Cruise Cabin Organization Tips

[@journeys_with_jen]

Here is an updated cruise cabin organization video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ2sppiHpNVmebc

[@iviamartinez3780]

Great job. Loved that you gave your daughter credit for organizing her clothes...soo cute.

[@journeys_with_jen]

Thank you! 😊

[@katdenning6535]

I like the shoe organizers. I highly recommend medium-to-heavy duty hooks for the walls. I hang up everything on the walls...hats, purses, bags, drying bathing suits, drying beach covers, necklaces, my lanyard when I'm sleeping, etc. By the end of the week, we are alternating drying items off them because there is just a lack of space in the bathroom to hang things.

[@mattcandiepetty3933]

100% agree. Strong magnet hooks was a huge aha for me! The clutter makes me crazy. We can had all our bags, hats, jackets organized at the ready. And we each have a lanyard hook so you always know where your key card is!

[@loraecarter7334]

When we took our cruise we used the LG.zip locks to put outfits in. Then when you take them off you put them back in the zippys. No laundry baskets... No mixing clean with dirty...works awesome..that's the only way we pack now...i love the door organizer..thanks for sharing your tips.

[@journeys_with_jen]

That sounds wonderful. Thanks for the tip. I will have to check it out.

[@PAWS0810-]

i travel the world in a small carry on - over 70+ cruises only with husband - nothing extra but i did a one month cruise with plenty of clothing for 15 days and did laundry once - my biggest problem is we go to the gym each day - i dont wear make up or fancy stuff and we go casual to the trips rather than dress up - only sneakers on my feet and a dress pair and flip flops - too old for all that and love to be carefree - hubby clothing a bit harder to cram into a small carry on - anyway good tips - im a world traveller photographer (personal not professional) and my camera and stuff are the biggest pain lol!!! over the years i have learned to downsize - life big but live simple. great tips

[@journeys_with_jen]

Your travels sound so exciting and you must have so many amazing photographs. I like to dress up on vacation since I work from home and have 3 kids that keep me busy I hardly ever have a good reason to look my best. Part of the fun for my travels is getting to be fancy. LOL! I also travel with some camera equipment for both photos and vlogging and even with minimal lenses and such it is so cumbersome. I can not find a great case that is easy to bring with me to the islands. Thanks for sharing you thoughts. Have a great weekend!

[@PAWS0810-]

see photography by patricia on face book!!! xoxox happy travels!!!@@journeys_with_jen

[@WokOverEasy]

Just handwash your gym clothes and consider it part your gym workout. Just soak them in a dry bag with a tide ball and scrub.

[@believeinthemagic6864]

I’ve never seen that foldable cube trick for the shoes!!!! I love it so much!!

[@shawnmartin95358]

I'm sure it's been said, BUT, you're not supposed to have that type of strip, its supposed to be without the surge protection

[@journeys_with_jen]

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[@silviadiaz1248]

The magnetic paper list and clips, and the shoe bin are great ideas! You make mom Life on a ship so much easier!

[@journeys_with_jen]

Thank you :)

[@TheWanderingWife]

If you think you might get seasick, there are two things you should do before you leave home. 1. Ask you doctor for a prescription for the patch. They really work! 2. Take ginger chews. Ginger is an ancient remedy for nausea, and I can tell you from experience as a frequent traveler, they work! I buy them by the pound on Amazon, and they’re always in my purse or day bag. Ginger ale also helps, but many brands don’t have real ginger in them anymore, so check the label. If your ship has sushi, ask them for some fresh ginger that you can suck on.

[@stuffieb]

The Wandering Wife yes-I use Solaray Ginger Trip chewable with vit B it is a ginger extract -you can chew on up to 5 or 6 a day and 2 weeks prior I start taking ginger pills

[@fredfolson5355]

Wow. You did a great job organizing that room to keep it live able for the week. My wife and I have three children and usually just get a bigger suite or two cabins because I don't think I would survive a week in one cabin like that. But, you guys made it work! Nice

[@gailhandschuh1138]

Fred Folson when cruising we tend to do room service breakfast so to tip the waiters we carry $1.00 coins. The waitstaff love it. All the stuff on the bathroom door is in a school pencil bag, and another school pencil bag holds all the charging wires.

