22 Cruise Packing Hacks to Organize Your Luggage Like a Pro

Whether you pack light or are an overpacker, these genius cruise packing tips & hacks will help you to pack efficiently & organize your luggage. This cruise packing system makes it easy!
In this video we go over luggage packing methods including how to use packing cubes, compression cubes, rolling & folding clothing, & packing a capsule wardrobe that isn't boring! You'll find unique cruise packing hacks to pack efficiently & maximize space in your luggage. Pack with me as we go through a cruise packing list.
Whether you're packing carry-on only for a cruise or with checked luggage, this video is full of useful cruise tips & hacks you can use!
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[@LifeWellCruised]

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[@user-yv5id5gl4w]

I got the 28 inch in yellow, for 60 bucks off. Thanks.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@user-yv5id5gl4w that’s awesome!!!! 👏

[@andrewgross4445]

I split all our clothes among three suitcases. That way if one suitcase is lost or delayed, everyone still has clothes. We board Navigator of the Seas on Friday!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Very sensible!! Have a great cruise!

[@robertabeyers3371]

Exactly what we do.

[@rebeccarawlings1757]

Great idea!

[@designdoctor247]

@@andrewgross4445 eeeekkk i do not even know u but i am excited for your family...u r probably on the ship as i type this....v a c a t i o n 🤗!

[@normasmith137]

Tip for bar shampoo… I put the last piece of my shampoo bar into a cloth tea bag, it holds the bar together when it’s too small to hold.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Very smart!!!

[@truepeacenik]

Any **fine** mesh bag will do, as well, so keep the mesh bags in which some items are sold.

[@KB-917]

That’s what I do! ❤

[@anda1anda2]

We had our 1st cruise there was a big storm with gale force winds and the temp went in F from 85,down to 64, 67, 72. then back up over 80. We had packed very light wind breakers at any rate in case it was windy at night and cooler on deck. On our first tender after the storm, when we wore the jackets, someone asked us if we were from Canada, and when we said yes, their comment was "I don't know anyone but a Canadian who would bring a jacket on a cruise going south of Florida."

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@anda1anda2 haha, we’re well prepared for weather 😂

[@EnigmaticEvee]

Whenever I travel without "just in case" items like a sweater/jacket, pants and umbrella/poncho I end up regretting that decision. Scarves and hats come along as well. 😂 I live in the northern part of the US East Coast.

[@rosemarysmith5967]

Conversely, I was one with a pair of shorts on an Alaska Cruise, growing up on the Canadian Northwest coast I know the variability that way. We had a sunny and warm day in Ketchikan and Prince Rupert at the start of season.

[@elnamayberry]

We know how to pack for all seasons in 1 day!

[@MsBfromtheD]

As a Michigander, we can see the weather changes and we’re ready for it!

[@raisafrancisco7323]

As usual, a lot of good tips! Something else that I added this last European cruise that I went on a copule of weeks ago was a clothes line. It was a 9-night cruise with pre and post hotels, so it was hard to pack for so many days and my friend and I decided to do some laundry and wear again some pieces. We packed traveling Tide sink pouches and the clothes line from Amazon that even brought the clothes pins attached. We put it on the wall using the magnetic hooks and that was perfect. Of course we hanged the pieces of clothing on the shower and waited till they were not dripping water not to damage the carpet. We learn new things every day!

[@itzelw9159]

75 days til my first cruise, and im already 90% packed 😅

[@LifeWellCruised]

Haha love that

[@DC50Gal]

Thanks for all the travel tips. I do use packing cubes and swear by them. I take the cubes out of the suitcase and put it right in the drawers. That way you can organize your drawers without the contents actually touching the drawers. Makes for great organizing and you can see what you need. I always bring light weight bedroom slippers. I do not want to walk on those sandy carpets. Another thing I do is pack my evening clothes on a hanger and pack that right into my suitcase. That way it is much quicker to unpack and everything is already on a hanger. I do a lot of online buying and those plastic bags that garments come in are great for shoes. I do not want my shoes touching my clothing. As far as my toiletries go, I will bring full size especially body wash. But I usually bring toiletries that are almost empty. That way I have enough to get me through my cruise and I can throw the containers away when they are used up. Makes a lot of space for souvenirs. All this fits in a hard side 20 inch suitcase along with a soft side carry on. It can be done.😊😊😊😊

[@LifeWellCruised]

Now this seems like smart packing!! I think I’m going to have to try some of these tips 👏

[@jodeegu]

I just took a 7-day cruise to Alaska with 3 days before and 1 after in Seattle. An elderly relative traveling with us has continence issues, so we purchased an unlimited laundry package for $59. It was worth every penny- it allowed us to pack far fewer clothes and go home with almost no dirty laundry. In order to save on airline luggage fees, we ordered a case of her adult diapers and had it shipped to us at our hotel rather than packing them in a suitcase. At embarkation we just attached a luggage tag to the unopened box with packing tape. We also ordered toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and hairspray to save space in our luggage and to avoid carrying liquids through TSA. The manager at our hotel said that they have no problem with guests having items delivered to them.

