What to Pack for a Royal Caribbean Cruise - The ULTIMATE Guide

[@LifeWellCruised]

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[@stacieminer2089]

Loving the cruise planner!

[@andrewthom5]

Thank you! I’ll need this and it’ll be a lifesaver for me a first time cruiser. 😊

[@pamgoodwin6569]

I love your videos. I just returned from a Royal Caribbean 7 day cruise to the Caribbean and I purchased almost EVERYTHING you recommend to pack in the way of clothes and cabin. I wore the cute dress from Amazon that you’ve worn on embarkation day and had several strangers stop to tell me how they loved my dress! I also got the carry on bag, cosmetics bag, beach bag, packing cubes, fan, magnetic hooks and clips, first aid kit, water shoes, collapsable water bottle, Downy Wrinkle Release, non surge protected power bar, towel clips, and on and on! You have the most informative and pleasant videos! I love you!

[@lindakoberna3465]

That Downey Wrinkle Reduce is a Godsend. And to think I've been buying the cheap stuff all these year. I bought almost everything. I made my own first aid kit. I bought the packaging cubes just to use for storage while in my room for underwear bras, panties and socks. Got everything else.

[@lindakoberna3465]

One thing I bring is a 12 pocket notebook which has the plastic dividers you slide papers in. I keep our birth certificates with copies, vaccination cards with copies, flight schedule, hotel information, boarding passes, speciality restaurant reservations, shore, excursions and a copy of the ship layout. That way everything is all together and I don't have to dig around for things or franticly look for things I misplaced that are usually sitting right in front of our face and extension cords.

[@SandiC518]

I discovered a hand soap dispenser that has a motion sensor light built in. I always bring a pump dispenser anyway, and the color changing light inside is perfect for the bathroom at night. As soon as you walk in the bathroom, it turns on. You choose the color you want it to stay on for the brightness level. It works perfectly!(Use a clear liquid soap for the best results).

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great idea!!

[@lornasvideos1]

Where did you find this?

[@SandiC518]

@@lornasvideos1 At a Five Below store.

[@alicefrancini5769]

Thanks for the tips. One thing we always bring are a few clothes pins. This really helps to hang more wet swim wear on that bathroom clothes line rather than trying to fold items over the line. They also dry faster this way. We have been on more than a dozen Royal cruises and are going on the Symphony of the Seas in December. Happy cruising!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great ideas!

[@lindakoberna3465]

I found great plastic clips for towels at Dollar General for $1.00.

[@ItsNewClearDammit]

First cruise 2006, Carnival. This is in reference to the sea sickness medication I never felt sick, but worried I might that first day. I asked the gal behind the desk what I should buy. She said " do you drink?" I said," yes, yes i do." She said honey, just keep drinking, you will be fine. It's better than our medication 5 cruises later, and her advice has never failed me

[@catherinecapizzi6024]

I just returned from a cruise on Oasis if the Seas.. the hanging cosmetics bag was the best tip ever!! Every woman should have one, especially for a cruise..

[@sheryldavis9528]

We always bring Imodium, Musinex, saline nasal spray, liquid tears, stool softener and any otc we might need. Especially on longer cruises. We are doing Ovation transpacific from Hawaii to Australia 19 nights so it is especially important to be prepared for any body issues. Oh, and I always bring “liquid IV” packets to quickly rehydrate on those hot port days.

[@LifeWellCruised]

All great items to bring! I have not tried liquid IV yet, but have heard it’s very helpful

[@memelissa2]

Wow! I'm going to be on that same cruise! Can't wait...we were first supposed to go in April 2020. Looks like we're finally going to make it! Too bad about Bora Bora being canceled, but overnight in Moorea will be nice. Maybe I'll see you there. :)

[@jihuff1]

I hope you have a wonderful cruise. I would love to know what your thoughts are after you've been on the cruise. Are you flying home or coming back on another cruise? Have fun.

[@memelissa2]

@@jihuff1 We're taking 5 days after the cruise to go and see the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Then we'll fly home. The problem with re-positioning cruises is they only happen a couple of times a year.

[@laurar3937]

I put a hook on my door for my lanyard for my room key. Right at eye level.

[@TerraLyn]

I bought so many of your recommended items. My husbands favorite was the toiletry bag, ( I bought two). The luggage tags were a godsend. And the weekender bag? LOVED.

[@emilyhansen9417]

Harmony of the Seas in 18 days!! Our first cruise! We really do appreciate all of your tips, thank you. 😊🚢

[@emilyerojas]

Something that came in clutch on my cruise was a carabiner. I was able to clip all the cruise cards together onto the beach bag for excursions which made scanning super easy. Next cruise I’m planning for more carabiners and even the retractable card holders specifically for the cruise cards. Next cruise will be with NCL. Last cruise was Carnival. Excited to see what’s different and what’s similar

[@emilyerojas]

The over the door organizer is a great tip. We brought one of the 6 compartment ones for the closet so the kids always knew where their stuff was nicely folded and organized

[@jihuff1]

We're doing a back to back from Rome. The first cruise is The Holy Land Cruise and then , we leave Rome for Ft. Lauderdale. We're cruising on the Odyssey of the Sea. I have your Ultimate Cruise Planner and it is a very thoughtful package. As you mentioned, Royal Caribbean does not have passenger laundries. I bring a clothesline with claps, dry detergent and a micro fiber towel to wash clothes. The micro fiber towel is used to squeeze out excess moisture. The clothes line is magnetic. I take my shower and wash clothes!

[@sharonmcmickens9853]

I love the outfit you are ccx wearing in this video.

[@susanwestfall2051]

We will be joining the Voyager of the Seas in Copenhagen next week for a Scandinavian cruise. We have done 29 cruises, all on Royal. We adhere to all of your tips, many of which we discovered the hard way over the years!

[@LifeWellCruised]

That’s wonderful! Have an amazing cruise!!

[@yoda1mama4]

Wow 29 cruise🙌🏻 That’s awesome! Hope to start cruising w/ my family next year… I’ve been reluctant since I’m not a swimmer🥴 and gets so nervous & seasick on boats. Hoping for a positive outcome on my 1st cruise this December w/ a dozen ladies for a birthday!

[@VoiceoverMomentum]

2 days till cruise! Watching this again!!

[@nabelb1208]

Its the little details that always make a difference and save you money! Thanks!

[@carolm1754]

This was a great video. I am going with family then end of August on the Oasis. It will be my third or fourth time. Some of the family it is their first time on a big ship and I have just sent them all the link to your video. Everything you say is everything I bring! However if I tell them its not the same as someone else telling them! Ha Ha! So Thank you! One thing I would add is that the little shelf in the shower. I have been using a piece of rubber rug gripper to keep everything from falling through the shelf, but doesn't keep the water in. Then at the end of the cruise I just throw it away! There may be a better item but that works for me and I don't have much luck with suction cups in the shower to hold my razor.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Very smart! Thanks for sharing and have an amazing cruise!

[@yoda1mama4]

Thank you for all these tips. Going on my 1st cruise w/ a dozen ladies for a friend’s 50th birthday in December w/ Royal Caribbean cruise line. So excited and nervous at the same time🤣It’s a short 5 days cruise to Bahamas from Miami, and I’m just looking for info on what to pack😉 Thanks once again! Hopefully after this one…my family & I can go on a yearly cruise on different locations😍

[@dorianmeyette8560]

Perfect timing! I’m leaving for a RC cruise in two days on Adventure of the Seas- this has been a perfect checklist to make sure I haven’t forgotten anything!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Have an amazing cruise!!

[@sandishull2378]

Harmony of the Seas March 3, 2024 and can hardly wait! First ever cruise.

[@kathywolowski9027]

I always bring a small flashlight and clothes pins for rinsing out bathing suits..they are the best because they are attached to a clip..works very nicely.

