My family of 4 take a folding rolling wagon. ( purchased in the sporting goods department of Walmart but available at just about any good sporting goods, camping store or area in a store) we load our 4 12 pack boxes of cans of soda, any tote bags or back packs and roll on board. My husband is diabetic and our children and I are asthmatic. so that means we have to have an overnight case of just things like a nebulizer, and medicines. it is very easy to get through the lines and customs and just pile it into the wagon. which we then park in or near our state room at embarkation and just take the totes with us to enjoy the start of our cruise. It folds up and then stays with the rest of the luggage under our beds. Thanks for all your advice and tips and continued success!
Carrington Morgan i day do something everyday and don’t shop little by little I notice if I don’t buy everything I want right away it seems like I only have two weeks to rush and buy and I be like oh no I have five months what was I doing 😂😂😂🤦🏽♀️😱😱😱😱😱😱😂😂😂😂
Sherri - I've been watching your videos for the past several weeks since I booked my cruise. We embark TOMORROW and wanted to tell you I've used a TON of the tips you've shared for this sailing. Thanks for helping us get organized and ready for an awesome relaxing vacation!
Awesome! I used the Shacke packing cubes and back pack you showed us for the second time on a recent cruise. Still love them both. I use the back pack as a beach bag and it takes up little room in my suitcase compared to my old canvas bag. I don't even unpack the cubes and they all fit on a single shelf in the cabin holding virtually all my clothes except for a couple hang up items and shoes. I wasn't sure I'd like them but was totally wrong! Enjoy your upcoming cruise, looking forward to the videos.
Myself Husband and another couple are going on our 1st cruise ever on May 20th. which is 2 weeks away! I'm exicited and nervous all at the same time and watching your videos for 1st cruisers and how to pack light has helped me so much! thank you for all your videos!!!!
I so love all of your videos they are so practical and helpful. We love to drive so I'm not limited on what I can take, so I love that show how to organize your things vs. omitting some.
My Embarkation bag is actually similar. Tho for packing in general, I pack my clothes, and toiletries into a duffel the fits under the seat on the plane. Then have a empty rolling suitcase that I pack my day bag with electronics in. I fly into port a day early, make a store run for the things I need more than carry-on size of. Then I rearrange my bags so I have what I need for just in case the room isn't ready for a few hours. The Duffel and the roller stack and go to the room. My day bag and I head off to party!
Yes, please do a video on your toiletry bag stuff. Husband and I are taking our first cruise together in 2018, but I am investigating and learning for when it is time to pack to make it all hassle free for us, I pray. lol lol
Hi, thank you for responding to the comments that I leave. I realize that these comments are not related to the above video. I apologize. I have two questions. 1. I have heard you talk more than once about your belief that it is important to use a travel agent when planning a trip rather than booking it yourself. Please tell me why? Also, how do they get paid? In other words, about how much more would it cost me to book my trip through an agent as opposed to doing it myself? 2. How can I go about locating private shore excursions through outside of the cruise line? For example, in Alaska, what might I type into the internet to find private tour companies that I might be able to use on my cruise tour? Thanks again.
Great Video as always! My wife and I just got back from our 5 day cruise on the Carnival Valor out of Galveston. it was great.! That bring your own 12 pack is no joke lol We saw no less than like 50 people with 12 packs.. However I was told we had to have it in our carry on. But I did say we saw no less than 50 people with 12 packs.. They just walked in and through security with the 12 pack out instead of in the carry on. I was surprised but they all were let through. We packed a 12 of Diet Dr. Pepper for my wife and put it in her rolling carry on. It was much easier to transport than to carry in hand. But anyway just a confirmation of the soda thing. Again your videos are great.
This was perfect timing I came on UA-cam today specifically to search for this and how handy that you guys just uploaded the perfect video! Oasis of the Seas in 9 days and I'm so worried I will forget things I need! Haha
Definitely into the lanyards now. I used them attached to my belt loop, other end with the card, held in my cargo pocket. I am so glad to be off soda, and onto sparking water myself! It doesn't take long for it to start tasting distinct, or even "sweet". Oh, you asked about Progreso humidity. It was hot, but not as bad as some of the Caribbean ports like Jamaica. I climbed up all the pyramids available, which intensified the heat. The tallest had to have been at least a 30 degree angle down, steps taller than they were wide. A teenager girl was horsing around above me and almost slipped, probably would have taken me and whoever was in our paths to the bottom.
