How to Pack CARRY-ON Only for a Cruise! (packing tips, tricks & hacks)

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Are you going on a cruise and trying to pack light, or even carry-on only? Packing for a cruise doesn't have to be so complicated! Here are tips, tricks and hacks for how to pack carry-on only for a cruise.
In this video, I show how you can pack for a 7 day cruise in a carry-on suitcase. If you're going on a short cruise, packing in a carry-on bag will work easily. Longer cruises require more planning & a good cruise packing list!
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Hi! I'm Ilana! I live in Montreal, Canada with my husband Frank. We can often be found dreaming about and planning future cruises, ideally to hot and sunny destinations! I believe in having fun, being kind and that you are never too old, or too young, to live the life of your dreams!
Please note that I do not sell cruises on Life Well Cruised. This and all other videos are for entertainment purposes only. I share my own opinions, personal experiences and information with other cruise travellers, which I hope can be helpful. Please contact your travel agent or the cruise line directly for advice and any information specific to your booking.
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@KatMayeux-fd5it 11 месяцев назад

I’ve had a travel job for the last 34 years and I am the most minimal packer of all my friends. I usually have half the luggage they have and somehow they end up borrowing what I’ve brought 😳 I tend to pack basic solid colors for evening wear and bring bold statement jewelry. Completely agree with you on the packing cubes. They are fabulous. Oh, and always at least two swim suits. Worst thing ever to try to squish into a wet suit 😬

@beckymurphy3603 Год назад

I love using packing cubes. Instead of taking multiple bottles/boxes of meds, i put just a few Tums, allergy meds, etc into individual mini baggies that I label. I also do this with my daily vitamins and prescription meds. Then i put all the mini baggies into one quart size zip lock. This way all meds are together and organized while taking up very little space in my carry on.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Very smart!! Thanks for sharing this tip Becky

@Valdal98 Год назад

Great idea!

@edover50 Год назад

Good going Becky. I do exactly the same but have gone far more extreme with every possible medication I could need ( from stool softeners to fever reduces). I include a teeth repair kit ( totally works) as well as bandaids, spray bandaid, gauze, etc.

@julieb7882 Год назад

When flying I'm hesitant to take pills out of original containers. You never know how TSA or foreign security officers may deal with them or you.

@remirez2k3 Год назад

@@julieb7882 one thing you can do a couple weeks before your trip is talk to your pharmacy about a week long or how ever many days you have "blister pack" of your needed meds takes up very little space and is usually seperated by time frame needed as well and comes with med documentation.

@deniseyoung3738 Год назад

Thanks Ilona - lots of good tips! One thing I do, especially for longer cruises is to take a long, black, jersey tank dress and a few sheer tops or pashmina's. That way one dress has several looks and can be worn for evening on a few of the nights. I have a pair of ballet flats that have different sparkly clips....one pair of shoes, many different looks!

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Brilliant!! Sounds like very versatile choices. Thanks for sharing

@susankeyssecker8195 Год назад

Keep pairs of larger stud earrings if they've come off the studs. Hot glue them to the smallest foldback clips - instant shoe clips to jazz up your dinner outfit. If you have bought TWO pairs of the same earrings, then you will have amazing matching earrings and shoeclips. I also hot glue small magnets to the backs of a few clothes pegs to do double duty in bathroom and for keeping tickets, itineraries etc on your cabin wall.

@danielgmaynard Год назад

Does anyone else bizarrely wave back at Llana at the beginning of each video? Makes me smile every time. 😊 Love these videos!

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Haha too funny! Thanks so much Daniel for watching 👋

@louis0118 Год назад

A little-utilized area of carry-on bags are the “channels” created by the handles. Put smaller, slim items between the handles such as a curling iron, flip flops, small toiletry kit, rolled up socks … the possibilities are numerous for this area that is usually overlooked. Then you just place your packing cubes on top. Filling in these channels is just as space-saving as stuffing your shoes.

@elouise5593 Год назад

Don't forget, you are also allowed a personal item that fits under the seat and just check the size allowed for that underseat item. You can probably fit quite a bit in that underseat carry-on item. Just pack a tinier purse in your underseat carry-on or use a belly pack.