[@lorrajulian8622]

Love the video, and saw some of our exact stuff! (Lanyard, water shoes, motion light, waterproof case, passport book). Just wanted to add for the ladies...do bring feminine products! There isn't much sold onboard. We'll be sailing Freedom next (again, for 2 of us) in October. First time as Diamond status...bring on our free drinks!

[@LifeWellCruised]

You are so right! So glad you mentioned but I must remember for future

[@alpat816]

We are traveling on Adventure of the Seas in February, 2024. I found using a pop-up hamper is very helpful 😊

[@mariefeser6720]

Liberty of the Sea, first cruise in April 2023. This is so helpful!! Thank you

[@Chango110418]

Two things we also bring in our first aid kit is allergy meds and stomach pepto because we have had issues in the past with mixes of foods and you don’t want that to wreck your day along with allergy over the counter just helps at the destination a bunch

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great ones! I haven’t thought of allergy meds recently as my kids have gotten older, but this is always good to have

[@Bill98006]

Our nest cruise is back to back on the Azamara Pursuit from Amsterdam to Barcelona. It sails from Sept 6 to the 30th. We like the 690 pax ships.

[@Mombierella]

Great list for packing for a cruise. Sounds somewhat similar to my DCL packing list. This will be our first Royal Caribbean cruise. I'm a little nervous because we've done 3 DCL and I'm addicted to them lol!

[@susanmcmillan8011]

We are going on Wonder of the Seas in December. Cannot wait, it has been 12 years since my last cruise. I know we will have a blast, there are 8 of us going. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@queenmakesamess473]

Going on the Disney Transpacific repositioning cruise in October from Hawaii to Sydney by way of Fiji. I am so lucky!

[@sharonneat550]

I am getting ready to go a cruise on Royal Caribbean, Liberty of the Sea in September. Thanks for all the ideas.

[@LifeWellCruised]

That’s awesome!! Have a great cruise!

[@deepshotone]

We'll be sailing on Adventure of the Seas in November 2022. Two items we took on our last cruise on Symphony of the Seas back in May was a travel clothes line. We hung it across the balcony. The other item was a folding storage box. We purchased it from the dollar store. We used it to put our sneakers and beach shoes in.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Both good ideas. I hadn’t thought of the clothesline at the dollar store

[@lindakoberna3465]

I've been looking for a folding storage box that wasn't expensive. Thanks for a point in the right direction.

[@kendrawaterbury2328]

Thank you for posting! I’ve been disappointed with some of my most watched this week….going on my first cruise in December so am gathering any info I can!

[@LifeWellCruised]

So glad this was helpful!!

[@erika9182]

Going on Wonder of the Seas in less than 30 days. This will be my mom's 1st cruise, and my 1st time cruising with Royal Carribean.

[@cynthiatorresdelgado5317]

You have no idea how much your channel is currently helping me to get ready for my cruise next year. I am fan of your channel. Thank you for all the videos!

[@LifeWellCruised]

I’m so glad the videos are helpful as you plan!!

[@doreenacoleman7061]

Carnival Vista embarkment day this Saturday 😎💦🛳️ celebrating my daughters 40 th birthday 🎂. Your videos have helped tremendously in packing and planning this trip!!! Thanks for sharing !!!!

[@shannondorrell7199]

Thank you so much for your channel! My husband and I have been watching all of your videos before our crews coming up on Harmony of the Seas. It's our first cruise together and we are very excited!

[@AudreyMealiff]

Here I am back to your excellent tips videos, this time I'm ACTUALLY going on my first ever cruise next week (on Explorer of the Seas on a Greek and Croatian itinerary), so it's really exciting to watch these videos to put the tips into practice. Thank you.

