Top 40 Things SMART Cruise Passengers Always PACK! 

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This should be 41: Take 2 copies of your passport, ID & your cruise itinerary & one full copy leave in your safe. The other full copy leave at home in a place where a loved one can find it. Trust me, if there’s an emergency & your passport & ID is lost or stolen, you will need your loved one to provide that for you

The debit card I link to my Sign and Sail card is a prepaid card that I save money on just for my cruise that doesn't link to my bank.

Just a tip on clothes that need ironing/steaming: Hang them in the bathroom when you take a shower, it'll knock out a lot of the wrinkles.

You can tell who the charismatic vloggers are when people watch your content and they don't cruise.. yet

Rather than bring dishwashing detergent, I wet a new sponge, soap it up with Dawn, and let it dry. Then I cut it in quarters and put them in a ziplock. Perfect size and cleans everything from tumblers to stained clothing.

Y'all got me over here clicking "add to cart" every few seconds...lol

Something I take in addition to what you guys have is portable fan , small blanket , thermals, plastic black straws , drink pouches , disinfecting wipes , tide pods to wash and sleeves for birth certificate travelers . I actually thought about vlog since I’m almost platinum but I cruise solo a lot 🫠😶‍🌫️

What Y'all said lol I also like magnetic or 3m hooks to hang extra towels or the lanyards. The closed toe water shoes are everything and a must have. You never know if a beach is going to be rocky. If you snorkel bring your own stuff. Carry hand sanitizer wipes to the buffet to wrap around the utensils and the condiment bottles and jars. Deck of cards.

We started bringing detergent strips! On the last night I grab a kindle e-reader, a drink from the Atrium bar, and do laundry. Having clean clothes packed for the trip home is awesome. I also squirt liquid dish detergent on reusable towels, let them dry, cut them into squares, and pack them for nightly cleaning of my tumbler.

Luggage tag holders are clutch. Just went on a cruise with my BFF - she was making fun of me for getting the luggage tags holders and printing out our luggage tags. We get to the port and smoothly drop off our bags amid the folks running around looking for luggage tags - ha! A lot of the packing list stuff out there is unnecessary and a bit much - but if Lynette and Stanley say you should bring it, it is the real deal.

magnet hooks. I never cruise without them. They allow us to air out wet swimwear and hang up towels etc freeing up closet and bathroom space

Just returned from first cruise on Carnival Freedom. Your list was a great help! One thing I’d add is extra undies because you change clothes/bathing suits often and you might want to feel fresh each time. Thanks for tips!!

Love that water proof fanny pack! An absolute must have!!

If they act like they can't make change. I act like once you get some change come back and see me. I ain't carrying making it rain money 🤣 Great video and thanks for doing a video on this subject.

Y'all crack me up😂😂 When he said "drop the kids at the pool" I laughed so loud I woke my hubby up🤣🤣🤣. GREAT tips! Somethings I didn't think about🤔. We r cruising on Virgin in 2 weeks😁 🚢

Its been over 10 years since my last cruise and I’ve scheduled one for next year. All the tips are spot on. I also enjoy your interaction. I love to see couples who obviously enjoy each other so much.

I am so appreciative of this video. Your list of essential things to bring was beneficial. I’ve cruised before, but some items were not even a thought. I wrote my list and will use it. I travel in 39 days to the Bahamas. I added items to my Amazon order today. Thank you.

Hey teenager here 😂 thank you guys so much for helping me learn all of this stuff it’s 40 days until me and my family’s cruise and you guys have been a huge help ❤

Thank yall so much. I have really enjoyed listening to your Cruise Prep Videos. I have a cruise planned in just a few weeks with me and my husband, this is his first and I havent cruised in 12 years, so its a happy reunion. Again thank you so much. I am ready and prepared.

Making my first cruise and going solo for my 50th this October. Your videos just helped me tremendously! I needed these tips

I would say a head scarf because I’m natural and one of the days I didn’t feel like untwisting my twists from the night before, but I looked like Celie from the color purple so I had the take them out to go out. Lol! Had I had my cute head wrap I could have just tied my hair up really cute!

Your videos have helped me so much to prepare!! I'm taking my first cruise in a couple of months and I want to be as prepared as I possibly can. I love your energy and thank you so much for making these videos!!!!