@CatsPajamas23 Год назад

What we always packed for boat trips that also work for cruises: small first aid kit (alcohol pads, band-aids and bandages, gauze, wound tape, sterile tweezers, small tubes of antiseptic/burn cream, antibiotic ointment, ipecac, throat spray or lozenges, Tums/rolaids/alka seltzer or pepto bismal, aspirin/tylenol, pain relief cream, ace bandage, non-drowsy seasickness meds. I'd add a can of Microbian or a small pack of disinfectant wipes for anything that you're going to touch: doorknobs,hangers, bathroom switches and faucets/commode flusher button, coffee maker, remotes, light and ac switches. To this, must-adds are crystallized ginger, ginger gum, sunburn relief cream. All of this fits in a very small cosmetic bag or packing cube, and while you hope you never need it, the mark-ups are insane in most ports, popular destinations and probably on the cruise ships. Really enjoy your videos.

@kathyp2794 Год назад

I am a carry-on only with a backpack traveler and completely agree with all your points. Packing cubes are a must! And mix and match outfits all around the same color. People are not going to remember what you wore. Contact cases are great for face serums, foundation, face lotions, etc. Take advantage of every single space in the suitcase. Great video today! Now, if I could just convince my husband to not be the overpacked. :D

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Love your tip for creams!! How smart to use contact lens cases. Lol don’t be too hard on your husband 😂. Thanks Kathy!!

@pauleydm Год назад

Me too...makes cruising so much easier.

@peggywoods4327 Год назад

Carry-on backpack carrier here also!

@Flamingogirl13 Год назад

Me, too. I learned to capsule wardrobe travel 20 years ago, and never looked back.

@tammystreasures8766 Год назад

Ha! We are the opposite! My husband travels for work and can go for 2-3 weeks with just a carry-on. He takes he’s computer and some work necessities in his backpack. Sometimes he even needs to take a hard hat and still manages to fit it into a carry-on. I, on the other hand, have a huge anxiety about being caught without something I’m going to need. I’m working on it and I’m getting better. 😂

@patti1044 Год назад

Thanks for the info. We completed 19 days B2B including Iceland, Ireland and Norway with carry on only. DH wears his sport coat on the plane and hung it up for that overseas flight. My wardrobe is based around black slacks, black capris, black shirts and a black wrap skirt as well as one black knit dress. My blouses were sport knits and wool knits - all could be washed in the shower and would dry by the next day. We do use ship laundry services. Biggest help for me is the use of bar shampoo, conditioner, face soap plus a crystal deodorant as none are liquids so I can save space in the 311 bag.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Just perfect 👏

@betty3402 Год назад

That is exactly the way I do it! Works perfectly. I added a reversible blazer for extra warmth in layering and a down vest and light weight waterproof windbreaker. Used them as a pillow on my flight…they stuffed into a compression cube in my personal item, then once I boarded flight, I wrapped them together for my pillow!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Me and Jono shared a suitcase on our last cruise, I packed even less than normal!! 🤣🤣🤣 Plus it was MSC… so no need for fancy things. 🎉❤

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Wow!! Good for you!! 👏 Lol we are definitely not light packers (it’s a struggle 😂)

@yvonnemcnaughton455 Год назад

I always take along the free tote bags our local stores hand out. Great to use for a beach bag. Just toss before coming home.

@HighSeasHowes Год назад

Your advice on packing cubes has changed my packing forever!! Thank you. I love my packing cubes.

@cbradyorganize 9 месяцев назад

To help with future cruises (I love cruising ❤) when home I retun take a photo of everything I actually used during the cruise.

@amandadevarier65 Год назад

Love your videos!! Thank you for all the content you create that helps cruisers plan better!

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Thanks Amanda for watching! So glad you liked it & found it helpful

@robynlydick8126 Год назад

I learned that people don’t notice what you wear, generally. Don’t pack for others, pack for your best carry on experience.

@norinechang2564 Год назад

Carry-on challenge accepted for 10-day Alaska cruise in August. It doesn't get colder in Skagway than a northern California winter, so it should work...but, that wind chill on fast boats might be another factor.