[@nancyhamilton1993]

I really love your videos! They have been extremely helpful. One of the things I’ve started to do is leave my hanging clothes on a very slim nonslip hanger. They take up a lot less room than the ones that come on the ship, so I am able to hang more. I usually can get a pack of 50 at Costco for about $12. When I get to the cabin I just take my clothes right out of the suitcase and hang them straight in the closet.

[@lifewithgrandmabev]

I tend to start planning my wardrobe when trying to get to sleep. This tends to cause many sleepless nights🤪. I learned the hard way about carrying a few items to wear when one time my luggage didn’t arrive for few days. I had to wear some of my hubby’s underwear and cargo shorts. I’m hoping to be offered a Level 8 suitcase to do a video on too. I always use cross-body bags on cruises. Feel safer with them. Even though we are avid cruisers, I still learn something watching your videos. TFS

[@LifeWellCruised]

Oh no!! That’s unfortunately one of the difficult things about being on a ship if luggage gets lost

[@lifewithgrandmabev]

@@LifeWellCruised On our last river boat cruise a gal never got her luggage for the entire 2 weeks.

[@sarahlerner1440]

So helpful, as usual! And love that your dog kept you company the whole time! :) What a cutie.

[@barbaralazier8352]

I took a good laundry line with built in clips and laundry sheets to hand wash my items on my latest cruise. They were awesome and will be coming with me from now on. I took one dressy blazer and multiple tops that changed my look each night. 🎉

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@barbaralazier8352 great!! Thanks for sharing

[@tnpineknot]

I just started using packing cubes and I am totally converted! They are awesome and I was surprised hiw much I could get in them. Also I wouldn't put any liquids in the shoes. They could leak and your shoes and socks will be wet or possibly unusable depending on what was in there. Also TSA may want to check it out and that would be a pain to unpack. Thanks for all the tips! I like the shoes tip about them matching at least 2-3 outfits. I am a notorious shoe overpacker and I will use that tip lol

[@lokicooper4690]

One thing about magnets.. I’m sure most cruise cabins are fine, but I was just on HAL’s Zaandam last month, and the walls are covered in something (really thick wallpaper?) that prevented magnets from sticking. Well, they stuck, but if you put anything heavier than a post-it note, they would slide down the wall. The cabin door was the same. We had to put the magnets on the door frame instead. I will say the bathroom door worked great. I put my heavy duty magnets on there for clothes and towels and they worked. But the rest of the walls in the room did not work.

[@deniserickergasz4658]

@lokicooper4690, next time that happens, try hanging your magnetic hooks from the ceiling. They’re metal and usually low enough to reach.

[@lokicooper4690]

@@deniserickergasz4658 We thought of that, but the ceilings were definitely too high for me (without standing on the bed). Fortunately, we did have 4 hooks on the walls that we put jackets and bulkier clothing on. I was just surprised the magnets didn’t work on the walls considering the number of people who’ve said it works. We have another cruise (on NCL this time) next year. I’ll see how their walls are. 😉

[@reillydog11]

@@lokicooper4690perhaps you need stronger magnets…100lb. Or try putting two of the lighter ones together.

[@lokicooper4690]

@@reillydog11 I was actually using the 100 lb magnets. Don’t know what kind of wallpaper/covering in the wall, but the magnets were useless on them. Like I said, fortunately, we had 4 hooks attached to the wall in our room, which helped. I just put the magnets on the bathroom door. 😁 I will bring them again on our trip to Iceland on NCL and see if they work there.

[@junenelligan1729]

I just realized how much you have taught me so much through the years. :)

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@junenelligan1729 awe I’m so glad to hear that I could help even a little bit

[@junenelligan1729]

@@LifeWellCruised where are your next cruises?

[@OkieTLB]

Me too. Ilana is a ray of sunshine! So many of her suggestions can be used for other travels besides cruising. Some of my favorites that I have used for all my travels are the soap bags that don’t make your soap bars all mushy and the motion activated nightlight. And strong magnetic hooks were a game changer while cruising, and I use them at home on the side of the dryer and deep freezer for reusable grocery bags and soft plastics recycling.

