Packing For A Cruise (7 Days in a Carry-on ONLY)

[@melodymills5432]

I do a combination of both but love the cubes for organization. One thing I do is pack 1/2 of my clothes in my suitcase and put the other half in my hubbies and then of course do the same for his. This way if one suitcase gets lost we aren't totally screwed. :-)

[@pitstop_calvin]

" pack 1/2 of my clothes in my suitcase and put the other half in my hubbies" I've watched countless packing videos and that's the best packing tip/ideal I've ever heard! Thanks for that tip!

[@dawnstearns4672]

We do the same thing

[@heathahlee]

I can’t believe we’ve never thought to do that! 🙈 We’re going to Alaska next year and I’m already nervous about losing luggage! 😂

[@melodymills5432]

@@heathahlee Yeah...I'm a plus size gal and losing any luggage would be hard for me. I can't just walk into a store and find what I can wear all the time. Have fun on your Alaska cruise. We went 4 years ago and loved it.

[@Traveler-nu8xc]

We always do that in case of lost luggage!

[@ashleys4652]

I like to pack a lot of dresses for a cruise. I find it saves space in the suitcase, and dresses are just easy to throw on the one garment and go. I find a simple T shirt dress is more comfortable than shorts and cooler than leggings for a day in port. A cute long maxi dress is a great cover up for a swim suit for sea days and can also be appropriate for lunch wherever on the ship. A basic black dress can be paired with sneakers and a denim jacket for a casual look or heels and jewelry for a more formal night.

[@momof1576]

I like dresses for vacation too. They look nice and they pack nicely.

[@patpierce4146]

I use soft luggage and packing cubes.

[@wkndgrltrp]

I always utilize the space in the shoes

[@terrih790]

I am definitely packing cubes for cruises. With limited storage space, you just unzip the cubes and place them on the shelf or in the drawer. Easy peasy!

[@Holabella]

I can pack loads more without the cubes but they are easier to help me stay organized.

[@sandynbtx6967]

I prefer clothes folded in packing cubes. I have started folding complete outfits together, then adding extra tops.

[@carolm1754]

Welllll, I am a consistent overpacker. However I am trying to get better at it and these type of videos are helpful! I love my softsided suitcase. I feel the hard sided cases get roughed up more. I religiously use packing cubes as much as possible. It is so easy to unpack when on the cruise ship. Just take them out and put them on the shelves or in the drawers. Easy Peasy! One color for my husband and one for me. I don't roll but use another method for folding, especially t shirts. A couple of suggestions. People should put the heavy items (like shoes) on the bottom by the wheels for stability. Pack your underwear in a packing cube or ziploc bag so you can take it out of your carryon easily.

[@linda319]

California Linda shares congratulations on your purchase of Level8 luggage. 👏👏 We have used ours on the last three cruises, a game changer over one with just two wheels. In the space between the trolley handles I place all my makeup, first aid items, medicine in different zippered bags based upon things I need in the morning, things I need at night, things I need if sick, etc. It saves luggage space. Placing your TSA items horizontally in the bag, instead of vertically takes less space. Amazing Fact. 🤔 Compression packing bags are amazing.

[@gailhandschuh1138]

I use cubes to help organize my packing and to contain all the small stuff. and still I can and do pack for a 7 day cruise in a 21” case I have soft and hard shell cases

[@kevinmaloney179]

I like the cube method and rolling we just started doing that before we used to just throw it in our suitcases and we don't have expensive suitcases but we got hard shell suitcases

[@aguptill1]

Had an Air Canada employee tell me that all AC crew use soft sided luggage with corner protectors as the hard shell eventually become compromised in the cargo hold ( extreme cold) and being thrown around. We now use TravelPro luggage which is a bit more affordable than the Level8. We’ve travelled in North American and Europe with our TravelPro and LOVE it!! We’ve had many different brands over many years but have never had a suitcase that really did THE job. Also use the TravelPro packing cubes. Not knocking Level8 as I’ve not had them but our TravelPro will be with us over many travels for many years. We’re doing a 20 day trip starting tomorrow with carry-on only. 19 inch each spinner and one under the seat each. That includes our elegant night clothes, tops/bottoms/swimwear/sundresses/hats and more clothes/two pair of shoes (plus ones we are wearing), toiletries, meds, cameras, snacks for the plane, jewelry, iPad,keyboard, e-reader, travel documents and much more. All the best everyone :-) 🛳️

[@deartori]

Packing cubes take up space… I need every inch. You definitely pack less than I would. Need room for chargers, swimsuit cover up, sunscreen, rash guard, snorkel gear.

