, etc) 17. Pants and Shotrs with Elastic Waists (1-2 sizes bigger than you normaly wear) 18. Extra Film/Memory Cards 19. Door Shoe Holder (for bathroom) 20. Tall coffee sipper 21. Large bar of soap 22. Nightlight 23. Suction Hooks 24. Steamer/Iron 25. Mailing Box (for photos, door sign, etc) 26. Mirror (with suction) 27. Notepad/Tape 28. Wigs (:confused: :confused: ) 29. Small box of kleenex 30. Hand Sanitizer 31. Air Sqwoosh out bags for undies/wrinkleables 32. Garment Bag for fancy duds 33. Camera and charger 34. A small 1st aid kit 35. binoculars 36. 3 outlet plug in 37. Plastic ties (the kind that slips through the hole in the end and only tightens) 38. Pillow Case(s) 39. Magic Bullet Blender (very small) 40. Walkie Talkies 41. Zip Lock Bags 42. Magic Eraser 43. Tide Stain Eraser 44. Disposable underwater camera 45. iPod/travel speakers 46. laptop 47. iGo charger (get tips for all your devices and carry only as a small base charging unit) 48. Clothes (casual/dress shirts, pants and skirts, formal outfit(s) for X number of nights, undies, bras, swim suit, etc) 49. Clorox wipes 50. books 51. Sun Visor/Baseball Cap 52. Needlepoint/Cross stitch (if there are lots of sea days or long flights to/from) 53. Return address labels (to put on luggage tags at the end of the cruise) 54. Sleep mask 55. Chewing gum 56. Ear plugs 57. Luggage ties 58. $320 cash ($200/$2s, $100/$1s, $20/$1 coins) 59. Video Camera 60. Disposable cameras 61. His/Her fanny pack 62. Camera bag (small, belt type) 63. Walkman Pack (belt type) 64. CD/cassette walkman 65. Headphones 66. DVD player/DVDs 67. Batteries - 5AAA and 2AA 68. Band-Aids 69. Adhesive Tape (1" water resistent) 70. Alcohol prep pads 71. Insect Repellant (spray w/20-25% Deet) 72. Lip balm 73. Tanning lotions 74. Anti - Diahrreal 75. Antacid 76. Analgesic 77. Decongestant 78. Triple Antibiotic Cream 79. His/Her toothbrush 80. toothpaste 81. mouthwash 82. Dental floss 83. Razor w/ extra blades 84. Antibacterial hand wash 85. His/Her deodorant 86. Her perfumes 87. His colognes 88. Shampoo/Conditioner 89. Combs/brushes 90. hair ponies 91. make up 92. small pack of baby wipes 93. Q Tips 94. Moisturizers 95. Vitamines/Medications 96. Magazines 97. Flashlight (Mini-Mag) 98. Notebook/journal/diary 99. 4 pens 100. Rain gear 101. Sungasses 102. Nightlight 103. Power cord 104. Mesh laundry bag 105. Super glue 106. His/Her theme outfit (BLT, western, 50s, etc) 107. Blouses 108. His/Her shorts 109. His/Her casual slacks 110. Athletic socks 111. Swim shoes 112. Reversable belt 113. His/Her semi formal outfit 114. polo shirts 115. His light/dark socks 116. 2 formal outfits (Hers) 117. 2 pair formal shoes (Hers) 118. Dress suit or blazer w/tie 119. His/Her PJ's/sleepwear 120. Dry cleaner kit 121. Thank You notes/cards or other kinds of small treats like nuts, candy or bath/body goodies (for crew members who made the cruise extra special) 122. Insect repellent wipes 123. Hand/body lotion 124. mp3 player 125. 2 regular sized beach towels 126. Underwater camera case 127. Rolling collapsable cooler with soda or water 128. A couple of travel mugs 129. Plastic zippable ID/cash holder and lanyards 130. King size, flannel case covered pillow 131. Air Freshener Anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indie Posted March 9, 2007 #35 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I believe they're about $22. If you just take them out of your cabin (and don't return them) or lose them, Carnival will automaticly charge the $22 to yur Sail and Sign account. Airlines are charging for bags that are over the weight limit so you definitly don't want to take anything that you don't really need (such as beach towels). Enjoy your cruise. :D I know I can't wait for mine!!!! :D What ship are you going on? Carnival Inspiration, i cant wait! each day it gets harder lol oh, i didnt see Hair Dryer on your list. or am i overlooking it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avril Posted March 10, 2007 Author #36 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Carnival Inspiration, i cant wait! each day it gets harder lol oh, i didnt see Hair Dryer on your list. or am i overlooking it? I don't think you need one. I never have on any of my cruises. I was on the Imagination (a sister ship to Inspiration) for my 1st cruise and I don't remember wether there was a hair dryer or not. I will add it to the list just in case. Indie, you will LOVE your cruise. Have a blast!!!! :D I can't wait for mine in February 2008. I'm taking my boyfriend with me (it will be his 1st cruise) and I am just SO excited!!!! :D I'm trying to think of what to tell him as it's been about 4 years (and 7 cruises) since I was a 1st time cruiser and I forgotten what it's like to be one!! :o Any 1st timer advice on what I should tell him before we sail? Oh, we're going on Carnival's Conquest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousey Posted March 10, 2007 #37 Share Posted March 10, 2007 alwzrgt, as usual, you are right on the money. You are the only one whose list included "medication"! That's one of the most important things not to forget! Thanks to the person that mentioned taking a plug that has three places to plug things into instead of a power strip. It will be much easier to pack. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avril Posted March 10, 2007 Author #38 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Hey Indie, if you have any questions about cruising or just want to chat, you can email me at assumptionchic@gmail.com Now, I've never been on Inspiration so I can't comment on the ship but like I said before, I was on her sister ship Imagination so I can give you a general idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHP Posted March 10, 2007 #39 Share Posted March 10, 2007 I actually keep my pilot bag (that I jokingly call my "40 pounds of natural beauty") packed at all times. I have duplicates of all my "ladies" stuff (makeup,hair brush, curlers, deoderant, perfume, hair dryer etc etc etc) That way when I am ready to travel (be it cruise, the RV or by car) all I have to do is throw the clothes in a suitcase. As I have gotten older (and more forgetful) I depend on my "loading list" more than my "packing list". I want to make sure everything gets in the car: documents fun pass passports money etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avril Posted March 12, 2007 Author #40 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I actually keep my pilot bag (that I jokingly call my "40 pounds of natural beauty") packed at all times. I have duplicates of all my "ladies" stuff (makeup,hair brush, curlers, deoderant, perfume, hair dryer etc etc etc) That way when I am ready to travel (be it cruise, the RV or by car) all I have to do is throw the clothes in a suitcase. What a great idea!!!! I'm 22 and I forget things all the time (real stupid things to forget such as my PJs, socks, sometimes underwear, etc). This would definatly make life easyer. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwzrgt Posted March 12, 2007 #41 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I didn't read thru the posts so this may be a duplicate link: http://www.geocities.com/Calgon1/UPL-2_Adults_Warm.html It's a bit much - but clearly don't take what you know you won't use ie - if you don't use make-up or wear panty hose, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazycruiser11 Posted March 13, 2007 #42 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Alarm clock might be good!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousetravel Posted March 13, 2007 #43 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I read over the list of 130 items to take. Oh my gosh, are you taking the kitchen sink, too??? Seems too much for me. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texaspowercat Posted March 15, 2007 #44 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I packed a little travel bottle of Bath and Body Works antibacterial hand soap and kept it in the bathroom. They only give you a little bar of soap and I was so glad to have the good stuff. Just an idea and it doesn't take up very much room. Happy Cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted March 15, 2007 #45 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Don't forget the valet to carry everything!:D :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlwaterbaby Posted March 15, 2007 #46 Share Posted March 15, 2007 You can combine lysol and air freshener. I always travel with Lysol. My DH learned last flight not to tell them it is in the bag. They made us give it up at the airport...we may just wait until we fly into FLL to buy this essential. :) My husband and I were making our list last night, and we are just taking the essentials. Also, my sis is in the Caribbean right now, and the airline lost her luggage. You definitely want to take a carry on with you on the plane with essentials (3 oz. bottles of toiletries) and clothing. We also are packing a bit of wine and a corkscrew. ;) We are also big fans of the iGo. We use it on the plane for our movie and we also use it to charge things we bring with us. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avril Posted March 16, 2007 Author #47 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Just keeping the list updated. :D So far, we have: 1. Bungee Cords 2. Power Strip 3. Clothes Pins 4. Highlighters 5. Post it Notes 6. Cruise Docs 7. ID (Passport, Birthcertifict, etc) 8. Money (Cash, Credit Cards) 9. Portable Clock 10. Extra Duffle Bag 11. Cell Phone 12. Blender 13. Duct Tape 14. Lots of dollar bills for tipping 15. Suntan Lotion 16. Contact Phone Numbers (tours, airport, car service, family, etc) 17. Pants and Shotrs with Elastic Waists (1-2 sizes bigger than you normaly wear) 18. Extra Film/Memory Cards 19. Door Shoe Holder (for bathroom) 20. Tall coffee sipper 21. Large bar of soap 22. Nightlight 23. Suction Hooks 24. Steamer/Iron 25. Mailing Box (for photos, door sign, etc) 26. Mirror (with suction) 27. Notepad/Tape 28. Wigs (:confused: :confused: ) 29. Small box of kleenex 30. Hand Sanitizer 31. Air Sqwoosh out bags for undies/wrinkleables 32. Garment Bag for fancy duds 33. Camera and charger 34. A small 1st aid kit 35. binoculars 36. 