Cruise Carry On Bag- MUST PACK items. | ProTips (PLUS FREE packing list!)

[@Melaniexb1]

Thank you So much for sharing At least 5 different things that others skip over I do not have a pass port On my disney cruise is my travel documents state drivers license and my birth certificate! Only….?

[@CruiseSavvy]

Yes, cruises that start in the United States and end in the United States typically let you board without a passport. You do need your original certified birth certificate with the seal and government issued photo ID . The thing that everyone is concerned about here really is when you get off the ship in another country. While you’re able to get back on the ship with your seapass card or your set sail card that’s given to you by the cruise line, if something happens to you while you’re in that country Let’s say you end up in the hospital or detained or you miss the ship you’re gonna have a really hard time getting out of the country without a passport and you will have to call the Embassy and go through all the things. Very difficult!! A copy of your passport will not work. I see people telling everyone to bring copies of passports and they do not count for anything. Now if you’re only going to let’s say Disney’s private Island you should be fine. And I’m really not trying to scare you. Many people do travel on a ship without their passport, but you are taking those risks. Enjoy your cruise. Disney cruises are phenomenal. You’re gonna have a wonderful time.🚢🩵

[@simonegreen3103]

My husband and I are experienced cruisers, and I loved this very detailed video. Packinglist takes the anxiety out of packing. Thanks for this list.

[@CruiseSavvy]

Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on a cruise sometime!!

[@ivycraft9677]

My husband and I have 2 checked bags. We pack half of our clothes in each other's suite case. If 1 suite case gets lost, we still have clothes for both of us in the other.

[@CruiseSavvy]

Perfect!

[@kathleenabelaperez2153]

I do the same.

[@kj7045]

Thank you for the free downloadable cruise packing list. Yours is one of the best that I’ve seen.

[@CruiseSavvy]

Thanks!! I hope it helps. Enjoy your cruise 🚢

[@kirareed1865]

🎉since arriving at my first all-inclusive in the 90s & having to wait until 3pm to get to our room, I started wearing my swimsuit under my clothes on arrival day and packing a dry outfit just in case i want to go to a restaurant before room is ready. Same for cruises. The pools and hot tubs are mostly empty on the first day.

[@CruiseSavvy]

This is the way to go!! 🫶🏻

[@joycebricker3814]

@@kirareed1865 I just got back the pools and hot tubs were not open until the rooms were ready.

[@xtina22e]

100% learned the hard way to pack meds with me and not in checked bag! Airline lost my suitcase, had to quickly run and buy clothes, skipped buying underwear as it wasnt essential... Until it was! Not having my birth control caused me to have an unplanned cycle that I was not prepared for! The ship only sold pads, and I had no underwear to hold them to 😂🤦🏽‍♀️ lesson very much learned 😂🤣

[@CruiseSavvy]

OMG laughing but not laughing!! I am sure that was miserable. But now what a funny story and YES big lesson learned!!! 🤣 Hopefully another cruiser reads your example and gets the giggles but never forgets the lesson here. 🤗🩵

[@xtina22e]

@@CruiseSavvy that was definitely my hopes by posting my comment!! 😂 🤣 It was laughable even then!! Also taught me that I should always be prepared with feminine hygiene products as well! We had been traveling with Holland America... And I guess the general population either doesn't need feminine hygiene products anymore, or at least wear underwear 🤣... But it was certainly a funny challenge!!

[@CruiseSavvy]

@@xtina22e Your killing me! LMBO. But, you are probably spot on with the seasoned ladies not having products to share. (no offense Gals) Something I thought of when you said you couldn't find anything other than pads on the ship.. You know how folks belong to Facebook groups for their sailings before they travel? On one of my trips one sweet family forgot their toothbrushes. So they posted in the FB group. Well, Everyone was replying that they had "extra" toothbrushes and would meet them in front of the MDR to give them what they had. I just imagined you doing that. 🤣😂🤣😂 All the girls coming to the MDR with their products to share.

[@edenyasis8975]

Your video with the packing list is very helpful especially for first timer like me ❤. Thanks so much 👍

[@CruiseSavvy]

I am glad it was helpful for you. What ship will you be on? I am sure you are very excited. 😊

[@CherylMalm]

Love the idea on packing 1/2 and 1/2!

[@CruiseSavvy]

Right!!! Makes total sense 😄

[@mrscruisequite07phalo42]

This is great advice for first time cruisers. I’ve been cruising for quite a while now so I think I’m pretty good at packing. But I always check out new videos to see if you might do something that I am unaware of.

[@CruiseSavvy]

Thank you I appreciate you joining anyway. 😃 please if there’s something that I’m not thinking of please share that and I’ll be sure to include it in an upcoming video. I’m like you, though, I watch all the videos even if I think I know it all because you just never know. Plus when I’m not at my real job, I like to do everything related to cruising. 😂

[@ginaterry7901]

I loved your idea about packing with labels. Great idea! Thank you!

