There are a few things that only you know you need to bring, but let’s discuss some things you might not have thought about.

Pick up one of these for you to mount your phone safely to navigate while traveling.

Power Strip or Charging Hub

We have 2 teenagers and us, between us we have 8 to 10 devices we will be taking besides cameras and camcorders, GoPro, etc. Most cabins have two US outlets and one European. You can also pack a European adapter to give you an extra plug. But you will definitely need one of these! (You can not have a power strip with a surge protector – word of caution – it will be confiscated.)

Lanyards

I know you might be thinking this isn’t fashionable, but they are so handy! You will be issued a cruise card when you board. You will use this for your muster station drill, dining, activities, disembarking at ports, embarking at ports, purchases, beverages, kids will use it in the arcad – it will be used…A LOT! And if you put it in your pocket you may lose it as you put in or pull it out. So, we use lanyards – and once onboard, you will be seeing a lot of these – you will not be alone! Check them out here.

Magnetic Hooks

The walls in your cabin will be metal! Yep, metal! So, use this space to keep yourself organized. Use hooks like these on your walls. You can see your lanyards hanging there and know where they are. You can hang small bags, cameras, hats, itinerary, etc.

Luggage Tags

Luggage tags are essential. The cruise line provides you with luggage tags you must use. You print these yourself and so they are just paper. They are labeled with how to fold them and how to tape or staple them so they are visible on your luggage. Problem is, obviously, paper will tear. This allows your luggage a chance to be lost. Using these luggage tag holders, available on Amazon, will keep your tags on your luggage, which ensures your luggage will arrive at your cabin.

Alarm Clock

Cruise cabins do not have a clock. I wake up A LOT in the night and I need to know what time it is. If your phone is on charge, it isn’t to see or utilize. I am also a traveler…I don’t vacation, I travel…so, I actually want to get up early to get going and “Seas” the day 🙂 So, you might want an alarm clock like this.

Pool Towel Clips

If you are going to be on the deck much or on your balcony, you will want to clip your towel to the chair…it will blow away. They are also useful to clip your swim suit to your balcony chair for it dry. Something like this works great!

Bag for Excursions

I could, and might do another post on just what to put in this bag. But, you will want a bag to carry essentials to the ports you are visiting. Something obviously smaller than your suitcase. So pack an extra tote bag or backpack like this.

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Night Light

I don’t like it completely dark, and maybe your kids don’t either. I like a small light to see around the cabin the middle of the night. Shed some light in the cabin with something like this.

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Sunscreen

Unlike the rest of my family, I have two shades, WHITE and RED. So, pack the sunscreen for the deck and excursions. I recommend SPF 100 like this.

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Room Spray

Cabins are small…enough said 🙂

Camera

If you pack nothing else, pack your camera. Make Time to Make Memories…and record them! This is the camera I use. I will write another post sometime on what other lens to take and the best bag to take with you on vacation, but check out this camera for a great multi-purpose camera to travel and make memories with.

Sea Sick?

Grab some Sea Bands if you are prone to motion sickness. My daughter wears these every cruise and has no issues anymore!

What else do you pack? I pack all my clothes in Space Bags inside the suitcase so I don’t end up doing this…

Let me know what else you can think of! And remember – Make Time to Make Memories!