[@char90303]

I just purchased the 24” Black Level 8 I just love. I didn’t get the bigger size because I’m a chronic over packer. Just packing because I have space. 24” keeps me on track … sort of 😊. I love your videos 🙌🏾

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@char90303 haha love that reasoning

[@Rhyonized]

Love using my Beis luggage, bags, and cubes especially for longer trips. They fit so much for all the options I bring cause I refuse to underpack. These days, I feel it’s really the packing techniques and the actual items brought that can make it easier or harder which of course depends on various factors. Last Caribbean cruise all the friends we made were shocked I was able to basically have a different outfit for each of the 11 nights in just 1 big checked luggage, 1 carry-on luggage, and a backpack.

[@sseal104]

I have BÉIS luggage too and I love it!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Fantastic 👏

[@rosemarysmith5967]

Years ago I found a book “how to pack”. It discussed packing for different occasions. I found it before I spent a year in Europe with Girl Guides and packing in one adventure hiking back pack. Your packing/what to bring and guide have helped me as I’ve started cruising again for the first time since I was a teen. A couple tips from it I still think about when packing. Iron clothes before packing them, even tshirts, can take up less room. Take items you don’t plan on bringing back with you. This allows for more space for souvenirs. Last one my family uses different versions of, bottles of alcohol in socks or other similar tubes of clothing means you know for sure they are surrounded completely. Mum used her square dance crinoline in an old sleeve on the way there, the bottle of rum in it as well on the way home. Surprised the customs agent when he pulled it out and went poof.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@rosemarysmith5967 great ideas

[@lthomas3478]

I've just got laundry sheets for my holiday,I don't like bringing home loads of washing and can reuse some items. Also dryer sheets in with clothes to keep them smelling nice

[@LifeWellCruised]

Good idea!! I just bought some laundry sheets

[@lthomas3478]

@@LifeWellCruised I'm really sad and enjoy doing laundry on holiday 🤣

[@maryannbonaminio7273]

I cruise with my daughter and granddaughter. I pack a thin lightweight sheet to bring to the beach. We are able to put out beach bag and towels on it to keep them sand free. Also my granddaughter will sit on the sheet and play with the sand. It can get very expensive to rent 3 lounger’s on each beach excursion I forget once to bring a sheet along and asked my cabin steward if I could borrow one but was not accommodated.

[@designdoctor247]

21:42 something to think about...we LOVE our personal towels...Mickey Mouse n so on. I get them on sale at the end of the summer...They r not thick but the r LARGER than most cruise towels...i never have to worry about paying the lost towel fee 🤗 AND when we get off the cruise we r not carring that CRUISE Towel over our arm...that towel is a BIG SIGN that says scam me i a cruiser and i just got off the ship. We TRY to blend in w some of locals and we do not look around like we are lost. We walk w a PURPOSE to the shop or bus and do not slow down to speak to anyone

[@LifeWellCruised]

You’ve got a great point I haven’t considered

[@designdoctor247]

@@LifeWellCruised u r kind 😀

[@MrThanhnguye]

I’m a 1st time cruiser , had learn a lot about how to pack/use stuff in the cabin. I’m here now on Jubilee back to Galveston 7-13-2024.. so enjoy ,, thanks again for your information…. ❤❤❤❤❤ Your channel So helpful 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Love you

[@Kattakam]

100% on luggage. Save yourself a huge headache and many years of travel woes trying to handle cheap luggage or luggage that you have to continue to fight while moving it.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Very true!!

[@laurenschenck5355]

I love packing cubs so much and I do the same thing with packing 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🛳️🛳️🌊🌊🛳️🛳️🛳️🌊🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🌊🛳️🛳️🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@Jazzykatt23]

I use my opened suitcase under the bed for dirty laundry.

[@sweetypatnett6123]

Wow, I never thought about any of these items to bring on a cruise. You think of everything. Thanks!❤

[@LifeWellCruised]

So glad this was helpful 😊

[@richardgotshall2703]

We’ll be on a 10-day cruise this fall, so we’ll be on the road for nearly two weeks. And we’ll go carry-on only. So this will really test our packing skills. Yes, we plan to do laundry. Thanks for the tips

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@richardgotshall2703 fantastic!! With a little laundry it’s very doable 👏👏👏

[@cecilias.1644]

We just came back from our first cruise and i overpacked 😂 but i was very well prepared and loved all the tips i got from Ilana!! Next cruise i will bring carry on only!