[@CruiseSavvy]

Thank you, Gina!

[@elaineheim6477]

Excellent, thank you so much for the cruise packing list. You Rock!❤

[@CruiseSavvy]

🤗 Thank you and enjoy your cruise!! 🚢

[@jonappelfeller5161]

Because she was talking about what important things to pack in your carry on verses if they are in your checked bags and how it may take some time before the staff gets your checked bags delivered to everyone's rooms. Just my humble opinion. I have been able to get in my room before but my luggage was not there yet so I guess a little personal experience and understanding the value of her video.

[@kirareed1865]

Some ships have usb ports on the desk lamps and wall lamps. If you do a thorough tour of your cabin in the beginning you will find additional ports /plugs. You can also ask the cabin steward to point out secret storage areas and outlets when they stop by. If you have special cabin request, such as nightly ice or mattress pad you can write out the request and put near the door so they see it when they enter the cabin. 🎉

[@CruiseSavvy]

You are right! 😃 Usually it’s the older ships that are limited in USB and outlets.

[@Reneemfenn]

@@kirareed1865 thx. (Look behind the tv for one)

[@jay3660]

Awesome videos. Thank you !

[@CruiseSavvy]

Thanks for watching! 🛳️ Barb

[@marir837]

Thank you for the packing list!!!

[@CruiseSavvy]

You’re welcome! I hope it comes in handy.

[@denar2929]

Thanks for the list! I’m a list-maker too! 😊

[@CruiseSavvy]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@demetriarichardson7920]

New subbing here! Loved your content. TFS!❤

[@CruiseSavvy]

Thank you!! Welcome to the family. ~ Barb 🩵

[@bethmctv9317]

I had some tiny medication bags and squeezed just enough eye cream, anti itch, antibiotic, hair serum, etc. in them to last me for the trip. Big space saver.

[@CruiseSavvy]

Great tip!!

[@MelodyParker-c7f]

23:40 I always bring my makeup and skincare products with my carry on.

[@CruiseSavvy]

Oh yah!!! ☝️😊

[@loverofmuttsmum1937]

Great video! Thanks! Going for the first time! Thank you for the packing list as well!

[@CruiseSavvy]

Thanks!! Enjoy your first cruise. 🛳️🩷

[@renee2005]

Thank u for travel list & great video💯🥰

[@CruiseSavvy]

You are so welcome! Enjoy.

[@natashiarush8946]

Thank you for this list and video

[@CruiseSavvy]

You’re very welcome! I hope it makes packing a little easier 😃

[@Pauline-i6r]

Thank you for all your valuable advice 🎉🇬🇧

[@CruiseSavvy]

You’re welcome! Have a wonderful cruise. 🚢

[@briancloutier2781]

Leaving Sat on NCL Joy Sat. Thanks for the great tips!

[@CruiseSavvy]

You’re welcome! Have a great cruise. 🚢

[@BarbaraMenzies-r9m]

Thanks for all the great tipes.

[@CruiseSavvy]

Of course 😊

[@marycawley4491]

Thank you, this is great. Happy cruising

[@CruiseSavvy]

Appreciate you! 🛳️🩵

[@CherylMalm]

Yes I also give cash when on board!

[@CruiseSavvy]

Love that!

[@marciatitus-prescott5316]

Much appreciated Great info

[@CruiseSavvy]

Thank you 😊

[@ruthbickerstaffe1915]

Thank you. This is very helpful.

[@CruiseSavvy]

Of course!! Happy you found it useful. 🩵🚢

[@nancyronaldson2732]

Very informative. Thank you

[@CruiseSavvy]

Glad it was helpful. 🥰

[@kimberlypiccirilli3560]

I just found your channel. Great list! thanks

[@CruiseSavvy]

Glad you found us!! Hope to see you around. 🩵🛳️

[@gerriespringer7336]

Just a heads up, Royal no longer allows the power block with regular plugs, they are only allowing power blocks with just USBs

[@CruiseSavvy]

When did this change? I just used mine a few weeks ago.

[@gerriespringer7336]

@@CruiseSavvy maybe it has to do with which Royal port you are sailing from but I know that we were supposed to sail on Symphony in a few weeks and was told by several people that no extra regular outlets were allowed only USBs. One person even showed the confiscation table and you could see several of the exact power block that you showed, which is the exact one that I have, all over the table

[@CruiseSavvy]

Oh wow! I was on Symphony out of New Jersey. I guess I got lucky. I do have an all USB version but I liked the cube. Thanks for letting us know.

[@ChristineRobillard-h3e]

Do you have a picture of the power block of what they allow.

[@gerriespringer7336]

@@ChristineRobillard-h3e I do but how do you add a picture to a reply?

