Top 10 items not to forget!

[travgurl]

Leaving in less than 2 weeks. I have only done this once. So, I need some reminders. Other than money and/or the credit card, what are the top 10 items not to forget? Or maybe more than 10!

[tomboyy]

power strip

large zip lock baggies

first aid kit

duct tape - thats just me, paranoid a luggage zipper might break

Mark you luggage

zip ties

nail clipper to cut zip ties

[number1cruiser]

Highlighters

1 dollar bills for tipping porters room service ect

Pass Port

 

number1cruiser

[TakeMeAway1001]

1's for tips ( I brought 50) and it worked out great!

Roll of quarters ( I have to go home with clean clothes, call me strange;)

Ziploc bags (many uses)

Over the door shoe holder (used it this past cruise and loved it)

Waterproof carrycase for s&s card, money, credit card on excursions this one was great! http://www.waterproofcases.net/603.html

Woolite (trial sizes) I brought a few packets and used it for washing swimsuits

Clothes Pins (multiple uses) hanging up swimsuits in bathroom, weighing down shower curtain

Downey Wrinkle Release, Target has the trial sized bottles

Tylenol/Advil, Tums, Neosporin, Bandaids

Batteries

Disposable underwater camera

Mini zip ties/nail clippers in outside pocket on suitcase

Most importantly remember to let the little things slide and have a great cruise!

[J. Cassian]

Look at the attachment in the 3rd message in the following thread:

 

Look at 3rd Message.

[disneylynn]

Antibacterial hand gel

[jayscore]

A length of nylon rope.

Q Tips

Leatherman tool, etc.(packed in the suitcase, of course!)

Meds.(what they sell onboard is a rip-off)

I bring small, weighted clothespins to keep the shower curtain from sucking in on you. (and it works with the rope for drying clothes on the balcony!)

An open, happy attitude.(smiles are contagious!);)

[KOOLBEANS]

ditto above and ....

 

waterproof watch

visine

meclazine (sea sickness)

[belle907]

Sunscreen AND aloe gel with lidocaine

 

Ginger tablets, sea bands or whatever you want to use for seasickness

 

Sunglasses &/or hat

 

Passport or other approved gov't ID

 

Camera

[bmacri]

A small nightlight if you have an inside cabin.

[smjanni]

air freshener

[sfagent]

Travel Alarm Clock with lighted face that runs off a battery.

 

Mini roll of packaging tape (great for helping to protect gifts wrapped in clothes or taping the capers on the wall for the day, etc)

 

Four or five fabric softener sheets in a ziploc bag. Drop one in your dirty clothes mesh bag each day and it keeps everything fresh. Take the dirty clothes mesh bag and place it one suitcase on the return. When you get home half the unpacking is stopping at the washing machine.

 

A zippered bank bag. Perfect for putting sales receipts, charge slips, airline tickets, and all the other pieces of paper you seem to collect throughout a week of traveling.

 

Bungee Cord

 

An extra expendable plastic type card with a magnetic strip on the back (IE Kroger grocery card, sams card, supermarket discount, etc) This is to use in locking the safe while not jeopardizing your room key.

[prttygirlmss]

A beach bag.. if you are planning on beach excursions, to carry your towels, sunscreen and more.

[david08]

I'm thinking....

 

1. Bud Light

2. Name Tags (for everyone you meet but won't remember)

3. Sense of Humor

 

DONT forget to leave your inhibitions at home...makes it more fun!!:D

[afcj1]

Collapsable hamper(s)

Travel clock

Magazines/Books

Sticky Notes

Chargers (cell phone, computer)

Hair dryer (in room is usually weak)

Your own "special" toiletries

Beach Bag

Extra batteries

Collapsable tote bag in case you have a lot of goodies to bring home:D

Bubble/plastic wrap for purchased breakables, i.e perfumes, Lladro, etc. (The boxes that they come in are too bulky)

Packing tape

Plactic cup(s) with lid to use on excursions, gym, etc.