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@cecilias.1644 haha now you know what you need 👏👏

[@eminiarvii]

Hi Ilana i cant say it enough As an over packer, i have benefited a lot by your planner. I write my daily clothing allotment.; it is a good visualization. I am still a toiletry gal but I can see a difference and my packing cubes are great!. And with this 21 day cruise, i really need to economize 🙂🚢

[@LifeWellCruised]

So glad to hear your feedback. Are you on the cruise now? I swear I need a chill 21 day cruise 😂

[@eminiarvii]

@@LifeWellCruised no, i wish! i was speaking about my TA 3/22/2025

[@sweetypatnett6123]

Thanks for sharing this video. I'm definitely taking notes.❤

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for watching!

[@darthlaurel]

Hotel shower caps are useful for so many things.

[@LifeWellCruised]

They really are 👏

[@stevelavergne2852]

I bought the pill organizer after your recommendation on an earlier video. It came in very handy. I take quite a few meds and would need to refill my weekly case twice while gone. I was able to put some of the meds I would need for the refills in that organizer and leave the bottles in the suitcase.

[@leslilounsbury1604]

I love watching your videos, super helpful. Also, such a good reminder and I always learn something new.

[@SipWatchTravel]

Girl, this even helped ME (been cruising for almost 30yrs 😩 I’m so old)

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@SipWatchTravel lol, how do you look so young? 👏😂

[@SipWatchTravel]

@@LifeWellCruised you are my new BFF (51!!! 😩)

[@janirak.255]

Just ordered a check-in in the celadon color! Thanks Ilana!! ❤

[@LifeWellCruised]

I hope you love it!!!

[@lthomas3478]

Swim shoes are also a good idea, either with harder bottoms or soft, I love that it kept sand off my feet. But don't last longer than 1 holiday if used often. I've got jewellery pouch which keeps everything together nicely. Thinking of a luggage cup holder😂 so hands free with your suitcases. And battery packs that have all 3 wires on is handy.

[@LifeWellCruised]

That's a great idea!

[@SausalitoVicki]

Hi Ilana! I’m getting ready to leave for a Crystal back-to-back in Europe, 25-days in length, and your clothing packing tips are really coming in handy! 3-4 pr. of shoes, for example. I’m having a little trouble paring down the toiletries, but will persevere. Thank you!♥️🚢

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@SausalitoVicki have an amazing cruise!! If you have time before the cruise, European pharmacies have some wonderful skin products

[@susanboon4605]

We are heading to Florida in November for a 14 night Transatlantic cruise, so we will have warm (ish?) weather in Florida, and perhaps a couple more days, then cool weather and very probably rainy weather closer to Europe. Probably not the cruise to cut back on my packing, but that is my plan! I can't remember how many cruises I've returned from and unpacked clothes I haven't worn. With a total of 8 sea days, (and a free bag of laundry this time!), I'm going to make it easy on myself! Using your packing cubes, and other ideas I gleaned from your channel. Thanks!

[@notinterested6343]

November will be warm here in South Florida

[@skyes7369]

Planning my first cruise with two teenagers. Your videos are making me feel less anxious!

[@user-il2eq6oe1n]

Your videos have been very helpful especially since I’m new to cruising. I bought heavy duty hooks for the trip but I had a difficult time separating them. Any suggestions on how to store and pack so they don’t get stuck to each other?

[@joanneh4803]

We just returned from our last cruise and I realized I really need a new suitcase. Your videos have convinced me to give Level 8 a try! Your discount even beat their birthday sale (by a penny 😉). Thanks for the recommendation!!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Haha hope you had a great cruise!!

[@joanneh4803]

@@LifeWellCruised thank you, we did! Have another booked for December so looking forward to using my new luggage!!

[@karissajones2294]

Thank you for these tips.

[@grannyhaun]

I like to use the Stylebook app to plan my outfits for a cruise. I really like seeing the outfit components on a calendar.

[@LifeWellCruised]

I’ll have to look for this

[@lydiawilson2723]

I love these vloggs! I have to say that I am not a fan of the level 8 carry on. The two halves are shallow to me. There are also no compression straps, so trying to zip everything in can be difficult. I am going to give it to my daughter and am getting a Mixie carryon.

[@GayesyJ]

Great advice (as always!) 😊 I do plan my evening outfits in advance including any special dress-up evenings (seventies night for example) and I actually pack my dresses already ironed on their hangers so I can just then transfer straight from suitcase to wardrobe in the cabin. Most of my dresses don’t actually need ironing though. My daywear is also planned pretty much. 💞😎After watching this video I’m now all excited about packing for my next cruise!! 🤩😁

[@LifeWellCruised]

I think that’s a great idea

[@julietodd2597]

Hi, Ilana. Thank you for all the great tips for packing. It has been a very long time since our last cruise, and sooo many things have changed. Can't wait for our next cruise (which is in October), but with these tips, I'll be prepared.