[@gailhandschuh1138]

This chick carries way too much stuff. My husband is disabled and I don’t pack that much stuff, but I have medical supplies packing down to a science. We board with a carry-on for clothes A beach bag with misc sun products and My backpack. For travel and excursions. All documents are in a waterproof envelope zipped tight in the beach bag for easy access at boarding. He takes many meds every day so he sets up a weeks worth and that goes into the backpack with his Med equipment. And his oxygen generator. And his ECV which he needs for mobility. Along with a rolling walker.

[@gailhandschuh1138]

ATTENTION. : MOST CRUISE SHIPS DO NOT ALLOW POWER STRIPS. THEY WILL TAKE THEM AT SECURITY CHECK AND GIVE THEM BACK WHEN THE TRIP IS OVER. THE ROOM STEWARDS ARE ALSO TOLD TO REMOVE THEM IF THEY SEE THEM.

[@pinkskitchen]

Very useful tips my friend. TFS. Stay connected 😊

[@ggadventures6654]

I think you're doing great! 3 females in one cabin with a lone male. You did great!

[@journeys_with_jen]

LOL. The struggle is real. Thank you!

[@e.melman5463]

She did great? Her HUSBAND did well!!

[@bhampatty1]

Thanks for the tips. A great idea I got from you is the magnetic note pad. I remembered I have one of those stashed in a drawer somewhere because the fridge we've had for 13 years isn't magnetic. So that pad has been in that drawer all that time. As soon as you showed it I ran to the drawer and dug it out and put it with my table of stuff I am collecting. This is our first cruise and I am learning a lot.

[@journeys_with_jen]

Have a great time!

[@danimiller6546]

The over-the-door shoe holder is brilliant! Thanks for the idea!!

[@nancywright4511]

Some really neat tips and tricks.

[@anakerose]

Thanks for the bin idea. We've started using it!

[@journeys_with_jen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nphil2014]

Your are Beautiful! ☺️ Thank you for these tips. My husband and I have our first cruise scheduled this coming August 1, we are so excited!!

[@janicehull8017]

Mrs. P did you enjoy yourselves? How was it?

[@travelwithdebandnick]

wow im surprised you would all go onboard if you have a cold and arent feeling the best. if you have like a cold as such they're always contagious. hope no one else gets sick onboard.

[@bluescity1]

You did a great job keeping the room organized. Great tips. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful week. :-)

[@journeys_with_jen]

Bluescity1 Disney thank you so much! Have a great weekend!😊

[@jadasworld2440]

Thank you for sharing these great ideas!

[@idkmxgxn]

i love the use of all the vertical wall space

[@kimip.3789]

Thank you for sharing. We're going on our very 1st cruise to Alaska in May! We're looking for all the tips and tricks we can learn so thank you :-)

[@journeys_with_jen]

Kimi Pagco I am happy that you found this helpful! Thanks for watching

[@mamsmith83]

People talking about you brought a lot of stuff. We pack basically like you, I had cold medicine, pain medication for adults and the kids, bandages etc. I remember how much it was to buy tylenol or a bandaid at an amusement park I didn't want to have to spend the extra money on that stuff if I needed it. We kept it in a soft lunch totes and kept it in one of the drawers. I will not travel without a over the door hanger. They are so useful, in Disney we put the kids water bottles in a cut one and hung it on the stroller. Those things are so convient and only a dollar. That thing about the shoes is a good idea! We kept them in that spot but just piled on top of each other and kicking them around the limited floor space. We will definitely be doing that for our next cruise

[@journeys_with_jen]

mamsmith83 it is so worth it to have all of the medicine that you need just Incase. It can be so expensive on the ship and also a limited variety. I love the idea of using lunch totes to store things. Thanks for sharing that tip. Thanks so much for watching!