[@sugarsgetaway]

I used packing cubes for a long time I love it it keep me more organized .

[@Boomer_Sooner]

Love these packing videos! We only use carry on size when flying and cruising. We roll all clothes, saves a lot of space. Learned this from your previous packing videos. Thanks 👍.

[@trishkeller920]

I love the organization packing cubes give. Tops, bottoms and such all in separate ones.

[@laurenhill2291]

I am on team hard side for carry on but team soft side for checked luggage. After having airlines damage my suitcases 1 too many times, I talked with some friends who work for WestJet. They stated while the hard side is nice they are 99% of the luggage that gets damaged as they crack and cannot be fixed. The soft-sided will bend a bit for give. They do offer harder-sided soft-sided luggage and that is the best of both worlds. I packed in a carry-on and backpack on the last cruise. (I snuck the sunscreen and aloe in my husband's checked suitcase). Either method works and I like the packing cube for even longer a trip as you can get compression cubes that compress your clothing allowing you to fit more again. But a simple trip the rolling is easier.

[@CruisingEngineer]

Softside and compression cubes (airline employee carry-on only). We each pack 4 bottoms, 4 tops, 1 pair each of beach sandals, athletic shoes, dress shoes, (take out one of each to wear on the plane), 1 swimsuit, 1 cover-up, 1 LBD (just me), underwear, PJs, & socks, hat, toiletries, first aid/medicine kit, magnetic door decor (we're DCL), backpack and paperwork.

[@EECCTravels]

👍👍👍

[@michelealkins616]

I prefer soft side suitcases because they are easier to get in and out of. Hard sides require 2x as much space when open and both sides need support when open.

[@leeleesmith9638]

I use compression packing cubes. You can double your space.

[@louisevietro73]

I love using packing cubes because they keep everything organized.

[@louisevietro73]

Also like the hard shell luggage with the packing cubes.

[@sabrinalavdisarnold825]

For carry-on luggage, I am team packing cubes. Only hard shell. For my youngest child, I still like putting outfits in Ziplock gallon bags. We pull out a bag and there's no rummaging around the suitcase!

[@lynnleipold2617]

Thanks!

[@dr.baotran8448]

Thank you. I love that level-8 luggage. I used the packing cubes and rolled my stuff when I packed.

[@denahoover8341]

I uses packing cubes, we use hard suitcases now used to use soft ones. I also pack waterproof boots when traveling to Alaska

[@deebee_412]

Yay! So happy to see a new video. I still reference your old ones. I use a combo of rolling and packing cubes. I used a hardside carry-on for the first for our cruise 3 weeks ago. I found I was able to fit more in. I really didn't think that would be the case. OK enjoy y'all and back to the video

[@AlexHernandez-yb9rx]

I haven’t been on a cruise in almost 10 years but after watching many cruise tips videos, I’m definitely going to use packing cubes. I think it will definitely help me stay as organized as possible and hopefully it will help with luggage space 😊

[@rachelmiddleton965]

We are going on our first ever cruise in June. I can tell I’m over packing LOL But I don’t care! I am so excited to “dress up” for dinner. I told my husband you packed two people in two carry on bags. He said she obviously isn’t packing for three outfit changes a day. 😂 All your tips are great. I definitely need to find a ponytail hat!