[@LifeWellCruised]

So glad this was helpful!! I’m excited for you too!! 🛳️🎉

[@janettejohnson776]

Always great tips!

[@feelosophy1921]

I like the wide set handle on the luggage.

[@ChefMonaMi]

I use those same shoe bags! You get a lot in the pack.

[@LifeWellCruised]

They are so handy

[@migdaliagarcia5166]

Thank you Ilana for sharing really good packing tips, great information!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Glad it was helpful & thanks for watching 😊

[@billkallas1762]

I'm going on a long (three-week, Panama Canal) solo cruise this October, and have my luggage planned out pretty well, already. Contents of both free checked large soft sided suitcases will be protected by enclosing all packed items in thin garbage bags. NCL only allows two checked bags, so I'll be stuck with a carry-on, and personal item, until I can unpack in my cabin. I plan to bring some of that spray stuff to take out wrinkles, along with a different spray thingy to allow me to get two days out of T-shirts. I "may" be able to get through the 21 days without having to pay $35 to get a small bag washed onboard. (I'll try to sink wash some items)

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@billkallas1762 that’s great! If you do a rolling carry on luggage piece plus personal item bag it will be easier to get around - only a couple hours max

[@bqus75]

Vacuum bag (no pump) hack: When coming back put all the duty clothes in one vacuum back.

[@laurenschenck5355]

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[@LifeWellCruised]

I can see why!! Mine too 😍

[@laurenschenck5355]

@@LifeWellCruised IKR! 🥰🥰

[@moon.lights.ramblings]

I’ve done laundry on several cruises😊

[@MiaHessMusic]

Thank you lana, such great tips!!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for watching :)

[@cjphx86]

I love my Level8 set. I have the celadon set featured in this video! I went on your recommendation and picked it up before my eastbound transatlantic in late April. It’s absolutely awesome!! I’m on business travel to Michigan now and used my carry-on and a Solgaard Venture travel backpack. No checked bag! And I also used your recommendation for a solid shampoo bar!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Fantastic!! Thanks for sharing

[@nancyruckman5875]

I LOVE your dog! What a sweet pea! If you ever sail out of Tampa, I'm offering to pet sit for you! lol! Great video, as usual!!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Haha thanks so much. She can be a barker sometimes

[@Noledad77]

I have 4 kids and we've always instilled in them to pack clothes in a carry-on if flying, along with at least 1 change of clothes, just in case. My oldest (who's 22) will likely follow this, my two boys (21 and 19) maybe? and my 13 year old daughter will likely have help packing, just because. Getting close now! 5 days from now, we'll be outbound from the port!

[@LifeWellCruised]

So exciting!! Have an amazing cruise!

[@Noledad77]

@LifeWellCruised Thanks! I think I might be slightly over-packed but I've got a new (larger) suitcase now, so I don't have to mash down on it to get it closed 😅

[@shawnbooth4990]

My cruise is about 10 weeks away and I’m already feeling overwhelmed just thinking about what to pack. I’m terrible about overpacking!

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@shawnbooth4990 don’t over-stress. Start putting the things you want to pack on a clothing rack or bin as you think of them

[@elwoodervin3878]

Hey Hey, I finally bought the Level 8 Voyageur 2pcs 20" and 26". Thanks

[@LifeWellCruised]

Hope you enjoy it! I love them!!

[@nascarmadman]

Our last cruise was 10 nights (and it's probably easier for guys). 2pairs of navy shorts. 10 green/red/purple Ts. 1 pair of black dockers (hard to get dirty). 3 polos. 3 Hawaiian shirts. 10 pairs of socks. One pair of pool shoes and slides. 10pairs of undies. 10pairs of socks. I pair jammie shorts. One big brimmed, mooshable hat. I wear on the plane another T, jeans, sneakers and a lightweight sweatshirt tied around my waist. One sock, one T and one undie in my carry-on. IF you're not into designer soap and shampoo, hotels and cruise ships provide them. The ONLY time I saw a laundromat on a cruise ship was on the Carnival non-smoking Paradise. That was ca 2001. Haven't been on a ship since that had a laundromat.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Wow, good memory

[@nascarmadman]

@@LifeWellCruised I have a "formula" depending on the length of the cruise and how many port days there are. That last particular cruise was Mediterranean on NCL. There was a port stop scheduled EVERY DAY! So for 10 port days, that's automatically 10 socks. I have Ts that coordinate under the Hawaiians. That T becomes the T of next day. Dark colored shorts that won't show dirt. I really had one too many polos. Upcoming is 15 nights but fewer port days - 7 - so only 7 socks. And I can prob get away with 12 Ts.

