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Cruise Packing Tips : 21 Unusual (But Essential) Items To Pack

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Creator's Key Takeaways

hi I'm Gary beverage of tips for travelers I'm gonna take a look at 21 really unusual unexpected and slightly strange things that you absolutely should pack for your next cruise vacation

highlighter pens hollander pens are fantastic for highlighting the various things within the daily program that you may want to do it simplifies huge amounts of information down to the things that are really important to use

make sure that you also take with you a dental repair kit on board the ship all those medical centers there is no dentist on board so if you have a tooth cracker filling come out a crown come off having your own little tooth repair kit will be an absolute boon

take your own pillow why I've always found that I never sleep as well as I do when I have my own pillow so the great thing about when you go on a cruise particularly if you're driving to the cruise is you have lots of space so take your own pillow it will be a absolute boon to sleep on your own pillow

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pack highlighter pens to simplify daily program information
βœ“Bring a multi USB charger strip due to limited cabin plug sockets
βœ“Use beach towel clips to secure towels and curtains
βœ“Pack sample sizes of laundry detergent to avoid extra costs
βœ“Carry a personal first-aid kit to save money and stress
βœ“Bring a dental repair kit for onboard dental issues

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Limited plug sockets in cabins β€” Bring a multi USB charger strip
Difficulty sleeping in unfamiliar cabins β€” Take your own pillow
Risk of illness like norovirus β€” Use antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizer

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat unusual items should I pack for a cruise?
QHow can I make my cruise more enjoyable with essential items?

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Discover 21 unusual, strange and unexpected, but essential, items that you really should pack and take with you on your next cruise. Gary Bembridge, cruise expert and author, reveals 21 surprising things that he and other experienced cruisers always bring on board to make their cruise better and more enjoyable. How many of them will you be taking and why? Got any others you think are missing from the list? Leave your thoughts in the comments. Support Tips For Travellers and book your next cruise through CruiseDirect using this link: http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruisedirect . You will get the best and lowest price around. I get a small commission but you pay nothing extra. I would love you to give the video a "thumbs up" and if you subscribed to the channel now: http://bit.ly/TFT_YouTube2 Every week Tips For Travellers posts videos to help you make the most of your precious travel time and money on both land and at sea. First-hand travel inspiration, advice and tips based on the over 20 years I have been travelling every month. Follow me on: YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/tipsfortravellers Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge