18 Packing Mistakes All Cruisers Must Avoid!

[@clemsonsixer]

Suggestion to stop leaking items: If the container has a threaded lid, unscrew the lid, pop a piece of saran wrap or a plastic bag over the threads, then screw the lid back on. That helps tremendously in case the lid pops open. Had shower gel leak all over everything in my luggage years ago, I've been doing the plastic trick ever since and haven't had an issue

[@mysize2]

Me too it works 🙂

[@Ysnuggle]

Then put the bottles in a ziploc bag. I bought some shower caps from a janky site. They can’t fit a newborn’s head, but they work great for putting under the lid of a bottle.

[@ShawnMurpheee]

I do this when I travel, which is often, and then I put my liquids in a plastic ziplock bag for extra insurance. No mishaps to date. 👍

[@monicareynolds8053]

Our last cruise my husband brought zero socks, thinking he would be wearing flip-flops the whole time. Well, elegant night comes and no socks lol. The only socks I had that he could squeeze his giant feet into had POM-POMS ON THEM! He wore them with pride 🤣

[@LifeWithUsTV]

😂😂😂

[@tamlynn786]

Not the Pom pom socks 😂😂 too funny

[@user-sk8pg6hn4j]

That's hilarious I bet he looked great

[@Ms.Sunshine99]

@@monicareynolds8053 🤣😆😂

[@iamshe3275]

😂😂😂😂❤

[@katcalico9142]

Excellent advice as always! Also Lynette has mastered the radiant minimal make-up look. She has that perfect radiant glow. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Oh thank you! 😊

[@adventuremarblestone1307]

It's an excellent experience being on the cruise. I see that they are very happy and committed to everything they do. How wonderful! The work they are doing is great!

[@kiaunaneal]

A lot of diaper bags are made just like that bag with several pockets and compartment. And the diaper bags usually have a insulated compartment as well.

[@iyeshamorrison9309]

I’m a first time cruiser and I’m so happy I found your page! Yall are too cute! Thank you for all the tips!

[@alethiaa.1593]

A good way to avoid luggage issues is to travel carry on only. Completed a 7 day cruise this spring and ensured we had pieces that can pair with alternates to create other outfits. This way will definitely prevent you from overpacking with airline luggage restrictions.

[@LifeWithUsTV]

We can do 5 no problem but 7 never works. We’ll get there lol

[@miriamjenkins3560]

First cruise in September. Anniversary

[@kesleyk6731]

Same ! Going on Carnival Sunrise ??

[@TheSophistiratchet]

Going to the Caribbean on the Jubilee Oct 26-Nov 2. Your videos have helped my husband and I prepare. Keep these coming. ❤

[@alethiaa.1593]

Hi does Carnival Cruise line sponsor your content? I ask b/c you only mention Carnival, there are other cruise lines as well.

[@mkeditzyt6991]

We are too it’s our 1st cruise!!!!

[@reenecraig6237]

Wash your clothes the last day we always use the laundry on the ship Also if you fly in the day before and I always forget something there is always a quick run to the store I don’t worry about if I forget something now

[@missygottardy2929]

Love your videos and tips! The reason for a non-surge protector power strip: Ships use an ungrounded electrical system. The surge protection that is a safety measure for your home electronics is actually a fire hazard on ships.

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Thank you

[@cynthiajudkins2250]

Thanks family, that was crazy with the guy fishing on his balcony last year 🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️❤

[@samueldotson2809]

Next cruise in 12 days and can’t wait. Already loading vacation mode.

[@riccardosmith209]

“…. He was trying to be fancy..” 🤣😂🤣

[@TCB_Aries]

OMG, the fishing boat with church the pews with then pass the collection hat 😂😂😂😂. That first experience knocked yall out a whole decade. Love the videos!

[@LifeWithUsTV]

😂 it was wild

[@brendajackson7038]

Love all of your videos.. I’ve been on several different ships but your information will make a difference this June!!! Thank you both

[@JayMontgomery]

Next video can you please talk about typical costs of a cruise depending on time, flights, etc. Planning on my first cruise next year for my 50th birthday and would like to start setting aside funds in order to have a great time.

[@LifeWithUsTV]

That’s hard to do because flights are subjective to where you live and where you are going.

[@meghanlambert5640]

Can we get a vlog about the ports on ur next cruise😊

[@Jason-cj4ry]

First time cruiser here, going on Carnival next weekend. I love your channel for all the good info you provide. Thank you

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Have fun!

[@tamraprice09]

Thank you for brightening my Wednesday! I'm taking notes, but I know I can re-watch 😊.

[@LifeWithUsTV]

You are so welcome!

