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5 Things You’ll Wish You Brought On Your Cruise!

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👁️ 3K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 4:51
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Number five, your children. Okay, I'm kind of joking here, but if you go on a cruise and you leave the kids at home, you're going to see that there are a lot of activities on board the ship

Number three, something to get the wrinkles out of your clothes, especially those nicer clothes that you plan to wear on the formal or white night or whatever theme night your particular cruise ship is going to have.

Number two, a laundry bag or something to corral those dirty clothes. You're going to pile up a lot of dirty clothes throughout your cruise and you're going to need a place to put them

Number one, some extra room in your suitcase. Now, think about this. If you pack your suitcase full coming on the ship, bringing every last thing you think you might need, which we encourage you to think this out and bring what you're going to use.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring extra sunscreen for warm or tropical environments.
Bring a wrinkle-release spray or use laundry service for formal night clothes.
Pack a laundry bag to separate dirty clothes.
Leave extra room in your suitcase for souvenirs.
Carry your bags off the ship for a quicker exit.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not bringing enough sunscreen and running out on board.Bring extra sunscreen; it's expensive on board and hard to find at ports.
Clothes getting wrinkled during travel.Use a wrinkle-release spray or cruise laundry service, but avoid bringing irons or steamers.
Managing dirty clothes during the cruise.Use a laundry bag to keep the cabin clean and make washing easier.
Overpacking and having no room for souvenirs.Leave extra space in your suitcase for items picked up during the cruise.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are five things people regret not bringing on a cruise?
QHow can I avoid common packing mistakes on a cruise?

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