WHAT TO PACK FOR A CANADA & NEW ENGLAND CRUISE - 10 Must-Have Cruise Essentials

[@LifeWellCruised]

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[@lisaschuh6402]

We always wear the patches behind you ear they work great!

[@rosevalley6581]

You always have the best informative videos. You live the life lady. God bless you and your family.

[@JuanitasGrandaughter]

I just rewatched. No cruises planned the first watch. Now, we are sailing Royal’s Liberty the third week of September. This video is absolutely perfect to help us. My husband and I have both enjoyed your videos and appreciate you and your positivity so much. 🥰

[@julieb7882]

If going early or late in the season you might be happier if you take gloves or mittens and a warm hat/ear muffs.

[@linda319]

California Linda shares "great video reminders" as we transition into other seasons. Your photos show your family letting the good times roll and creating wonderful memories. Enjoy cruising and remember precious Abby 🐾🐾 needs a souvenir treat. 🤣💞

[@LifeWellCruised]

Haha we wish we could bring her sometimes

[@robertshinazy3055]

We're not planning a New England Canadian trip anytime soon. But your tips and tricks can be used on any Cruise. We love watching your videos lots and lots of good info. Plus I think you're cute and fun. Thanks ⛴️⚓

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks so much!

[@texasboy5117]

Perfect timing! We have our 14 day cruise coming up in under two weeks out of Quebec City to Fort Lauderdale. We always toss a few of those white 10 gallon trash bags into out suitcases for dirty clothes they really come in handy for packing up to come home.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Awesome!! Have an amazing cruise

[@lynnfranklin5098]

On my CanadaTowel Greenland cruise--towel clips wish I brought one set damp and windy on balcony. Clip would have help. Hooks make sure you bring 2 for binoculars. We hung them right by balcony door ( hubby and I don’t share well)we loved the views

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great idea for 2 binoculars and to hang them! I had not thought of this 👏

[@norinechang2564]

I started looking at Hopewell Rocks as an excursion option after I saw your video. Turns out it was the best excursion of the trip on my NCL cruise last month, so thanks! I got my rainboots all muddy from there, but then again, I was not so keen on staying out of trouble.

[@lisamerriman255]

Your hints, as always, are spot on. We went on a New England/Canada cruise about 10 years ago and loved it. I always watch the weather for any trip starting 2 weeks out, and adjust what clothing I’m bringing as we get closer to the trip and the weather forecast is a bit more precise.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Good idea

[@GregClementi]

This cruise is high on on our wish list. And Boston is such a great city to visit! 🍺

[@amandaregis313]

We're planning on this cruise come the last week of June. Most of what you've mentioned, we already have (some things we exchanged over Christmas). I'll definitely be investing in some sea sickness meds. Although about 3 decades ago, I still remember the overnight North Sea crossing. I'm not sure if stabilizers were a thing then or how they've been improved on, but I remember hubby coming back to the cabin from watching a movie in the theater, quite green around the gills. Our two sons (18 months old and 5 1/2 years old) and I were just fine.

[@pamgiffin4649]

Great video- very accurate. We did this cruise in mid October and it was just like yours- unseasonably warm in a few ports, but we also had some downright cold weather in others, so sweatshirts under a jacket were fine. We live in Halifax, and I recommend rain jackets. I saw that you had an umbrella, but around here we often get lots of wind when it rains, so umbrellas aren't very useful.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks Pam! I can imagine - I don’t think other than in NYC we used an umbrella and this is good to know

[@sherrjo]

We are going Sept 29th this year can't wait for it. We are going on RC and it will be our first cruise as Diamond members.

[@dianemurphy733]

Llana, thank you....thank you.....thank you so much for doing these videos. You have such great info, hints and hacks. I will be going on the Canada NE cruise in October and ALL your videos have been helpful. Not sure how you do it but you capture everything I was thinking about. Please keep them coming!!!!!

[@billkillips2975]

Great tips, we are going to Canada & NE in October.

[@kristeenolson9643]

Thank you! Just booked a New England/Canada cruise for Sept 2024! Yes, we have some time but the excitement is consuming!

