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Weird Things I Bring With Me On A Cruise

Jim Zim
Jim Zim
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👁️ 58K views📅 8 years ago⏱️ 10:43
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CaribbeanVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm in the spare room of our house and it's a multi-purpose room that I use to store my model trains and also to pack before a cruise

After 43 cruises, I've learned through trial and error what to bring along with me on a cruise vacation.

My packing list contains a few things you probably haven't thought of.

I imagine that a few people might even think a few of these are weird.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring a beach bag for shore excursions to pack towels, sunblock, and band-aids.
Use a 6-outlet power strip without a surge suppressor for charging electronics in cabins with few outlets.
Bring a converter for European-style outlets on cruise ships.
Carry a pocket-sized flashlight for nighttime bathroom trips.
Use a portable electronic luggage scale to meet airline weight limits.
Bring noise-cancelling headphones for flights and poolside relaxation.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Forgetting essential items like wallet, documents, or charger.Write a note to check for wallet, cruise documents, passport, and cell phone charger before leaving.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are some weird but useful things to bring on a cruise?
QHow can I prepare for a cruise vacation?
QWhat items should I pack for shore excursions?
QHow can I save money on cruise ship purchases?

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There's a newer, updated version of this video at https://youtu.be/s46z9wHSFO4 After 43 cruises, I've learned through trial and error what to bring along with me on a cruise vacation. My packing list contains a few things you probably haven't thought of. I imagine that a few people might even think a few of these are weird. But each item has a purpose, and helps make my time on the ship a little better. Leave a comment with other things you recommend bringing on a cruise! A few items I recommend: Indoor/outdoor thermometer: http://amzn.to/2ENLTuV Luggage scale: http://amzn.to/2EQqVvA Noise-cancelling headphones: http://amzn.to/2CFbVL5 220v to 110v power converter plugs: http://amzn.to/2ET9t5l 6-outlet power strip without surge suppressor: http://amzn.to/2F5fEGO Music credit for the song at the end of the video: Guiton Sketch by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100473 Artist: http://incompetech.com/