15 Things to Bring With You On A Cruise

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Packing for a cruise can seem like a chore. Some people are better at it than others. I am, in no way, saying I am good at packing! But, there are some items I have used over the years that I have found to be handy to bring on a cruise. I have saved the day more than once while out at sea!

You might not think of some of these cruise packing hacks and ideas that have been useful to me over my years of cruising. If you are unsure of why I bring some of them, be sure to watch the video on must haves to bring on a cruise below.  You too may find some of these things to take on a cruise useful! Be sure to let me know in the comments if you have found something to add to the packing list so we can share it with others.

1. Ink pen
2. Highlighter
3. Duct Tape (I use to tape clinging closet doors, close shampoo bottles, and of course, fix things!)
4. Medicine that you use, such as Aleve. (It’s expensive on the ship!)
5. Pop up laundry bag
6. Mesh Shower Organizer (I place on the back of the door for more room in the bathroom.)
7. Lint Roller
8. You can bring 2 bottles of wine and some drinks (depending on the cruise line)
9. Detergent such as Gain Flings. They are small and you can always wash something quick!
10. Magnetic clip to hang things on the wall. Or just bring a magnet to put on your door so you know which one is yours easily!
11. If traveling international, bring a travel plug adapter.
12. Push light- it may be helpful in the dark to make it to the bathroom.
13. Insulated lunchbox to keep any drinks/snacks cool during your excursions.
14. Ziplock Bags-they come in handy for so many things!
15. Portable wine opener– don’t get charged for something you can do yourself!

Bonus: You need to bring a watch! When you get on the ship, set it to the ship’s time. That way, if you choose to use your cell phone while in port and it accidentally changes time to local time, you know exactly what time it is and you don’t miss your ship!

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