[@LejacobChristian]

I'm a frequent traveler by air and cruises and a lot of these I do, but I love you guys energy.

[@davartjones]

I google it "Surge protectors are often banned on cruise ships because they can increase the risk of fire. A standard surge protector only breaks the circuit on the "live" electrical wire, but cruise ships use both the "live" and "neutral" wires, which both carry current. Additionally, a surge protector could be faulty if there's a wiring issue on the ship, and it may not protect as intended". So avoid "Surge Protectors Power Strips" Thank you Lynette and Stanley for these excellent Cruisers videos.👌

[@jesstout2473]

We are FINALLY going on our first cruise!!!! 🎉❤ Hubs and I are going on Carnival Valor 9/2-9/7 after two cancelled cruises during the pandemic. We are so super excited and grateful to be able to go! Thank you for all the Cruise Tips!!! We love y’all!!!

[@uptownscenery9175]

Me and the fam going sep 1-7 on the celebration

[@karizzma5040]

Ayyeeee....my favorite cruise cousins!!! Hello from Atlanta, Georgia 🎉😊 🤗

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Hey!!

[@heatherannlynn9876]

And also, I've been watching binge-watching a lot of videos because of my first cruise and first vacation coming on in September. Wish me luck. I do wish there was another way to hit another like button. Because this video was very awesome to watch. I like that it was snappy and quick and with it and complimentary. But not over the top and I really appreciate that as a divorced woman.

[@IcbinButta]

I just came back from a Bahamas Carnival cruise for a wedding and I always use a list because if I don’t I know for a fact I will over pack and buying that luggage scale is a must have I learned that fast when I went to Jamaica a few years ago! I’ve learned a lot prior to going on my cruise from yall channel and thank you!

[@BeefromSC]

Very good tips and reminders! No matter how many times you’ve cruised, there’s nothing like a good packing list too, thanks! I was watching a KZbin cruise video and someone brought a small portable washing machine onboard; or attempted to bring it but it was flagged, not allowed cruisers 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@JamwiththeWilliams]

I bought the exact same bag for our last cruise in October because of you….baby I love that bag…Thank you so much…

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Awesome. This bag holds errthang lol

[@nettnettwarren1432]

I’ve enjoyed listening to you guys 😂🎉 Cruising in January 2025 my first time going on Carnival.

[@tammishanell3282]

I really appreciate your time I love you both like your my real family

[@sarahcarroll1357]

Great Tips! First cruise in 2 and a half weeks!!

[@shamesekibby3775]

Thank you for sharing guys. I have this saved.

[@JayMontgomery]

49 today! Planning my first cruise next year for my 50th! Thanks for all the tips!

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Happy birthday

[@samueldotson2809]

Happy Birthday

[@JayMontgomery]

@@LifeWithUsTV APPRECIATE IT! 😊

[@JayMontgomery]

@@samueldotson2809 APPRECIATE IT!!! 😊

[@user-jk8wn6ig3k]

Your videos always make me smile. Thank you so much. Going on my first cruise in 2 months - I feel like I am already an expert thanks to you.

[@darrnellcorpening285]

I forgot underwear's 😂😂. Luckily we went and stayed the day before. I got up to change, no draws. To walmart we go 😂

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Lol

[@miriamjenkins3560]

😅

[@wanda6309]

I forgot dress shoes ...tennis all week

[@MarilynB-MariLuv]

Thank you lovely couple. You are JEWELS.

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Wow, thank you!☺️

[@mcdanieldarrell3746]

Extremely valuable information...will be ensuring my wife watches this twice

[@Bfighter1]

As soon as I get off my flight, I’ll be moving those miniature mouthwashes over to my carry on bag!! Thank you!

[@meechynailedit]

“We’re used to having 50s and 100s” 😂😂 sir I’m poor I haven’t had a bill over 20 in while lol but God keep making a way so I’m not complaining. I went in a cruise back in 2010 and it was amazing. Hoping to go on another pretty soon for our anniversary. Thanks for sharing, you’re a lovely couple. 💕

[@wendellhollis4129]

Cruising out of Norfolk next weekend

[@tamlynn786]

The non surge extension cords make sense. The ship is essentially trying to prevent a surge from going back through their electrical lines and causing a fire since their electrical system isn’t grounded like your home would be. They probably have some sort of “built in” mass surge protector on the ship.

[@onthegowithyolo]

Yes, I think that's the one I have. Love it.

[@LifeWithUsTV]

🥰

[@rives3540]

I just lovvvvve you guys and thank you for all the tips and videos.