[@mitchellbelinda50]

Good reminders! Hand moisturizer is a good ideal with the extra hand washing and alcohol based hand sanitizer, a moisturizer for the hands is a good ideal! Next cruise ship I’ll be going on is an 8 day cruise on Carnival Horizon in December!!!! Thanks for sharing

[@LifeWellCruised]

So true - I hadn’t thought about how the hand sanitizers (we all use so much) are probably very drying

[@keithrichman6918]

Hi! New subscriber! Thanks to you I have purchased numerous items from your lists. Packing cubes, luggage tags, magnets, etc etc. Can't wait for our 10/16/22 cruise on the Oasis out of NJ to the Bahamas and our 4/30/23 cruise on the NCL Prima out of NYC to Bermuda!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Welcome Keith! Thanks for subscribing. Great cruises coming up 👏

[@SpaceMonkey13X]

What a great video on a cruise packing list, thank you Ilana. My wife and I are going on our first cruise together this coming Monday on the Naviagtor of the Seas for a 4 day Catalina-Ensenada trip and this was so helpful. I'm retired military so packing for a trip is no big deal, but those specific details that pertain to a cruise and shore excursions were so welcome. I've been enjoying your contect and am now subscribed. My wife found you also as she researched our trip and we're glad we found you. :)

[@LifeWellCruised]

Have an amazing cruise & thanks for your comments! :)

[@kmart014]

Going on navigator of the seas in February for super bowl weekend for a 3 day Ensenada cruise form LA. Compiling my list of necessities and your life helped a lot. Thanks!

[@dixiepinchbeck]

We used the little card holder/room key holder that attaches to the back of our phone. It was perfect for on the ship and use it at home too!

[@cjcedwards4925]

Leaving in 3 days on Mariner of the Sea for an 8 day cruise to the ABC ISLANDS. Thank you for reminding me to take a beach bag. Now that you can test 3 days before the cruise, we are doing this today. our first one since 2020.

[@LifeWellCruised]

That’s awesome! Have an amazing cruise! Love this cruise ship

[@williamelmore9740]

Glad to hear from a Canadian traveller.

[@justwatching190]

I have a great travelon cross shoulder bag I wear during the day on the ship. It holds my card,sunglasses,Kindel,etc.

[@veronicashine1812]

Wonderful items and many of them we have and use. You had inquired once before in a video about the toiletries on RCCL. We were in a mini suite on the Wonder of the Seas, and they contain a better premium brand of products and not a 3 in 1. Also, if you decide to do the Wonder, go for the mini suite. It contains a walk-in closet, and the width of the cabin is huge. We weere thinking of upgrading to a suite but were very pleased with the size of our cabin. The three of us all had more than elbow room.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great to know - I’ll price it out next time :). Thank you

[@veronicashine1812]

@@LifeWellCruised It makes a huger difference.

[@juliewynn2110]

It has been my experience that Royal Caribbean ask that swimsuits not be worn inside the ship, especially in the dining room. I've worn a short sleeve dress over my swimsuit so I do not have to go back to the room to change after a morning at the pool if I want to go to the dining room for lunch then back to the pool.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great idea! Thanks for pointing this out and sharing your tip

[@scottmilo2971]

Thank you Ilana for all the great cruise tips. I used all of your cruise tips for my recent cruise on independence of the seas and I will use them again on my next cruise over Labor Day weekend on the MSC Divina. Then in October it’s a week cruise on the MSC Meraviglie to the western Caribbean. Your channel is terrific!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks Scott, so glad they are helpful! I heard the Meraviglia is gorgeous. Enjoy 🎉

[@CruisingEngineer]

Great video as always. I lay out everything on the guest bed and then check that every top and every bottom goes with various combinations. Dress socks/footies are stuffed inside the dress shoes. The same goes for socks, sneakers/boots (Alaska)/casual shoes. Dress belts are looped into slacks/skirts and dresses. I pair a shawl/sweater with the "nicest" outfit for evening strolls/theatre. The same with jewelry; pairs with almost everything. Then I pack. Oh, it's POO-Pourri (not Pou). Love the lavender vanilla scent. Just got off the DisneyFantasy 9-night southern Caribbean.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great tips and thank you for the sp. info :)

[@MrLike2lift]

Hello question can yeti cups be used for adult drinks at bars will they fill those?? Leaving Thanksgiving week on royal carribean symphony of the sea???