[@InMyCruisingEra]

Hard shell Packing cubes And recently I’ve started using the vacuum sealed bags 👍🏽

[@CynthiaHiatt]

Hard shell luggage and a mix of roll and fold, compression bags

[@kelleyturner7469]

There seemed to be wasted space with the packing cube method. I think I'll go without them. Thanks for showing me the options though. I enjoyed learning!🤗

[@beverlyhenze6784]

Packing cubes and hard suitcases. Pull the cubes out and roll the lid under the cube and place where you want.

[@lynnleipold2617]

That’s what I do!

[@leesavalle73]

Great ideas! I usually repeat shorts but I always have to bring swim cover-ups and pajamas.

[@vickinestinghearts9367]

Soft luggage & some packing cubes for personal items

[@tiffanychildwithin]

Rolled in a regular packing cube, BUT you also can use a lot of compression even without compression cubes. I'm trying a mix of hard and soft for our upcoming cruise. I've always done soft and mostly duffel bags, but have rarely flown (it's been over a decade since I've been on a plane!) and never cruised.

[@terrytourigny5149]

I use packing tubes along with hardback luggage. I truly enjoy the cubes for going and returning. They work great.

[@debbiemalouin4480]

Going to try packing cubes for my next cruise. Have never used them before.

[@samnlizzyperry4415]

Yes we use soft luggage we and love the packing cubes.

[@susanwhite2466]

I do the folding method and have a soft shell but plan on getting a new set before December.

[@traveladventuresofcandyand8193]

soft luggage and just began using packing cubes 1 year ago. keeps me organized

[@peekay808]

I am using packing cubes but mostly for unpacking! Easy to place in drawers or on shelf in our cabin! 🚢

[@maxallen-macdonald8791]

I tend to wear dressier clothing at night so will add a black sheath dress and a pair of dress pants with several dressier blouses and accompanying undergarments plus a sparkly evening bag. After the past 3 years, it will be nice to get dressed up again. I use compression cubes and/or giant ziplock baggies to fold or roll into to allow for cross-packing as Melody suggested below in case one suitcase gets lost then the owner has at least 2 outfits to wear. I ensure that each of these cubes/ziplock contains 2 complete outfits including undies, shorts, bathing suit and dressy top. (Again, as Melody mentioned, we plus-sized ladies can't just find appropriate clothing anywhere so it pays to be prudent in that regard as I learned on my first cruise when husband's and daughter's cases showed up and mine didn't materialize until day 2 and had obviously been in the rain.) I don't use a toiletries bag or jewelry holder anymore and just use the ziplocks or small pouches to use every square inch of free space and never pack shoes together as I can more easily find free space for one shoe at a time. I prefer to bring 1 pair of dressier wedge sandals for the long walk to the dining room, one pair of walking/water sandals and I wear my sneakers. My good jewelry and other valuables stay in my knapsack until they can go into the safe. Nobody has mentioned a rain jacket yet!

[@TheresaMHoogstra]

Have been using and loving packing cubes for a couple years now

[@lindatann3955]

Definitely packing cubes. I seem to be more comfortable with hard side.

[@darlenebrown3993]

Love packing cubes can take out and put in a drawer on ship, and hard shell suitcases.

[@lymaricolon8511]

I use packing cubes and compression cubes because of the organization and clothes won't move inside the suitcase. I use hard case luggage and for our next cruise we are adding travel backpacks as our personal item bag.

[@tonijohnson6335]

I bought the Level 8 suitcase. I love it! I've done packing cubes and rolling methods.

[@BarbBates-ml2hp]

I use a few packing cubes And Soft suitcase

[@everyhomelessonlearned7012]

Thank you!!! Both looked great!!!

[@robertjacobs4062]

Tanki swim suits are great. Your video is one of the most authentic I’ve seen.

[@terireid651]

I use some cubes and pouches. I like keeping my clothes on their hangers and just lay them all on one side. We don’t do carry on. I now use the Away hard case with various personal item bags. ❤️ God bless.

[@Warren357]

I really enjoyed the video. I have a 20” hard shell carry on that I use now because airlines always look at my 22” soft cover bag funny. Never tried cubes but now I’m willing to try.