[@kimnovak8985]

I use one packing cube for underwear, one for T shirts , one for shorts / pants etc. my dresses are on hangers and packed on the hangers so when I get in my cabin I literally just grab the hangers and hang what is on them and then just grab each packing cube and place it in a draw. I’m unpacked in 5 mins , I know where everything is in their packing cube - I unzip them to store in the draws in the cabin so I can see at a glance what cube contains what . Yes I know there are hangers in the cabin but when I pack to leave it takes only 5 mins to pack as well I just grab the clothes on the hangers then the packing cubes on top, zip the bag up and I’m done.

[@LifeWellCruised]

I’m going to have to try hanger packing one day

[@LMFuqua]

We actually ate less and healthier and walked so much more on our cruise. It all depends on destination.

[@rebecca46107]

Although I have packing cubes, I use thin tote bags as backing cubes. If I buy things, I have a way to carry them as I leave, or a back pack when we leave for excursion.

[@jodyobrosky5361]

From now on, I will always carry 1-2 days worth of clothing in a carry on. Recently on a group trip with 12 people, during a transfer through London-Heathrow, all of the luggage but 1 persons’, didn’t transfer appropriately. Yes we bought new clothing and the airline reimbursed us, but since we weren’t staying near a town in Scotland, that was problematic and we lost a half day of sight seeing. Lesson Learned the hard way.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Oh no!! You’re right it’s important to do this. Thanks for sharing

[@annenorthman8154]

Dyson Hair Wrap doesn't work on Cruise Ships...at least that's been my experience. It's like the voltage in the cabin isn't sufficient enough for it - it won't even turn on. Just an FYI!

[@user-ex9em7hd9e]

LOL! I always bring 2 sizes of clothes on a cruise.

[@LifeWellCruised]

lol best tip

[@lindabissonette7664]

The Level 8 luggage has a wide handle. You mentioned that you use a luggage strap to attach a carryon bag to it. Could you demonstrate or give the name of one? Thank you

[@ladietune]

Going on my first cruise soon im so nervous!!!😂

[@LifeWellCruised]

Let me know what is making you nervous. Hopefully we can help :)

[@csmith2435]

Any suggestions on how to monitor the weight of the bag when you have to fly to the port? Many times I can drive to the port I use so I never really scrutinized the bag weight. THEN I had to fly to Florida...and anything over 50lbs will incur traumatic luggage fees! I purchased a hand held scale to weigh the luggage, but you did not mention any tips or hacks to get packed and stay within the checked baggage weight. Thanks for everything you do! I like you vlogs because you frequently remind me of things (tips & tricks) I had forgotten and of course, many things I never knew! Love you! 😎😎😎😎 ALSO, just ordered my Level 8 Voyager 28" suitcase using your discount code! Will this suitcase fit under the stateroom bed? Thanks again!

[@toniauciello8333]

I am not a air conditioner girl oh my it's so cold on a shop. Pack some light sweaters and jeans are nice to wear in the ship and after dinner people change to be more comfortable

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for the tips!

[@missdonnav]

Hi! I love all your videos. They’re so informative. I do have a question about carry-on only. I can usually fit all of my items in a carry-on but the weight of the carry-on always exceeds the limit for the airlines I use. Do you have issues with this? If so, what do you do about it?

[@emilypanderson]

Love your videos! They have been so helpful with my new found love of cruising!!! Where is that pink print dress from?? I have searched all of your video links and Amazon store and I can’t seem to find it! 😊

[@Ken-to4xt]

When using vacuum bags, sit on them as you zip them close. They will take up much less space. In the biker world, we called this butt packing.

[@suziemyers9855]

Wear your largest pair of shoes on travel days. I'd never wear heels on a flight or even bring them. No one cares what you're wearing, flats are fine. I got my puffer jacket in a medium sized compression cube bag. Take a small bottle of Febreze to freshen clothes to get an extra day out of them. We decided carrying on the extra clothes was a waste of time and effort. My clothes were clean on embarkation day and carrying clean clothes was a hassle. Just got back from Alaska and my light fall-weight clothes were too heavy. I needed shorts. Live and learn.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for sharing. Alaska weather is unpredictable. Always one pair of shorts, especially in summer 😂

[@nascarmadman]

ONe more thing...some countries (a LOT of them are in the Caribbean) do NOT allow camouflage patterned clothing. SO check before hand.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Yes!! Good point

[@sweetpea1989]

Due to having luggage lost by the airline before, I pack two outfits of mine in the hubs bag, and he packs two of his in mine. We also pack our swimsuits in our backpacks so we can stow our luggage at the hotel and then change in the restroom and relax by the pool. Our flights get into Ft. Lauderdale before noon so rooms are usually not available. I love packing cubes, the hubs does not. I can always find my items, he cannot. Someday I might get hm to see this wisdom.....

