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13 Things NOT TO PACK for a Cruise!! *what to bring instead*

Life Well Cruised
Life Well Cruised
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πŸ‘οΈ 2.1M viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 16:10

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The creator provides a comprehensive guide on items to avoid packing and essential items to bring for a cruise vacation. She identifies thirteen things to leave at home, including irons and clothes steamers due to fire hazards, coffee makers, beach towels, and hangers, as these are often provided by the cruise line. She also advises against bringing hard alcohol, candles, expensive jewelry, and surge protected power strips. The creator suggests alternatives for many of these items, such as using garment bags for wrinkles, ordering room service for coffee, or bringing inexpensive jewelry. Additionally, she recommends packing less clothing than expected and using a cruise planner to organize outfits. The video concludes by highlighting ten essential items to bring, such as a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, small bills for tipping, ziploc bags for wet clothing, and a carry-on bag for first-day necessities. She emphasizes the importance of comfortable shoes and using non-surge protected power bars to charge multiple devices.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

now we often talk about what not to pack for a cruise so in this video i'm going to tell you 13 things that you can absolutely leave at home do not bring

the first thing not to pack to definitely leave at home is an iron and also a clothes steamer

you can leave behind probably at least one third of the clothes that you plan on packing the clothes and the shoes so you don't really need to bring as much as you think

make sure not to bring a power strip with an extension cord on board your cruise ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring a garment bag or use wrinkle release spray instead of an iron
βœ“Order coffee or tea from room service instead of bringing a coffee maker
βœ“Don't bring beach towels; the cruise line provides them
βœ“Ask your cabin attendant for more hangers if needed
βœ“Bring your own toiletries if you prefer specific brands

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Need to bring an iron or steamer β€” Leave them at home; use garment bag or wrinkle release spray
Need to bring beach towels β€” Don't; cruise line provides them
Need to bring hangers β€” Don't; ask cabin attendant for more if needed

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QWhat not to pack for a cruise
QWhat to bring instead for a cruise

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