@deenanixon4103 Год назад

In 2019 we found super cheap flights to visit family in Germany (from the west coast of the U.S.). We needed to pack as light as possible, as with the cheap flight we also got no status! :D However that's when I found packing cubes and we were able to pack for our 3 1/2 week trip in a carry-on and the extra bag! Surprised us so much that it worked out so well that we planned on doing it for subsequent trips and cruises! With Covid shut downs, we're only now coming up on our first cruise since then, and that's how we're planning to pack again! It's been long enough that I had to look up packing with cubes, as well as cruising ideas. I'm glad I did with the changes there are! Your videos have become a staple for me now! :D Thank you!

@mitchellbelinda50 Год назад

Great Tips Llana!!! I enjoyed this video mostly because I’m thinking of using these tips, and some of your other video tips, not to overpack, so I can use my smaller luggage piece! I had recently made up my mind to only carry 3 dresses, wear each twice, adding accessories like scarfs, jewelry, and belts; plus one pair black pants and two tops. Everything is in the same color range! Oh, I’m packing for my first 8 day cruise! Thanks for sharing

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

That’s great! I think that’s totally doable! You have to let me know how it goes :)

@angeleoness Год назад

I always plan my outfits for the cruise as well as using a capsule type plan of keeping most everything in the same color family. And packing cubes!

@laurenschenck5355 Год назад

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@livingweirdestherc6644 Год назад

Great tips. We used packing cubes and love them

@hushpuppy3 Год назад

I recently took a 5 night cruise with carry on only and it worked well. I flew business casual with black dress pants, a collared polo, and all black slip on Skechers sneakers. The dress pants and polo worked well for the flights and formal nights. The all black slip on Skechers made it easy getting through TSA and nobody noticed hey were not dress shoes on formal nights. You could also wear them with regular white socks and shorts for walking around the ship and ports. I used a toiletry bag for my personal item so I had no checked bags on the flights.

@bluehurts5714 Год назад

I love your videos! You are so thorough. You've explained things in a way that makes me feel comfortable to take my first cruise in 3 days. Thank you so much for making this video! God bless!!!

@lisaleone2296 9 месяцев назад

I love packing cubes but even more than that I love rolling my clothes. If you roll 6 t-shirts and put them in a packing cube side by side, you can grab which one you want quickly, and rolling reduces the amount of wrinkles.

@Jonahs6 Год назад

Husband and I are going on our first cruise in April! 7 day Mediterranean. We’re planning to only use carry on. So we definitely watched this video for all the tips. Thanks!

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Beautiful cruise! So glad this was helpful

@joethecomputerguy1 Год назад

Yep, I def plan my outfits. Shorts and t shirts every day.

@chriscater8384 Год назад

Thank you Ilana so much for the tips !! love the videos and insite for going on cruises. we are going on Oasis of the Seas on 10/23 for a week so the videos have been a big help on preparation

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

That’s awesome! That ship has so much to offer! Enjoy 🛳🎉

@janeshiota1005 Год назад

Ilana love your organizer. I usually pack a carryon and a tote for a month or more going anywhere from Paris to Africa, hiking to the opera. Shoes are most important and worth the space as difficult to buy shoes while on vacation. All clothes multi use and washable in sink. Always pack capsule wardrobe for 8 days no matter how long the trip. I pack a very extensive first aid kit of small amounts as again hard to get in other countries. And just realize you can get by with less!

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Very smart! I actually like your idea of an 8 day max capsule wardrobe for longer trips. Thanks btw! Really glad you enjoy the Ultimate Cruise Planner & thank you for your purchase

@vernidakendall8524 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing! I love your tips. You have a new subscriber

@patem9762 Год назад

Great tips Ilana 🙂

@kittykatFL23 Год назад

Loved this video! Thank you!

@suewolf3279 Год назад

I have to share this with you. I just came off a cruise ship a few hours ago. The first day of my cruise October 15th I saw a dress that I recognized. One of your dresses. I walked up to the lady and introduce myself. I asked her if she watches the RU-vid channel life well Cruised. Her face lit up, and she said yes. It was then that I told her I recognized the dress. So you're a big hit in the Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia area.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Omg love this story! I just read it aloud to my husband. Thanks so much for sharing & hope the cruise was lots of fun

@suewolf3279 10 месяцев назад

I also saw one of her dresses last October on a Carnival Cruise ship out of Norfolk, Virginia. Maybe we should start our own local fan club.

