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I don't know if this was intentional but I loved the pun when you said "I don't want to leave you hanging" and then talked about the magnet hooks🤣 love your videos!❣
One comment about drinking desalinated water. It has no minerals in it, I used to long distance sail boat racing and we used water makers for saving weight,. Some swelling could be caused by electrolytes imbalance. We used to bring electrolytes packets to replace the missing minerals.
And put a square of toilet paper on the wall or ceiling before the magnet and you won’t have to worry about any scratches to the surface(s). Those 70, 80 or 100lb magnets won’t lose strength with the paper in bewteen
Serial cruiser here with several lines. FANS: very inconsistent rules not only among the different lines, but within the lines themselves. All depends on the crew and your stateroom attendant. Best Practice: bring your battery operated fans but put them away when you leave your stateroom. Rechargeable Fans: same as battery operated and DON’T leave them out recharging when you leave your stateroom. POWER STRIPS: again, the lines are very inconsistent regarding strips and/or extension cords. Use the same approach as with fans: put them away when you leave your stateroom. What I have found to be pretty consistent is even with “approved” power chargers such as demonstrated in this video, the lines want you to unplug them when not in use. We’ve had many stateroom attendants ask us to unplug them when not in use because they can be a fire hazard. Hope these tips help!
I never used an over the door organizer. Since most cruise cabins have limited space, when we unpack, we only take out items we will use daily. Everything else, such as cold medicines and things we might only once throughout the cruise stay in the luggage under the bed and only come out if needed. It's not necessary to put everything on display and take up valueable space.
Dollar Tree carries a half size 8 pocket shoe organizer that is perfect. It takes up less space in your luggage and adds a good amount of storage in the bathroom.
The only thing I would caution with magnet hooks Is that if you have the extremely strong ones it is wise to probably put them with your clothes and make sure they are away from where you store your electronics.
Almost all current electronics are completely safe with magnets. The real problems come about with hard disk drives, but since almost all storage is solid state now, there isn't a problem. In fact, Apple uses magnets in their chargers for their computers & phones.
@@ChrisSzulwach I'm talking about the rare Earth magnet ones like the neodymium. Those are way more powerful than the average wall magnet. Besides, it's better to be cautious than to brick hundreds of dollars worth of electronics. 😎
@@ChrisSzulwach Thanks for that information. I'm still concerned because I have seen that those neodymium magnets can wipe my debit/credit cards magnetic strip so I have never felt comfortable putting them near electronics personally. I know the ones I've bought myself were packaged so they were completely separated inside the box from other items. I'm glad that I don't have to be as scared of damaging my electronic equipment. I'm still going to be careful in the packaging of my luggage though. Thanks again for giving me some peace of mind. ✌️
I learned years ago by watching these types of videos about what I should and should not bring. Very Helpful. Always bring magnet hooks!!! Great for hanging my husbands hats on and our wet bathing suits. The one thing I have not used/tried yet is the overdoor organizer. I don't feel the need for it. Usually plenty of space in the bathroom on the shelves for our toiletries. I also put my hair products on the desk. One thing I have started doing is using covers (Silicone works best) for our toothbrushes. That way when the steward cleans the bathroom they are not touching the brush part. Started this when Covid was still a real possibility and they were cleaning with heavy chemicals.
One thing about the magnet hooks is some people for various reasons use them in conjunction with a shower curtain to divide the cabin for privacy or whatever. Some cruise lines discourage or downright ban this practice. SO if THAT is your intention, remember to take it down before leaving the cabin for breakfast or execursions etc. Something else NOT banned on the ships but in some countries - many of them in the Caribbean (IE Jamaica) is camouflage pattern clothing. Check before debarking at ports. If you are using a refillable water bottle, PLEASE use a glass and fill it then pour it into the bottle.
The reason for the confusion about magnets is that extremely strong magnets are prohibited. The little 80 lb or 100 lb magnets that we use on cruise ships are fine. The TSA website says “For carriage by aircraft, any package or magnet which has a magnetic field of more than 0.00525 gauss measured at 4.5 m (15 feet) from any surface of the package or magnet cannot fly. If the magnetic field is less then 0.00525 gauss measured at 4.5 m (15 feet) then it is allowed in either checked or carry on.”
@@LifeWellCruised If you have ever seen 'magnet fishing', those are the magnets airlines don't want. Magnet fishing magnets can run into the thousands of pounds of attraction. Unless packed properly in a dedicated container, a powerful magnet could attach the luggage to the side of the baggage handling system. www.kjmagnetics.com/blog.asp?p=shipping
A suggestion of something to pack if bringing your own water bottles is a travel bottle brush set from Amazon (yes, they're probably labeled for baby bottles, but works like a dream for water bottles and/or travel mugs. The kit becomes a drying rack and includes silicone brushes and a dispenser for dish soap. I did an international flight with it and the dish soap didn't leak. Was a genius purchase to get your bottles cleaned and dry properly on vacation.
I have used an over-the-door organizer many times on cruise ships. However I have never placed them over the door or on the door. There is normally a wall, which is part of the bathroom exterior wall, where I hang the over the door unit with what you are suggesting, multiple magnetic hooks. It's fantastic
Since you can no longer bring water on Carnival, we bought a small water filter pitcher and had our attendant bring us Ice every day. We brought our reusable water bottles and worked out great. Clean cold water in the cabin.
On the occasion we drive to the cruise port, we bring a box fan. We always pick up a new fan at Walmart and bring it still sealed up in the box. Never had a problem and leave the fan at the end of the cruise with our room steward. They have always been very grateful for the donation.
Yessss!! Interior rooms have zero airflow. My last few the ac didn't work hardly at all. There is an adjustable thermostat but it didn't work. Maintenance wasn't much help
@@arribaficationwineho32 I am a very lite sleeper and need the white noise and moving air. A white noise machine has never worked for me. The cabin temperature is fine, just me!
We love the magnet hooks, and we also bring smaller magnets for the paper items such as daily schedules and excursions. We also have our non surge power bar. Haven't needed an over the door organizer.