[@amydawson1279]

Great timing! We leave for our New England/Canada cruise in a week so the packing suggestions were great. I have been told to grab a couple green apples for seasickness. Have never needed to but did hear they work if you don’t want to take meds.

[@lisalettenmaier6718]

We’ve been on two NCL cruises and we bring dressy clothes for a fancy dinner night just for us! 🥰🥰

[@LifeWellCruised]

That’s awesome!! Great to hear - I definitely saw many people still dressing up. It’s not required, but amazing that you do it to enjoy

[@sarahann4007]

Thank you thank you thank you! I am literally getting ready to start packing for the same ship and itinerary. I already watch your videos and am going to binge all of these 😊

[@jenniferyoung6818]

I live in New England and I can tell you that the weather changes on a dime here. We always say if you don't like the weather just wait 5 minutes 🤷🏻‍♀️. You need to pack for all weather conditions

[@TigerSerene]

Sounds like Melbourne (Australia). We’re flying to Boston for a New England /Canada tour later this year. Great video!

[@mitchellbelinda50]

Very helpful ideas!!!! Thanks for sharing 🛳🛳

[@LifeWellCruised]

So glad this was helpful!

[@barbarashuster9029]

I have 3 cute necklace lanyards!

[@radtech71]

This just popped up on my page at the perfect time!! We are going on Enchanted Princess from 9/21-9/28. So excited-I haven't been to any of these places before!

[@ladonnasklodowski4274]

Thinking about doing a Canadian cruise next year so this advise is very helpful

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great!

[@fujipix]

We did the 10 night Canada/New England cruise from New York to Quebec on Caribbean Princess in 2016 and have booked to do it again September 2023 as we loved it so much.

[@LifeWellCruised]

That’s great! I’d probably do it again as well

[@simon5005]

Perfect timing! I am going on the Canada/NE cruise on Voyager Of The Seas out of Boston in 12 days, I cannot wait!!! I'm planning on checking the forecast for all four ports the day before and then pack accordingly. This is also my first SOLO cruise, and I got one of the Promenade View staterooms which looks so awesome! 😁

[@LifeWellCruised]

Have an amazing cruise! Great cabin choice

[@jfminton54]

Getting ready to do this trip .. leaving 10/5. Great tips

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

I have clients currently on cruise 1 of back to back cruises on the Nieuw Statendam. Today, the 21st of September, they are in Charlottetown. It’s a lovely day my client said.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Beautiful port/city! Hope they are enjoying

[@karenhicks7816]

We are doing this cruise next year! Thanks for the tips.

[@johnburns9634]

Just finished a shopping trip for my cruise next month. I got clothes at Marks Work Wearhouse in Calgary. I was looking in the backpack area, and they have lightweight backpacks. saving ordering them online.

[@terriz7791]

We’re going on the Norwegian Joy next week. I wish I had seen this video sooner. Thanks for all the great ideas

[@Desjardins50]

Great timing. We’re leaving Saturday. Our packing is right on. I’m reassured now. We’ll do our best to miss hurricane Fiona.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Have a wonderful cruise! I hope F doesn’t impact you much

[@susandowney6386]

We did this cruise the beginning of September. Weather was absolutely wonderful, sunny and comfortable.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Nice!!

[@raisafrancisco7323]

Exactly what I needed today!!

[@richardgotshall2703]

We’re planning the Canada-New England cruise next year. So these videos of your cruise are very helpful. Thanks

[@amandac167]

Perfect timing! We leave in a month for our New England Canada cruise. Thank you for posting this!!!

[@LifeWellCruised]

That’s awesome! Have a great cruise !

[@laurenschenck5355]

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[@josephh16]

Really appreciate this as we are shortly leaving on a Canada - New England cruise.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Fantastic! Enjoy your cruise!

[@norinechang2564]

I think I'll bring rainboots to Hopewell Rocks. I've heard some people get their shoes stuck in the mud and the hose-off can leave them sopping wet.

[@sweetypatnett6123]

Thanks for sharing this video. 😊great tips as always. 😍

[@sabrinalavdisarnold825]

Your cruise outfits are so cute! I bought a shoe bin and pop up hamper for our cruise in February.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thank you :), lol the hamper and box are handy

[@vanessafagan2512]

I'm going in mid October, and I am bringing warm clothes...but I'm from south Texas, so 50 degrees is ridiculously cold to me 🤣

[@mmc9828]

Going on the Oct 12th sailing!

[@Philippa-]

Love packing and what to take videos. I probably won’t ever do this cruise itinerary but I still enjoy hearing about what you would need.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Lol thanks for watching! Personally I enjoy packing videos too

[@paulemery7333]

Thank you for the video. It happens that we are going on a New England cruise in 1 week. We were waiting for your video and we’re happy to see it before our cruise. You did give us some helpful hints. Thank you again for putting the time in to give us these helpful hints.

[@LifeWellCruised]

So glad this came out before you left. I’ll have a couple excursion videos coming soon too. Have a great cruise!

[@Darbydo5107]

Going on Canada/ New England NCL at the very end of October. I’ve been hoping you wound cover this trip, thanks!!

[@LifeWellCruised]

That’s great! I’ll have some destinations as well soon

[@eminiarvii]

Bravo Illana..spot on today…i have I always have my magnetic clips but last week I purchased some more because it will be 3 in our cabin for the 15 day cruise..to hook my friends up..pun intended ..good choice for your tennis shoes. I certainly bring my old beat up tennis shoes for those ‘messy’ excrsions😂. Thx🚢😊

[@LifeWellCruised]

Lol, I think I need new shoes now. Good idea for magnets

[@royrdeoraj8300]

Thanks for sharing ❤ On bucket list

[@lizpittsley4465]

Going on New England cruise with Princess Oct 8, 2022 out of New York

[@roseannsmith9477]

Perfect timing this video. We are going on a Canadian New England RC cruise on Sept. 29. Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Have an amazing cruise! Beautiful region

[@diamondpearlgem7589]

I am going on a similar cruise next year with family. This video is very helpful.

[@LifeWellCruised]

That’s great!!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Fantastic tips so helpful! Love it! 🖤👻🍃🛳️🛳️🖤👻🍁🖤🎃🎃🧡🧡🛳️🍃👻🍁🍁👻🍃🛳️🛳️👻🍁🍁🖤🎃🎃🧡🎃🧡🧡🧡🛳️🍃🖤👻🍁🍁👻🍃🛳️🛳️👻👻🎃🎃🎃👻🍁🍁🍁👻🖤🛳️🛳️🛳️🍃👻🍁👻🖤🎃🎃🧡🧡🛳️🍃🖤👻🍁👻🍃🍃👻

[@sweetypatnett6123]

Thanks for sharing this video! 😊

[@barbnahoumi65]

Great tips. Bonine always works for me.

[@suewolf3279]

We will be going on our first New England Canada Cruise very soon. We will be stopping in Portland Maine, St John's New Brunswick, Halifax Nova Scotia, and Sydney Nova Scotia. Are there any tours that you would recommend in any of these cities?

[@alanjames7877]

Great tips! We’re on Voyager of the Seas October 16 Canada/New England.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Enjoy!! Great cruise

[@dawnb3752]

Perfect info…we sail ncl escape sept 10 and I am concerned about weather…guess we need warm and cool weather clothing lol.

[@sarahthomas8201]

Great tips! We leave 10/1 on Enchanted Princess. Can’t wait!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great cruise! Enjoy 🎉

[@camilledextraze7104]

Hi Ilana! A few years ago, doing the same cruise route as you are describing, we got the tail end of a hurricane in the Gulf of St.Lawrence. Dishes were flying out of cupboards in the MDR and it scored a high number on the Beaufort scale! Loved it!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Oh no!! 😬

[@silviadiaz1248]

Yikes! Hope everyone was OK!

[@camilledextraze7104]

Not a single injury! Holland America Line is really good.