[@jefffreeman9799]

Thanks!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks so much! :)

[@stephro74]

This is great, Ilana, and I love that it's specific to RC! In the summer we cruise Disney on the Fantasy, but for spring break this March, we're giving RC a first try! Just four nights, but it's good to see what they include and what they don't. I've already got those water bottles in my cart and I'm thinking we'll need the lanyards as well. I think it would be really uncool if we wore our DCL lanyards on RC! 😆

[@Peppermintmocha13]

Would like to know how to pack for a Royal Caribbean cruise for two weeks, but leaving during the winter.

[@michellehenricksen5199]

Carnival vista will be our first cruise!

[@lillioneal3585]

I was trying to read your article and it wouldn’t stay loaded 😢 so excited I decided to KZbin omg thank you a little stressed ahhhhh

[@Getgrantsdaily]

Thank you! First cruise sails tomorrow one thing I didn’t pre book anything! Thought I could do it today 1 day before and all closed 😩

[@glenda3447]

We recently on Wonder of the seas Mediterranean cruise . I brought a Covid antigen kit with me just to kinda check ourselves just in case. Luckily we are fine. And I also brought laundry liquid and hand soap . I just didn’t like using the bar soap to wash our hands in our cabin. I love watching your KZbin by the way. Going on NCL breakaway in March 2023, And NCL, pride of America , Hawaii in Aug 2023, From Burlington Ontario 🇨🇦

[@LifeWellCruised]

Such a great idea, probably should be on all of our packing lists. Thanks for sharing and for your kind words:)

[@andreaschrum2686]

Harmony in October!,

[@rongreig4645]

Us too!

[@natashamcintosh9027]

Perfect Timing!!! I just booked my first Royal Caribbean cruise in March on the Brilliance of the Seas 🎉🚢

[@LifeWellCruised]

That’s awesome! So glad this came at the right time :)

[@jesskate1991]

I’m headed on Ovation of the Seas next year. I really want to be organised but I don’t want to reach out too early.

[@angelascott3870]

I am going on Liberty of the seas September 25 - Oct. 2 2022 i cant wait

[@manonsinclairladyofblairad9675]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll definitely get the non-surge power bar and the magnetic hooks for my next cruise on Celebrity Equinox in May 2023.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Have a great cruise!!

[@manonsinclairladyofblairad9675]

@@LifeWellCruised Thank you!

[@maries7058]

When we got off the Allure on Sunday there was a full table of irons, steamers and other confiscated items.

[@compassionatecaredoulaservices]

Thank you so much for the braised shoe suggestions and the Mia Tui tote. I ordered both and i love it. The tote is perfect and Shoes are comfortable. Thank you for the tips!

[@susankeyssecker8195]

Braised shoes... delicious??

[@mrsdizi1234]

Thank you for all your tips, I know you can bring a curling iron but can you bring hot roller?

[@sandivolkernick342]

We are leaving on the liberty of the seas tomorrow. Did you mention whether we should bring a hairdryer?

[@JustTheilogsAdventures]

Our family is going on our first ever cruise on the Oasis in less than 2 weeks! We're celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. I plan to bring essential oil like lavender or any calming essential oil for the cabin. Though not sure if I can bring a wall plug in diffuser. If anything I will need to find a battery operated diffuser.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Have a wonderful cruise and happy anniversary! Battery might just be better since you don’t have a lot of outlets

[@badraspberry8618]

This is awesome thank you! I'm going on my first cruise in December on Explorer of the Seas

[@LifeWellCruised]

That’s amazing! Have a fabulous cruise 🛳👏

[@sheilalarson8964]

I agree about bringing my own shampoo, conditioner, etc. There's something about the treated water that tends to dry the skin, or maybe it's the 3-in1 shower products. Either way, I being my own because otherwise your hair will feel pretty yucky by the end of the cruise. And I'm a maniac about hand lotion, so that's an absolute must have for me!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Very true!! Good things to bring every time 👏

[@DanetteSWhite]

I'm going on a Royal Caribbean Alaska Cruise on the Ovation. I'm sure I will be needing warmer items.