I use a CPAP. The magnet hooks are a Godsend because outlets are usually across the room from the bed. I run the hooks up the wall and across the ceiling to my CPAP cord so I don't trip on it on the floor.
I bring gaffer tape and tape the cord to the floor. (I also have a 15 foot cord for my C-PAP power supply, it reaches across the balcony cabin on NCL.)
If your feet are swelling it is probably because of the increased salt content in the food. This can happen especially if you eat low salt at home. Another reason might also be that you are not sitting with your feet up. If you usually sit in a recliner at home with your feet up, you will notice swelling when you never have a chance to elevate your feet. A good pair of compression socks will combat swelling.
@@jaywin9048 I don't believe so necessarily-- as for me I always try to watch salt when i'm home but traveling is a different story--you kind of have to pick and chose what you'll think might have less salt--sometimes it's hard though. I have to really be careful when we cruise and even sometimes when I do by the second day i'm swelled up like a balloon. it happens.
An unexpected banned item - I was waiting to board a cruise in Sydney and the staff noticed that the boy in the family ahead of me in line was scooting around on Heely shoes. They asked the parents "does he have any other footwear in your carry-on luggage?" He didn't. The family was told they would have to go and buy him different shoes (even, like, flip-flops) for him to be able to board the ship, as the Heelys would be confiscated. Luckily, Sydney's cruise port is just a short walk from downtown shops.
I went on a B2B in a Solo cabin and this over the door shoe rack was a game changer. It kept everything off my little counter. You name it, it went in there. No shoes, those were in the closet.
The over the door organizer works great if you use the 100 lb. magnetic hooks on the ceiling placed next to the wall. The magnets will slide if you use them on the walls if the weight is very heavy. They don't work well over the door in the bathroom because the door won't close and you could do damage to the door and frame. Using the magnets is a clean way to hang it. USB charging cubes is highly recommended!
I love the over the door organizer! I use it for shoes so I don't have to dig in the bottom of the closet, and I put sunblock, sundries, my hair dryer, and all sorts of things in it.
I bring these hooks all the time. They are great. I bring my portable usb plug fan it’s great. One of my fav is the over door organizer bc there are never enough draws.
Hi - I just wanted to take a moment to thank you so much for all your guidance and advice all your videos. We are about to embark on our first cruise in many many years out of Barcelona-because of all your advice, what to do but not to do what to bring, but not to bring we feel so incredibly prepared-u are the best🎉
The most recent cruise I went on, we used the over the door hanging organizer BUT with the hanging/hook magnets. My husband had no faith in the strength of the magnets, but they held up with stuff in the pockets. Highly recommend you get the magnets with 10 pounds or more strength and use them with the over the door organizer!
Magnet hooks are the best. Not only do I use them in the cabin to hang things up, but I actually use them in the bathroom as well to hold my toothbrush; keeps it of the counter.
@@LifeWellCruised At a guess, you could probably put two hooks next to each other and set it in there. Have you ever gotten a cabin with hooks that were left behind? I'm guessing the crew would snatch any that weren't taken, but you never know.
Tip for the over the door organizer when using magnetic hooks, attach the top row of magnets to the ceiling for better strength then use the wall for remaining hooks.
Magnet hooks: Just got back from a cruise. Brought about 6 of these. The exact same ones you are showing. Had no problem bringing them and I sailed on NCL.
Love the idea of using magnets to hang my over the door organizer. We drink the water in the cabin all the time for taking medication and brushing your teeth. There has never been an issue.
We pack minimally and I do like a magnetic hook near the bed to hand my lanyard and hat on. We also used them to stick laundry to the ceiling by the air vent to speed drying.
I have an inflatable hanger I love. If I need to wash a shirt out, it dries faster because the air can get to the inside. The shoulders still dry a bit faster than the hems.
I use the over the door organizer without the over the door part . I use my magnet hooks on the wall or door if it is metal and the magnets place nicely in the holes. As far as a fan…never crossed my mine as I have my temperature set in the slightly red area and sleep with a blanket😂🚢
Just a small point that on Viking, both ocean and river, you are permitted to bring hard liquor aboard, as well as wine, beer, or whatever you chose to drink.
Of course it is that darn cruise ship water that has them swelling up, the 1,000 grams of carbs they are eating each and every day has nothing to do with it😃.
I love the hooks! I did make a mistake the 1st time I used them on a 10 day cruise. I got the ones for 25lbs and they didn’t hold anything other than a hat. I purchased the ones you recommend for my 18 day to Australia. Thanks for all the tips!!!!!
We love our magnets and over the door storage. We actually have a strand of LED mini lights that we put up on the ceiling. Sort of a sky of stars. And it makes it safer when using the bathroom at night.
Two things. First, I fly to each cruise port since I do not live anywhere near the ocean. I have never had any issues with magnet hooks in my luggage. I cruise several times a year, so my magnet hooks are well traveled. Second, the desalinated water can be a problem. I've only ever had an issue on Royal Caribbean with my feet swelling. However, my sister's feet swell on every cruise, so she started buying bottled water, which stopped the swelling. Some people are just more sensitive to the amount of salt in the water.
I’m more sensitive to the salt in the food, especially airline foods. I had severe swelling on one cruise where I now think I just was dehydrated. I know that sounds backwards!
I use the over the door organizer in the closet on very large s hooks. Drapping it over the clothes. If I need to get to the clothes, I just pick it up by the s hooks and move it aside. Which I only had to do once to get to our formal attire. Also, the large s hook was great for hanging my light jacket.
Recent update-Royal Caribbean has just banned the travel power cubes. Even if they are not surge protected. No extra plug in power strips, extension cord or extra outlet cubes.
Good day, Elana! Went on my first cruise out of NYC Carnival Venezia! Thanks for the hacks and the inspiration. I'm so hooked. I loved every moment and I can't wait for the next one. You're amazing! I love the channel.
I use a couple of small drawstring bags - once through security I put (or add to!) hubby’s stuff in one and mine in another (for example headphones,book,iPad,glasses,painkillers,phone etc) then just hang them from seat in front or put in seat pocket so we don’t have to keep delving into our under seat bag for items we need during flight.