[@shayarnold3149]

Where would you suggest a Texan go to exchange American money for Canadian money

[@lynnefranklin521]

This video is great. I was totally clueless on what to wear for a non-summer, northern cruise, we usually do warm climates in the spring and/or summer, so the tip on the 1 bathing suit was duly noted; however, it is a rare occasion that I live near the port, so over packing is a must. Looking forward to some exquisite lobster rolls. Next time throw in some tips on dining for the foodies in the back. lol! video is much appreciated!

[@jillsandidge6650]

We are going from Boston to Canada on Oct 3rd. Thanks for your tips.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Enjoy!!

[@HABSFAN2933]

Despite the fact my mother is a Newfie and my father is a Brettoner, I was raised (and still live) in ON. I have never been east of Montreal. I have always wanted to go to Maritimes. The Bay of Fundy is definitely on mt travel Bucket List. It doesn't look like any cruises hit up The Rock, which is unfortunate. I'd would love to spend some time there.

[@LifeWellCruised]

We went to Saint John and Hopewell Rocks. I’ll share in a future video :)

[@brianbollan7069]

Nice, we leave out of Quebec to Fort Lauderdale for a 14 day cruise in October. Packing for us will be like going to Alaska.

[@jeannastime]

We go on this cruise in two days. This was very timely for us. Thanks so much!

[@LifeWellCruised]

How exciting!! So glad this was helpful & have an amazing cruise!!

[@karenfairbairn3185]

We just got back from our 3rd canada New England cruise. You need a windbreaker rain coat, mine is gortex. We took our hiking boots.

[@dtw777]

How timely! I get on the Nieuw Statendam on 10/2 for a New England cruise, and this is the video I didn't know I needed but am so glad I watched.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Have a wonderful cruise!!

[@barbarashuster9029]

Our Norwegian Fjords cruise last week was our roughest cruise ever!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Oh no! What worked to help?

[@lindaandrew6768]

As always you have the best ideas to bring on a cruise. Our Canada and New England cruise isn't until the end of August 2023. Since the season is changing I could probably pick up some clothes on clearance for this cruise.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Absolutely! Good idea. I’d imagine you’ll have pretty nice weather, but always be ready for rain :)

[@ellenbedard7732]

Linda, are you by any chance on the Pearl on the 25th?

[@DsnyLuv]

Loving your channel Alaina

[@candacekemo452]

Thank you for doing what you do! Love your content!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate your comments

[@nfowl7171]

We are going to Canada next October. Will definitely check the weather. Packed our carry-ons for an 11 day Europe trip, and had so many comments on the fact we didn't have large suitcases. Hope to do the same for this trip. So glad to know we can dress casual. But we will pack a dress and suit coat just in case. Thank you for the shoe suggestions, too. Great help 👍.

[@LifeWellCruised]

I can definitely see how you could pack lighter, and really have a sort of capsule wardrobe even for a longer cruise:)

[@cynthiahill3778]

Thank you so much for doing this video ❤.

[@barbarahamnett4287]

Heading out on the Joy on the 12th of October. Hope i get to see your excursion suggestions.

[@LifeWellCruised]

They should be out soon

[@barbarahamnett4287]

@@LifeWellCruised I saw Halifax! Perfect. Is there another I've missed. leaving Wednesday.

[@Juliehomevideo]

We're planning on doing Eastern Canada/New England in 2024, very exciting :)

[@LifeWellCruised]

That’s awesome! It’s a beautiful region to visit

[@mercyrodriguez5780]

Great tips!

[@anniep3773]

Ty im going in two weeks

[@LifeWellCruised]

Enjoy!

[@SylviaBrown-vp5mi]

Where did you do the currency exchange? Thank you for these packing suggestions.

[@CruisingEngineer]

We have the New England/Canada/Quebec cruises on our bucket list (near the top). The black V-neck dress looks much nicer wearing than on the hook. Who made it (if you don't mind)? I have been wearing my Ralph Lauren LBD for 12 cruises now and I need something new!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Shockingly Amazon. It actually did not wrinkle either and was very comfortable. I’ll update my Amazon outfit list soon to include it

[@CruisingEngineer]

@@LifeWellCruised Thank you!

[@docwhoshops]

Thanks

[@carra1996]

I’m going on a Canada/New England Cruise in July. I’m wondering if I should pack more short sleeves and a few long sleeves.