[@davidweissman7050]

Great advice and tips. I'm a seasoned cruiser and you provided tips I hadn't considered.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks David! Your comment as a seasoned cruiser means a lot :)

[@debrobinson6493]

We will be going on a cruise in 10 days on Liberty of the seas. It’s our 53rd wedding anniversary! Out of Galveston. Can’t wait! Have many things you have mentioned.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Happy anniversary and enjoy!

[@kennethhromcik8144]

On our North Atlantic and Alaska cruises, I take what some call an entry level 35mm camera and two lenses. Otherwise our cell phone cameras do just fine on Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico cruises. Thanks for the videos Godspeed

[@sariel8406]

RCL provide l'occitaine toiletries for suites. A big jump from those dispensers 😁. Next cruise in March 2023, Spectrum of the Seas sailing from Singapore to Malaysia and Thailand.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Lol, I guess they want to make sure the difference is glaring 😉😂. Enjoy your cruise 👌

[@kathyhiggins2847]

Hi Ilana, Another very helpful video. My best friend and I will be sailing on Symphony of the Seas in January ‘23 for a Quilting cruise. Never sailed on RC before, always on Princess. Thanks for the info in the 3 in 1 bathroom soap. I’m with you on not liking everything together. Will definitely ring my own products. Just purchased your planner, will be using in on my upcoming 3 cruises. Thanks as always for the great info and tips. KH😍

[@LifeWellCruised]

Nice cruise! This ship is definitely different than princess ships, but so much to do and see! Thanks for sharing

[@lovelynnoquillo6774]

Going In Caribbean in September 2022 with MSC Seashore. All your videos are very helpful.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Enjoy!!

[@SimpleAllenLove]

First time cruiser!!!! Your videos are very useful!! Going on Independence Of The Seas in December to celebrate my 20th wedding anniversary!!!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Happy anniversary!! So glad the videos help as you plan :)

[@mayteemera3220]

I’m going on my first cruise on freedom of the seas. I would like to see a video for first time cruisers for 3 day cruises. I really like your videos and I will use them for my planning. Thank you

[@lindastover9541]

Have a great day 😀

[@judygreason8833]

I remember waaay back when the cruise lines used to leave you a branded tote bag in your room, first one for each person, then one per cabin...now sadly none....

[@LifeWellCruised]

So true

[@monicadepoy5157]

Holland America gave a tote bag ok Caribbean cruise 3/27/22

[@refimedmassage]

going on cruise RC in September, and thank god for you!!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Lucky you!! Have a great cruise 🛳🎉

[@gracefuller8667]

Hi, I have been watching all of your videos. You have Great ideas. My boyfriend and I are going on Enchantment of the Seas, February 2023 for a 12-Day to the Southern Caribbean. This will be our first on Royal Caribbean. I can't wait! Thank You So Much!!

[@LifeWellCruised]

What an amazing itinerary you have!!! So glad this was helpful

[@stacieminer2089]

Going on my very first cruise and vacation ever!! Navigator of the Seas to Mexico then end of November! I was originally going to the Caribbean when COVID stopped everything. So I’ve been prepping a long time. Thanks Llana for all your videos. I’m super excited

[@sabriniiih3475]

Going on our first cruise with RC in October on Mariner of the Seas. Any input you guys have on that type of ship? I think it’s one of the older ones of their fleet. But we’re still rookies and only going for a 5-day cruise so it’ll be fine 😊 thank you for all you Tipps and tricks! Love your channel 🛳️

[@coreylewis9041]

Thanks for the tips! I recently found your channel as we’ve booked a cruise for January, and we are bringing our 2 and 4 year old on the royal Caribbean cruise, and let me tell you it’s 5 months away and my anxiety is already high hahha so much to bring and remember with 2 kids. Also flying out of Ontario to Miami. I’m curious to see how many suitcases you think we will need to bring 😬😬

[@LifeWellCruised]

Omg best trip for a family! Good idea to be organized and research in advance, but once onboard you’ll see it’s a pretty fun and relaxing vacation. Hmmm, 3 suitcases? Lol packing cubes for sure

[@tduck828]

I always bring a suitcase and a duffel. The duffel has shoes on zippered ends, then blanket and pillow in main area. Then 1 big hard sided suitcase. One thing I like to bring is slippers to walk around in the cabin specifically. I mostly pack tops with built in bra to walk around during day. Then throw tee over it in port. I research clothes a lot!