+thejokerspeaks terrific lanyard hack! We need to get all the CruiseTipsTV guys out there doing that! Those strep ruins are a doozy- I remember being at Coba and being more scared to come down than go up!
We always do carry on only and we get on the ship super early so I have to wheel all my clothes around and carry a heavy backpack to the pool and buffet
Thanks so much for all of the tips! Can I ask where you found those striped pouches to organize some of your medications and such? Thank you so much for all of your help! Your videos are great!
I got the same ones at my local thrift store, think they were from target in a 3 pack. I love going thrifting for items like this because instead of $10 each you get them for $1. Also it's rare to get to a thrift store and not see tons of options in the bag department.
Hi Sheri, new to cruising, love your vids, just a thought, have you tried Adhesive tape instead of lint roller, wrap it backwards around your hand and wipe off the fluff, plus you have tape for emergencies, cheers for now, off to pack for Baltic cruise soon
I'm from Britain but still absolutely love your videos. Me and my hubby are off on our first cruise around the Mediterranean in October and really looking forward to it ☺
I am going on my third cruise, but it's been about 20 years since my last one. This video is very helpful as I didn't have these to get information from back then. My cruise is middle of July, cruising Carnival Freedom.
If anyone is looking for a durable pack i highly recommend going with something overbuilt with extra stitching and features like YKK zippers. 5.11 and Maxpedition make very durable products designed for hiking, camping, etc and i've never been disappointed spending more to get a superior product.
Hubby and I are going to try to get away with a backpack and beach bag carry on only, (besides checked luggage of course) but now I'm considering packing some La Croix, too! 😂 And I am the same way when it comes to bags within bags. Every time we go on a trip my husband asks why I'm packing so many little bags (and why I always buy more! haha. I'm a sucker for any kind of bag or luggage) and he calls me crazy UNTIL he's searching for something and I can easily say "It's in the small striped bag!" And know exactly where everything is. 😉 Thanks for the great tips, as always!
Great video!!! Of course! When we were on our cruise to Hawaii last year my husband realized my backpack was much easier to carry than his so he carried my bright pink backpack!!😀 he said he didn't care, but he knew everybody probably knew it was mine anyway. Hahahahahah. Lots of great ideas. Thanks for doing these videos. People like me really appreciate what you do.
Have you ever had trouble with dropping your carry on of cokes off at your room after boarding the ship? Are you able to access the hallway your room is in? Does anyone bother your suitcase while it is sitting out there?
3 cruises i forgot a pen :) not now ..got it down pat ..it was the only thing i used to forget for a 7-9day cruise.. even on my very first i did well.. love you vids.. thx for them..im in australia but can learn a lot from you also x
Just going through all your vids until you post the packing cube vids lol we love the packing vids. We have never been on a cruise for the first time. We have ordered stuff from Amazon and it's like we have a order every day lol
Going on a cruise at theme of February to Mexico. Just wondering what kind of wet bags you had, size and where you purchased them? They are cute and I think they'll be handy.
wow sherri u give me such good tips. thanks so much for answering my family cruising questions for our Christmas cruise. also thanks for the heads up on packing an emergency chng of clothes...GENIUS!!! im a true JUST IN CASE girl. i think a hanging toiletry bag n wet bag is all i need. i have those exact portable chargers thanks to ur tips. oh n hooks cant forget my magnetic hooks. a lil f.y.i. walmart has portable around the neck fans to keep cool. n amazon has the portable ac uints. thr handheld. u never discuss hats. i got a uv protection hat off Groupon. now for lady's n everyone else wht do u recommend for sunburn
We are going on first cruise next month...so excited....so about what we can take on embarkation video i can take a beach bag besides a carry on bag plus luggage that gets checked in???
You said that you leave your rolling suit case outside your room when you get on the ship. I've only been on RCCL and they have their hallways closed off until 1:00 or until they are ready. Do other ships have an open hallways to leave your bags? Tom and I are interested in trying another cruise line but are scared at the same time.
We mostly alway go on rccl and we get on the ship at 10:00 and we do carry on only so I have to take all my stuff around with me but it's worth it to not have a chance of the cruise line losing your bags
We are flying from NJ to FL then going on a Disney cruise. How do I pack the 12 bottles of beer (2 6 packs) they allow? Or 2 bottles of wine...in checked luggage? Carry on? Buy it once in FL?