Funny you mentioned bring a belt. Mine broke on my first cruise. The shops on the Carnival Freedom didn't have any. I asked one of the guys that came on the cruise with us. He didn't have one either. I had to wait till we got to Jamaica to find a belt

Hi, going on my very first cruise next month, I've been researching dos & don'ts...I've stumbled across y'all videos now I know exactly what to do. Thank you guys so much for helping ease my level of anxiety. God Bless❤❤❤

My mother found out that (on Carnival and Princess as of today), the automatic gratuity they add to your bill at the end of the cruise is NOT mandatory. This is good, because I prefer to tip the workers in cash, and it is more likely that they can keeps their own tips that way. If they are paid through the ship, they pool the tips between everyone. There were people who went above and beyond for me, and I wanted to personally show my appreciation. I like the feeling of putting the cash in their hand and saying THANK YOU! All you have to do is go to guest services and request that they remove the gratuity. I understand why they do it the way they do, because people from different countries, cultures, etc. may not be used to tipping. There are also folks who are just plain cheap which is a shame. I also like to tip cash on the first day of the cruise. It is a good way to let the staff know that you are generous to people who treat you well. ✊🏾

Remember for the birth certificate it must match the driver’s license. If you are married you must have your marriage license. ( happened to me !) Just get a passport so you don’t have to worry about it!!

I love all these tips!! We also took a small personal cooler on board and carried on our soda and wine in a beach bag with some snacks .. also the walks are magnetic so we got magnetic clips from the dollar store and hung our bathing suits up after a pool/ beach day

You nailed it. You only had a couple things I don't pack. I don't do the laundry bag or the Bluetooth speaker. But what I do put in my luggage is a couple of dryer sheets. I also put fresh ones in my luggage when I empty the luggage after a trip. Thank for all you do. Your sweet people and you love Carnival as much as we do.

This channel is awesome. I’m taking my first cruise on carnival sunrise on 3/2/23!! I’m so excited & these have been so informative 🎉❤

Hey Lynette & Stanley! I'm rewatching this video. Great tips! the only one that I didn't have was the non-surge protector. I've always been bringing a regular power strip until Carnival took it out of my bag on a cruise last November. I'm going to order one from Amazon right now. I'm going to Alaska on the Carnival Spirit next week!

I’m going on my frost cursive in 50 days! I’m so excited and I’ve been watching this videos to see what I need and don’t it it so much help thanks you guys for doing videos so I can learn about this and more people can to!

I love yall! You're the fun auntie and uncle! First cruise in December 2022. I've been sending all of your videos to the group. I'm ready thanks to yall!

I got 4 days till my next cruise and definitely need to start packing now 😅 This video came just in time! Thank y’all so much😁

Zip ties also work well for the luggage tags .

Thank you!!! I take my trip in June out of Norfolk to the Bahamas, I'm so excited and glad you guys are providing this info. I've been watching all of y'all cruise info videos 😁

you guys rock !!!i'm going this august and there is a lot of things that i did not think of when doing my packing list thank you so much

Hey Lynette and Stanley. I won't be cruising any time soon but I do take multiple road trips throughout the year. There are few things I could use from this list to help scale down the luggage. Thanks! 😊

WHAT IT DO, FAMILY!!!!!! I’m all set, just need to get another luggage set because my old ones are raggedy from previous trips 😂😂😂 Thank you for the extra tips! Much love and blessings 🙏💜

Super grateful I found your channel! I leave in two days on my first cruise, and j have a lot of last minute items to add to my list.

Good to see you both again! I was laughing at Stanley with the laundry sack on his back, looking like Santa Claus!

I’m so glad I found your videos. I’m a first time cruiser and love information. I think I have watched about 10 videos of yours and taken notes and making my check list. Thank you so much. Can’t thank you enough.

I love the chemistry between you both. Thanks for the suggestions. I have an upcoming cruise so this is helpful.

I enjoy all the advice that you two makes available to travelers, and I found it all to be valuable.

You guys are heaven sent! Just booked my first cruise for my adult son and I in July and taking notes of things to remember!

Omg your linked site is so helpful and organized thank you!

My first cruise is in November for Thanksgiving! Thanks so much for your great content. 😊

Going Monday on our first cruise. Glad I found your app. I think I packed everything you listed. I watched a multitude of these videos and hope we are prepared.

You both been so helpful to me. I cruise in 2 days on the sunrise and I’m a first time cruiser. I am not sure where in Va you are from but when you spoke of Northern Neck Ginger ale I knew you guys are probably near where I am from. I was one of those people who wanted to signed a petition to keep the soda still coming best gInger ale ever. Love your show keep helping people it’s a blessing.

You guys are helping me out so much on my upcoming trip thanks

You guys are great! Getting ready 4 my first cruise in a few week,and I had so many unanswered questions. So glad I came across your page. Keep up the good work guys.New sub here.