People’s gut is used to process treated water from where they live. As there are different ways to treat water to make it safe for consumption, one may experience a few days of discomfort when switching water source. As you mentioned, cruise ship will process saltwater through a reverse osmosis process (desalination) and will treat the water with bromine to keep it clean. Bromine is used instead of chlorine because unlike chlorine, it is safe to use around sea water and is (or at least was) cheaper. If your local water supply is treated with bromine, you should be fine. If not, you may be one to have a tummy ache for a few days until your gut adjusts. Thank you for the hacks, I’ll be using some of them on my next cruise.
Everyone is different. For myself and travel friend, we like our cabin to look uncluttered so we put most stuff out of sight. Even traveling with some full size products, storage was never a problem on Holland America. Anything paper which is minimum now that things are on the cruise line app, we keep in the provided ship info folder. Plenty of closet shelves and night stand drawers, under the bed drawers, desk/vanity table drawers. Even the cube stool has a lift off top that is great to store things.
We went on our first cruise this year and one of the things I bought from your Amazon list was the magnetic hooks. Loved them. I was scared I’d leave my card in the cabin but never did thanks to it hanging right by the door. Also hung our hats and small bags which was very handy. Now I wish everywhere I go had magnetic walls and ceilings.
We have been using the over the door organizer for quite some time and it was a game changer! We have put a wash cloth under the hooks to protect the door but the magnetic hooks is a great idea
Very informative video Ilana. Knew most of the information but good reminder. We do take a non surge protected extension cords. My wife actually had an issue boarding a cruise when security questioned the small scissors she had in her carry on bag. The two security agents finally let her have them and have not has an issue since. So sometimes rules can be a bit fuzzy depending on the personnel involved. Happy cruising Ilana
I had scissors that look like children’s scissors. It took a while before Ireland decided they were okay, to fly. On our next flight I’ll be carrying a heavier looking pair that still meet the 4 inch max limit. A new law, Reese’s law, now makes them medically necessary. They are required to open most hearing aid batteries packs! Apparently children only swallow button batteries that are in their original packaging and never after they’ve been used. Yes, it may have to do how strong they still are, the descriptions didn’t explain why. And, yes I’m annoyed!
I've use the hooks for curtains at night to add a little separation from kids with the sofa bed set up. Make sure to take them down in morning before you leave for the day. Norwegian balcony rooms don't have much closet space like carnival, the hanging shoe rack, was needed.
I like to bring a Britta water bottle and fill it up from the bathroom sink. I know it doesn't filter out things like viruses, but it makes me feel better about drinking the water.
Oh my God that’s really? I’ve been bringing them for years and flying with them for years. No one has ever said a word to me. They are so handy. We just had them on our last cruise to Alaska and it saved so much space in our cabin and the bathroom.! Love over the door organizer in the bathroom. Also, if you’re used to using a fan like we are just ask your room stored and if they can find one, they’ll bring it to you and they just brought one to us so that was helpful ❤
Most people swell on a cruise or vacation not from water but from the food. There is a lot of salt in food they may not be used too. This happened to my husband one time when we were in Mississippi and he was eating the gumbo and all of the foods.
I switched to a hanging organizer but I roll it up and store it out the way: the noisy swaying in rough seas is annoying to me. Also, I sometimes bring a couple of hooks but they are extremely difficult to get off the wall!!! Not sure I'm a fan of hooks.
Just back from 35 days cruising - 3 cruises on two different lines. Magnets are my best friend - just be careful with the strong ones that you do not pinch your fingers or let them attach to each other. No need for organizer and would not have room in the suitcase to pack it.
Magnetic material (with high magnetic field strength) is a Dangerous Good that has to be loaded away from the compass detector unit of an aircraft. This is a regulation from ICAO and IATA (International Air Transport Association). The hooks that we use in a cruise is safe.
My first cruise was this year. I took 3 types of magnets: medium hook; large hook and spring clips for papers. They all stayed in their packaging. However, the towel clips (large hair clips) were used every day by the pool.
We bring our extension cord and non-surg protection multi outlet in the C-pap machine without an issue. A curling iron has been a cruise must since we started cruising in 2006 as well as the over the door organizer. Recently, the magnetic hooks (finally tried them & wonder why I waited so long) were no issue. I haven't needed a fan, and at nearly 70 I doubt I'll need one anytime soon.
Do you happen to know why these items have to have no surge protection? It seems counterintuitive to not have this extra layer of safety although I'm no expert and am obviously missing something.
Regarding the hanging organizer … I loved this. The only problem I had was the way the magnets hook was made, I could not get it in the holes of the organizer. I managed to find an alternative, but next time I am going to attach zip ties in the organizer grommets so they will easily hook on the magnets.
My wife just got off of a Disney cruise. She was specifically told that no power strips were allowed, not even the non sure protected variety. We used the same one on Princess and it was allowed.
When boarding a Princess cruise my luggage was not delivered to my room. I called the service desk to ask for my bag. I was told to go down to the security department in order for them to search my luggage. The problem was the magnetic hooks. Once discovered they released by bag and hooks to my room.
@@HariSeldon913 we normally got a note around dinner time. Now I ask earlier as I understand that the issue is probably something they can figure out. Once it was a curling iron that they could see the plug and thought it was a power strip or maybe extension cord. Now our power strip goes through I think because it has a European plug. I’ve stopped carrying my plier like nail clippers because they don’t know what it is. My magnets have a round know on them they’ve never been an issue, but then they aren’t sharp-looking.
@@jonkrispeterson6678 we need to find another name for the naughty room when what got flagged is just dumb! Although in this case depending on the vitamins it might be difficult to tell them from drugs, but in fact that’s hard even when they are in their original bottles! I guess technically they may be drugs but ……
Oh my God that’s really? I’ve been bringing them for years and flying with them for years. No one has ever said a word to me. They are so handy. We just had them on our last cruise to Alaska and it saved so much space in our cabin and the bathroom.!
I heard about magnet hooks from a career traveler (it could have been you) and I took them on a cruise and had no problems with the cruise line and these were GREAT in my stateroom!!! I used them the entire cruise, and my room stewart saw me using them, and he used my hooks for his daily notes to me!
