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DON’T FORGET to Bring These Things Off the Cruise Ship in Ports of Call

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👁️ 36K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 12:17

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive guide on essential items to carry when disembarking a cruise ship during port calls. The advice begins with practical necessities such as sturdy bags, cruise cards, government identification, and various forms of currency including cash and credit cards. The creator emphasizes the importance of preparedness by suggesting travelers pack bags the night before and carry digital copies of important documents like passports. Additional recommendations include health and comfort items such as sunscreen, a mini first aid kit, refillable water bottles, motion sickness medication, and insect repellent. For safety and security, the video suggests using anti-theft bags, waterproof phone cases to hold vital documents, and even combination lock boxes for beach chairs. The creator also notes that specific itineraries may require extra items like ponchos for rain or scarves to ensure modest attire when visiting religious sites. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to share their own safety tips and experiences in the comments.

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the very first thing that you have to bring with you no matter what cruise itinerary you have so whether it's alaska or the caribbean is make sure that you do have some sort of really good bag

make sure that you have your cruise card you won't even be able to disembark from the cruise ship at that port of call if you don't have it

make sure when you do get off the cruise ship that you do bring water bottles with you or that you bring a refillable water bottle with you onto the cruise ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

Prepare your bag the night before reaching a port of call to avoid scrambling in the morning.
Bring your cruise card and a government ID, and consider taking a photo or photocopy of your passport.
Bring both cash (US dollars for Caribbean) and a credit card for emergencies.
Don't forget sunscreen, including reef-safe options for certain excursions.
Create a mini first aid kit with band-aids, antibiotic ointment, and blister band-aids.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Forgetting essential items when disembarkingPrepare a bag the night before with all planned items to avoid last-minute scrambling.
Losing passport or important documentsLeave passport in the ship safe, take a photo or photocopy, and carry only necessary IDs.
Safety and security of belongings on shoreUse anti-theft bags, waterproof phone cases, or lock boxes to protect items from theft.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the essential things to bring off the cruise ship in ports of call?
QHow do you ensure your items are safe and secure while in a cruise port?

Topics Covered

Safety Medical1½ Happy BaconDisembarkation2 Happy BaconPort Destination1½ Happy BaconCruise Card1½ Happy Bacon

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