My family is a bit late we are booking for June 9 Disney Cruise we are booking on my birthday May 8 it’s a bit risky for a family of 7 to do that but I’m excited for my 2nd cruise
Have you done a video comparing the different cruise lines you've been on? I've only been on Princess since they have a port close to me but I would like to know how it measures up to the other lines. Oh, and you should definitely do a toiletry bag video. 😁
I think I need to invest in a rolling carry on luggage. I use a Vera Bradley duffel right now but it's always so heavy that it's a pain to lug around the ships on boarding day. Your product reviews and recommendations are going to cost me a fortune! Lol I love all of it
+Emily Knab Vera Bradley bags are pretty cute. Maybe you should can stick with it in the name of "form over function". I know what you mean though- it's difficult to lug something around.
Do you ever carry a bag with you around the ship? On our last cruise (which as our first cruise), I carried a small backpack because I had 4 kids with me (one was still in diapers) just in case. If you do, what kind of bag would you suggest? I even considered a Fanny pack! Lol! I just like to be prepared and don’t always feel like walking back to my room, but I do wonder if it is really necessary? My husband and I are going on the Bliss by ourselves in December, and I’m wondering if I should bring a small bag to carry around the ship.
Rock the fanny pack. They are coming back in style. I just purchased one for my Alaska cruise in July. Want to have my camera available if I see wildlife but have my hands free most of the time. Crossbody would work too, but I am always losing purses if I take them off or getting them caught on things. Women's clothing needs pockets!
I am planning a cruise for my family of 4 in 2019 and we like royal Caribbean the bigger ships just wounded what ship would you say to go on and we are in New Zealand and we like the look of a 7 to 10 nights cruise
+Zanthe kitney I'm only seeing a few 2019 cruise posted just yet (queen Elizabeth and celebrity solstice) - I'd give it a tad more time to see what other ships are coming to NZ and Australia in 2019 but bot of those would be spectacular choices!
Loving your videos! Please can you tell me the exact make/design of your green back pack? Also the small bags that you packed your swimwear in and your medication. Thank you
Love your videos and have been binge watching all your tips and tricks. One thing I would love is a list in your description box of the brand names of the items you use and where you purchased them or if you could mention it in your videos. I'm interested in purchasing your toiletry bag. Do you know where you got it or what the brand is so I can look it up online? I should note that I'm in Canada. Keep up the great work...I'm going on a cruise in a few weeks on the Allure of the seas and your videos have helped me tremendously! 😊
So what is that nifty thing you have your important documents in? Pen. Yes. Pen. My wife is giving me a raft of ribbing about me test-packing my suitcase a month before embarkation. But I want to know how much room things are going to take so I have an idea what I might consider eliminating. Hey. We've never done this before. And we're bringing one suitcase and one backpack apiece. Lotta planning here for Alaska land/sea tour. (I think I've done a good job, btw).
Great tips! My family and I are only taking a carry on and small backpack each ( no checked luggage at all). We are really packing light. Should we still tip porters even if they don't have to handle our luggage?
I was wondering how many doses of otc meds do you pack for a week long cruise? I don’t want to pack too much but I also want to have enough should we need it? Thanks!
Your back pack pretty much looks like mine. I don't take a change of clothes. Usually wear to dinner what we wear on the ship. Sometimes I will take a second top in case I get something on the one I have at lunch. What kind of external chargers for your phones do you have? I am looking for one so would be interested what kind they are.
I am sorry if you previously answered this but my question is I can carry on a back pack and a carry on packed onto the ship? And Check in my regular luggage? Thank you!
Thank you so much for the reply. If I carry a back pack and obviously my carry on luggage would need a luggage tag but do I have to add one also to the back pack? I've only been on one cruise so still working out the kinks ;)
Bianca loves pugs Martinez yes..Just got back from a 5 day and I had all my clothes in my carry on. plus I had meds, tech stuff and two extra sets of clothes in my Go Bag (Ie backpack) of course I'm a guy so I probably pack light anyway. lol
Do any of you guys think RCLs maybe will name their next Oasis Class Ship (After Symphony) Melody of the Seas? Maybe because Harmony, Symphony and Melody all have something in common! Just a thought 😁
So glad I found this!!! Information is great for cursing as well as general travel. Going on 1st cruise January 2018 and will definitely use these tips. Is it true that most of the walls in the state room are "magnet" friendly? Also curious with what you do with the clothes hamper on debarkation day.
You are just soooo organized with all of your little baggies. I love it!