[@aleciaforester8855]

Love your channel!! I wanted to find out if the cruise ship is colder inside the ship since the temperature is cold outdoors on this cruise. Thanks!!

[@tcmw779]

I saw your other video on Canada & NE, but it looks to be mostly Canada (which is fine), but I was wondering about weather in September.Ok, I just saw the part about 50-70F, our cruise is 9/13-20 starting in Quebec ending in NYC. It looked like you may have been on the NCL Joy, which is the ship we're on.

[@elaineodwyer857]

I saw you in Sydney Cape Breton, as I was on this cruise! From UK…!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Well hello 👋. Would have been nice to meet you in person :)

[@elaineodwyer857]

Enjoy your videos,! Unfortunately towards end of trip I got covid…

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@elaineodwyer857 I’m so sorry to hear! I hope you’re feeling ok now 🥲

[@lphil6]

Very helpful information. You make great videos. I have a question about disembarking on last day. I have been on 3 NCL cruises and every last day is a mess no mater what I try. Do you have any suggestions for that? I can be flexible, I just hate creeping in line for hours.

[@idaliagonzalez7945]

Very helpful

[@shayarnold3149]

What would you suggest doing to book the Anne of Green gables tour if the cruise ship is already booked for their excursion to that?

[@helenepoulin6668]

Hello and thank you for the video. I just booked this cruise yesterday. My question is how do I get from the Train Station in Québec City to the port? Thanks

[@AbigailSpain-l5w]

Which cruise line is best to go on a Canada/New England Cruise? We already tried Royal Caribbean My husband and I want more shire excursions. NCL seems to offer that, but they also have an open bar. We don't want drunks or roughhousing on ship.

[@francinewolfZaZu]

We were on the same cruise! My friends and I were some of the only women dressing up at night! Followed your suggestions. Sorry I didn't meet you!

[@LifeWellCruised]

I’m sure you looked amazing! I love to see people dressed up & glam 👏. Hope you had a great cruise!

[@chrisanastasia4361]

What about when going at the end of May into the first week of June?

[@mabelandujar9830]

How can you cruise to Canada if you are from Florida? A video with tips would be helpful. I follow yr channel. Thanks

[@janetkruth3813]

There are repositioning cruises to Canada from Florida ports. Holland America has a couple ships - to Canada in Spring and from Canada in Fall.

[@lyngreen6525]

Do you exchange money at a local bank?

[@Gardis72]

Loved your video. I am thinking of the NCL Breakaway cruise from NYC to New England & Canada in two weeks (OCT 15), were there any testing requirements ON Board the ship after Canada? I fear these tests and just want to relax on the ship, I really don't even care about visitng the ports, I love the spa, relaxing, food, etc. Your thoughts? Gardis in CT

[@LifeWellCruised]

The rules look like they’ve changed. Check of course, but I don’t think testing is still required

[@opheliadiez1774]

Can you suggest the excursion on this cruise ?? Did you book from the cruise line ? Thank you for your video

[@LifeWellCruised]

I did book with the cruise line. However I believe the companies used in most cases were from Ambassatours

[@laurenschenck5355]

Fantastic so helpful thanks llana! Xoxo 😘 🖤🎃🍃🧡🍃🍃🎃🛳️🍁🛳️🖤👻🖤🛳️🎃🍁🍃🧡🧡🍃🎃🛳️🖤👻👻👻🎃🍁🍃🧡🧡🍃🍁🛳️🎃🖤🖤🖤🖤👻👻🛳️🎃🍁🍃🧡🧡🎃🛳️🛳️🎃🍁🍁🧡🧡🍃🎃🎃

[@lindapatterson8418]

We are going on a 30 day Transpacific cruise on Carnival cruise lines next September. Do you have a video that shows what to pack for a long cruise like that. We start in Seattle and then do Alaska and Japan, etc. so sounds like lots of different weather situation.

[@LifeWellCruised]

I don’t at this time, definitely a challenge

[@laurenschenck5355]

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[@SerendipityM-j1y]

Do they have laundry service available on the ship?