@christineisaacson256 Год назад

I travel often- cruising and land trips for up to a few weeks at a time- all over the world during different times of the year and I always just use a carry-on. I use any of your tips. In my tote bag (size per tsa guidelines) I take non clothing items such my toiletry kit, small purse, flatiron, electronics and usually shoes or other items I can't fit in carry-on. I am into clothes and looking nice but have learned that for me, it's possible, easier, and more enjoyable to cruise/travel light!!

@debrathomason9949 Год назад

Thanks! I used the Cruise Outfit Planner from the Ultimate Cruise Planner. I am flying Carry-on Only to a 7 day cruise. The dress code is causal but there are theme nights (with costumes). I am usually organized but this day wear/evening costume was a challenge. I travel solo with my walker/rollator so being able to wrangle luggage myself is important. Leaving tomorrow, 10/28, I think I'm ready.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Have an amazing cruise! The theme nights would be a challenge for me too, but you sound all ready & prepared. Great job 👏. Thanks for your purchase as well Debra :)

@veronicashine1812 Год назад

Thanks for another great video. I take photos of all our outfits that I am considering taking for myself, husband and son. I label and categorize them by what I plan for each pre, post and cruise day. This way, I have them visually at hand to view and can decide what I will ultimately pack. I also find a store that's in the mall and on-line, Chicos, sells outfits that easily fold up and don't wrinkle. You can have a few pieces and mix and match for numerous and versatile looks. The most difficult one for me to pack light is for a fjord cruise. In June, the day can be either warm or cold. There's no way of getting away without a double load, that would include a lightweight winter jacket. I love your great tip about purchasing toiletries when staying on-site the day before the cruise at Walgreens, etc. A word of note when travelling to an overseas destination (such as Asia, Europe and Australia); purchase the items in the duty-free shop or convenience store at the airport after security.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Great idea to take photos! I may do that in the future :)

@LucyBird Год назад

This is so helpful!! I always way overpack, especially with shoes.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

I’m so glad! Oh I can relate - I love my shoes too 😂

@lindazamal7306 Год назад

Thank you! Love the vlogs, planning on doing carry on only for the next trip for 4 adults!

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Fantastic!! Enjoy your cruise 👏

@CeciliasPlanner Год назад

Not even kidding you, last night I told my husband we should try carry on, and he said HOW?!? And I said I'm sure Ilana has some ideas !!! Looked up your video and voila had answers for him for his dress clothes as well !!! Thank you !!! ❤❤❤

@3dogmom Год назад

I crawled off a cruise ship just yesterday morning and I definitely needed these tips as I was preparing!! I overpacked and then some!!! 😏

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Lol, as long as you had a fun cruise!!

@3dogmom Год назад

@@LifeWellCruised it was amazing :) thank you!!

@debbieschofield210 Год назад

First cruise coming up in March! Love your videos, great tips

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Yay!! So fun to plan! Where is your cruise going?

@debbieschofield210 Год назад

@@LifeWellCruised Caribbean on carnival Vista. Going with my son and his family. Also it's my husband's and my birthday. April 2 and 4th

@sincityroller6143 Год назад

Thanks for this video. I just returned from a cruise on Wonder of the Seas and I noticed quite a few passengers had packed with a carry-on only. I wondered how in the world is that possible for a 7-night cruise. But now I see how. Thanks again. Will be trying it for my next cruise!

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

So glad this was useful!!

@Cherloe Год назад

I just did a 5 night cruise plus two land days starting in Vancouver and ending in Los Angeles with my big travel backpack and my medium kyss bag. I packed some reversible clothes and that helped me a lot. Reversible as in turning inside out and also reversible as far as a shirt neckline. I did buy a dress, and light weight flip flops because having just one pair of dress shoes was not fun…and I did overpack athletic clothes and did not need the extra swimsuit but overall was ok with my packing. It was such a challenge as I’m typically such an over packer.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Thanks for sharing! You’re right, it’s a challenge, but great job to give it a try

@edover50 Год назад

Great video as always. Love the packing cubes. Never take suits anymore and prefer to reserve specialty restaurants on formal nights instead. Highly recommend a “travel dispensary”. I have a kit with every possible medication I could need (Imodium, bonine, senakot, Tylenol 3, tums, cold pills,bandaids, gauze, after bite,sprayable bandaid, teeth repair kit ( totally works!!) etc, etc. The kit fits in my daypack and has saved us soooo many times. I buy the teeny ziplocks from the dollar store, labelled and doseage. This is an overlooked essential for long cruises.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

This is a great idea! An efficient life-saver I’m sure. Thanks for sharing & I’m glad you enjoyed the video

@tammystreasures8766 Год назад

I agree! Love the tiny ziplocks. I buy 1” x 2” from Amazon.

