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Organize your Cruise Ship Cabin, Hotel Room and Home
Cruise Approved Power bar: https://amzn.to/3wdhCym Cruise Ships do NOT allow power strips with Surge Protectors, they will be confiscated. Most cruise ships only have a couple of outlets per cabin. I travel with 2 of these, one for bedside and the other for the bathroom.
Doorstop Alarm: https://amzn.to/3UqzgZV When traveling with kiddos either hotel rooms or cruising these are a must. You always know where they are. I use them when I travel solo. Real piece of mind !
Wrinkle Release: https://amzn.to/3pyHlxE Cruise Ships do NOT allow Irons/steamers/kettles, they will be confiscated. If flying get 100ml or lower. Not all cruise ships have self-service laundry or items to loan.
Over the door organizer: https://amzn.to/3zN7nlm this is what I use to super organize. If you have a door that connects the cabin next door and they are NOT with you. This also help to deaden the sounds.
Magnet hooks: https://amzn.to/3QmBkQo Cruise cabins are sometimes small and walls are mainly metal. These will hold the weight of a backpack and more to help you organize.
Magnet clips: https://amzn.to/3QJvJ6g00 Organize all that cruise paperwork on your metal cabin walls.
Poo-Pourri: https://amzn.to/3CikdLq Not much ventilation in ship cabins. (make sure you get the 2oz size if you are flying - 100ml bottle limit)
Travel alarm clock: https://amzn.to/3zYFMxG Video Shows White but the product is black. If you want to get up at a particular time, do not trust the wake up service on your cruise OK unless it is Disney and you really want to hear Mickey's voice on wakeup.
Night light (motion sensor): https://amzn.to/3AxZL82 Cruise cabins are really dark at night. If it's an interior cabin you can't see your hand in front of your face. These give you light without waking others sharing your cabin.
Night Lights: https://amzn.to/3QB5orl
Laundry hamper: https://amzn.to/3c2A1aa and https://amzn.to/3K6rqQp If you have one at home duh! I know you do. Why would you not have one at sea or in your hotel. This collapses in to nothing.
Travel hairdryer: https://amzn.to/3QSxDSb
Travel fan: https://amzn.to/3QVavmc If you do not have a balcony cabin on the ship there is not much circulation. This really helps! I never travel without mine.
Luggage and Accessories that will make your travel so much more enjoyable!
Collapsible Cooler https://amzn.to/3RUZQbQ Great for cruising or a hotel room without a fridge. Your cabin steward will be happy to keep this filled with ice for you.
Collapsible Cooler 6pack size https://amzn.to/3fAiwiN
Collapsible water bottles: https://amzn.to/3CcRbg4 These are a godsend of convenience. I travel with 4 of these.
Fanny Pack, Large Crossbody: https://amzn.to/3AwBBuy I wear a shirt or T over this to make it even safer.
Travel luggage scale: https://amzn.to/3QX8Axy A must if you don't want to pay that extra $50-$75 if your bag is over the limit at the airport especially after you have stuffed it with souvenirs that you bought.
Carry-On with Front Laptop Compartment: https://amzn.to/3CgHP2Q Passes all airlines carry-on limits AND have a very convenient compartment to store your laptop.
Embarkation Day, Carry-On, Weekender bag: https://amzn.to/3K7Qkzl
Carry-On bag with small laptop section: https://amzn.to/3C54FdD
Carry-On luggage 20”: https://amzn.to/3T6rd3J
Carry-On Luggage 22”: https://amzn.to/3K7RrPx
Packing cubes set: https://amzn.to/3pjJrBi
Packing cubes set: https://amzn.to/3AwEN9w
Amazing Luggage set: https://amzn.to/3dqwMd4
Hanging toiletry bag: https://amzn.to/3QGCG85
Travel jewelry bag: https://amzn.to/3ptZJHQ
Electronics organizer: https://amzn.to/3c2gEhs
Getting around - Mobility
ECV Electric Foldable Adult Tricycle: https://amzn.to/3T2x1LN
ID and Phone Holders
Retractable Cruise Lanyards: https://amzn.to/3BCY89s and https://amzn.to/3K4SZcW These retract, unclip and are waterproof. So convenient and large enough to handle a couple of dollar bills, drivers license besides your on-board card.
Passport, Vaccination and ID Holder: https://amzn.to/3dxki3d
Vaccine card protector with Lanyard: https://amzn.to/3ppN8Wa
Waterproof Vaccine Protector Card: https://amzn.to/3Pz37eY
Passport holder USA: https://amzn.to/3K5c3HR
Neck Wallet: https://amzn.to/3pucwu0
Waterproof phone cases on lanyards: https://amzn.to/3K4n9Nm
Floating Waterproof Phone Case: https://amzn.to/3CfMJNr
At the Beach, on the Lido Deck and Excursions
Beach Tent https://amzn.to/3QynnOi I've used this and the beach blanket below at all the cruise line private islands without issue. Pays for itself in 1 use instead of renting a Clamshell or Cabana.
Beach Blanket https://amzn.to/3DvPFpR
Sunglasses, Over RX Glasses Wrap Around: https://amzn.to/3QSDEye A must for people that can't wear contacts and not a candidate for LASIK like me!
Waterproof phone cases on lanyards: https://amzn.to/3K4n9Nm
Floating Waterproof Phone Case: https://amzn.to/3CfMJNr
Extra Large Canvas Beach Bag Gym Key Holder Bottle Opener https://amzn.to/3Thcm6T
Mesh beach bag: https://amzn.to/3A4V3Nl
Travel binoculars: https://amzn.to/3CwR5jJ
Travel binoculars: https://amzn.to/3PsA5xK
Waterproof Vaccine Protector Card: https://amzn.to/3Pz37eY
Snorkel Mask: https://amzn.to/3PHaYre
Water Shoes: https://amzn.to/3Ck7bge
Towel Clips: https://amzn.to/3QYFEFp
Towel Bands: https://amzn.to/3QyKTM7
SPF50 Sunscreen Clear: https://amzn.to/3QAq5Ux
Reef Safe Sunscreen SPF50: https://amzn.to/3cahZTx This is the large size. Get the next one...the smaller size if you are flying.
Reef Safe Sunscreen SPF50: https://amzn.to/3QXSWli Get this size if you are flying they are under 100ml
Lip balm SPF 30: https://amzn.to/3wiijq7
Aloe vera gel: https://amzn.to/3we3ODV If you are flying get the 100ml size.
Swimsuit Cover up: https://amzn.to/3Av3Ycj Most Cruise ships require a cover up when even casual dining poolside.
Collapsible water bottles: https://amzn.to/3CcRbg4
Reusable Stainless steel straws: https://amzn.to/3BjpHDp Most cruise ships have discontinued straws OR upon request might give you a paper one which collapses after a couple of sips, so bring your own. These are great !
Motion Sickness Aids and Medical Help
Travel Pill Case: https://amzn.to/3SS4Hec Use this for OTC like aspirin, antacids etc. Yes they have them available to purchase onboard but do you really want to pay upwards of $10 for 2 Tylenol? Also, take a 30 day supply of RX’s and vitamins in their original containers.
Bonine: https://amzn.to/3psiriX
Dramamine Original: https://amzn.to/3Cg3ubr
Dramamine Non-Drowsy: https://amzn.to/3QBurun
Dramamine Multi-Purpose: https://amzn.to/3SYs2LX
Seabands: https://amzn.to/3Aw367i
Ginger candies: https://amzn.to/3dIbNmj
Cruise first aid kit: https://amzn.to/3whrzLb
Denture repair kit: https://amzn.to/3QEks7F Cruise ships have medical but no dentist. Please be prepared.
Tooth filling repair kit: https://amzn.to/3c28YvW
Crown and Bridges repair kit: https://amzn.to/3PzSPeH
Track and Keep Your Luggage and Valuables Safe
Portable Lock box safe: https://amzn.to/3cbJtbg I use this on the beach, when on excursions and on the "Lido" deck.
Iphone AirTags: https://amzn.to/3pwFMQO Whether you have an iPhone or Android never lose anything again. My son tags his kids and dog with these too. Android Tile Mate Essentials: https://amzn.to/3c5lURt
Travel Lock TSA Approved: https://amzn.to/3QV9gTS
Cruise Line Luggage Tag Holders
Be prepared before you embark. You can print your luggage tags on each Cruise Line's website. Save time and be ready to turn your bags over to the porters at the dock. There are many listed on Amazon, however, the one below that I suggest works for all cruise lines.
Universal Luggage Tags Holders: https://amzn.to/3eKBgw2
Miscellaneous and Fun:
Cruise Rubber Duckies: These are all yellow mini https://amzn.to/3RuTYpE and these are the 2+ inch normal size with some really cute assortments https://amzn.to/3eoqICg https://amzn.to/3f79RUQ https://amzn.to/3BT50jd Oh and if you like unicorns these are a must https://amzn.to/3f7Ktyg Cruisers often hide rubber duckies around the ship for a bit of fun. The ducks usually have information cards or passports attached to them bearing the names of the people who hid them and where those passengers are from. Your choice to keep or hide again. Rules: Only public spaces, No Shops, No Pools, No Hot Tubs. You can also post a Photo on Facebook Page "Cruising Ducks" with you and your newly found Rubber Duckie to share the adventure. I personally hide 100 yellow mini on every cruise I have taken since this trend started in 2018. You should see the collection I have from what I have found.
Crew thank you cards: https://amzn.to/3T31JV9