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Professor Melissa
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👁️ 3.2M views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 0:59

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The creator provides a list of recommended items to pack for a cruise alongside suggestions for what to leave behind. To enhance the cabin experience, the creator suggests bringing an extra card to manage light switches and extension cords to address the limited number of electrical outlets. For dining and excursions, the video recommends packing a snorkel set to avoid excursion costs, Ziploc bags for storing food in staterooms, and personal spices or sauces to improve meal flavor. The creator also advises bringing reusable straws to avoid the soggy paper or plastic straws typically provided on ships. Regarding toiletries, the creator suggests bringing personal shampoo and conditioner due to the low quality of provided products, but recommends leaving body wash at home. While cruise lines provide beach towels, the creator notes they are often bulky. Finally, the creator suggests bringing a personal hair dryer for those with thick hair and disposable washcloths for facial cleansing to maintain hygiene standards.

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here are some unexpected things to bring on your next cruise and some things you should probably just leave at home

beach towels because they're provided by the cruise line now they do tend to be thick and bulky though

I recommend bringing shampoo and conditioner but leave the shower gel at home

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring an extra card for light switches that require a card to stay on
Bring a snorkel set for a great beach day without paying for an excursion
Use a Ziploc bag to snag some food and keep it fresh in your state room
Bring spices and sauces from home because cruise food can be bland
Bring reusable straws because cruise ship straws are often sugar or paper and get soggy
Bring an extension cord because many state rooms only have one outlet

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QWhat unexpected things should I bring on my next cruise?
QWhat things should I probably leave at home for a cruise?

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