CRUISE ESSENTIALS YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED
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Travel Essentials
room Essentials
Electronic Essentials
pool Essentials
Excursion Essentials
baby Essentials
travel essentials
Luggage Tag Holders
To keep your luggage tags safe, you can use specially designed luggage tags that are suitable for Royal Caribbean luggage. If you are flying, it’s best to add these tags to your luggage after you have landed and retrieved your luggage from the plane. This will help ensure that your tags stay securely attached and your luggage can be easily identified.
Compression Packing Cubes
These cubes are ideal for packing and storing your clothes in the cruise cabin. They make unpacking on the first day a breeze for clothes that don’t need to be hung up. Simply insert the whole cube into the drawers or shelves in your cabin.
Hanging Toiletry Bag
Bathroom space on a cruise is limited. Using a bag like this will help keep the small space organized. If flying and use pack this in your carry-on, make sure all liquids meet TSA required sizes.
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room essentials
Magnetic Night Light
These motion sensor lights are great for lighting up the path to the bathroom. They are magnetic and I placed one on the wall near the floor. The sensor does work well, so if you toss and turn and the blanket moves near the foot of the bed, the light will come on.
Heavy Duty Magnetic Hooks
Magnetic hooks can be incredibly useful tools during your cruise adventure! They easily attach to the metal walls in your stateroom and help keep everything neat and organized. When ordering hooks, it’s important to ensure that they have a 100lb weight capacity for optimal use.
Magnetic Clips
Magnetic Clips come in handy to hang up any paper cruise schedules, excursion tickets, etc, and keep them safe until you need them. This comes with 12 clips and you will probably not need that many.
Mesh Laundry Hamper
This pop-up Mesh Hamper is easy to pack, and you can place it in the closet or in the corner of the cabin to collect dirty clothes during the cruise.
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Electronic essentials
USB Port Charging Hub
Most cruise lines have limited power outlets and you can not bring extension plugs or power strips on board. Since most electronics use a USB cord, this comes with a 5ft cord and will allow you to charge 6 items at once.
Luggage Tracker
If you travel often, purchasing these tags will help you keep track of your luggage, especially if there are any delays in your travel. Compatible with iOS and Android.
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pool essentials
Towel Bands 4pk
When on a cruise, make sure to secure your towels on your lounge chairs as pool decks can get very windy. These bands are perfect and don’t take up much space in your suitcase.
After Sun Moisturizer
If you are planning to sunbathe during your cruise, it is essential to remember to apply sunscreen. A lot of cruisers often underestimate the amount of sun exposure they will receive on the first day at sea. Hence, it is better to be prepared and avoid getting sunburned. However, if you do end up with a sunburn, it is imperative that you purchase some After Sun Moisturizer to help soothe and moisturize your skin, and make your cruise experience a comfortable one.
Collapsible Water Bottle
These are great for taking on trips, especially if you don’t have enough room in your luggage to pack your regular cup. There are many places on board to refill your cup with water.
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Excursion essentials
Waterproof Dry Bag
If your excursion will involve water activities in some way, these waterproof dry bags are a must. They come in many sizes.
Portable Safe
While out on your excursion, you can place your phone, money and valuables in here and have a little peace of mind while enjoying the beach. You can lock this around your lounge chair.
Quick-Dry Aqua Socks
These water shoes are perfect for both men and women for beach excursions as they dry quickly.
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Baby essentials
Sunscreen Applicator
Fill this container with your favorite sunscreen of your choice and easily apply this to your children with no more messy sunscreen hands.
Drying Rack
Super compact drying rack and brushes for keeping breast pump parts and accessories clean
Hand Wipes
Wipe away dirt, messes and bacteria from the hands when soap and water are not available.
Sipppy Cup Lids
Turn any of your toddler’s favorite kids’ cups into sippy cups with these colorful and stretchy Snug silicone sippy cup lids
Collapsable Basket
This collapsable bucket is a great way to give your infant a bath in or provide a safe water play area on the pool deck.
Baby Powder Puff
This powder puff makes it easy to remove sand from your body before heading back to the ship.
Pop-up Shade Tent
This pop-up shade tent is perfect for your beach excurison to offer your baby protectection from the sun. Packs flat and fits in a large suitcase
Baby Pool Float
Make your beach excursions more enjoyable with this Inflatable Baby Pool Float. Designed to keep your baby safe and entertained, this float allows them to splash and play in the water, giving you a bit of ease while on this excursion. Packs flat and fits in a large suitcase
Black out Curtain
Traveling with young children, using this hack will create little dark corner for them to sleep and allows you to enjoy the cabin for calling it a night. Most cabins have 8 ft ceiling height, so make use you check the demisions before ordering. 84 to 95 inches long should work perfect.