Regarding the Magnets, airlines do not allow speakers larger then 10 inches because the magnets attached are too strong and may affect the aircrafts instruments. So basically small magnets are OK but larger stronger magnets are not allowed.
Thanks Ilana, I saw the link to the luggage tags. And noted that I see that NCL have changed their tags for 2024/25. I’m going on HAL and Princess and I don’t have tags for them, so I will order. Too bad they all aren’t universal. 😮
I would just add to take a 220v Europe adapter and you will double the number of outlets in your cabin. Just got back from an Alaskan cruise and the adapter was sooo useful!
We tried the over-the-door organizer. Hated it. We were constantly bumping into it as we entered or exited the tiny bathroom. O the other hand, we love using the magnets.
We ditched the over the door thing after a day of trying to make it work. We don’t bring enough stuff to use one and it was banging around and always in the way
Regular magnets and electromagnetic devices are two different things. Magnets are allowed on planes, electromagnetic devices that can disrupt signals are not allowed on planes ✈️ is how it was explained to me
I appreciate your channel and all the info I've gotten from it!! Next July will be my first cruise, and I'm glad I have this into beforehand. Thank you, Ilana!!
I've been on 4 cruises now and never used an over the door organizer. However our next cruise is 2 weeks long and I'm thinking of using one on the wall with magnetic hooks to hold things that usually end up laying on the desk area, like sunscreen, lotion, etc.
I got that fan you showed in the video. The only time it would work was when it was plugged in. Didn’t charge the internal power pack. Going to Ordering another make and model.
I would love to see a video about tipping on a cruise. I have my first cruise booked with NCL in the Haven next month. I prepaid for the general tipping but have no clue what to tip additionally and who those tips should go to.
Great video ❤❤ i had read in one of the cruise websites that I get emails each wk from that you are not actually allowed to hang things from the roof of the cruise ship cabin, and that people had been told that they had to remove anything hanging on magnets or similar and take them down. Or that the crew actually took them down when they came in to clean the cabin and left them a note to explain why. It also said that even crew has the same rule. Unless it is something needed for medical reasons then you still have to get permission. So not sure how true that is as I have seen lots of photos of passengers with things attached to the ceiling and crew members with fairy lights draped around there cabin. I also once watched a you tube video that stated that the cabin walls are NOT magnetic, that it is the paint that the walls have on them that has a magnetically base. Again not sure on how true that is.
Lots of things hanging from the ceiling will definitely draw attention & people should follow the rules of their cruise line. However magnet hooks close to the wall aren’t usually a problem. As well, when you purchase a celebration package from the cruise line they do hang magnet adhered decorations from the ceiling 😂. Hard to know in this case :)
I was given additional screening by the cruise line after the person watching the xray monitor flagged the box of magnet hooks as "suspicious." When I told the screening guy they were magnet hooks he was satisfied and sent me on my way. Also, we packed carry on only and had issues when flying home. We had bought some skin cream at the spa and the TSA flagged it as a liquid and the container was larger than allowed. Our choice was to lose it or return to ticketing, box it and check it as luggage with the associated baggage fee.
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I don't know if this was intentional but I loved the pun when you said "I don't want to leave you hanging" and then talked about the magnet hooks🤣 love your videos!❣
@@selenajosephina haha can you believe I didn’t?! My husband noticed it as he was editing & we laughed. The corny puns come naturally 😉😂
One comment about drinking desalinated water. It has no minerals in it, I used to long distance sail boat racing and we used water makers for saving weight,. Some swelling could be caused by electrolytes imbalance. We used to bring electrolytes packets to replace the missing minerals.
And put a square of toilet paper on the wall or ceiling before the magnet and you won’t have to worry about any scratches to the surface(s). Those 70, 80 or 100lb magnets won’t lose strength with the paper in bewteen
Great idea!
Serial cruiser here with several lines. FANS: very inconsistent rules not only among the different lines, but within the lines themselves. All depends on the crew and your stateroom attendant. Best Practice: bring your battery operated fans but put them away when you leave your stateroom. Rechargeable Fans: same as battery operated and DON’T leave them out recharging when you leave your stateroom. POWER STRIPS: again, the lines are very inconsistent regarding strips and/or extension cords. Use the same approach as with fans: put them away when you leave your stateroom. What I have found to be pretty consistent is even with “approved” power chargers such as demonstrated in this video, the lines want you to unplug them when not in use. We’ve had many stateroom attendants ask us to unplug them when not in use because they can be a fire hazard. Hope these tips help!
I never used an over the door organizer. Since most cruise cabins have limited space, when we unpack, we only take out items we will use daily. Everything else, such as cold medicines and things we might only once throughout the cruise stay in the luggage under the bed and only come out if needed. It's not necessary to put everything on display and take up valueable space.
Dollar Tree carries a half size 8 pocket shoe organizer that is perfect. It takes up less space in your luggage and adds a good amount of storage in the bathroom.
The only thing I would caution with magnet hooks Is that if you have the extremely strong ones it is wise to probably put them with your clothes and make sure they are away from where you store your electronics.
Almost all current electronics are completely safe with magnets. The real problems come about with hard disk drives, but since almost all storage is solid state now, there isn't a problem. In fact, Apple uses magnets in their chargers for their computers & phones.
@@ChrisSzulwach I'm talking about the rare Earth magnet ones like the neodymium. Those are way more powerful than the average wall magnet. Besides, it's better to be cautious than to brick hundreds of dollars worth of electronics. 😎
@@RBickersjr I don't know, I use neodymium magnets in very close proximity to my professional photography gear without problem for years.
@@ChrisSzulwach Thanks for that information. I'm still concerned because I have seen that those neodymium magnets can wipe my debit/credit cards magnetic strip so I have never felt comfortable putting them near electronics personally. I know the ones I've bought myself were packaged so they were completely separated inside the box from other items. I'm glad that I don't have to be as scared of damaging my electronic equipment. I'm still going to be careful in the packaging of my luggage though. Thanks again for giving me some peace of mind. ✌️
I learned years ago by watching these types of videos about what I should and should not bring. Very Helpful. Always bring magnet hooks!!! Great for hanging my husbands hats on and our wet bathing suits. The one thing I have not used/tried yet is the overdoor organizer. I don't feel the need for it. Usually plenty of space in the bathroom on the shelves for our toiletries. I also put my hair products on the desk. One thing I have started doing is using covers (Silicone works best) for our toothbrushes. That way when the steward cleans the bathroom they are not touching the brush part. Started this when Covid was still a real possibility and they were cleaning with heavy chemicals.