[@54Mello]

I bring way to many clothes when I cruise..I have a new dress for each night but I am getting better for day wear…I used to bring 5 skorts and I now bring 3. I pack 6 to 7 tops to wear with them. I bring 2 swim top and one bottom….I don’t spend much time in my swim suits…only on sea days for a few hours…maybe. Packing cubes or not I can’t pack in a carryon….I’ve tried so many times! Another thing…I fly with Air Transat and their dimensions is 20 inches not the standard 22 inches making it even harder to go carryon only….I see so many people try to board with a 22 inch and it just does not work with them…we travel with a 24 inch and check it…for now we need that 4 inch difference.

[@robertabeyers3371]

Love the packing cube for organizing and easy to repack when headed home.

[@christinanash3186]

packing cubes! i love them because i can unpack so easily-just put the cubes in the closet. hard sides suitcases.

[@skipt.5165]

Both methods appear efficient. So my question would be which results in fewer wrinkles on the cruise!!

[@amberbroughton4428]

I do packing cubes with soft shell luggage

[@shazzylynne]

Love packing cubes and have done both soft and hard cases.

[@rhondamichael2115]

This came at a great time, I planning a 7 day MSC cruise in October. I use a combo of cubes and no cubes, as for luggage Hard shell

[@teresamagnusson8711]

I use packing cubes. It utilizes the space more efficiently. I also use hard shell suitcases

[@angelfain8040]

I do a combination of rolling and Kenmare, I can fit a month's worth of clothes in a 20 inch carry-on

[@karenwittman900]

Love the packing cubes. I always roll my clothes. My aunt taught me to roll my clothes for a trip when I was young. My aunt's husband was in the Air Force and they traveled a lot. She said that she had less problem with wrinkles and this was in the late '60s. She was way ahead of her time.

[@1JamminJanToo]

Great video Alisa, can you link that pretty blue top and maybe the swim suit?

[@jgorman46]

Packing Cubes and Soft Side Luggage

[@christinapittsley786]

Packing cubes, hard shell I use packing cubes but have never rolled I'll have to try that

[@krissy4265]

Team hard shell. Always. Never used packing cubes, dont really see a need for them. I do roll my clothes.

[@madelinekester6561]

Packing cubes, definitely. Never had the hard suitcase, but I’ve always wanted to try

[@jenniefowler4968]

I just bought my first set of packing cubes. When we fly next i will pack my daughter's stuff into our carry-on and stow mine. My carry-on will be snacks and entertainment.

[@Linda-tn7zv]

Packing cubes!!! I have soft sided but am moving to hard before my next trip!

[@tristaleigh367]

Softside for carryon, hard side to check. Lately, I like cubes to keep things organized.

[@tracyrebustillo7780]

We use packing cubes. That way what is left at the end of the trip still on cube will not need to be washed

[@betzy7514]

I use packing cubes and love how the whole cube can be set on a shelf or placed in a drawer. My jury is still out on soft vs hard luggage. I use soft luggage but sometimes they want to tip over. Am thinking hard sided may be less prone to tipping.

[@ashleyjackson7663]

I roll and use packing cubes on mine. My daughter prefers hers folded. I will say we put shoes and a hair straightener in the handle space, we normally drive and don’t fly sometimes we go by train and it’s much less strict with rain travel. Just takes longer lol

[@charlenemorton8779]

Hubby says packing cubes take up too much space. I like soft luggage, b/c it won't crack.

[@ZiggyZ820]

Pacing cubes, soft luggage, ,,, for all my cruises, I use 30” luggage and carry-on luggage and a backpack

[@cynthiamyers5740]

I use compression packing cubes and the roll method, we take one large suitcase and both our clothes, shoes, etc go in there. We each take a backpack for medication and husband's cpap machine. We usually drive to port, last time we flew we did carry on's.

[@carolinelaronda4523]

Rolling with cubes 🎉

[@bluehurts5714]

I enjoyed your video! You explained everything so well! Thank you for the tips. I feel more prepared for my cruise in 3 days!!!

[@sugarsgetaway]

Rolling with packing cubs are great what I always do plus roll up my clothes to pack regularly

[@warerwenow4350]

Packing cubes and hard side luggage.

