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Packing for our 71 Day DIY World Cruise

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❀️ Best for CoupleOther · Fall · 71 nightsFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we always make sure to pack a hairbrush or two there should be there's a second one one for me one for Darren

if you are leaving your house without a house sitter make sure to use up your perishable foods or arrange to give them away

we found that there was nothing worse than as the ship is moving at 5:00 a.m. in the morning and the curtains are splitting back and forth

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pack a change of clothes and essential toiletries in your carry-on in case luggage is lost.
βœ“Use a specific sized canvas bag to maximize the free laundry benefit on Norwegian cruises.
βœ“Pack a jar of water with a coin on top in your freezer to detect if a power outage occurred while away.
βœ“Bring black binder clips to keep cabin curtains closed to prevent light from entering.
βœ“Use Ziploc bags and a reusable straw as a valve to pack clothes more tightly.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Lost luggage β€” Always pack a full set of clothes and essential toiletries in your carry-on.
Home security/maintenance while away β€” Arrange for someone to check the house every 3 days and leave written permission for repairs.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do you pack for a long-term world cruise?
QWhat should you do to prepare your house before a long trip?
QWhat items are essential to keep in a carry-on bag?

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This video shows how we packed for our DIY World Cruise on Retired Time to Cruise. The first leg starts on the Norwegian Encore from Seattle in October, travels to warm Mexican and Central American ports, through the Panama canal to Florida. The next leg is on the MSC Magnifica with more warm weather ports, then crossing the Atlantic and visiting some European stops with cooler climates. The final leg starts in cooler Europe and returns across the Atlantic to sunny Florida just before Christmas. We packed for a variety of temperature and weather conditions. You'll be amazed at how we fit everything in just one suitcase and two carry on cases.