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Cruise Packing - Pack with me Part 1

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πŸ‘οΈ 64K viewsπŸ“… 9 years ago⏱️ 15:11

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed walkthrough of her personal packing process for an upcoming four night warm weather cruise departing from Southern California. Because the family is driving to the port, she notes that she is not prioritizing packing light and is including beverages in her carry-on luggage. The video is divided into categories including essential carry-on items, stateroom organization, toiletries, and apparel. She demonstrates the use of a shoulder bag for documents and medications, a rolling suitcase for liquids and beverages, and a specialized stateroom starter kit containing items like an alarm clock, blow dryer, and magnets. The clothing section covers various scenarios such as formal dinners, pool days, and excursions in Catalina. She also highlights specific cruise accessories like jewelry rolls, shoe bags, and towel clips. The creator concludes by noting that the next installment of the series will focus on packing for her husband and son.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Solid Strip
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Other Β· Fall Β· 4 nightsFrom Southern CaliforniaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are going on a relatively short Cruise it is a 4 night warm weather Cruise we're looking at a Southern California departure in late September early October

this is not a capsule wardrobe or packing light episode this is just what we are really going to be taking on a trip in a couple of weeks here

I've always been a bit of an overpacker and you'll definitely see that in this video

we're going to be taking beverages right in our carry-on so we just wanted to let you know about that

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pack a lightweight scarf for your shoulder bag
βœ“Use a clear bag for liquids to avoid security issues
βœ“Bring a portable alarm clock since staterooms have no clocks
βœ“Use strong magnets to create a grab-and-go station in your stateroom
βœ“Wear broken-in comfortable shoes to dinner, not new ones

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Packing light for a flight vs. driving to port β€” Since driving, no need to pack light; can bring more items
Getting cold on the ship β€” Bring a lightweight scarf and consider packing socks

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I pack for a 4-night warm weather cruise?
QHow do I pack for a family with young kids?
QWhat are essential items to bring in a carry-on for a cruise?

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