+Valerie Fuller Ah, thank u!
CruiseTipsTV Where did you find your stripped colored bags. I see there was large medium and small. I saw it also on another video.
@@Gardengirl24 I found mine in TJ Maxx and Marshall's
@@Gardengirl24 I found mine at Marshalls and I also saw them at TJ Maxx.
My family of 4 take a folding rolling wagon. ( purchased in the sporting goods department of Walmart but available at just about any good sporting goods, camping store or area in a store) we load our 4 12 pack boxes of cans of soda, any tote bags or back packs and roll on board. My husband is diabetic and our children and I are asthmatic. so that means we have to have an overnight case of just things like a nebulizer, and medicines. it is very easy to get through the lines and customs and just pile it into the wagon. which we then park in or near our state room at embarkation and just take the totes with us to enjoy the start of our cruise. It folds up and then stays with the rest of the luggage under our beds. Thanks for all your advice and tips and continued success!
What a great way to transport everything, very clever!
Do you have a picture?
Tips on how to make your cruise come faster, lol!
Carrington Morgan i day do something everyday and don’t shop little by little I notice if I don’t buy everything I want right away it seems like I only have two weeks to rush and buy and I be like oh no I have five months what was I doing 😂😂😂🤦🏽♀️😱😱😱😱😱😱😂😂😂😂
Would you consider making a check list that can be printed,?
Yes! I would love to see what's in your hanging beauty bag! Thank You! Love all of your videos & tips! Have a wonderful cruise!
+Gary Bellati okay - your wish is my command- stay tuned /-)
Yay! Thank You so much!
I love my toiletries bag! so handy
Sherri - I've been watching your videos for the past several weeks since I booked my cruise. We embark TOMORROW and wanted to tell you I've used a TON of the tips you've shared for this sailing. Thanks for helping us get organized and ready for an awesome relaxing vacation!
+Rebecca Hartle whohoo!!! What ship?
CruiseTipsTV Carnival Sunshine!
I can't wait to test out all of the tips I've learned from bingeing on your videos! Thanks for all of the info
+Jennifer Stith that's what we're here for!
We already started to pack for our October cruise. LOL
Cruising with wheels Don't feel too bad. I leave March of next year and already started getting stuff together lol
LMAO. Glad we aren't the only ones. We cruise often and I've been considering just having a cruise wardrobe and keep the bags packed all the time. LOL
Cruising with wheels I'm going on one in September and it's taking everything in me not to do the same! Haha! 😂. So excited!
Cruising with wheels im cruising 6/8 n my husband is finally unleashing meeeee. lol
Thats too funny. Preparing for our cruises is a big part of the vacation itself for us as well.
Awesome! I used the Shacke packing cubes and back pack you showed us for the second time on a recent cruise. Still love them both. I use the back pack as a beach bag and it takes up little room in my suitcase compared to my old canvas bag. I don't even unpack the cubes and they all fit on a single shelf in the cabin holding virtually all my clothes except for a couple hang up items and shoes. I wasn't sure I'd like them but was totally wrong! Enjoy your upcoming cruise, looking forward to the videos.
+Boat Lover you use them just like we do!
Myself Husband and another couple are going on our 1st cruise ever on May 20th. which is 2 weeks away! I'm exicited and nervous all at the same time and watching your videos for 1st cruisers and how to pack light has helped me so much! thank you for all your videos!!!!
+slim jim our pleasure! Wishing you an awesome voyage!!
I so love all of your videos they are so practical and helpful. We love to drive so I'm not limited on what I can take, so I love that show how to organize your things vs. omitting some.
I love this channel because she helps me to be prepared even though it’s my cruise. I’m going for my 19th birthday.
I want that dress! I love it! You find such awesome non wrinkle clothes!
My Embarkation bag is actually similar. Tho for packing in general, I pack my clothes, and toiletries into a duffel the fits under the seat on the plane. Then have a empty rolling suitcase that I pack my day bag with electronics in. I fly into port a day early, make a store run for the things I need more than carry-on size of. Then I rearrange my bags so I have what I need for just in case the room isn't ready for a few hours. The Duffel and the roller stack and go to the room. My day bag and I head off to party!
+socalseth awesome! Mind if I share on a future vlog?
Course you can! The packing ninja is here to serve!!!