[@WokOverEasy]

If you stay in one place the whole time its fine. If you backpack through europe or trying to see many things this much stuff will make you cry. I saw an american family with two large suitcases per person try to get their stuff on a train in Japan. I felt them stuggle so much on the platform. I walked briskly with my dinky carry on.

[@aolsweetsew]

I ALWAYS overpack and only regret it when lugging it to and from. Great tips! The magnets were a great idea for vertical space saving too. I'll have to remember that if we ever get to cruise again.

[@TracieClaiborne]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! Ignore all the commenters who think they know more than you. 😂

[@journeys_with_jen]

Tracie Claiborne thank you so much and thanks for watching 😊

[@aolsweetsew]

the bins are genius! wonder if they would fit on the shelves?

[@nd4539]

I LOVE packing cubes. Keeps all the clothes organized on the shelves so there are not piles of clothes falling out. Just take the cube out, put it on the shelf, done. Also makes the sad task of packing up easier. I also have a family of 4 and use different color packing cubes for each person. I love the dollar tree cubes for shoes, I will be adding those to our cruise packing.

[@journeys_with_jen]

Packing cubes are so helpful. I love the idea of separate colors for each member of the family. Thanks for the tip.

[@janetroberts4359]

Please be aware that Disney Cruise Line does not allow guests to bring power strips or surge protectors. They do allow multi USB port adapters/splitters

[@journeys_with_jen]

Thanks for sharing this info. It is so important to know the regulations of the cruise that you are sailing with.

[@gwenienelson2535]

All you have to do is look on pkg. It will say if it is a power surge. Mine is like that but it is not a surge protector. I was advised to.leave it in the pkg.

[@jonimatthews]

Wow Jen you bought everything but the kitchen sink...but you did good with everything liked all the storage solutions...which I know you have to be creative in a small space..Loved the pocket organizer in the bathroom that was my favorite...you know your Anniversary is a day before my sons birthday...

[@journeys_with_jen]

Happy belated birthday. I did make sure that we where fully stocked. Items bought on a cruise ship can be very pricey. I had to be sure to cover every illness LOL. Our room amazingly stayed pretty organized throughout the trip which was wonderful. Thank you so much for watching!

[@user-ei8rb7sj6c]

Thanks for this video. Do you have a video showing how you packed all the bins, hampers, over the door hanger, etc in your luggage? I'm trying to pack light in one small rolling suitcase and travel tote so I can manage it myself. Also, any tips on how to pack since I'll be driving and staying in two different hotels en route to port city? Thank you!

[@journeys_with_jen]

I did not create a video when I packed for the cruise but I basically put everything in those large ziplock bags and just unpacked them when I got there.

[@Mrsprestart]

Love all your Organization tips they are great I will be using them if I ever go on a cruise

[@journeys_with_jen]

Thank you so much. I am glad that you found them helpful.

[@gloriakoch4242]

I saw in a video where they open up the suitcases and showed them slipping the opened case under the bed.will trying that next week, Ovation to Alaska.

[@anakerose]

Just rewatched this. I have a Heart of the Ocean necklace too!

[@journeys_with_jen]

It is pretty!

[@brendarichardson6675]

Thank you for the nifty organization ideas.

[@sandragearside6302]

Love the tip for shoes

[@journeys_with_jen]

Thank you. It was really helpful because on our previous cruise I was tripping over shoes the whole week and it drove me crazy.

[@TheAdventureBuddies]

Great tips here! We went on a Baltic cruise two years ago and we can't wait go on our next cruise! New subscribers here! Excited to see what 2020 brings you!

[@journeys_with_jen]

Thanks so much! I have another cruise planned this summer. I can’t wait!

