We used to always get a balcony cabin. After a few years of realizing how much time we did NOT spend on our balcony we tried inside cabin. We especially liked the sideways inside cabin. The layout is different, and I like it. However, for Alaska cruise coming up next year we went for a balcony because hubby likes to do photography on the balcony. I love using packing cubes. One of the things I do is put masking tape on top of the packing cube with description of what is in there. IMHO magnetic hooks are a must! Hubby loves them. Because I am a diabetic and take shots I ask for a sharp's container for my needles. I always ask for extra pillows and one extra towel. We feel the same way about our room steward. We always give extra to them - some more than others. I think only once did we give a minimal extra amount because service was fair not great especially when I would ask for something and not get it until days later. Great informative video. Thanks for sharing! Glad I found your channel.
I’m glad you found my channel too. Thanks for the tip on the sharps container AND the tip to label packing cubes, so smart. Have a great time on your Alaska cruise. 🚢 😀
I recently took my first solo cruise to Alaska. I was able to upgrade to a verandah, which I had on all my previous cruises. It poured down rain all week and I only went out on the verandah a couple of times. I won’t get a verandah again.
Thanks for the printable checklist and links for the items you mentioned. Your information is so helpful as I am getting ready for my first cruise!!! 😄😄 What size suitcase do you recommend for a week cruise?
Glad you liked the list. With all my lotions and potions and hair taking devices I take a full sized suitcase. My husband can get away with a carry on size. 😊. Really the only reason to downsize is to avoid the fee with the airlines, but to keep it is worth it so that I can pack an extra pair of shoes. 😊
I appreciate all the great planning tips. Id rather be well planned and prepared so that i can enjoy my cabin and cruise. Great tips to pack in packing cubes and super solutions to power issues on cruises. Liked and subscribed!
I take a pop up hamper in our RV now. I will bring it when we go on a cruise. I also think I need some of those portable chargers. Are there laundry mats on cruise ships? Just in case I need to wash some clothes.
RC does not have laundromats on their ships. Princess does but my last cruise so many people were using them and a bunch were broken so it was hard to use them.