[@lucibailly4946]

Ty so much!!! September cruise!

[@CruiseSavvy]

Oh you’re getting close!! Have a wonderful time. 🛳️🩵

[@BridgetMerrill-z7d]

We take two dollar bills, they love them.

[@CruiseSavvy]

Yes! They do. That is very thoughtful of you. :)

[@natashap8704]

Thank you cruising next week.

[@CruiseSavvy]

Nice!! Have a wonderful cruise 🚢

[@natashap8704]

@@CruiseSavvy 😊Thank you 😊

[@jacquelineoltman3854]

The plastic shacke pack bags that come with our packing cubes are shoe bags?!?!? I’ve been using them kind of like a wet bag for dirty laundry 🤪🤪🤪

[@CruiseSavvy]

😂⭐️ See! you can use them for multiple things! 🩵

[@lisbethbullington6682]

Next to eye wear you need to include hearing aid batteries

[@CruiseSavvy]

Great call out!!!

[@hortensiafracalanza281]

@@lisbethbullington6682 in my case I need to include my C-PAP, instead of hearing aid it’s breathing aid. 🥴

[@ivycraft9677]

I take a fan like 10'" I need one to sleep. But it works to cover noises people slam doors all hours. I wish they would not let the doors slam😊 I hope this will let people know it is annoying. And startles people. So please be kind THANK YOU. OH AND FAN CAN DRY YOUR CLOTHES IF THEY ARE WET. HOPE THIS HELPS😊

[@CruiseSavvy]

Yes! Because the doors are made of steel they do SLAM very loudly. Thank you for sharing your idea on using the Fan. :)

[@RiffRaff-d1n]

Can I bring a small rolling underseat bag for my carry-on?

[@CruiseSavvy]

Yes! That is exactly what I use.

[@RiffRaff-d1n]

@ Perfect! Thank you!

[@maryweiss4834]

I prefer to tip at the end of the cruise. I will tip out staff that treat me well with no expectation of additional reward, and I always tip the room steward. Those guys tend to get the lowest pay and work really hard! I also take photos of the staff I either plan to tip, or mention in my review. This way I have their full name and official title, and can remember them later when I look over my trip photos again. I also write thank you cards for the staff I plan to tip. It makes it easier to budget and keeps the tips organized.

[@CruiseSavvy]

I love your tip about taking pictures of your staff. I need to do better job at that. I normally just have their card or take a picture of the table Plaque with their names. I like your idea better! 🥰I do tip them extra at the end of the cruise as well and I have these really cute cruising thank you cards that I use to put their tips in. Thanks for sharing.

[@sarasue56]

I wear my bathing suit under a loose fitting sundress on embarkation day.

[@CruiseSavvy]

Perfect!!!

[@sarahgilbert2124]

@@sarasue56 that is a good idea, going on first cruise in Jan. I will be doing this. 😁 Thank you

[@darlenedougherty9927]

We will be in Rome for four days before we get on the ship and have to have a plug-in that is EU approved. Are they going to take it away from us on the ship? It has USB ports and plug-ins.

[@CruiseSavvy]

I’ve heard some people getting away with being able to bring them. So you are taking a chance. If they happen to take it away, they give it back to you at the end of the cruise.

[@dianacopeland1981]

Hi! What rolling garment bag do you use or recommend. I am preparing for my upcoming New Year's cruise. Thank you!😊

[@CruiseSavvy]

I have- DELSEY PARIS Helium DLX Garment Bag with Spinner Wheels. From Amazon.

[@dianacopeland1981]

@ we would love to watch how you pack your rolling garment bag. I searched KZbin and couldn’t a video.

[@jameschetwynd]

It’s handy to have good bag to hold seat Passport in pocket

[@CruiseSavvy]

💯

[@fromhousetohomewithnedra2143]

New here!! Thanks for the tips. Question!! Can you pack a handheld fan in your carry-on bag for the airlines as well as the cruise line.

[@CruiseSavvy]

Yes, you can! 😊 Lots of people bring small fans. See these specific rules for the airlines. Or you can put your fan in your checked luggage.flyfreshflight.com/can-i-take-a-battery-fan-on-a-plane/

[@joannclemenson9662]

Can you put cash on your sign and sale account? We don’t have credit cards.

[@CruiseSavvy]

Yes, you can open your account using cash on most cruise lines. Just double check before you go. Typically if using cash you must go to Guest Services when you get on the ship. They also require a minimum deposit depending on number of days your cruise is, so give them a call or check the website.

[@RSJ-Texas]

Yup. We like to always have cash for tipping. So important !!!❤

[@CruiseSavvy]

They work so hard!!

[@joycebricker3814]

I drug my luggage across the sea tac airport to catch the hotel shuttle. While I was waiting I met a couple who told me their luggage was lost. It looked like the had c pap machine bags. They said we are going on a cruise we have the clothing we are wearing.