[@LifeWellCruised]

Love that. Lol let’s see if he comes around eventually 😂

[@rifkymasri1065]

I need to be more organized, after 60 cruises I still oooooooover pack.

[@LifeWellCruised]

We’re all a work in progress 😊

[@tduck828]

Sameeeee

[@notinterested6343]

That just means you have to go on more cruises so you can keep trying to get it right.

[@trekguy66]

I’m skipping all the formal stuff and going light, skipping the MDR those nights.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@trekguy66 you can definitely keep it more casual these days

[@marshahollings]

I am going light but have a light weight dress for formal night

[@conniebrierly3778]

I bought many of these items for my upcoming cruise after binge watching your videos. I recently saw a small, cordless, battery operated steamer on Amazon. Do you know if the cruise lines allow these? Thanks for all the great tips.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Unfortunately they don’t, don’t waste your money as they’ll confiscate it (you’ll get it back at the end of the cruise)

[@conniebrierly3778]

@@LifeWellCruised OK. Thanks for the quick response.

[@monicadepoy5157]

Do the trolley sleeves fit the new luggage wide handles?

[@LifeWellCruised]

I use a thin luggage strap for this

[@MsBfromtheD]

Curious to know what “strength” of magnet hooks kept your toiletries bag up on the wall.

[@LifeWellCruised]

I believe they are the 80 lb. I have sometimes put 2 side by side & this works too

[@trbarton743]

I always hang my toiletries bag on the hook on the back of the bathroom door. Never considered hanging it anywhere else, plus it’s right there for anything that I need.

[@celesteniebuhr9227]

If going to Snorkle/Scuba/Beach will need water shoes. For kids a must as they stay on unlike flip flobs and don't trash the sneakers.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Good one

[@mechanarnold4924]

Do you recommend level 8’s 26” or 28” check bag? I do also travel with a duffel garment duffel bag and a backpack that is like a luggage style as well. I will be buying the level 8 carry-on too. So, I will always use that as a combination with the checked bag. By the way, I love your channel and I have gotten so many great tips from you.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@mechanarnold4924 the yellow & black I have is 26 & it’s amazing. If I wanted to combine my husband & I then I would use the 28. I’ll be trying this for a future cruise

[@mechanarnold4924]

@@LifeWellCruised Thank you so much for responding so quickly. I’m in the process of ordering and I’m just stuck on whether or not to do the 28 inch. I tend to overpack,so I feel like the 28 inch may be a set up for me because I could quite possibly pack too much having that much room. We are doing Utopia of the seas in October for my sisters 55th birthday and I am very excited. I have not done a Royal Caribbean Cruise since our honeymoon over 23 years ago. I have shared with the group that we are taking the strip on your information in KZbin channel and explain to them how much information I have received from your channel. I have already ordered some of your recommendations and am already putting things together so that I don’t have to worry about that, I have another trip prior to the October trip so I’ll be using those tips as well for my trip to Boston. Thank you for your show and being so informative and transparent. It is very very helpful.

[@carimccormack9931]

Why you should NEVER use soft sided luggage (per my son who works for a major airline in MIA): any where it rains heavy and your luggage is sitting out waiting to be loaded it will get wet…Reason #2: people check bottles of wine/alcohol, sometimes 1/2 suitcase, and they don’t pack it well and it all breaks….my son has seen that ALOT- way more than you think! What’s worse than soaked clothes? Clothes soaked in rum!!! Hi Ilana & fam 👋🏼 It’s Cari from FLL from the Panama Cruise with our oldest son Andrew 😊

[@LifeWellCruised]

Wow!! I didn’t even think about the airlines!! So nice meeting you & your family Carrie! :)

[@carimccormack9931]

@@LifeWellCruised neither did I until Colby casually mentioned it to me! We switched to all hard sided luggage😆 nice meeting you too! Hopefully we’ll bump into each other again😊

[@9IslandGina]

Hard sided luggage pops open . Per TSA agent

[@rosemarysmith5967]

Good luggage packed well is never a concern. Any luggage can pop open the way some people pack it. Oh, there is something worse than clothes soaked in rum…through an airport, I won’t go into the worst at my post office, but the case of wine that dripped into the baggage carousel system. Our poor airport smelled like a sleazy bar, and that was after it was cleaned.