@debbie-annvierra1075 Год назад

Packing 4 Alaska might b challenging 4 me. I'm glad I watched ur video, so i can start planning.

@janeenreding5767 Год назад

Very helpful! Thank you 😊

@tammystreasures8766 Год назад

I think I may have a different definition of what a “just in case” outfit is. I ALWAYS take one no matter where or how I’m traveling. Even when I’m staying with my son in his home with a washing machine. I am the clumsiest person around. I have to have extra clothes because if I don’t, I’ll fall in the mud, spill down my shirt, rub up against wet paint, or a million other things. I have to have extra clothes or I will always look a mess. But other than that, I really love all your tips! Now my biggest problem is over buying snacks/foods for road trips 😂 I love your videos! Thank you for spending your time putting out great content.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Lol you’re right! One extra is very practical (3-5 maybe not so much 😉😂). Haha we should definitely talk road trips sometime! Favorite snack?

@tammystreasures8766 Год назад

@@LifeWellCruised I hadn’t been on a road trip for many years (I actually love to fly), but I took 3 of my grandkids to Las Vegas on a road trip in July. I bought so many different crackers and cheeses, pop tarts, cut up veggies and fruits, candy, sandwich fixings, Rice Krispie treats, pickles, olives, etc. I also brought most of it back home 🤣

@suewolf3279 Год назад

I will be cruising from my Home Port in October. My Hope for the first time is to be a carry-on only passenger. It is a 10-day cruise to Canada. My only hesitation is the heavier, bulkier, warmer clothes that I'll need to bring with me. I just watched your Alaskan cruise vlog. I'm now having self-doubt about carry on luggage only. I may try to do the airline trick and where my fleece pullover, winter coat, and stuff my coat with gloves, hat, and scarf so I don't have to pack them.

@kayGriffith101 Год назад

Congrats on taking a flight, thank you for carry on only tips

@arosenweig Год назад

The good thing about traveling with one carry on and one personal item is that you can go directly to security screening at both the airport and the cruise terminal if you have your boarding passes and passport on you.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Absolutely! Definitely a plus. You can also board the ship and not have to wait for luggage delivery

@deniseyoung3738 Год назад

And back off the ship with self -assist, no need to wait for your number to be called!

@janinallentown8801 Год назад

Or, worst of all, that your checked bags don't make it a long with you.

@arosenweig Год назад

This is why you fly in at least a day prior to your cruise is to reduce the risk of your checked baggage not making it in time for your ship’s departure.

@janinallentown8801 Год назад

@@arosenweig absolutely agree, but it's one less thing to worry about and wait for. I've been on 2 cruises where passengers had their large bags misplaced by the crew for DAYS.

@judym7765 Год назад

Great tip on the suit jacket!! Thanks

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

So glad it was helpful:)

@MomDocTravels Год назад

Cruising carry on only in a few weeks! Very helpful! Thanks

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

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

@Anonymous502 Год назад

I always travel carry on only, even on cruises. I just did a 7 night Cruise with carry on only. And in that carry on I also had 2 long gowns and heels for formal nights.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

That’s great to hear! I love it when people share that they could even pack the formal night clothes (if they like)

@webjammer1 Год назад

I am doing eleven days over the holidays and am just taking a carry on. I can easily get seven outfits in my carry on, and at two uses per garment that should easily get me through. I like to pack a couple of dryer sheets to keep things fresh and some sheet laundry detergent to do sink laundry if necessary.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Awesome & good ideas too

@carine4318 Год назад

Love your channel ❤ it’s 24th January 2023..I have reopened suitcase and and packing using my packing cubes. 14 day cruise

@maries7058 Год назад

Perfect timing, decided to take train to Miami for my next cruise and wanted to pack lighter!

