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10+ Fun Things to Bring on a Cruise *that will make your cruise better*

Life Well Cruised
Life Well Cruised
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πŸ‘οΈ 45K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 8:01

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Editorial Summary

Elana from Life Well Cruised provides a comprehensive list of approximately fifteen items designed to enhance the cruise experience. The suggestions range from practical travel gear to lighthearted activities. For organization and convenience, she recommends using towel clips to secure lounge chair towels, cruise lanyards for easy access to room cards, and waterproof phone cases for excursions. Practicality is also addressed through the suggestion of water shoes for rocky beaches and magnets for utilizing metal cabin walls to hold paperwork or gear. For entertainment and atmosphere, the creator suggests bringing playing cards, board games, travel binoculars for wildlife viewing, and personal snorkel gear for better hygiene. The video also covers themed clothing such as Hawaiian shirts or holiday attire. Finally, Elana highlights unique cruise traditions like decorating cabin doors and participating in the cruising ducks novelty game, where passengers hide rubber ducks for others to find. She concludes by encouraging viewers to share their own packing tips and directs them to a follow up video regarding essential packing lists.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

cruise lanyards are super handy you can keep your cruise card in it this is just very convenient

the waterproof phone case on a lanyard is one of my favorite cruise travel essentials

magnets are great on cruise ships in particular because most of the time your cabin walls are going to be metal

decorating your cabin door is a really fun thing to do

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring cute towel clips to secure your towels and recognize your lounge chair.
βœ“Use cruise lanyards to keep your cruise card handy and hands-free.
βœ“Consider bringing a waterproof phone case on a lanyard for pool or excursion use.
βœ“Pack cruise-themed outfits or Hawaiian shirts for special events on board.
βœ“Bring magnets to hold paperwork and hooks for hats and lanyards in your metal-walled cabin.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat fun things should I bring on a cruise to make it better?
QWhat are some practical yet fun cruise accessories?

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