Pack with Me for 7 Day Caribbean Cruise

[@mariastewart4120]

You could save more room by depotting make up into small containers. I use an eye compact case from DT. I wash the powder shadow out and add my makeup. Highlight, blush, bronzer, lipstick. All in one small pallet. large zip lock bag and laundry soap sheets makes it easy to wash out clothes and decrease the amout you have to pack. Cheers

[@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall]

I recently saw a video about a swappable palette and considering something like that. As far as laundry sheets and ziplock bags, those are in my “15 things I always bring” packing cube. Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@ralphandritashow4904]

You need progressive glasses with blue light filtering. One pair + sunglasses.

[@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall]

Hi there, I can’t adjust to progressive lenses. In my daily life at home it’s not an issue to have multiple pairs of glasses. When I pack however, it’s a lot. 🤓🤓😎😎

[@ralphandritashow4904]

@@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall it took me some time to adjust. I have Meniere’s, but a friend suggested putting on the glasses first thing and it worked. My glasses have the built in blue light filtering which makes it nice. Hopefully when I get new glasses the transition time won’t be as long.

[@sondraking902]

Great packing video. Thanks

[@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall]

Thanks for watching! I’m hoping it was helpful. I love matching pack with me videos and what’s in my bag videos. I get great ideas.

[@rosemarie9956]

Always fun to watch the full - show items and then how everything fits in the suitcase! Nice that you have all the cubes, and packing bags etc. I had to laugh when you said you overpack as I thought yes indeed. I have gotten better at this as I can’t deal with heavy suitcases or even carry ons 😂 and usually flying in also. Packing cubes are definitely a must especially for cruises. What purse/backpack do you use for your day excursions? I didn’t see it, hubby and I try to just have one that he can carry

[@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall]

Hi Rosemarie9956, yes, I can definitely overpack. It’s funny because after I filmed this video I was wondering if I should maybe pack another shirt haha. But I resisted the urge. The bag that I bring for excursions is in that special packing cube that I bring on every cruise. It’s just a folding canvas bag with handles so I can throw it over my shoulder. There’s another video where I show all of the things that are in that, including binoculars, tide pens, magnetic hooks and clips, laundry sheets for handwashing clothes, and other little doodads. The older I get the less I want to carry around to be honest so I tend to keep it light on excursions. I did pick up a light waterproof bag for cave tubing. I’ll let you know how that works out. I found it in the camping section at Walmart. Thank you so much for watching and reaching out. 🌞

[@rosemarie9956]

@@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall thanks I will check it out. I hope everything works out for your cruise with the hurricane, devastating for so many

[@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall]

Yes, it was a tragedy for so many people. We are now onboard and having a relaxing trip so far. Thanks so much for your message.

[@bethgintx]

Great video. Many of my cruises lately have been 4-5 nights, but going 9 nights then on land for 4 days then a 6 night. I’ll wash in between cruises, and I tend to over pack so hopefully this time I won’t. I was wondering where your toiletry bag was (saw the shower bag). I didn’t think you’d get all those items in. I could not live without my compression packing cubes. Thanks for sharing. Also, very impressed you zipped up the bags with one hand. Have a great cruise and enjoy the suite.

[@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall]

Hi Beth, I love my packing cubes. I’m now an expert at one handed zipping. Ha ha. I hope you enjoy your upcoming multi-part trip! 😊

[@MarciaBryant-iv9mf]

A. You're adorable! B. I love all of your organizing cubes and C. How cute is that jewelry holder!? Enjoy!

[@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall]

Awww, thanks for the kind words. I really like the travel jewelry organizer. It’s the perfect size.

[@jrodriguez718]

Great packing video! Can you please share where you purchased your computer bag? Thank you

[@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall]

Hi there. I bought this on Amazon for less than $20 a couple of years ago. I love it. Here’s a link to it (affiliate link): amzn.to/3NhBxnL.

[@jjoy7]

How many days are you staying?? 🤗 12:44

[@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall]

Ha ha. Just seven days, but I’m sure I could have stayed about three weeks with this number of clothing items.

[@breadroomghost8764]

You should really carry all your prescription meds in their original packaging and have a copy of the prescription, too. If you are stopped by customs and all your pills are a mishmash it can take hours for them to determine what they are. By definition your prescription meds are controlled substances and you might have to prove you have them legitimately. Also, if you need to communicate with someone what meds you have for whatever reason it’s easier if the pills and dosage is written out on the original bottle. I’ve been stopped and had my pills questioned in Austria and Mexico and with the proof of what they were it was a quick process.

[@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall]

Luckily I have never had an issue. I have all my scripts in the pharmacy app. Not sure if that would fly or not. Two of my med bottles are so big. When traveling abroad I would definitely bring them. I leave my meds in my room when leaving the ship for the day. Hearing your experience makes me think twice about this. Thank you for sharing this information.

[@breadroomghost8764]

@@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall you can get your pharmacist to print out the sticky label that they put on the bottle and you can apply it to a ziploc instead. I take a minimum of 20 big ole pills a day, they come in a batch of 80 in about the biggest bottle the pharmacy has and have resigned myself to my meds having the personal item bag. The plus is I wind up with a lot of room in the bag at the end of the trip. And I have to haul some of the pills with me all the time. It’s quite dramatic and really a pain

[@char90303]

Next Amazon trip look for the camera holder that hangs around your neck. Allows for hands free filming. 🤗

[@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall]

Great idea! Thank you.

[@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall]

Ahhh, I wasn’t aware that the pharmacy would do that. Great tip! Thanks so much.

[@restlesslibrarian]

I would be careful about packing camouflage clothing because it is illegal for non-military personnel to wear In Caribbean countries.

[@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall]

Hi @restlesslibrarian, this is a great point. Thanks for sharing. I should have mentioned that I would wear this on ship days; not port days. Although I have seen many people from the ship wear camo off the ship even in places where the ship told us not to. I’m such a rule follower, I would not risk it. 😳

[@restlesslibrarian]

@@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall I hope your cruise is wonderful despite delays!

[@donnamallory4526]

What suitcase is that?

[@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall]

It’s London Fog. I found it in a local store. I’ve linked a similar one in the description so you can get an idea of its features.

[@breadroomghost8764]

@@donnamallory4526my in laws have those bags, London Fog from Marshall’s

[@janetravelqueen3033]

It is so much easier if you're driving to the port. We have to fly to all our departure ports. 😢

[@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall]

Oh, we very much agree! We lived in Maine for decades and had to fly to every cruise departure point. Still worth it, but so much more to consider. Thank you for watching!