[@trinasteeldiva5]

I'm a packing cubes fiend! I'm also an overpacker because I don't know how I'm going to feel (this happens in every day life). We normally drive to our cruises and hard side luggage makes it easier to load into the van.

[@lisakennon811]

I have packing cubes but don't know how to organize them. When I pack I put a top underwear then either shorts or long pants. That way I just reach into the drawer & I have just what I need.

[@deo0018]

Great update to your old video on packing. But what about all the little handy hacks for cruising - the magnet hooks, the fan, nite light, etc. ? There are so many extra things that seem to take up space. Thanks for all your fun videos… as well as the informative ones.

[@Karli4Sure]

I’m a combination of rolling & folding. As well as most in packing cubes. But some not. I haven’t gone over to the side of hard sided luggage. I’m not apposed to them. 🥰👍

[@marijaneharless-smith1098]

I have always done the rilling method. But thise ppacking cudes look nice to unpack at your destinaion. Be it hotels or cruise.

[@angiehernandez7199]

I do pack with cubes most of the time, thanks for the tips.

[@teresah5318]

I use packing cubes mostly. I find that the shoes (mens) cause the most challenge and takes up the most space. Because of all the medications we take and I like to be ready for any purchases I have done in port, I like to take a large suitcase for all the extras :). Thanks for sharing!

[@pitstop_calvin]

My X wife (yes, even though we've been divorced for about 10 years, we still cruise together!) is a souvenir buying fanatic! She HAS to bring the large suitcase! LOL We just got off a cruise in March and she could barely close her case! LOL

[@jadetran4964]

thank you for your video . i’m frist time go to the cruise help me a lot. thank you so much

[@nancyhinson5991]

Love to see someone pack like I do. I'm getting ready to Cruise to Hawaii and plan on taking a backpack and a carry-on suitcase so I'm not dealing with too much.

[@lkaybird13]

Great Vlog as always! Tons of useful info! Will try some of these tips next trip!

[@dmobrecht109]

I always do packing cubes.

[@jeanmitchell3831]

Hard sided luggage definitely. I think it protects your stuff better. I use packing cubes but I fold my clothes. I've tried folding & rolling. Rolling takes up more space imo.

[@amberpineda6961]

I’m all for packing cubes and the rolling method. I feel you can fit more overall. I’ve always preferred soft sided luggage but recently bought a hard shell case to use on my next cruise so we’ll see how I like it!

[@rosiehillhouse5481]

I am using the packing cubes this weekend and will be rollin as always.

[@michelealkins616]

I use a mix of packing cubes and no packing cubes and I pack differently for each trip depending on climate and activities.

[@samfrancis1394]

cubes. Recently I tried some compression cubes for smaller things and like them even better!

[@nicolecorsillo]

Great tips!! I prefer the cubes. Now you’ve got me interested in a hard shell suitcase! 😊

[@janhencely5671]

Just got back from 7 day Alaskan Cruise. Used my hard shell 22” rolling case, 26:33 packed 3 pants.1 dress/2 jeans( wore 4th pair on flight), 4 pair (wore 4th)undies( carried 2 travel tide pouches and washed them & hung shower had a built in clothes line i)1 swimsuit, two dressy tops, 2 light sweaters(1 pink,1 grey turtleneck), two cotton long sleeve tees(1 gray,1navy)tops(pink and grey)1 navy quilted vest, wireoreone grey Columbia Vest; ALL in compression cubes)4 undies, 1 extr, 4 socks, and a travel tote(with zipper bottom for dress shoes, tennis shoes and boat shoes) TSA toiletries, change of clothes, hat, small jewelry roll, folder with Cruise Docs, Passport, thinsulated Columbia Jacket, (wore puffer coat needed for Alkaka in April)

[@rubypersha5881]

I like that fold of course but have rolled in a soft suit case but now getting hard shell and cubes for my first Cruise this year thanks for sharing ❤

[@jimmysgrl]

I use compression cubes! It depends on what it is if I roll it or not.