Yes, please do a video on your toiletry bag stuff. Husband and I are taking our first cruise together in 2018, but I am investigating and learning for when it is time to pack to make it all hassle free for us, I pray. lol lol
+Barbie G you got this! Okay, I'll try to get that video recorded soon.
Hi, thank you for responding to the comments that I leave. I realize that these comments are not related to the above video. I apologize. I have two questions. 1. I have heard you talk more than once about your belief that it is important to use a travel agent when planning a trip rather than booking it yourself. Please tell me why? Also, how do they get paid? In other words, about how much more would it cost me to book my trip through an agent as opposed to doing it myself? 2. How can I go about locating private shore excursions through outside of the cruise line? For example, in Alaska, what might I type into the internet to find private tour companies that I might be able to use on my cruise tour? Thanks again.
Great Video as always! My wife and I just got back from our 5 day cruise on the Carnival Valor out of Galveston. it was great.! That bring your own 12 pack is no joke lol We saw no less than like 50 people with 12 packs.. However I was told we had to have it in our carry on. But I did say we saw no less than 50 people with 12 packs.. They just walked in and through security with the 12 pack out instead of in the carry on. I was surprised but they all were let through. We packed a 12 of Diet Dr. Pepper for my wife and put it in her rolling carry on. It was much easier to transport than to carry in hand. But anyway just a confirmation of the soda thing. Again your videos are great.
This was perfect timing I came on UA-cam today specifically to search for this and how handy that you guys just uploaded the perfect video! Oasis of the Seas in 9 days and I'm so worried I will forget things I need! Haha
Definitely into the lanyards now. I used them attached to my belt loop, other end with the card, held in my cargo pocket. I am so glad to be off soda, and onto sparking water myself! It doesn't take long for it to start tasting distinct, or even "sweet".
Oh, you asked about Progreso humidity. It was hot, but not as bad as some of the Caribbean ports like Jamaica. I climbed up all the pyramids available, which intensified the heat. The tallest had to have been at least a 30 degree angle down, steps taller than they were wide. A teenager girl was horsing around above me and almost slipped, probably would have taken me and whoever was in our paths to the bottom.
+thejokerspeaks terrific lanyard hack! We need to get all the CruiseTipsTV guys out there doing that!
Those strep ruins are a doozy- I remember being at Coba and being more scared to come down than go up!
"Strep"ruins can definitely be a doozy (yes I read Cruise Tip TV's replies)!!
+bonnie bergstein eeep! This is what happens when I type from my phone. "Steep" sounds much better.
Autocorrect is always so much fun!! I'm a one finger typist - so imagine the things I have typed (LOL)!
This really helped.. not only cruising for the first time but flying too.. Your vids have really helped us Thank you so much!! :)
I did my 1st cruise and 1st flight last year as well. 😊
I love it! I am going solo on this cruse. I am hoping to just take a carry on and my travel size purse.
We always do carry on only and we get on the ship super early so I have to wheel all my clothes around and carry a heavy backpack to the pool and buffet
That is indeed a down side.
Thanks so much for all of the tips! Can I ask where you found those striped pouches to organize some of your medications and such? Thank you so much for all of your help! Your videos are great!
We have some similar ones in our store- scroll down a bit: www.amazon.com/shop/cruisetipstv
I got the same ones at my local thrift store, think they were from target in a 3 pack. I love going thrifting for items like this because instead of $10 each you get them for $1. Also it's rare to get to a thrift store and not see tons of options in the bag department.
Ginger tablets is a must for seasickness!
Your channel is so informative! Love it!
You could also use this other website called cruise critic.My mom uses that to look at reviews before she books a cruise
Hi Sheri, new to cruising, love your vids, just a thought, have you tried Adhesive tape instead of lint roller, wrap it backwards around your hand and wipe off the fluff, plus you have tape for emergencies, cheers for now, off to pack for Baltic cruise soon
I'm from Britain but still absolutely love your videos. Me and my hubby are off on our first cruise around the Mediterranean in October and really looking forward to it ☺
What selfie stick do you like and if not what would you reccomend?
Would you please make a vid about how to pack effectively and what to put into a packing cube
I am going on my third cruise, but it's been about 20 years since my last one. This video is very helpful as I didn't have these to get information from back then. My cruise is middle of July, cruising Carnival Freedom.
+Laura Miller i hear ya! Bon voyage!!
Thanks! When I return, I will post how these tips came in handy. thanks.
Thanks for the tips. By the way, I love that dress!