One thing about the magnet hooks is some people for various reasons use them in conjunction with a shower curtain to divide the cabin for privacy or whatever. Some cruise lines discourage or downright ban this practice. SO if THAT is your intention, remember to take it down before leaving the cabin for breakfast or execursions etc.
Something else NOT banned on the ships but in some countries - many of them in the Caribbean (IE Jamaica) is camouflage pattern clothing. Check before debarking at ports.
If you are using a refillable water bottle, PLEASE use a glass and fill it then pour it into the bottle.
I love the over the door hanging organizer. I hang it with the heavy magnets and using it keeps all flat surfaces clear.
The reason for the confusion about magnets is that extremely strong magnets are prohibited. The little 80 lb or 100 lb magnets that we use on cruise ships are fine. The TSA website says “For carriage by aircraft, any package or magnet which has a magnetic field of more than 0.00525 gauss measured at 4.5 m (15 feet) from any surface of the package or magnet cannot fly. If the magnetic field is less then 0.00525 gauss measured at 4.5 m (15 feet) then it is allowed in either checked or carry on.”
Thanks - I appreciate the explanation
@@LifeWellCruised If you have ever seen 'magnet fishing', those are the magnets airlines don't want. Magnet fishing magnets can run into the thousands of pounds of attraction. Unless packed properly in a dedicated container, a powerful magnet could attach the luggage to the side of the baggage handling system.
www.kjmagnetics.com/blog.asp?p=shipping
@@brucea3103 Oh, that makes sense!
A suggestion of something to pack if bringing your own water bottles is a travel bottle brush set from Amazon (yes, they're probably labeled for baby bottles, but works like a dream for water bottles and/or travel mugs. The kit becomes a drying rack and includes silicone brushes and a dispenser for dish soap. I did an international flight with it and the dish soap didn't leak. Was a genius purchase to get your bottles cleaned and dry properly on vacation.
Thanks for the tip!
I have used an over-the-door organizer many times on cruise ships. However I have never placed them over the door or on the door. There is normally a wall, which is part of the bathroom exterior wall, where I hang the over the door unit with what you are suggesting, multiple magnetic hooks. It's fantastic
Since you can no longer bring water on Carnival, we bought a small water filter pitcher and had our attendant bring us Ice every day. We brought our reusable water bottles and worked out great. Clean cold water in the cabin.
Sometimes I'll put a piece of paper between the magnetic hook and the wall/ceiling. Holds just the same and helps avoid scratching the surface.
On the occasion we drive to the cruise port, we bring a box fan. We always pick up a new fan at Walmart and bring it still sealed up in the box. Never had a problem and leave the fan at the end of the cruise with our room steward. They have always been very grateful for the donation.
Wow, this is a great idea
Are the cabins that hot?
We just request one from our steward. 😊
Yessss!! Interior rooms have zero airflow. My last few the ac didn't work hardly at all. There is an adjustable thermostat but it didn't work. Maintenance wasn't much help
@@arribaficationwineho32 I am a very lite sleeper and need the white noise and moving air. A white noise machine has never worked for me. The cabin temperature is fine, just me!
This is my favorite cruising channel. Love it!
Wow, thanks! So glad you’re here 🚢☺️
We love the magnet hooks, and we also bring smaller magnets for the paper items such as daily schedules and excursions. We also have our non surge power bar. Haven't needed an over the door organizer.
I use a CPAP. The magnet hooks are a Godsend because outlets are usually across the room from the bed. I run the hooks up the wall and across the ceiling to my CPAP cord so I don't trip on it on the floor.
I bring gaffer tape and tape the cord to the floor. (I also have a 15 foot cord for my C-PAP power supply, it reaches across the balcony cabin on NCL.)
Wow. Thanks for sharing!
I like that but we’ve run into the cruise lines not having long enough cords, even to run on the floor.
@@Reed-2big don't rely on them for anything. If you need it, bring it.
Dumb question, is your extension cord a two or three prong?
My CPAP is 2 prong, but I don't know if the ships are 2 or 3 prong
If your feet are swelling it is probably because of the increased salt content in the food. This can happen especially if you eat low salt at home. Another reason might also be that you are not sitting with your feet up. If you usually sit in a recliner at home with your feet up, you will notice swelling when you never have a chance to elevate your feet. A good pair of compression socks will combat swelling.
Sounds like they need a change in diet.
@@jaywin9048 I don't believe so necessarily-- as for me I always try to watch salt when i'm home but traveling is a different story--you kind of have to pick and chose what you'll think might have less salt--sometimes it's hard though. I have to really be careful when we cruise and even sometimes when I do by the second day i'm swelled up like a balloon. it happens.
We've used over the door organizers, usb charging blocks, magnet hooks for many years with no issues
An unexpected banned item - I was waiting to board a cruise in Sydney and the staff noticed that the boy in the family ahead of me in line was scooting around on Heely shoes. They asked the parents "does he have any other footwear in your carry-on luggage?" He didn't. The family was told they would have to go and buy him different shoes (even, like, flip-flops) for him to be able to board the ship, as the Heelys would be confiscated. Luckily, Sydney's cruise port is just a short walk from downtown shops.
Yup, a banned item 😬
Unbelievable that they were his only shoes. I bet they were lying just to see if the cruise would relent.
Called out specifically on Royal's contract.
I was surprised to see a pile of confiscated powerboards at Sydney. No surge protection or long cables on them.
I went on a B2B in a Solo cabin and this over the door shoe rack was a game changer. It kept everything off my little counter. You name it, it went in there. No shoes, those were in the closet.