[@carimccormack9931]

Agreed @rosemarysmith5967! And hard sided luggage has zippers, just like soft sided….I’ve had mine for 5 years and many, many travel miles with no issues.

[@ninerjen1]

I like your casual white shoes for walking. Where did you get them?

[@LifeWellCruised]

My white shoes these days are new balance. The ones in the shoe bag were Alexander McQueen (gift from my son who thinks I need more stylish sneakers 😉😂)

[@ninerjen1]

@@LifeWellCruisedThanks. Yup, the Alexandra McQueen are a little pricey for me but on Amazon some good knockoff options. Son has good taste!

[@Brody2477]

I am doing an Alaskan cruise at the end of a two month trip to Canada. So I will have from the end of July, all August and then September with the cruise starting mid month. Packing is going to be a nightmare!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Not carry only I’m assuming?! 😬😂

[@kellydooling]

human gear gotoobs are amazing, never leak and have a built-in labeling system.

[@sunkist919]

We are going on a repositioning cruise later this year in October-5 days in Alaska, 5 days at sea, and 5 days in Hawaii. Do you all have any tips about packing for both climates?

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@sunkist919 seems like you’ll need layers & to plan for 2 climates (at least a bit). Hawaii should be lighter clothing & sea days are probably casual

[@nancyruckman5875]

Now THAT is a great cruise!! Which line are you sailing on?

[@sunkist919]

@@nancyruckman5875 Norwegian

[@juliewilliamsnewzealand818]

I have been binge watching your vids for a few weeks now and I find them very informative and helpful. However, I must have blinked cos I completely missed the point of you saving the drycleaning wrap? Why? :) xxx

[@suziemyers9855]

It helps prevent wrinkles

[@juliewilliamsnewzealand818]

@@suziemyers9855 Thankyou :)

[@LifeWellCruised]

Haha it really helped with my hubby’s suit & dress shirts

[@wendyzappone7442]

How do you pack your husband’s suit jacket and pants? I do have a hang up bag that folds and you carry but it can get heavy.

[@nanaclaus]

Which tote bag are you using as your carry on?

[@LifeWellCruised]

I’ve been using a couple different ones for recent trips. I put the links in the description

[@dixiefortune3568]

Going to Alaska in mid October on NCL. I have arthritis in my knees. I know I can not take a heating pad. But do you know if usb charged hand warmers are?

[@judithovers9652]

You may want to check with NCL ahead of time if they would have a heating pad on board that you could use due to your medical issue.

[@nancyruckman5875]

I sail only on Princess and I've never had my heating pad taken from my luggage. I attach a note to it explaining my situation (two major back surgeries and I use a scooter), but my luggage is never even opened. I put a zip-tie on my luggage which has to be cut off so that I can tell if someone has been in my luggage. Good luck.

[@neldalewis1511]

Please send a link of the largest backpack that will feet under airline seat that you have used. Thanks 😊

[@LifeWellCruised]

I’ll add one to the description

[@neldalewis1511]

I couldn’t find the link

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@neldalewis1511 my apologies I just added it

[@amandamoore175]

I'm really struggling with my shoes. LOL

[@rebeccarawlings1757]

Another great video! I looked in your store but I couldn't find the striped dress you are wearing in the video. Where can I find it? It's so cute!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thank you! This was from Winners, which is similar to Marshall’s, a store in Canada

[@rebeccarawlings1757]

@@LifeWellCruised Could you tell me the name of the maker? Thanks!

[@dianampratt]

What is the link for the vacuum bags, like for puffer coats? I see links for compression and packing cubes, but not the clear vacuum ones.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Just added - sorry about that

[@dianampratt]

@@LifeWellCruisedthank you!

[@jerikaplan1265]

What duffel bag are you traveling with?

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@jerikaplan1265 I use various weekender bags. I’ll leave a couple of my favorites in the video description

[@jamesskinner762]

do you ever take wine or 12 pack sodas? How do you pack them? Carnival Jubilee

[@LifeWellCruised]

Pack in a carry on on embarkation day. 1 bottle per adult, 12, cans place in hard side carry on

[@jamesskinner762]

@@LifeWellCruised thanks, your videos are very informative. Think ill order the Level 8, 20" for my carry-on. ill have a scooter, this looks like it will roll very nice.

[@user-ff3ow9ym5t]

Have you ever mailed items to the pre cruise hotel. My next cruise I'll need at least 2 pair of boots and several rhinestone belts in addition to formal night clothes and e tra shoes. I get one free checked bag....help!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Hmmm no I’ve ordered off of Amazon to send, but not mail. Can you pay for one checked bag or put one pair of books in a backpack maybe?