If anyone is looking for a durable pack i highly recommend going with something overbuilt with extra stitching and features like YKK zippers. 5.11 and Maxpedition make very durable products designed for hiking, camping, etc and i've never been disappointed spending more to get a superior product.
Love your videos...Now, I can downsize and get my carry on organize by using baggies..didn't think of that. Thanks for sharing
Hubby and I are going to try to get away with a backpack and beach bag carry on only, (besides checked luggage of course) but now I'm considering packing some La Croix, too! 😂
And I am the same way when it comes to bags within bags. Every time we go on a trip my husband asks why I'm packing so many little bags (and why I always buy more! haha. I'm a sucker for any kind of bag or luggage) and he calls me crazy UNTIL he's searching for something and I can easily say "It's in the small striped bag!" And know exactly where everything is. 😉
Thanks for the great tips, as always!
+Bethany Meyer exactly! I am a bag within a bag girl all the way. How on earth will you pack backpack only? Giant backpack!??
Backpack for hubby, beach bag for me, PLUS checked luggage! ;)
+Bethany Meyer okay feeling much better now! lol!
Great video!!! Of course! When we were on our cruise to Hawaii last year my husband realized my backpack was much easier to carry than his so he carried my bright pink backpack!!😀 he said he didn't care, but he knew everybody probably knew it was mine anyway. Hahahahahah. Lots of great ideas. Thanks for doing these videos. People like me really appreciate what you do.
+Brandie Crossley haha! Good man! Taking one for the team!
RIP trusty alarm clock! Good video! You include so many things I would probably forget
Thank you!
Have you ever had trouble with dropping your carry on of cokes off at your room after boarding the ship? Are you able to access the hallway your room is in? Does anyone bother your suitcase while it is sitting out there?
Hi there. What would I do with my cruise card if going swimming?
Motion sickness bands. Do you wear one on the wrist or one on each wrist. Just want to know how much to buy.
3 cruises i forgot a pen :) not now ..got it down pat ..it was the only thing i used to forget for a 7-9day cruise.. even on my very first i did well.. love you vids.. thx for them..im in australia but can learn a lot from you also x
Just going through all your vids until you post the packing cube vids lol we love the packing vids. We have never been on a cruise for the first time. We have ordered stuff from Amazon and it's like we have a order every day lol
thanks for another great video, i think i might try a back pack next time instead of a big tote bag it looks so much easier.
+wendy smith it is! Not as fashionable but definitely easier!
Such a happy and bright video. I kept waiting for a blues clue
One of my guests shared her love of your channel! Your awesome!
I'm going to a 1 week cruise to 7 places in Alaska glaciers I'm super excited
Could we put the bottles of wine in a roll on
Going on a cruise at theme of February to Mexico. Just wondering what kind of wet bags you had, size and where you purchased them? They are cute and I think they'll be handy.
wow sherri u give me such good tips. thanks so much for answering my family cruising questions for our Christmas cruise. also thanks for the heads up on packing an emergency chng of clothes...GENIUS!!! im a true JUST IN CASE girl. i think a hanging toiletry bag n wet bag is all i need. i have those exact portable chargers thanks to ur tips. oh n hooks cant forget my magnetic hooks. a lil f.y.i. walmart has portable around the neck fans to keep cool. n amazon has the portable ac uints. thr handheld. u never discuss hats. i got a uv protection hat off Groupon. now for lady's n everyone else wht do u recommend for sunburn
I really love you tips on packing for a cruise , iappreciate the time you spent on it
+Greg Trotman thanks Greg! We appreciate the kind words!
So that Carry on Case and Backpack is Minus Your Normal Luggage?
Would Luv to see a Updated Look into Your Toiletries & Makeup Bags 👍👌😁
+Rory Dee Carkuff yes! Regular suitcase video with clothes and shoes is coming next week.
So cruise carryons don't need to be in see through 3-1-1 like the airlines?
thank you! love the tip on color of back pack... I need to remember that :D
You showed us your dresses on hangers, do you carry them on board hanging or did you pack them in your suitcase?
We lay them flat in our suitcase in clear plastic dry cleaning bags. They wrinkle a bit but not too bad
We are going on first cruise next month...so excited....so about what we can take on embarkation video i can take a beach bag besides a carry on bag plus luggage that gets checked in???