[@CruiseSavvy]

OH No! It happens. Best to have a packed carry-on and get travel insurance. I hope they eventually got their luggage.

[@camthifamily3913]

Do the cruise give out the towel for borrow?

[@CruiseSavvy]

Yes, they do. Some of them do charge you if you don’t return them.

[@ivycraft9677]

I have android what luggage tracker is good

[@CruiseSavvy]

TILE is the name of a tracking device you can use for your Android.

[@c.christman9649]

I always tip room service. Those trays are very heavy! Do not put anything valuable or used daily in checked bag!

[@CruiseSavvy]

You know your stuff!! What’s your favorite Cruise line? 🚢

[@kimberlyfiorino9215]

How do I get the list?

[@CruiseSavvy]

The link is in the description under the video.

[@CruiseSavvy]

drive.google.com/file/d/12wR9sbyjKf5aTJs_R3VOOhBjS5tvuWPX/view?usp=share_link

[@kimberlyfiorino9215]

Thank you. 💞

[@shannh6724]

What cruise ships are making ppl wait until “late afternoon” to check into rooms? ☹️🙄🤔

[@CruiseSavvy]

Every sailing is different obviously it depends on when the ship arrived at port and how long it takes them to turn around the rooms. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity for example are normally around 2 PM before you get in your room. It varies. If the ship did not have passengers for debarkation, let’s say they were repositioning. then you don’t have to wait for your room. The rooms are ready.

[@rowanmulvey8632]

Virgin boarding and cabin access times are later in the day.

[@shannh6724]

@@CruiseSavvy I’ve been on many cruises. I’ve never had to wait past 2pm to get into my room. Not sure what the hold up was with some but that sounds crazy!

[@shannh6724]

@@rowanmulvey8632 I’ve been on virgin a few times. I have never had to wait til “late in the afternoon” to get into my room.

[@averie8177]

​@@shannh6724If thousands of people are leaving ship between 8 & 9am..it's crazy to expect all the rooms to be ready by noon. Hotels & air B&B's usually don't have check in before 3 or 4pm even if they have been vacant.

[@tod2992]

Barbara, you haven't posted anything for 3 months. Are you still active on KZbin?

[@CruiseSavvy]

Hi! Months?? No quite but it has been almost 2 weeks. We had a death in the family. I hope do post a new video by next weekend. Thanks for reaching out 🫶🏻

[@joellbury2834]

The packing list does not print always shows blank page

[@CruiseSavvy]

I just printed it the other day for the second time. I’ll double check it but check your settings as well.

[@CruiseSavvy]

@joellbury2834 I just tested it again and it worked for me. It is a PDF make sure your opening in that form. If you can't get it if you want to send me your email or messenger info I can send it that way.

[@Caligirl90110]

I think a couple of dollars for your stateroom attendant is not cool, especially if you are asking them for assistance. These people don’t make much money on cruise ships.

[@CruiseSavvy]

A “couple dollars” is a loose term so people don’t have the tip debate. I treat my attendants very generous as I agree with how hard they work. That’s on top of the prepayment of tips.

[@JatonFowler]

NEVER put your swimsuit on the balcony to dry! It gets very windy onboard and you can end up losing it.

[@CruiseSavvy]

This is true. I usually anchor mine down with a clip or chair band. 🤗 But usually we are docked in port.

[@yairism2227]

How about cameras or video games?

[@CruiseSavvy]

You can bring both. Video games, I am assuming you mean handheld versions. I do recommend packing your electronics in your carryon.

[@ivycraft9677]

Could you send me list please

[@CruiseSavvy]

Hi! This list is actually linked right below this video in the description.

[@clking5316]

Can you send me a copy of your packing list please.

[@CruiseSavvy]

FREE Cruise Packing List: drive.google.com/file/d/12wR9sbyjKf5aTJs_R3VOOhBjS5tvuWPX/view?usp=share_link

[@JFretiredRRT]

I've been on 25+ cruises and some of your "necessities" are totally not necessary.

[@CruiseSavvy]

That’s why ultimately it’s your decision. I am just sharing what I do and you can adjust accordingly. 🤗

[@lilcookie8778]

@@CruiseSavvy classy response to a comment that was considerably “totally not necessary”. Thank you but are you sure about the no cords policy on the plug-ins? I’m familiar with the no surge protector policy but wasn’t aware they could not have a cord.

[@CruiseSavvy]

@@lilcookie8778 I have seen others have their’s taken. I however have not had mine taken, yet. I think it depends on who is checking bags.

[@AlvinDuncan455]

When you get the Chanel 19 you’ll add it to the list *yutulu* hand-pink-waving

[@CruiseSavvy]

Of course 😊

[@BarbaraMenzies-r9m]

Thanks so much for all the great tips...

[@CruiseSavvy]

Your welcome 🤗