[@bertharuda8924]

Amazing Tips 😃 I love how organized you are Jen thank you for sharing this helpful tips 😃 I will definitely try this out when on a vacation 😃

[@shayhills9818]

Thank you so much!! Very helpful. I am getting the over the door organizer.

[@mattcandiepetty3933]

Packing cubes are completely amazing, ESPECIALLY when sharing a cabin with kids!!

[@JasonFerguson1283]

Helpful video. Thank you!

[@jenniferlynn1037]

Cracking up!! I have that same corkscrew!!

[@journeys_with_jen]

I see them often in gift shops, they are so fun. We received them as Christmas gifts from my dad last year. Thanks so much for watching.

[@nofs1448]

Great job! EspeciLly since you had to keep enough stuff for 4 people for a week.

[@AllisonBastien]

Our cabin will have a mini fridge. Is it empty for us to use or does it have you take it, you pay for it drinks?

[@journeys_with_jen]

Allison Bastien Our refrigerator was empty and ready for our use there were no drinks in it, we provided our own. It worked out well. Hope that you have a great cruise!

[@tracydowland2132]

If it is full you can ask the cabin Stuart to empty so you can use it. Plus there is less of a chance of you accidentally being chartered for something.

[@wateryourcermet]

I have no intentions of going on a cruise anytime in the next (ever) years, but your video was suggested after I searched for a review on a suitcase I was looking at to travel with for an upcoming wedding.... the point I’m taking a long time to get at is that this is somehow psychotic but beautiful, and I love every second. It makes me want to go on a cruise just to take your ideas.

[@journeys_with_jen]

LOL. Thanks for watching. We had a great time and it was wonderful that I wasn't going crazy all week with clutter everywhere. The few minutes it took to get organized on day one seriously saved me so much time and aggravation throughout the week. I hope that you try out a cruise someday :)

[@TheWanda047]

I use everyone of these. Except the shoe boxes under the desk. I’ll be using that one in October. Thanks!

[@Ladygondo]

Hey I was the 1000th person to like!!!

[@journeys_with_jen]

Ladygondo yay! Thank you🤗

[@debblws1961]

We just got home from an 8 day cruise some of these tips would have been great to have before. Great video

[@journeys_with_jen]

Thank you.

[@briannab5296]

Jen, how did you pack the shoebag & its contents? Did it have a suitcase of its own?

[@Q.Michael]

Love the vid... But my gawd your wedding ring is gorgeous. Props to hubby!!

[@journeys_with_jen]

Quan Don aww thanks so much.🥰

[@barbarabrennan6811]

Is your pocket organizer filled and packed? or do you fill as you unpack?

[@journeys_with_jen]

I brought everything with me and filled it there. It really only took minutes. If you have the space in your luggage though it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to pre-pack it.

[@DH-qz2so]

I heard that some ships now are going techie...so there is an App for keeping track of the Days' Ship Itinerary...so that you don't have all that paper...

[@brookstune354]

I love this video!

[@journeys_with_jen]

Thank you so much.

[@lucywellstood1310]

Thank you for the video. I like the shoes containers and door ornigazer

[@London4Paris]

Did you purchase wi-fi and if so how well did it work? Would you recommend the middle package or top package for wi-fi? I'm gonna guess that you're not able to make calls while at sea. If anyone has any recommendations please share. Thank you.

[@journeys_with_jen]

The wi-fi almost never works so I wouldn't bother with any of the packages. Wait for your island stops to connect. Thats what I did. If you ask one of the crew members they can likely tell you where to go to get the best connection.

[@patriotliberty3070]

Awesome video, thankyou!!New sub here yay😉😁✌! Where did you purchase that exact door organizer? Genius! Planning our first 7 day family cruise for Christmas 19, so excited! Thankyou so much❤❤!!

[@journeys_with_jen]

Rachel Byers Hope that you guys have an amazing trip. Let me know if you need help planning. I believe that I purchased the door organizer from Amazon as that is where I get most everything. LOL! Thanks for subbing!!!!😃

[@kimschacht4284]

How many suitcases did you end up taking for 4 people?