😮. Guess I'll keep my 5 foot industrial shop fan in the warehouse. 😮
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Yep, we have to leave ours at home too!😂
Lmao
The over the door organizer works great if you use the 100 lb. magnetic hooks on the ceiling placed next to the wall. The magnets will slide if you use them on the walls if the weight is very heavy. They don't work well over the door in the bathroom because the door won't close and you could do damage to the door and frame. Using the magnets is a clean way to hang it. USB charging cubes is highly recommended!
I love the over the door organizer! I use it for shoes so I don't have to dig in the bottom of the closet, and I put sunblock, sundries, my hair dryer, and all sorts of things in it.
Love the over the door organizer, saves so much space on the bathroom counter.
I bring these hooks all the time. They are great. I bring my portable usb plug fan it’s great. One of my fav is the over door organizer bc there are never enough draws.
You always have great and helpful videos!
Wife purchased 2 of the fans pictures and it's been one of the best additions to cruising.
Hi - I just wanted to take a moment to thank you so much for all your guidance and advice all your videos. We are about to embark on our first cruise in many many years out of Barcelona-because of all your advice, what to do but not to do what to bring, but not to bring we feel so incredibly prepared-u are the best🎉
The most recent cruise I went on, we used the over the door hanging organizer BUT with the hanging/hook magnets. My husband had no faith in the strength of the magnets, but they held up with stuff in the pockets. Highly recommend you get the magnets with 10 pounds or more strength and use them with the over the door organizer!
@@therealchristinedaee 👏👏
We just flew to Italy with these magnet hooks and did a Mediterranean cruise on NCL to Athens, then flew home. No issues with the magnet hooks 🎉
Magnet hooks are the best. Not only do I use them in the cabin to hang things up, but I actually use them in the bathroom as well to hold my toothbrush; keeps it of the counter.
Good idea - how do you use them for toothbrushes?
@@LifeWellCruised At a guess, you could probably put two hooks next to each other and set it in there. Have you ever gotten a cabin with hooks that were left behind? I'm guessing the crew would snatch any that weren't taken, but you never know.
@@LifeWellCruised I put two in parallel on the wall and then lay my toothbrush on them.
We always cruise and fly with magnet hooks. They are a game changer!
Tip for the over the door organizer when using magnetic hooks, attach the top row of magnets to the ceiling for better strength then use the wall for remaining hooks.
Magnet hooks:
Just got back from a cruise. Brought about 6 of these. The exact same ones you are showing.
Had no problem bringing them and I sailed on NCL.
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Definitely PRO over the door organizer!
Love the idea of using magnets to hang my over the door organizer. We drink the water in the cabin all the time for taking medication and brushing your teeth. There has never been an issue.
Love the fan! Thank you! Using your link!!
To answer your question,. I don't bring enough stuff on a cruise to need an over-the-door organizer. Ditto for magnetic hooks.
We pack minimally and I do like a magnetic hook near the bed to hand my lanyard and hat on. We also used them to stick laundry to the ceiling by the air vent to speed drying.
I have an inflatable hanger I love. If I need to wash a shirt out, it dries faster because the air can get to the inside. The shoulders still dry a bit faster than the hems.
Me neither. I use the rule that the more space you have then the more you will pack.
I use the over the door organizer without the over the door part . I use my magnet hooks on the wall or door if it is metal and the magnets place nicely in the holes. As far as a fan…never crossed my mine as I have my temperature set in the slightly red area and sleep with a blanket😂🚢
Just a small point that on Viking, both ocean and river, you are permitted to bring hard liquor aboard, as well as wine, beer, or whatever you chose to drink.
Of course it is that darn cruise ship water that has them swelling up, the 1,000 grams of carbs they are eating each and every day has nothing to do with it😃.
lol yes! I wanted to say this too. 😂
Absolutely. The sugar and seed oils that they cook in have nothing to do with swelling either.
I used heavy duty plastic suction cup hooks and they worked beautifully!
I love the hooks! I did make a mistake the 1st time I used them on a 10 day cruise. I got the ones for 25lbs and they didn’t hold anything other than a hat. I purchased the ones you recommend for my 18 day to Australia. Thanks for all the tips!!!!!
lol, I know you’d think they’d hold more, but u guess it’s not when horizontal. Glad the others worked well :)
I've seen them on Amazon for 150 pounds (68kg)
We love our magnets and over the door storage. We actually have a strand of LED mini lights that we put up on the ceiling. Sort of a sky of stars. And it makes it safer when using the bathroom at night.
Living in Florida we drive to all the Florida cruise terminals!
Living near Chicago, I have to fly everywhere.
Two things. First, I fly to each cruise port since I do not live anywhere near the ocean. I have never had any issues with magnet hooks in my luggage. I cruise several times a year, so my magnet hooks are well traveled. Second, the desalinated water can be a problem. I've only ever had an issue on Royal Caribbean with my feet swelling. However, my sister's feet swell on every cruise, so she started buying bottled water, which stopped the swelling. Some people are just more sensitive to the amount of salt in the water.
Mine swell on every single cruise. Very annoying.
Thanks for sharing this
My feet don't swell but i have wrinkled and puffy eyes when I drink desalinated water. It’s terrible !
@@strudel4527 Good thing there is bottled water available! Gotta look your absolutely cutest self on a cruise!!
I’m more sensitive to the salt in the food, especially airline foods. I had severe swelling on one cruise where I now think I just was dehydrated. I know that sounds backwards!
I use the over the door organizer in the closet on very large s hooks. Drapping it over the clothes. If I need to get to the clothes, I just pick it up by the s hooks and move it aside. Which I only had to do once to get to our formal attire. Also, the large s hook was great for hanging my light jacket.
Magnet hooks are just the best!!! I believed the myth that you can't use over the door shoe organizers. I'm going to have to try that hack out in Oct.
Recent update-Royal Caribbean has just banned the travel power cubes. Even if they are not surge protected. No extra plug in power strips, extension cord or extra outlet cubes.
I don’t know what I would do without my magnet hooks! 😂 And yes, I do use them with my “over the door” organizer that I don’t put over the door. 😂
Good day, Elana! Went on my first cruise out of NYC Carnival Venezia! Thanks for the hacks and the inspiration. I'm so hooked. I loved every moment and I can't wait for the next one. You're amazing! I love the channel.
I use a couple of small drawstring bags - once through security I put (or add to!) hubby’s stuff in one and mine in another (for example headphones,book,iPad,glasses,painkillers,phone etc) then just hang them from seat in front or put in seat pocket so we don’t have to keep delving into our under seat bag for items we need during flight.
People’s gut is used to process treated water from where they live. As there are different ways to treat water to make it safe for consumption, one may experience a few days of discomfort when switching water source. As you mentioned, cruise ship will process saltwater through a reverse osmosis process (desalination) and will treat the water with bromine to keep it clean. Bromine is used instead of chlorine because unlike chlorine, it is safe to use around sea water and is (or at least was) cheaper. If your local water supply is treated with bromine, you should be fine. If not, you may be one to have a tummy ache for a few days until your gut adjusts. Thank you for the hacks, I’ll be using some of them on my next cruise.
Everyone is different. For myself and travel friend, we like our cabin to look uncluttered so we put most stuff out of sight. Even traveling with some full size products, storage was never a problem on Holland America. Anything paper which is minimum now that things are on the cruise line app, we keep in the provided ship info folder. Plenty of closet shelves and night stand drawers, under the bed drawers, desk/vanity table drawers. Even the cube stool has a lift off top that is great to store things.
The magnet hooks and the over the door organizer hacks are genius! So thanks!!❤
We went on our first cruise this year and one of the things I bought from your Amazon list was the magnetic hooks. Loved them. I was scared I’d leave my card in the cabin but never did thanks to it hanging right by the door. Also hung our hats and small bags which was very handy. Now I wish everywhere I go had magnetic walls and ceilings.
That is awesome! Glad to hear
@@LifeWellCruisedoh and my wife went to Italy a couple years back so we brought the European adapter which gave us another outlet to use in our cabin.
I get too hot easily, but I have never needed a fan. I am always able to adjust the room temperature to my comfort level.
I appreciate your knowledge and advice. I do use the over the door holder, magnet hooks. Thank you and hope you’re having the best day.
Thank you! You too!
We have been using the over the door organizer for quite some time and it was a game changer! We have put a wash cloth under the hooks to protect the door but the magnetic hooks is a great idea
We take a travel fan , magnet hooks, and no surge power thingy. On every cruise
Very informative video Ilana. Knew most of the information but good reminder. We do take a non surge protected extension cords.
My wife actually had an issue boarding a cruise when security questioned the small scissors she had in her carry on bag. The two security agents finally let her have them and have not has an issue since. So sometimes rules can be a bit fuzzy depending on the personnel involved.
Happy cruising Ilana
Wow, small scissors!! But you’re right, the security staff can have their own interpretation
I had scissors that look like children’s scissors. It took a while before Ireland decided they were okay, to fly. On our next flight I’ll be carrying a heavier looking pair that still meet the 4 inch max limit. A new law, Reese’s law, now makes them medically necessary. They are required to open most hearing aid batteries packs! Apparently children only swallow button batteries that are in their original packaging and never after they’ve been used. Yes, it may have to do how strong they still are, the descriptions didn’t explain why. And, yes I’m annoyed!
I've use the hooks for curtains at night to add a little separation from kids with the sofa bed set up. Make sure to take them down in morning before you leave for the day. Norwegian balcony rooms don't have much closet space like carnival, the hanging shoe rack, was needed.
I like to bring a Britta water bottle and fill it up from the bathroom sink. I know it doesn't filter out things like viruses, but it makes me feel better about drinking the water.
Smart 😊
Oh my God that’s really? I’ve been bringing them for years and flying with them for years. No one has ever said a word to me. They are so handy. We just had them on our last cruise to Alaska and it saved so much space in our cabin and the bathroom.! Love over the door organizer in the bathroom. Also, if you’re used to using a fan like we are just ask your room stored and if they can find one, they’ll bring it to you and they just brought one to us so that was helpful ❤
Most people swell on a cruise or vacation not from water but from the food. There is a lot of salt in food they may not be used too. This happened to my husband one time when we were in Mississippi and he was eating the gumbo and all of the foods.
Yep, and wine is loaded with salt, and flying can make your feet swell too.
So much salt that I had to order special low-salt meals in the main dining room. But, they did it with no problems.
I switched to a hanging organizer but I roll it up and store it out the way: the noisy swaying in rough seas is annoying to me. Also, I sometimes bring a couple of hooks but they are extremely difficult to get off the wall!!! Not sure I'm a fan of hooks.
I love the over the door organizer if we are in a smaller cabin, it’s a lifesaver for organization.
Just back from 35 days cruising - 3 cruises on two different lines. Magnets are my best friend - just be careful with the strong ones that you do not pinch your fingers or let them attach to each other. No need for organizer and would not have room in the suitcase to pack it.
Magnetic material (with high magnetic field strength) is a Dangerous Good that has to be loaded away from the compass detector unit of an aircraft. This is a regulation from ICAO and IATA (International Air Transport Association). The hooks that we use in a cruise is safe.
My first cruise was this year. I took 3 types of magnets: medium hook; large hook and spring clips for papers. They all stayed in their packaging. However, the towel clips (large hair clips) were used every day by the pool.
We use a hanging organizer with the magnets, it works well and helps to keep our stateroom organized and doesn't take up much space in the suitcase.
We bring our extension cord and non-surg protection multi outlet in the C-pap machine without an issue. A curling iron has been a cruise must since we started cruising in 2006 as well as the over the door organizer. Recently, the magnetic hooks (finally tried them & wonder why I waited so long) were no issue. I haven't needed a fan, and at nearly 70 I doubt I'll need one anytime soon.
Do you happen to know why these items have to have no surge protection? It seems counterintuitive to not have this extra layer of safety although I'm no expert and am obviously missing something.
@@Robutube1 iti's something to do with the ships electrical system.
@@lisawaldron14 Thanks for the info Lisa.
Regarding the hanging organizer … I loved this. The only problem I had was the way the magnets hook was made, I could not get it in the holes of the organizer. I managed to find an alternative, but next time I am going to attach zip ties in the organizer grommets so they will easily hook on the magnets.