[@icedteamama176]

@@tduck828 what kind of clothes with built in bra? I need 😂

[@SheriPhillips-r8l]

Can you bring an electric razor? Your tips are amazing and I have bought them all 😮😮😂

[@amandarichardson8859]

I’m going on the oasis of the seas on New Year’s

[@LifeWellCruised]

That’s awesome!! I’m sure the parties will be amazing 🎉

[@nessamaddox8138]

We are going our first royal Caribbean cruise in June on the grandeur of seas. The video was really great and helpful. I did not hear you mention anything about bug repellent, which a lot of excursions encourage guest to bring.

[@evellisrodriguez9766]

Enjoying the videos especially since we’re taking the Wonder of the seas in May. Watching your videos saw that you said to take a collapsible water bottle my question is don’t the beverage are included I know specialty restaurants you pay? Thanks in advance 😊 your videos are very informative and well explained 🙌🏼

[@genep7344]

Thank you for the excellent tips!

[@brendachung6127]

Thanks for the tips, very informative. Heading to Mariner of the seas in 19 days.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Have a great cruise!

[@cynthiajordan8751]

11:21 eastern time Feb 19. Hi I bought your cruise manual but it will not download onto my iPad. Could you please email a link so I can download onto my pc. Thank you

[@sashaladygray]

This is so helpful! I bought way too much stuff for my Alaskan cruise next month.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Lol, Alaska is tough as you just never know what the weather will be. Likely you need less than you think. Enjoy!!

[@mochacondulce]

Nine RCI cruises later and I've found that some extra 💸 for our cabin attendant goes a very long way. Happy cruising!!

[@MrsCMH]

Great tips! We’re going on Carnival at the end of the month.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Very exciting! Enjoy 🎉

[@djtonyk2009]

Thanks, very informative, we are sailing on Nov. 27 on Wonder of the seas

[@LifeWellCruised]

Have a wonderful cruise!!

[@valeriebolejack5957]

I haven't seen this, so I'd like to add it. When traveling outside your country, scan a copy of the picture page of your passport and bring it digitally. I say scan rather than photo, as this is higher quality. You can also carry a Xeroxed copy. If your passport is stolen, this makes it easier to get it replaced. It is obviously not a substitute, but it does help the Embassy as it has several pieces of information they need.

[@lindabuchele6093]

We always have at least one extra copy of our passports with us. We also leave a copy at home and let the person that takes care of our cats know where it is, just in case.

[@xavipatty]

Can you make a video of what items are allowed and not allowed as a carryon on embarkation day? My friend bought the charger you mentioned and they confiscated it because they said it had to be checked in.

[@roxannae3]

Great tips for cruisers, Ilana! I will be sailing on the Disney Dream in Feb. 2023. I know you said that you would probably never sail on a Disney ship. It is not for everyone, for sure. But, I prefer Disney ships to Carnival, the only two cruise lines I have ever tried. I love the atmosphere on a Disney ship. Not so much on Carnival. I hesitate to try other cruise lines because so many of them, like Carnival, have casinos and lots of smoking and pretty much party atmospheres. I like the family-oriented vibes of Disney. l use most of the tricks and items that you suggest in your videos, but I enjoy watching them. I almost always hear a suggestion that I never thought about before. Thanks for sharing!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks so much Roxanna! I’m not opposed to Disney and have really only heard good things, it’s just that we missed the window when our kids were young I think. Maybe in future, you never know :)