[@journeys_with_jen]

4 suitcases for 4 people. Then a garment back for more formal clothing. Thanks for watching.

[@travelwithdebandnick]

@@journeys_with_jen what type of cabin did you have darls? there's 3 of us going on our first cruise in oct 2021 and I've been telling my mum that she cannot bring a suitcase that there's just not room with me and my fiance being in the room to store 3 suitcases and saying that me and my fiance will have to take a small overnight type bag between us if she takes a suitcase as in an inside cabin for 3 there's not enough room to store tons of clothes each. im really concerned about how much we can each take with how small the interior cabins are

[@AnnDunnington]

GREAT tips my friend!!

[@journeys_with_jen]

Annie's Simple Life thank you!!!

[@Buddy69Love]

I bought the same magnetic clips for my cruise. Good information on cabin organizing!!!!!

[@journeys_with_jen]

Thank you!

[@allieedwards3548]

Wow love the door organization pockets!! You did a great job!!

[@journeys_with_jen]

Thank you! :)

[@louannroberts8514]

We keep the casual clothes in packing cubes on the shelves

[@gloriakoch4242]

The over the door organizer, did you pack it filled or did you fill it when you unpacked?.

[@journeys_with_jen]

I filled it when I unpacked

[@journeys_with_jen]

We had such a great time on our carnival cruise! I found a way to keep our room neat and organized throughout our trip. I would love to hear any tips or tricks that you may have in regards to keeping a small cabin or even a hotel room organized when you are away.

[@jeferrell79]

Where did you get the pocket plus? I wear glasses and need something to put them in when I go to sleep.

[@amandagale922]

With the over the door shoe organizers...do you keep the stuff in them and just roll it up for packing? Or do you need to pack it separately in baggies???

[@journeys_with_jen]

I packed it separately and filled the shoe organizer once I got there. It really was pretty quick and easy to do though.

[@racyree3620]

Great ideas!

[@journeys_with_jen]

Thanks so much!

[@robyncooney1054]

Hand sanitizer cleans white boards

[@adavan3095]

Hi there. Nice vid. What week were u on the Pride? We were on her the week of Sept 9 last year

[@journeys_with_jen]

We were on the Pride last August. :)

[@lettierodriguez4363]

I’m just curious will the bathroom door close with the door hanger over it?

[@journeys_with_jen]

Leticia Rodriguez It did close for us but you had to give it a good nudge

[@shawnmartin95358]

When we went on the splendor the walls weren't magnetic, none of our magnets worked anywhere

[@journeys_with_jen]

Oh no. That is too bad.

[@meeganvs1636]

Wow Jen 50,000 views. So amazing. 🥰👏👏👏

[@journeys_with_jen]

Meegan Vasquez-Smith thanks I was so happy and surprised

[@vicki8042]

My husband and some of my kids choose to live out of their suitcases too. It's painful, but that's what they do.

[@journeys_with_jen]

Vicki lol! I know it drives me crazy.

[@dorothywillis1]

I saw a video that said cruises didn't allow power strips any more. Better check before you go!

[@journeys_with_jen]

True they are not typically allowed any longer. Thanks so much for watching.

[@paulafournier4051]

Non power surge power strips are allowed...

[@DH-qz2so]

I heard that some cruise lines have banned the power bar strips....

[@nfn4]

Power strips aren't allowed onboard cruise ships. Looks very organized. I have a 15 days cruise coming up, so your video is very helpful.

[@javondamcwhorter6200]

the took my surge protector when i traveled and returned it to me at the end of the cruise

[@halfbakedcafe]

Awwwww our anniversary is August 7th as well!!! Great video and advice!

[@vickiconley3638]

How is your organizer on your door hooked up?

[@journeys_with_jen]

It came with over the door hooks

[@aquiconfeya]

How about an iron for clothes?? Do i have to bring my own??