We just returned from our Alaska cruise and using the magnetic wall hooks in our cabin helped us enormously!
My wife just got off of a Disney cruise. She was specifically told that no power strips were allowed, not even the non sure protected variety. We used the same one on Princess and it was allowed.
never ever had a problem bringing those magnets. flown with a box of them...i think there are 12 in my box. i could not live without them on a cruise.
I was on a cruise in June and flew with magnets. Like you said it’s the best hack for cruising
When boarding a Princess cruise my luggage was not delivered to my room. I called the service desk to ask for my bag. I was told to go down to the security department in order for them to search my luggage. The problem was the magnetic hooks. Once discovered they released by bag and hooks to my room.
Wow, glad they weren’t an issue
I would have been unhappy about having to call them. Your cabin should have been called as soon as your luggage was flagged.
@@HariSeldon913 we normally got a note around dinner time. Now I ask earlier as I understand that the issue is probably something they can figure out. Once it was a curling iron that they could see the plug and thought it was a power strip or maybe extension cord. Now our power strip goes through I think because it has a European plug.
I’ve stopped carrying my plier like nail clippers because they don’t know what it is.
My magnets have a round know on them they’ve never been an issue, but then they aren’t sharp-looking.
My wife throws all of her vitamins into a ziplock bag. It got flagged as drugs and she had to visit the naughty room.
@@jonkrispeterson6678 we need to find another name for the naughty room when what got flagged is just dumb! Although in this case depending on the vitamins it might be difficult to tell them from drugs, but in fact that’s hard even when they are in their original bottles!
I guess technically they may be drugs but ……
Oh my God that’s really? I’ve been bringing them for years and flying with them for years. No one has ever said a word to me. They are so handy. We just had them on our last cruise to Alaska and it saved so much space in our cabin and the bathroom.!
I heard about magnet hooks from a career traveler (it could have been you) and I took them on a cruise and had no problems with the cruise line and these were GREAT in my stateroom!!! I used them the entire cruise, and my room stewart saw me using them, and he used my hooks for his daily notes to me!
Regarding the Magnets, airlines do not allow speakers larger then 10 inches because the magnets attached are too strong and may affect the aircrafts instruments. So basically small magnets are OK but larger stronger magnets are not allowed.
Over the door organizer saves a ton of room on the bathroom countertop.
Thanks Ilana, I saw the link to the luggage tags. And noted that I see that NCL have changed their tags for 2024/25.
I’m going on HAL and Princess and I don’t have tags for them, so I will order. Too bad they all aren’t universal. 😮
I have used the ones for Carnival on Royal and Norwegian.
We have used the same tags on Carnival, HAL, Princess, and Norwegian.
Definitely pro over the door organizer....works great!!!!
I would just add to take a 220v Europe adapter and you will double the number of outlets in your cabin. Just got back from an Alaskan cruise and the adapter was sooo useful!
Love using the over the door organizers.
We tried the over-the-door organizer. Hated it. We were constantly bumping into it as we entered or exited the tiny bathroom. O the other hand, we love using the magnets.
We ditched the over the door thing after a day of trying to make it work. We don’t bring enough stuff to use one and it was banging around and always in the way
Regular magnets and electromagnetic devices are two different things. Magnets are allowed on planes, electromagnetic devices that can disrupt signals are not allowed on planes ✈️ is how it was explained to me
Makes sense
I appreciate your channel and all the info I've gotten from it!! Next July will be my first cruise, and I'm glad I have this into beforehand. Thank you, Ilana!!
I've been on 4 cruises now and never used an over the door organizer. However our next cruise is 2 weeks long and I'm thinking of using one on the wall with magnetic hooks to hold things that usually end up laying on the desk area, like sunscreen, lotion, etc.
I took these magnets on my last cruise. I put them in my checked luggage. I took a travel hair dryer and a flat iron. No problem at all.
I got that fan you showed in the video. The only time it would work was when it was plugged in. Didn’t charge the internal power pack. Going to Ordering another make and model.
NEVER have we had a problem with the magnet hooks. Never questioned and no one said anything on the ship.
I feel like the need for a door organizer is a sure sign that you’re overpacking.
@@markeike lol could be. However, for many people it’s a way to keep lots of different different items organized
I think I may agree to some extent, but with kids, it may be helpful. All I have is a large hanging toiletry bag for my husband and I.
I would love to see a video about tipping on a cruise. I have my first cruise booked with NCL in the Haven next month. I prepaid for the general tipping but have no clue what to tip additionally and who those tips should go to.
Tipping above the prepaid is not expected. BUT, it is certainly appreciated by anyone who provides you service that you feel deserves more.
I’ll put this on my list of videos to do 👏
Great video ❤❤ i had read in one of the cruise websites that I get emails each wk from that you are not actually allowed to hang things from the roof of the cruise ship cabin, and that people had been told that they had to remove anything hanging on magnets or similar and take them down. Or that the crew actually took them down when they came in to clean the cabin and left them a note to explain why. It also said that even crew has the same rule. Unless it is something needed for medical reasons then you still have to get permission. So not sure how true that is as I have seen lots of photos of passengers with things attached to the ceiling and crew members with fairy lights draped around there cabin. I also once watched a you tube video that stated that the cabin walls are NOT magnetic, that it is the paint that the walls have on them that has a magnetically base. Again not sure on how true that is.
Lots of things hanging from the ceiling will definitely draw attention & people should follow the rules of their cruise line. However magnet hooks close to the wall aren’t usually a problem. As well, when you purchase a celebration package from the cruise line they do hang magnet adhered decorations from the ceiling 😂. Hard to know in this case :)
I was given additional screening by the cruise line after the person watching the xray monitor flagged the box of magnet hooks as "suspicious." When I told the screening guy they were magnet hooks he was satisfied and sent me on my way. Also, we packed carry on only and had issues when flying home. We had bought some skin cream at the spa and the TSA flagged it as a liquid and the container was larger than allowed. Our choice was to lose it or return to ticketing, box it and check it as luggage with the associated baggage fee.