3 outlet plug in 37. Plastic ties (the kind that slips through the hole in the end and only tightens) 38. Pillow Case(s) 39. Magic Bullet Blender (very small) 40. Walkie Talkies 41. Zip Lock Bags 42. Magic Eraser 43. Tide Stain Eraser 44. Disposable underwater camera 45. iPod/travel speakers 46. laptop 47. iGo charger (get tips for all your devices and carry only as a small base charging unit) 48. Clothes (casual/dress shirts, pants and skirts, formal outfit(s) for X number of nights, undies, bras, swim suit, etc) 49. Clorox wipes 50. books 51. Sun Visor/Baseball Cap 52. Needlepoint/Cross stitch (if there are lots of sea days or long flights to/from) 53. Return address labels (to put on luggage tags at the end of the cruise) 54. Sleep mask 55. Chewing gum 56. Ear plugs 57. Luggage ties 58. $320 cash ($200/$2s, $100/$1s, $20/$1 coins) 59. Video Camera 60. Disposable cameras 61. His/Her fanny pack 62. Camera bag (small, belt type) 63. Walkman Pack (belt type) 64. CD/cassette walkman 65. Headphones 66. DVD player/DVDs 67. Batteries - 5AAA and 2AA 68. Band-Aids 69. Adhesive Tape (1" water resistent) 70. Alcohol prep pads 71. Insect Repellant (spray w/20-25% Deet) 72. Lip balm 73. Tanning lotions 74. Anti - Diahrreal 75. Antacid 76. Analgesic 77. Decongestant 78. Triple Antibiotic Cream 79. His/Her toothbrush 80. toothpaste 81. mouthwash 82. Dental floss 83. Razor w/ extra blades 84. Antibacterial hand wash 85. His/Her deodorant 86. Her perfumes 87. His colognes 88. Shampoo/Conditioner 89. Combs/brushes 90. hair ponies 91. make up 92. small pack of baby wipes 93. Q Tips 94. Moisturizers 95. Vitamines/Medications 96. Magazines 97. Flashlight (Mini-Mag) 98. Notebook/journal/diary 99. 4 pens 100. Rain gear 101. Sungasses 102. Nightlight 103. Power cord 104. Mesh laundry bag 105. Super glue 106. His/Her theme outfit (BLT, western, 50s, etc) 107. Blouses 108. His/Her shorts 109. His/Her casual slacks 110. Athletic socks 111. Swim shoes 112. Reversable belt 113. His/Her semi formal outfit 114. polo shirts 115. His light/dark socks 116. 2 formal outfits (Hers) 117. 2 pair formal shoes (Hers) 118. Dress suit or blazer w/tie 119. His/Her PJ's/sleepwear 120. Dry cleaner kit 121. Thank You notes/cards or other kinds of small treats like nuts, candy or bath/body goodies (for crew members who made the cruise extra special) 122. Insect repellent wipes 123. Hand/body lotion 124. mp3 player 125. 2 regular sized beach towels 126. Underwater camera case 127. Rolling collapsable cooler with soda or water 128. A couple of travel mugs 129. Plastic zippable ID/cash holder and lanyards 130. King size, flannel case covered pillow 131. Air Freshener 132. Hair Dryer 133. Fun Pass (if cruising Carnival) 134. Alarm Clock 135. Bath and Body Works antibacterial hand soap (keep in your cabin bathroom) 136. Lysol (combine with air freshener) 137. Wine and corkscrew Keep em coming folks!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted March 16, 2007 #48 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I know I have seen a packing list somewhere on here but I can't find it. I am trying to finish a list that I started from these boards but for some reason, never finished. Does anyone have anything to add? So far, I have: Bungee Cords Power Strip Clothes Pins Highlighters Post it Notes Cruise Docs ID (Passport, Birthcertifict, etc) Money (Cash, Credit Cards) Portable Clock Extra Duffle Bag Cell Phone Blender Duct Tape Lots of dollar bills for tipping Suntan Lotion Contact Phone Numbers (tours, airport, car service, family, etc) Pants and Shotrs with Elastic Waists (1-2 sizes bigger than you normaly wear) Extra Film/Memory Cards Door Shoe Holder (for bathroom) Tall coffee sipper Large bar of soap Nightlight Suction Hooks Steamer/Iron Mailing Box (for photos, door sign, etc) Mirror (with suction) Notepad/Tape Wigs (:confused: :confused: ) Small box of kleenex Hand Sanitizer Air Sqwoosh out bags for undies/wrinkleables Garment Bag for fancy duds Anything else? Thanks in Advance!! :D Your list has everything except clothing. Where are you planning to put all of this stuff? Why do you need a mirror? There is one in every cabin. Besides, it is going to break before you get it on the ship. You've got extra film/memory cards, but not camera. You've got way to much stuff. I'm glad I don't have to carry your bags. Are you reserving two cabins (one for all your stuff)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousetravel Posted March 16, 2007 #49 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I found at Wal Mart a tiny size bottle of OUST air freshener up at the registers where they put small merchandise as you check out. Perfect size!!! It's about the size of a small bottle of nail polish.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlady1971 Posted March 16, 2007 #50 Share Posted March 16, 2007 This stuff is GREAT. I bought some for vacation and tried some at home. It really works, even on linens. Thanks to these boards, I wouldn't have bought them. I bought 2 travel size bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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