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

That’s amazing! So glad this was helpful

@junenelligan1729 Год назад

Wow perfect timing - I've been debating using carry on only. 😀

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Lol I’m still debating, but I do know it’s definitely possible 😂

@deniseyoung3738 Год назад

I was the worlds worse overpacker, I have a suitcase my hubby calls Bagzilla! Since going carryon, I won't go back!

@junenelligan1729 Год назад

@@LifeWellCruised I think what worries me is in case the airlines loose my checked luggage and it's so much quicker to leave the airport.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Yessss packing cubes 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Right? I resisted for a few years lol, but now I’m a huge convert 🙌😂

@Honolulu-Blue Год назад

Very good presentation, thanks. It's the way I travel (more or less).

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Thanks very much!

@elouise5593 Год назад

I bring the chewable pepto bismol tablets. They work for heartburn, nausea and diarrhea. If you are on blood thinners you shouldn't use.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

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@karenvonbargen4472 Год назад

We (hubs & I) take two carry on suitcases and one mostly empty backpack and could go for literally months if the climate was moderate. A bit of thought has gone into using clothes that pack down small and paying attention to what we might pack but never use.

@adavan3095 Год назад

Thanks. For the fist time, we are doing carry-on only on our cruise next month. You have assured me that we can do it 😀

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

I’m so glad!! Have a great cruise 👏

@christinevillela2710 Год назад

First cruise was a checked bag with a backpack. Now I just finished 2 weeks in Europe with a 19" carry-on and backpack. Was so easy to get along. I am a worst case scenario packer, but now I make it fit in a plastic TSA bag. I now hate taking clothes I never wear. Not sure how I am going to fit a 10 day winter NYC/cruise in a carryon, but I accept the challenge!

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Wow! Good for you. 10 days in a carry on would be a challenge, but with laundry if needed I’m sure possible :)

@susanr2312 Год назад

I design my outfits from the shoes up. I bring 2 or maybe 3 pairs of shoes. I use scarves to change up an outfit. I mix and match items so that I am not wearing the exact same outfit twice, but I wear pieces multiple times.

@thriftykristy1132 Год назад

I recommend looking into shampoo bars. They are amazing. Many brands sell them and they last really long time and will not count as a liquid

@cruisegal4991 Год назад

Fantastic tips, especially the suit. I try to pare it down even more and take less than a carry on, but it isn't easy. "Nobody cares what you wear," is an attitude changer.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Love that! I still enjoy wearing different outfits (I think my former day job left me craving a bit of dress up on holidays), so it’s a work in progress to pack less. Thanks for sharing!

@cruisegal4991 Год назад

@@LifeWellCruised I know, the way I got over that hurdle was to wear lots of different outfits two weeks before cruise, just to get it out of my system. But what you have with just a carry on and still vary your wardrobe is great.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

@@cruisegal4991 haha great idea

@cruisecrazy7066 Год назад

I ALWAYS pack carry-on only. A bag and a back pack. Being a guy makes it easy. Just got back from 47 days on Island Princess, carry-on only. But I am Elite on Princess, and get unlimited FREE laundry and dry cleaning. No problem.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

That’s definitely a helpful benefit

@cruisecrazy7066 Год назад

@@LifeWellCruised But it locks me to Princess.

@swsunsetseeker7285 Год назад

Thank you for setting a good example for how to dress. 🙂 Hubs wears an Eddie Bauer travel blazer. Super light, extra inside zippered pockets and foldable. 🙂🙂

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

I’ll have to check out that blazer. Sounds great for travelling! Thanks 😊

@deniseyoung3738 Год назад

My hubby has a similar blazer, and he wears it on the plane!

@swsunsetseeker7285 Год назад

@@LifeWellCruised just checked. Men's blazers 99% sold out. Usually 2 colors- black and dark blue. They restock, so check back in a couple of months. I didn't realize they sold a similar Blazer for ladies- just got one. Perfect for European travel. They're selling out too.

@nancylitch3835 Год назад

Excellent and informative video. I want to take a carry on for my next cruise and didn't know if that was realistic. I wasn't sure about packing cubes, but I'm sold! Thanks so much. Have you done a video which speaks to the best type of clothes (material wise) to pack?

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

So glad this was helpful! I haven’t done that video yet - it’s a good one for the future. Thanks!

