Top 8 Cruise Travel Essentials 2019

[@burningisis]

I HIGHLY recommend in addition to the charging stick or USB bank is a USB adapter. What's a USB adapter? Its a standard USB end, but with mini USB, older Lightning and a few others. Bringing that saves a lot of headache and heartache with bringing 457 USB cables when all I need is my adapter. I like keeping all my cables in a little pouch with labeled pockets that I turn into a cord checkin/checkout system. My system has me labelling the pouch pocket with a colored label, and then putting a matching colored label on the cord. That way I keep organized, and I dont leave cords behind because all I do is check my cord pouch for "oh Orange isnt in the pouch, where's Orange at" rather than "where's my mini USB to lightning cord?" I'm also an advocate of keeping the over the counter medications in their blister packs if possible in a ziploc for easy storage and organizing. Label the ziploc for your portable pharmacy and keep lesser used medications in their blister packs so you're not going "what is this random oblong pill that's here loose?" and if the blister pack doesnt have the medication information on it, or you put loose pills into the bag, keep the pills out of bottles in individual snack size zip locks and mark those with a sharpie in nice large print so you can see what's in the bag. No more random pills in a bottle and trying to ID a pill by feel.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks

[@sandihoman7889]

In addition to the bathroom air freshener, I take a travel bottle of febreeze. Whether we put the dirty clothes in the closet or in a suitcase, it gets funky. I also add some dryer sheets to the suitcases and laundry bags.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

All great tips !!

[@Desjardins50]

Expandable tote bag is a LIFE SAVER. Really.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Definitely !!!

[@allgirlreview433]

You are so right about the expandable tote! On my last cruise I had missed an entire cabinet of clothes and didn't realize it until the luggage was long gone. My children and I were stuffing it into our backpacks and pockets. It was a nightmare. I will be buying one before the next trip.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Good idea !!

[@rickthibodeau9172]

I picked up some vacuum seal bags. The ones that you roll to get the air out. I plan to pack the suitcases without using them (if possible lol) then fill them with dirty laundry to make repacking easier. Still bringing my expandable totes though, cause you never know! Lol. Thanks again guys, for all your tips.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Sounds like a plan !! It can be tricky to repack for the trip home.

[@laurasc84366]

Hi you guys! We just purchased the Tile thing locater...could you do a little thing on them .. ps loved this video!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Congrats on your Tiles. Here are a few that may interest you where we talk about the Tile. One of them was one of the 1st videos we made!! 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYGkpXuqlK2JhdU 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5rLpX-bfLuarKs Hope those help!!

[@eugie73]

That air freshener was a life saver for us. Hahahaaaa

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Awesome !!

[@martelvonc]

Oy yes! Bring your own sunburn gels. I got a bad sunburn on our first cruise and the ships store was SOLD OUT. I now bring a full medicine cabinet in case of illness so we can have medications for ourselves. An extra totebag, HECK YES!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

A burn in the high seas with no relief is never fun. Always be prepared for anything we always say.

[@ruthtodd4264]

In addition to a charging station I also bought a couple of charging sticks before we went on our recent cruise. These allowed us to still have charging power when we were off the ship. Talk about getting into the 21st century, my daughter introduced me to charging sticks. I've found them really handy just for day trips as well.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

They do come in handy !!

[@burningisis]

I LOVE those charging sticks. I know just one of my charging sticks can charge my phone 10 times before it needs a charge, and it has multiple ports for charging a gopro, a camera, or whatever else charges via USB.

[@kyappin]

The expandable type is even better when you make sure the handles are long enough to go over your shoulder

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Agreed

[@juliewilson3237]

The tote bag is a great idea , we always end up with too many bits and pieces that we buy ! Several times we had to buy an extra bag as well , thanks for the tips !

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

We always bring one. A link can be found in the description of this video.

[@mereniecrosby7120]

I so agree. I forgot one last time and l was so sorry!

[@HeidiSKulesh]

Great tips, as always, gentlemen (except for cramming your family's lunch from the buffet in your tote - I would never do that, sorry. I'm also "the one" who never sneaks food or water into the movie theater, or brings food from a restaurant into another one to eat, without buying it there, or other stuff like that. Always makes me feel creepy when I see people do stuff like that. But that's just me.). LOL Thank you both for who you are, and what you do! Hugs!!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

We've seen people put stuff in their purses / tote bags that is just unbelievable !!