Small collapsable cooler

Reading glasses (if appliacable)

Sun Glasses

Copies of any paperwork for cruise, i.e excursions, itinerary, etc.

 

**I used some items that I purchased either from the dollar store or on sale, that I could either leave behind or throw away**

 

Have Fun:)

[dyin2cruz]

lanyard to hang sign and sail card on

medicines(sea sickeness, cold, stomach bug)

sunblock

beach bag

booze

formal wear

night light

power strip

mo money, mo money, mo money!!!!!

GOOD attitude

 

Have A GREAT time!!!!!!!!:)

[Terre]

A small fan for your cabin in case the air doesn't work properly. We take one and then leave it for the cabin steward.

[waterbugg]

More money and less clothes and luggage!! also the zippered bank bag is perfect for storing money and id's and it fits perfectly in the safe..Have fun!!:D

[KroozNut]

1's for tips ( I brought 50) and it worked out great!

Roll of quarters ( I have to go home with clean clothes, call me strange;)

Ziploc bags (many uses)

Over the door shoe holder (used it this past cruise and loved it)

Waterproof carrycase for s&s card, money, credit card on excursions this one was great! http://www.waterproofcases.net/603.html

Woolite (trial sizes) I brought a few packets and used it for washing swimsuits

Clothes Pins (multiple uses) hanging up swimsuits in bathroom, weighing down shower curtain

Downey Wrinkle Release, Target has the trial sized bottles

Tylenol/Advil, Tums, Neosporin, Bandaids

Batteries

Disposable underwater camera

Mini zip ties/nail clippers in outside pocket on suitcase

Most importantly remember to let the little things slide and have a great cruise!

 

But based on your list, it sounds like you don't heed your own advice about letting the little things slide. Talk about the very smallest detail! ; )

[Max Circus]

I would bring a solid air freshener. I found on some cruises that the bathroom could be a little "stale" - even with the twice daily cleaning by the room steward. If you find that to be the case, pop one of these on the bathroom counter and no more problem. At the end of the cruise, simply throw away.

[singjenn]

Leaving in less than 2 weeks. I have only done this once. So, I need some reminders. Other than money and/or the credit card, what are the top 10 items not to forget? Or maybe more than 10!

 

 

camera (and all cables)

power strip

lap top (and all cables)

carmex

sunglasses

carrying bag for ports and on ship

 

that's my MUST list, but my "Duh" list is as follows

 

clothes

cruise documents

makeup/toiletries

money (I know you said besides this, but I can't leave it off)

 

 

My list is pretty borring :D

[diversmom]

One thing we take, although not crucial is a dry erase board/with marker.

We always have one or two grandchildren and the board is great so we always know where each other is. Kids are up late, if I go to bed early and then wake up. It is nice to check the board and know where they are. just something pretty handy.

diversmom

[jessemon]

1) Bud Light

2) Vodka

3) Vermooth

4) Cocktail onions

5) Rum

6) White wine

7) Red wine

8) Brandy

9) Bloody Mary mix

10) Alka Seltzer.........Burp......:D :D

[TennisLover]

Small travel bag to use on the last day -- after you've put all your luggage out the night before you get off the ship, you need something to put the clothes in you wore on the last night, toiletries, etc.

[Deefar]

My list of things to bring:

 

Kaopectat/peptobismal

sea sick meds

nuprin/advil

allergy medication

cold/flu medication

two or three extra days worth of your medication

bungii cord for your balcony

couple extra hair scrunchies

nail clippers/nail file

hair styling supplies/shampoo&conditioner

travel size clothes steamer

alcohol hand wipes

mini first-aid kit

sunglasses

sunscreen

camera

binoculars

cell phone charger

all documents/travel tickets/passports

your TA's phone number for the unexpected

bring plenty of extra cash

pack an extra travel bag for the things you purchased

body/hand lotion

sunburn relief lotion

bug spray if you are going to the rainforest/wooded areas

bottle cozies for your beer/water

travel alarm clock

extra hangers