@DrivingFree 5 месяцев назад

Hubby and I just came back from a 5 day Mexican cruise. Did fall in love with packing cubes, but packed way more clothes than we used. The majority of my outfits are still neatly folded in the cubes unpacked. Will try to do carry ons only for our 7 day Alaskan next year

@laurenschenck5355 Год назад

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@rcsavedbygrace Год назад

I went on a mission trip to Nicaragua last November and managed to get everything in a carry on and backpack after decades of over packing! We had laundry service but I still didn't need everything I packed. I have a different personal item and suitcase now (I had to check the other one on Avianca, it was 22lbs but 1/4 in too tall so they were sticklers); I think it will be much easier for a trip to Vegas and Nicaragua again. Packing cubes are a game changer and considering compression cubes. I have a lotion stick I use for head to toe, including face, now stick sunscreen, bar soap for both body and hair, small conditioner. Make up isn't really needed except for maybe church in Nicaragua but this time will put foundation in a contact lens case, small blush, mascara, and tinted lip gloss. Compact brush, hair ties. No dryer needed but I have a compact one in the Amazon cart. I found a compact make up kit for other trips. I put my supplements/meds in a pill box. I plan to get by with 2-3 pairs of shoe/sandals. The weekender bag I have now has a separate compartment in the bottom just for shoes. I love these videos and comments for other ideas.

@moonbeammimi Год назад

Love this!

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching & for taking time to comment:)

@moonbeammimi Год назад

@@LifeWellCruised We actually have used the suit folding trick for my husband and two sons, and it works like a dream! (I hadn't reached that point yet when I made my prior comment.) ❤️❤️

@lyngreen6525 Год назад

Packing for new England and Canada cruise in June would be helpful

@FraserAtSea Год назад

Wow - I cannot imagine packing only a carry-on for a cruise. If I'm driving to the port, I'm a nightmare, and have been known to take 2 checked bags just for me, haha!

@Flamingogirl13 Год назад

I have only packed more than a carryon 1 time in the last 20 years. That time was our Alaskan cruise. Most places people travel have everything we need at the destination if you forget something. Sometimes I just plan to buy travel sized items at the destination, use them up on the trip, and save luggage space en route.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Thanks for sharing. I don’t think I’d do Alaska carry on only - more important for me to be prepared for the unpredictable weather 😂

@karidufur8908 Год назад

Thanks!! We are going on a month long 1/2 cruise, 1/2 land vacation using only carryons only. Will let you know how it goes.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

That’s great!! Yes please let us know

@user-sl6xz3bw9d 10 месяцев назад

Your videos are fantastic! First time cruise this May. Will you be going on a Viking cruise? Looking forward to your next video! Kathy K

@MikeMess-fk5mr Год назад

Cruised to. Alaska last June , carry on only 7 nights, My wife and I did it,

@steverobertson1729 Год назад

I see you rolling your clothes. Thats smart, and a really good space saving technique. I just hope there arent people out there vacuum sealing their travel clothes🤣 That would be going a bit overboard. Anyway, always enjoy your videos, thank you for all your informative content!😎

@lonimacey6449 Год назад

I find it’s a lot easier to pack light when going to warm destinations, not so easy when your visiting cold places like Europe and Alaska

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Absolutely! I think for cool weather and damp destinations, a checked bag might be best

@robynlydick8126 Год назад

I pack for winter locations. Since I layer for warmth, I’m able to have a heavy but compact bag. I wear the heaviest on flight days, including boots (and that might be all I have aside from gripper socks), sweaters, etc. What I don’t do is have multiple separate outfits, and rather use the same layers in new ways. So baselayers (2), trousers (2), shirts (4) and a skirt or dress. I’ve worn the heavy sweater, and might have another. But I go with finer weaves for the second. I bring three pair of wool socks, and three undies, two bras.

@susankeyssecker8195 Год назад

Easier if you have layers that can be rotated.

@teresatwitchell1134 Год назад

Thanks!

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Thanks so much Teresa! I really appreciate your super thanks!! ❤

@pamelarodriguez5020 Год назад

I’d love to see carryon tips and tricks for Alaskan cruise would love to be able to just take a carryon and personal item for convenience as we have early flight on disembarkation day

@user-zg9do5bh7s Год назад

Hi. I love all your videos. I'm going on my 2nd cruise soon. Which is better softside or hardside luggage?