[@rachelakeroyd286]

The fishing pole comment took me out 😂😂

[@chardedunlop3721]

Beautiful couple, thank you for the tips! I'm looking to become a travel agent myself❤

[@Naturalhealthnaturalbeauty]

Thank you. ❤❤❤

[@willardlewis5271]

Great information wanda always over packs we use 1 bag for dirty clothes and 1 for clean clothes and purchase items

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Don’t do Wanda like that 😂😂

[@willardlewis5271]

Thinking about going again in September or October where are you going about that time send me your booking info so we can book thew you

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Nowhere. Going on a friends getaway but that’s it

[@AudreyDerleth]

Going on our first cruise in September! I LOVE you guys and your videos!! Ill have to look into using you as a travel agent next time we travel!

[@conswizzle]

Funny thing abt the travel scale. I said I was gonna get my mama one because last time we went on a cruise and had to fly to New Orleans to get on the ship her luggage was over the limit on our way there and back and she had to rearrange and people waiting behind you. I had secondhand embarrassment 🤦🏿 lol

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Lol

[@heatherannlynn9876]

I was just thinking and it popped in my head that in the old days they laid a lot of lines in the ocean to do Moores code and communicate which were made of metal, and they didn't realize that they would move with the tectonic plates, so they basically got messed up and it. Was a big fail, but If something happened with those and the ship was on the water, i'm guessing that's why there's no search protector's allowedI was just thinking and it popped in my head that in the old days they laid a lot of lines in the ocean to do Moore as could and communicate which were made of metal, and they didn't realize that they would move with the tectonic plates, so they basically got messed up and it was a big fail, but If something happened with those and the ship was on the water, I'm guessing that's why there's no SURGE protectors allowed.

[@CertifiedQueenThickemz]

factz i tend to b forgetn alot🙄i already made me a list for everything..packing, things i want to call and ask about before i leave, things we want to do while were on the islands, i got me awhole little notebook lol, & the luggage weight situation i was super stressed about that when i was buying our luggage but mow after ive seen all these process videos i see they dont pay the size or weight any attention lol so thats a relief, yess when i made my oacking list i did 3 different catagories.."carry on", "mine", "hubbyz" i made sure evrything im packing is right where it needs to be..

[@LotusLady9]

Thank you!

[@Noledad77]

That bag that Stanley has looks like the one I've been looking at for this summer. Might not be the same one, because the one I'm likely going to get has packing cubes inside. Once again, y'all have knocked it out of the park! 80 days and 20 hours and some minutes until we sail out on our next one!

[@pinkskyys7518]

I love your videos. Im planning my very 1st cruise and your videos have been a life saver.

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Glad you like them!

[@ThatisTB]

I love y'alls videos ❤

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Thank you

[@ellenaarmbruster2409]

I got that bag 5 years ago!

[@arielleroquel8251]

Yalls videos have helped us on what to expect when we go! we’re sailing in January 2025 on the celebration! 😊

[@jeffreywoods7427]

Thanks alot great work.

[@pturner00918]

This was so helpful

[@pantheroat]

so helpful!! thank you! hi from seattle! 😀

[@SimplyAtia91]

I’ve watched 3 of your videos so far and I love them! They are very helpful and I’m getting more excited about my cruise in October. It will be my second cruise but first with Carnival so I’m excited! Thanks for the information! You guys are awesome 😊

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Glad you like them! 🥰

[@Kayster26]

I think I bought majority of the items on the store .. I love that laundry bag and it fit perfect in my luggage after the trip

[@LifeWithUsTV]

I love it too 🥰

[@ShawnMurpheee]

I also bring a small travel bottle of Woolite just in case I want to wash out stuff in the cabin bathroom sink if I need to.

[@Tel934]

Appreciate this channel so much. Thank y’all.

[@soniayelverton2820]

Love all the Information ❤

[@nettnettwarren1432]

RC is strictly business. They took my brand new surge protector and it was sooooo crowded at the line to pick it up after cruise. I left it behind. I made the mistake of booking my flight at noon. 🤦🏾‍♀️ Didn’t get through customs until 10. OMG

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Omg

[@sethjustice4908]

Love y’alls videos! Been watching y’all for a year now. I’ve been on several Carnival cruises but I still watch yall all the time to get me pumped for my next cruise lol. Quick question, we board the Horizon in Miami in 2 weeks and I was wondering what is the best time slot to pick to board the ship when we check in? Thank you!

[@LifeWithUsTV]

There’s no right or wrong. We usually do 11:30

[@kesleyk6731]

I need 3 outfits per day and 2 just in case outfits. I have to over pack 😂

[@charlescunningham9444]

I'm taking my 1st trip soon and the information y'all have provided.... Is top tier....... Y'all my cruising cousins 😄❤❤

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Thank you so much

[@marylowe2113]

What kind of powercord😢 can u use for your phone on the ship

[@SETH_SOT]

Hittin all the videos now 😅

[@83aka01]

Y'all are a beautiful couple!