[@journeys_with_jen]

They usually have a laundry area where you can use one or pay to have it done.

[@nyconti]

Try a travel steamer!

[@Carolmaizy]

NCL you can't bring an iron. You can request one for an hour at a time, though.

[@frances2871]

There is actually a spray you can use called crease release

[@rondaroby1169]

Good tips...how do you attach the large multi pocket sorter?

[@journeys_with_jen]

It came with over the door hooks. The door didn't close properly because of it though. You had to give it a good tug to close it but it worked.

[@youfoundjacob6512]

I’m pissed because last time my room was so tight and on the blueprints it was huge!

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

Obviously I love organizing or I wouldn't be watching this, but this is overkill to me. After all, you should be having FUN on this cruise.

[@journeys_with_jen]

Teresa Harris We had an amazing and fun time on this cruise. The few minutes that I took to get organized only helped to save time during the week. No items lost or kids looking for things. Everything was in its place and easy to locate. So in all honesty it only save time in the end. Thanks so much for watching.

[@TheCarolineFoster]

It doesn’t look like overkill. Getting organized in a small room makes things so much easier.

[@britinihajnos1716]

Wow Teresa, way to be rude. I love the shoe organizer idea and I think dollar tree actually sells them to...🧐. Using that for sure. Also a notepad to leave notes and it’s always a good idea to bring a larger reusable cup for throughout the day! Thank you for taking the time to make this video 🙂

[@gloriakoch4242]

Are the wall hooks for your bags already installed or do you use a magnetic hook?

[@journeys_with_jen]

I used my own hooks.

[@gwenienelson2535]

How did you hang the organizer

[@journeys_with_jen]

There were hooks on the top of the organizer allowing it to hook onto the door.

[@fatimaarcaro8979]

Thanks ❤

[@shawnmartin95358]

Wd40 wipes will clean that white board

[@danawhite6880]

Great tips

[@journeys_with_jen]

Thank you. I hope that you found my tips helpful.

[@PullingCurls]

No one had mentioned where to put your luggage! Good to know!

[@songbird372p7]

Where did they put it?🤔

[@kathiesweeney3083]

On our Disney Cruise there was room under the bed for our luggage.

[@mamsmith83]

When we went on our carnival cruise we put our empty luggage under the bed

[@djcorrao19]

Great video. Just found yiu. Can you telk me where you got the spray? A room spray that comes in other acents that looks like they woukd smell really good and not be too chemically smelling? Cant find a link. Thanks so much!

[@dallen9086]

Good tips....thxs

[@youfoundjacob6512]

We learned to buy 2 staterooms

[@katehome9348]

R you on carnival

[@journeys_with_jen]

yep. :)

[@katehome9348]

I’m going on a carnival in a couple of days

[@l183rty]

My power strip got confiscated.

[@journeys_with_jen]

Oh no! There is such little room for plugging things in.

[@bashful97]

We are going on our first cruise in September. We were told we could bring a power strip as long as it wasn't a "surge protector"

[@bradfordpalmer2298]

I need a woman to do all that stuff like you did. Awesome.

[@carolcoleman3238]

No power strip allowed on Royal Caribbean

[@gerrip6466]

you can have a cube or something like that as long as it does not have a surge protector on it. most power strips have surge protectors

[@candacefife6763]

Good info but why are people on a cruise ship when you know you are all sick with the crud.

[@lisabaukman4621]

Have you been on the Pride more than 1 time?

[@journeys_with_jen]

No I only sailed on the Pride once. I have been on many other Carnival cruise ships though.

[@wesbuss138]

The background noise is distracting.

[@dbljinc664]

He keeps his clothes in the suitcase because he doesn't have a choice

[@faithmontgomery7458]

how did you hang up the door organizer?

[@journeys_with_jen]

It has hooks that go right over the door.

[@kayeckman9063]

Jens Happy Home where did you get the pocket organizer please.