@marybaure8440 Год назад

I have never been able to just do a carry on for a cruise, as I usually have to fly to the cruise port and usually will be spending at least a week not including the cruise at that location or nearby. One cruise, I start in 80 degree weather and the cruise is in 50 degree weather, so two different clothing categories are needed. Even cruising from my home port, required more than just a carry on, as formal wear was required for two nights. Laundry on the ship is a nightmare. You can't even get near the iron to iron anything. I do bring more of a capsule wardrobe, so I do limit what I take and layering is key in cold weather. I usually don't take more than 3 pairs of shoes. Thanks for all your tips & tricks!

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Thanks Mary! Packing only with a carry on can definitely be challenging for a cruise (especially longer travel). It’s ok to bring a checked bag if this makes it easier. Love the capsule wardrobe idea you use :)

@sabrinalavdisarnold825 Год назад

We are going carryon only for our next cruise. I plan to wear a tank dress as a sea day cover up and wear it again on a port day. I tend to be messy so hopefully I won't spill ketchup or salsa on myself!🤣

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Great idea! Lol tide to go stick should do it for emergencies

@annetteabbott8634 9 месяцев назад

I just love your videos. And I ordered your Cruise Planner!! They are so helpful. We are going on our first cruise in almost 20 years! I do have a question...we plan on having a personal carry on bag and a regular carry on bag for our flights, when we get to embarkation day, do we have to check our regular carry on with the cruise line or just take it to our room ourselves? :) thank you!!

@ravilover5261 Год назад

I'm going on a 15 day cruise to Hawaii so will try to pack as little as possible. so for one week then wash in the middle, plus any shirts we buy so.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Great idea & amazing cruise!

@jg248 Год назад

Love the video. I also love your sundresses. Where do you find them

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Thanks so much! Some are from Amazon, Marshall’s & a Canadian store, RW & Co

@RandomTorok Год назад

We ordered Bonine from the American Amazon and it was delivered to our home in BC.

@tanimkm4817 27 дней назад

Really enjoy your vlogs! I plan to go on a 5 day and cruise to Bermuda. Any advice on what to pack on a short cruise for a man.?Do you have any video on guests who requires special diet during cruise? Like kosher,halal of vegan diet? Thank you in advance!

@sylviabuffington4214 Год назад

I love your videos my first cruise is January 8th 2023 we are going as a family eight of us to celebrate my mother's 80th birthday I have used a lot of your tips so far any advice on fun things for my mother to do on the ship we're going to Costa Maya Belize and Cozumel thank you I love your videos

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

That’s wonderful!! Great cruise and so fun 🎉

@isitsummeryet4338 Год назад

Great video Ilana. As usual I love your tips. I actually looked into the luggage from your previous post as I’m in the market for new luggage. They have such few options to choose from I wasn’t impressed. Hopefully they can provide more options in the future.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

So glad you enjoyed the video & tips! Too bad they didn’t have the options you were looking for

@raymullen3583 Год назад

Packing for a Cruise is an ART and We are still A WORK in progress , NEVER Give--Up ..And Enjoy......And , Cruise ON !!!

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Lol love this!! We definitely are & we always learn more of what we need & enjoy 👏

@lauraguerrero2190 Год назад

We only do carry on regardless of how long the cruise is. I hate checking luggage at the airport. We get free laundry so of course that helps

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

The best perk 🤣

@carolyntemplin488 Год назад

OMG you look gorgeous in that long black dress!! It is fabulous!!!

@Luvtravels Год назад

I think you really get used to having small amount of luggage after doing it a few times. First time I only had cabin luggage I was stressed out but nowadays I have extra space!

@stephanieschroeder7474 Год назад

First, I love your videos! Quick ?.... what size is your blue and white tote? Large or XL- looking to get one for my cruise in March. Thank you!

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Thank you! I believe it’s large :)

@athlestanthefirst1275 Год назад

I have been trying to downsize the amount of stuff we bring on our cruises especially when flying to the port. We no longer get dressed for formal night and have limited the amount of shoes we bring. However, I still need to bring one checked bag so I can bring home a bottle of my favorite adult beverage.

@LifeWellCruised Год назад

Lol worth it 😂