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Thank you

[@robwhit6581]

Hi, Stanley and Lynette. I want to thank you both for your cruise tips and suggestions. Lynette are you a traveling agent? If so please let me know.

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Sure am 🥰

[@cherireynolds7261]

So we’re taking our first flight to Italy next year. Have you guys done a do’s and don’t for international travel👀. And I’m excited and nervous at the same time since I’m such an overpacker.

[@LifeWithUsTV]

We haven’t at this time

[@cherireynolds7261]

Ok. As I'm watching you guys Scarlet Lady review now. ❤

[@user-Carmen_Parker]

😃😃😃👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾 yessss!!! Thank you!

[@rochellewoods4388]

I just came back from a 7 day cruise on carnival and it didn't rain at all. It was hot tho.

[@ShawntoyaJennings]

Double checking where do you get travel insurance from

[@LifeWithUsTV]

The cruise line offers it if you don’t want to research

[@marylowe2113]

Can u get a tumbler with a handle on it

[@stephenabel1980]

Hey Family ❤️

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Heyyy

[@tree38872003]

im going on the Glory on my first cruise next month lol Im gonna make sure im prepared lol

[@rochellewoods4388]

I had 2 1st aid kits. Had to use it for my son.

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Oh no 😢

[@Retro-2-now]

I actually use a digital fishing scale to weigh our luggage. They are extremely inexpensive and work great. I also use the same scale for my reselling business. I just put the items in a bag and weigh them that way

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Great tip!

[@treydeedavis2638]

Hey Fam, we are from Richmond too. We are thinking about converting over to Carnival. We went on our first cruise 2 years ago on Royal Caribbeans oasis of the seas and we got hooked. But we have been watching yall and now very interesting and trying Carnival.

[@treydeedavis2638]

I sure wish we found yall channel last year. Our flight was canceled the morning of the cruise and we couldn't get to miami by 4pm to embark. We were so HOT!! We lost $2400 ,but we did get our flight money back.

[@samueldotson2809]

19:07 if they don’t have change I don’t have a tip

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Lol

[@willardlewis5271]

Love from windsor nc

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Heyyyy neighbor

[@Kayster26]

Unc is funny ... " I got a cup on it " 😂😂😂

[@TCB_Aries]

Flying you need your wine inside your luggage, but at the ship, it has to be in your carry-on. It is best to try to buy on the way to the ship if flying in.

[@Ksnowden112]

This is what I'm gonna do for our upcoming trip. We fly in the day before so plenty of time to get the bubbly!

[@soniayelverton2820]

Now some of the airlines luggage weight is 40 pounds!!!

[@theresaroyals6945]

Great packing video! Lynette - Love your carry on bag! Where can we get it?

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Hit the link in the description field

[@marylowe2113]

Where do u get the traverers insurance from

[@ramonafairy6964]

Tou guy and great ❤

[@GneissTee]

Love yall and love the tips... I"ve cruised a lot, but about to take a cruise from Barcelona, Spain to Italy. I've never cruised in Europe. But, your tips are so helpful. Also, can I get your cruise vibes T-shirt you have? I would love to support. Peace and Blessings.

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Codefuntravel.com/shop

[@Noleblooded427]

Whats up my good people 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Heyyy fam

[@LakeCupid]

I'm not seeing the link to first aid kit info and the extension cord...am I missing it?

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Link in description field.

[@Chevy2Tyme]

So do you recommend prepaying gratuities or tip throughout the cruise? Also, how much is a good tip for the porter?

[@ariannag.4443]

Thank you all so much for making all of your videos with such helpful advice and tips! I did have a question, I am not going to get my bags checked in and handled by a porter since we are going to handle our bags, is it even worth printing out the luggage tags?

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Nope

[@ariannag.4443]

@@LifeWithUsTV Thank you so much! 😊

[@Evolution_oftee]

Hey guys! Thanks for sharing! Do you guys travel Royal Caribbean? I’ve had multiple carnival experiences but my first Royal experience is coming up in May

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Yes we do and have several vids on the channel

[@nettnettwarren1432]

I’ve been on Royal Caribbean, this is my first time on Carnival 🎉

[@teeteechara8052]

Hi Lynette and Stanleyyyyy 😂item is a portable washing machine, someone tried bring this on a cruise…smh

[@LifeWithUsTV]

You can’t make that up 😂😂😂

[@mrsh287]

Be mindful tou WILL be shopping

[@CornellFlagg-sj5ts]

Does the ships provide their own Towels

[@LifeWithUsTV]

Yes