Yes, you can pretty much take whatever you can manage.
where did you get your passport bag ? and your wander wet bag can you post sites please or a list of where you got most of the stuff :)
Here’s a link with a discount code built in for the WW bag: www.wanderwetbags.com/discount/CRUISETIPSTV
And the rest: www.amazon.com/shop/CruiseTipsTV
You said that you leave your rolling suit case outside your room when you get on the ship. I've only been on RCCL and they have their hallways closed off until 1:00 or until they are ready. Do other ships have an open hallways to leave your bags? Tom and I are interested in trying another cruise line but are scared at the same time.
+Rhonda B every ship varies a bit with this and we've experienced it (closed halls) too Rhonda! It's a risk for sure.
We mostly alway go on rccl and we get on the ship at 10:00 and we do carry on only so I have to take all my stuff around with me but it's worth it to not have a chance of the cruise line losing your bags
We are flying from NJ to FL then going on a Disney cruise. How do I pack the 12 bottles of beer (2 6 packs) they allow? Or 2 bottles of wine...in checked luggage? Carry on? Buy it once in FL?
I noticed you said no plastic bottles on carnival. What about glass I want to take kombucha on. One bottle for each day I drink it for health
My family is a bit late we are booking for June 9 Disney Cruise we are booking on my birthday May 8 it’s a bit risky for a family of 7 to do that but I’m excited for my 2nd cruise
Have you done a video comparing the different cruise lines you've been on? I've only been on Princess since they have a port close to me but I would like to know how it measures up to the other lines. Oh, and you should definitely do a toiletry bag video. 😁
+Ms Melissa we haven't- but we'd like to!
I think I need to invest in a rolling carry on luggage. I use a Vera Bradley duffel right now but it's always so heavy that it's a pain to lug around the ships on boarding day. Your product reviews and recommendations are going to cost me a fortune! Lol I love all of it
+Emily Knab Vera Bradley bags are pretty cute. Maybe you should can stick with it in the name of "form over function". I know what you mean though- it's difficult to lug something around.
What material are the wet bags made of?
I am thankful that you showed me this video because I was thinking about this issue
Carnival Dream July 13!! 16 days
Great tips again. Thanks. Better now I have a cruise booked. Yay. Roll on 3rd Sept Norwegian Jade
Do you ever carry a bag with you around the ship? On our last cruise (which as our first cruise), I carried a small backpack because I had 4 kids with me (one was still in diapers) just in case. If you do, what kind of bag would you suggest? I even considered a Fanny pack! Lol! I just like to be prepared and don’t always feel like walking back to my room, but I do wonder if it is really necessary? My husband and I are going on the Bliss by ourselves in December, and I’m wondering if I should bring a small bag to carry around the ship.
Rock the fanny pack. They are coming back in style. I just purchased one for my Alaska cruise in July. Want to have my camera available if I see wildlife but have my hands free most of the time. Crossbody would work too, but I am always losing purses if I take them off or getting them caught on things. Women's clothing needs pockets!
your videos are amazing!!! I am going on my first cruise on April 21. I feel so ready now :D
I am planning a cruise for my family of 4 in 2019 and we like royal Caribbean the bigger ships just wounded what ship would you say to go on and we are in New Zealand and we like the look of a 7 to 10 nights cruise
+Zanthe kitney I'm only seeing a few 2019 cruise posted just yet (queen Elizabeth and celebrity solstice) - I'd give it a tad more time to see what other ships are coming to NZ and Australia in 2019 but bot of those would be spectacular choices!
Loving your videos!
Please can you tell me the exact make/design of your green back pack? Also the small bags that you packed your swimwear in and your medication.
Thank you
Love your videos and have been binge watching all your tips and tricks. One thing I would love is a list in your description box of the brand names of the items you use and where you purchased them or if you could mention it in your videos. I'm interested in purchasing your toiletry bag. Do you know where you got it or what the brand is so I can look it up online? I should note that I'm in Canada. Keep up the great work...I'm going on a cruise in a few weeks on the Allure of the seas and your videos have helped me tremendously! 😊
So what is that nifty thing you have your important documents in?
Pen. Yes. Pen.
My wife is giving me a raft of ribbing about me test-packing my suitcase a month before embarkation. But I want to know how much room things are going to take so I have an idea what I might consider eliminating. Hey. We've never done this before. And we're bringing one suitcase and one backpack apiece. Lotta planning here for Alaska land/sea tour. (I think I've done a good job, btw).
+Phil Leith love your writing style phil. I'll answer the nifty thug question in Tuesday's vlog.