[@HeidiSKulesh]

@@Cruisingwithwheels Oh - I'd BELIEVE it, I'd just be VERY embarressed for them! ROTFL

[@julied.8277]

Love the expanding bag idea. Last time he flew my husband broke his suitcase because he bought a hoodie and parka and tried to stuff them in his already full bag. He didn't think about just buying another tote or carry on.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

An expandable tote is a life saver and most times very affordable.

[@deeparker6539]

Love this video, I needed your smiles this morning.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thank you Dee !!

[@nancywho52]

Thanks guys! Good info and reminders ...❤️

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks Nancy

[@shawnharrison9922]

‘Go ahead, pack your house’ hahahaha

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Some people think they're sailing on the Titanic with their steamer trunks.

[@misterx8592]

Great reminders. Thank you both for keeping in line with what we need for cruising!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks !! XOXO

[@barryhohman195]

Great tips guys! Thanks!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks Barry !!

[@joannekaczan6615]

Great list of essentials guys.....thanks!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thank you Joanne !!

[@sharischmidt4712]

All great ideas,very helpful advice! Thank you 😊🍁

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thank you so much Shari !!

[@DakotaMarie11]

The 3-1-1 rule is only for carry ons right? Checked bags don’t have the amount rule?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Correct !! Only applies to carry-on.

[@johncarlo8557]

Hello Frank and Kevin great video as always I have one suggestion to add a high-quality 12 foot extension cord for those who use a CPAP machine.😀

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks John

[@pointerdog2420]

"Let's not be embarrassed"!.....true true. Sometimes I walk down the hallway and I can smell the #2 from some cabins......ewwww!!! I need a gas mask in the hallway! My expandable backpack is the best purchased I have made! Less than $10 on ebay!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

AWESOME !!!

[@kyliekylie240]

I am thinking of investing in sea bands for my next cruise... I have a poor pulse in my wrists, will they still work for me?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Sorry Kylie.....but we just don't have an answer for you on that one.

[@kyliekylie240]

Cruising With Wheels many a question for your viewers... they are all informative bunch

[@julied.8277]

Is it possible to buy a Cruising With Wheels tshirt? I don't have FB or Instagram. I think I saw some on one of the packing videos. Are they just for group cruisers? I want one to wear with my new scooter!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Hi Julie !! At the moment, James Ellis of " Ellis Customs Creations " does our regular everyday t-shirt. Since you don't have Facebook (where he advertises)...you can call him him at [phone]

[@julied.8277]

@@Cruisingwithwheels Thanks so much. I'll give him a call.

[@rosadelctorresfernandez5447]

Check the ingredients of the sunscreen lotion. The best protection comes from the zinc oxide content. Thanks for the tips. Always fun to watch you.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks for the tip Rose !!

[@amybradley5821]

Omg my cruise in March I had no room in my luggage and too much stuff! The night before I raced down to the ship store to buy a tote. All they had left was a huge cloth nice tote with the ship on it. It was $150. The sales guy saw my face and I told him I had no choice. As I went to pay he said, “ that will be $60.” He claimed it was on sale and winked. I was beyond appreciative. I have since bought one of those foldable, expandable totes and I’ll never travel without it again!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

So glad the salesman helped you out of a pickle. $60 is still a lot but a far cry from $150. Glad you got an expandable tote now. It is worth its weight in gold !!

[@livestotravel7589]

I always take a tote because you need one going to the beach.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

So true !!

[@kimpulsipher647]

They want suntan lotions and sprays to be environmentally friendly now. Some ports insist on it. You can get in trouble with customs taking food off the ship

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks Kim.

[@rickthibodeau9172]

From what I've read, I believe as long as the lotion is free of oxybenzone and paraben you should be fine. We found some at our local drug store and even at Walmart.

[@shannonmcclain350]

Does sunscreen have to be included in the 3-1-1 bag?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

If you are packing it in a carry then yes but if you pack it in your checked bag the no.

[@auntjosie756]

If you have a very rare disease like i do Be sure to take an emergency treatment plan from your doctor showing the combo of meds used to get it back under control. I have that info from my Neurosurgon listing the exact combo of iv meds used with step by step instructions for the ship Dr. For me if it gets to far out of hand it requires Brain Surgery.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Great tip !!