7 Must Have Items for a Cruise | Travel Tips & Tricks | How 2 Travelers

After cruising for the past years, I have learned a few things. The best thing is that most of these items can be bought on board.

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- sea bands
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7 Must Have Items for a Cruise | Travel Tips & Tricks | How 2 Travelers

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[MrJay]

Great suggestion on the C=Bands. It is the #1 Must have on a Cruise. Follow the instructions on the placement of the bands but you may have to move them around a bit until you find the right spot. You will know when you do because you will have relief almost immediately. Great tips. You can also get the Sea Bands at your local drug store.

[kathypeterson]

We take plastic skirt hangers with built in clips. They are used to hang bathing suits so that they dry evenly with no wet spots, and we can spread them out more. When we are ready to debark, we throw them away.

[Esther]

Lanyard is a MUST have. Omg differance is amazing!

[jamesbolger]

Must haves! Bathroom spray-I like Poo-Pourri (Ship happens is my favorite scent) and Magnets! Magnetic clips, hooks, and dry erase board. (I like the real thin roll up kind)

[rmoran]

You should have the multi-country electrical converters as well. Some ships have US power outlets but they also have European ones that you can take advantage of. Most equipment can now handle the 120-220 voltage but you should check it out before plugging in.

[Bigp]

The weirdest must have for me is poo-pourri! It's a life saver and it works!

[JimOBrienLV]

Bring along a basic first aid kit. Rubbed blisters and such can cost a lot at the ship's sick bay.

[Sammy-plfq]

Magnetic thangs are a must. The whole room is metal so utilize magnets to keep organized

[mlferg]

Eyeglass repair kits! Get ‘em at the checkout line in WallyWorld … essential item when needed!!!

[jackmortimer]

Night light or glow sticks, especially in an inside cabin on the older ships sure helps getting around at night in the dark.
I won't even consider booking a cruise without my dear wife. A group of fellow cruisers can be lots of fun. We use a bag for dirty clothes but the empty suitcase under the bed works well too. I like your USB hub idea and we usually include a 1-to-3 electrical adapter because many ships have limited electrical outlets in the rooms. A pen & small tablet are helpful to jot notes to cabin attendants and fill out forms.

[diannewi]

Wrinkle release spray is a big waste of money. Instead, buy a small empty spray bottle and use warm water from the tap. No need to put in 3-1-1 bag either.

[JulieWallis]

The sea bands work via acupressure, not acupuncture!

[tksmall]

Extra hangers, there are never enough !!
Several clips for the Shower Certain to keep it from hanging outside the shower
Magnet hooks - you can NEVER have enough of these - I bring 8 !!!
Power strip, hello 1 plug just doesn't cut it.
A small fan for the noise and air circulation
2 Laundry bags for your dirty dud's. On some Cruise lines there are coin laundries.
Lysol Spray - Travel Size
Net hanger for the shower, there is no place for your bottles !!!

[cynthiapiercy]

No longer allowed: any cruise door decor of paper or anything.that is flammable!

[hannahlowe]

I went on a cruise to Alaska and went zip lining as well

[gthumbus]

not sure which cruise line you cruise on but carnival has irons in their laundry-rooms FYI

[BobK]

I just took a cruise last month and didn't need any of these 'must haves'.

[kyliekylie]

Sea bands ... i have a faint pulse on my wrists... will the sea bands still Work?

[JasonJComer]

"24 knots per hour" - I gave up here

[FSX]

my left ear really enjoyed this video. But I cant say the same for my right ear :/