+Phil Leith oh dear, I meant thing not thug!!!
I can't imagine a nifty use for a thug! :-)
Well I like your vlogging style, so there!
+Phil Leith haha!
Want that backpack. How do you spell the company name?
I'm going for 10 days I'm going to Puerto Rico Mexico and like 2-3 more places
Great tips! My family and I are only taking a carry on and small backpack each ( no checked luggage at all). We are really packing light. Should we still tip porters even if they don't have to handle our luggage?
Helen Fortune no you don't! :)
I have the same Ipsy cosmetic bag
I miss mine! I upgraded to Plus and those bags don't come with it!
I no longer do Ipsy. Just fff.
I booked my next cruise yesterday 😀 So excited but I have to wait for June 2018 😧 lol. RC Oasis of the Seas
+Mari Garza yay!
Where can I get those waterproof bags you pack your swimsuits in?
I was wondering how many doses of otc meds do you pack for a week long cruise? I don’t want to pack too much but I also want to have enough should we need it? Thanks!
Not many- a few days worth per med
Sheri PLEASE tell me where you purchased your trucker hat! I LOVE IT!! I am going on a 7 day cruise December 9th so I still have time to order it.
Omg love love love your packing videos! 😀
+Rose Beckhurst aw, thanks so much!!!
Great video!! Hope you have a fantastic cruise.
Where can I find the wonder wet bags please. First cruise in May..
Your back pack pretty much looks like mine. I don't take a change of clothes. Usually wear to dinner what we wear on the ship. Sometimes I will take a second top in case I get something on the one I have at lunch. What kind of external chargers for your phones do you have? I am looking for one so would be interested what kind they are.
+Becky Hopper I'll answer on Tuesday's vlog but we so like this one: ua-cam.com/video/0FSaSvK1VNI/v-deo.html
hi I'm going on a river cruise soon I'm sailing in the Mississippi River leaving out of new Orleans
I am rewatching the videos....LOL!!
I am sorry if you previously answered this but my question is I can carry on a back pack and a carry on packed onto the ship? And Check in my regular luggage? Thank you!
+Kendra yes, yes, you can! That's exactly what i do!
Thank you so much for the reply. If I carry a back pack and obviously my carry on luggage would need a luggage tag but do I have to add one also to the back pack? I've only been on one cruise so still working out the kinks ;)
Kendra no you dont have to. Just make sure it stays with you at all times. :)
Is the oricsson bag durable? Would recommend to buy? What issues did you have with it?
It does the trick but it won’t last forever. We still use it, but it’s an inexpensive, lightweight solution.
Can you pack clothing in a Cary on
Bianca loves pugs Martinez yes..Just got back from a 5 day and I had all my clothes in my carry on. plus I had meds, tech stuff and two extra sets of clothes in my Go Bag (Ie backpack) of course I'm a guy so I probably pack light anyway. lol
Thanks
Do any of you guys think RCLs maybe will name their next Oasis Class Ship (After Symphony) Melody of the Seas? Maybe because Harmony, Symphony and Melody all have something in common! Just a thought 😁
YOu didin't say anything about hair dryers! Going on Adventure of the Seas in 2 weeks--should I pack a hairdryer or is there on in the staterooms?
Where did you get swim bags
I know this is an older video, but where is that dress from? It’s adorable! I’m only 5’0” also so I really love seeing all your outfit ideas!
It’s 10 years old from Nordstrom - I wish they still made them!
On Carnival are you allowed 2 suit cases and a carry on for embarkation?
Yes - they don’t really restrict you
Love it! For a rolling carry on does it need to be under a certain size or weight? I'm going on carnival imagination in October
Hi I just was wondering where did you get your selfie stick and is it waterproof?
So glad I found this!!! Information is great for cursing as well as general travel. Going on 1st cruise January 2018 and will definitely use these tips. Is it true that most of the walls in the state room are "magnet" friendly? Also curious with what you do with the clothes hamper on debarkation day.
Hi there! Could you tell me where you got your toiletry bag from and your passport holder? First cruise in June... Feeling a little anxious... LOL
Awesome Video!
Do you have a you tube for a 7 day cruise with just a carry on?
Yes, many! Here you go; ua-cam.com/play/PLCLybRxC0VFJm-DmnL148VThitYpuhwGd.html
Yes, many! Here you go; ua-cam.com/play/PLCLybRxC0VFJm-DmnL148VThitYpuhwGd.html