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Last Minute Tips For A Cruise
by Kirsten Hawkins
When packing for a cruise, you may think that you have got everything
figured out. It is very easy, however, when planning an extended
vacation, to easily forget the little things. You may remember to
bring the extra umbrella in case it rains while you are out sightseeing,
but forget your rain boots. There is a whole host of situations
that you can encounter during an extended stay on a cruise ship,
so it is best to be prepared, but not pack so much that you feel
overwhelmed by your luggage. Here are some key items that are very
easily left out of a packing check list.
Did you remember extra batteries? Sure you have the camera, your
travel alarm clock, your electric razor, and your portable compact
disc player, but did you remember to bring extra batteries for all
of those devices? Chances are that you did not. Make sure that you
have plenty of batteries to support your electronics through the
duration of your trip. You do not want to find that perfect shot
only to find that the flash on your camera has died. If you are
not sure that you have enough, pack more.
Did you bring enough medication for the whole trip? If you are
on prescription medication, it can become such a second nature,
that you take it for granted. Make sure you have an extra prescription
packed in a separate bag in case your luggage gets lost. Also, make
sure you pack a bottle before the day of your trip. You do not want
to end up leaving your medicine on the bathroom sink and then be
stuck on a deserted island with no pharmacy nearby and no way to
get to the medication that you need.
Be sure to pack more than one bathing suit. You may want to alternate
if you are going to be aboard the cruise for several days. Give
one a day or two to dry while you wear another one. There is very
little in this world worse than trying to get into a wet bathing
suit. Also bring a couple of beach towels if you like larger ones.
Much like hotels, cruise ship towels are bath sized towels, and
if you want to lounge with them, you might want a larger towel on
hand. Flip flops, sunglasses, and plenty of sunscreen are also essentials
if you plan on spending a lot of time on deck.
Bring plenty of film and a notebook. While you want to enjoy your
adventure, as opposed to spending all of your time documenting it,
you want to be sure that you take plenty of pictures to show to
your friends back home, and it might be fun to keep a personal record
of all of the exciting things that you are doing, so that you have
something to look back on and not just remember what you saw, but
how you felt. That kind of record can be more valuable than any
video or photo that you take.
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