We try to pack light so although the cost per load is around $3.50 to wash then again to dry, we run a load of laundry after about day 3 to rewear items. So we pack a laundry pod or two and a dryer sheet or two which also help keep shoes smelling fresh.

Good stuff. Very educational & helpful. I hope to catch you guys on a group cruise this year. Thanks for all you do!🤜🏾🤛🏾

110 days until my first cruise!! Y’all were the first people I found when I started doing research and you’ve been so helpful!! Can’t wait to be the most prepared and have the best time, thanks to y’all!! 💗

There are cool carrying cases that hold ALL your documents in one spot. Passport,license, vaccination card, etc. I bought mine from Amazon, but they have them in other stores as well. Makes it easy to keep all documents in one spots when getting on or off the boat.

8:10 "Ain't no water getting in there!" You guys are hilarious lol. Thanks for the tips!

I love all your videos! My husband and I are taking our first cruise in October and your videos are all I need to get prepared. Thank you!

Love the vibes 💛

You should do a amazon store front of essentials for a cruise or vacations!💖

Thanks! This was so helpful. I kept finding videos that only suggested the basic stuff that everyone already knows about, but this gave ideas that people might not be thinking about.

Love the video and you two are awesome! My wife and I banter just like you LOL. One thing i would suggest is a small fan as a lot of people like the white noise and air movement. Just something we leave in the suitcase so its never forgotten. Also a portable luggage scale. We went 13lbs over flying American and it cost us like $55 bucks!

Thank you for the informative video. Just had my first cruise in February and got most of those things right forgot my phone charger and didn’t bring enough contact lenses to carry me through- I didn’t count the day before at the hotel and the last day at my relative’s house. You could add to your list if a person wears contact lenses bring your glasses as a back up just in case of an eye problem while on the ship. I had no problems with my eyes but when I ran short on the lenses I had to wear my glasses the last day. I printed your list so I’m ready for the next cruise.

Awe you guys give the best advice. Happy Monday king and queen

I thank you both for this and all of your videos!! My family and I just returned from a cruise on the Carnival Horizon and all your suggestions and lessons learned help out tremendously!! Thank you again!!

Thanks for the great tips. I’ve been meaning to order that Fanny pack, so I did and also got the extension cord. I’m happy it have the c port 🥰🥰👏👏👍🏾👍🏾

when I say this video was PERFECT!!!!! We been on a ton of cruises BUT this video gave us so much items we never even thought to pack. WE APPRECIATE YOU! 💙Quanda💚

We just enjoyed watching you too, you have made our trip so much easier.. 😍 and I was just looking for a video of what to pack. I'm definitely using you on my next trip.. We are just about to take that first cruise in a couple of days..😍

So glad I found your channel . I booked a cruise and needed to watch your videos!! Thank you!!

You guys are hilarious! 2 UP 2 DOWN, VA baby! ❤ I would suggest leaving your favorite corkscrew at home. Carnival confiscates them now and you have to call room service to get your bottle uncorked. 😢 & I don’t know if this rule has changed in the last two years, but you can also put prepackaged snacks/candy in your luggage too. 😉

I’m planning on taking some Dawn Spray-and-Wash and putting some in a travel size spray bottle to wash our water bottles out. First cruise is in 70 days!

These are the best videos!!! useful, informative and straight to the point! Getting my family ready to go soon on a cruise and these videos have helped me so much.

Love your videos- Useful and short and to the point!!!!

Hi lynette & Stanley, i really thought yall done hit the lotto and bounced 😂. Missed the vlogs and glad to see you both. Have a blessed rest of day 🙏🏼

This video came out right on time.

You guys helped me out so much when I was a first time cruise back in March I followed all the rules and it came in so handy on my 8 days carnival cruise so thank you guys😊

Thank you so much your videos prepared me for my first cruise!! I had everything I needed!! My husband kept saying you really studied!! I told him I couldn’t have done it without these videos.

I absolutely love yall! I just found yall! I considering booking a cruise for September! I have only cruised once on Carnival in 2017. I definitely learned some good tips from yall not to make the same mistakes on our first cruise.

25 days tills my cruise and Im livid to have found y’all!! I thought I was prepared but now I understand the assignment 😂 Thanks for your very informative videos! 💕

Thank you so much. We are getting ready to plan a cruise for our 20 year wedding anniversary in May 2023. I would have NEVER thought about a lot if these items. I will be visiting your TA website in the next few weeks.

Hey Hampton Roads fam! Just booked my first cruise and I’m glad I found your channel for cruising tips!! I love y’all energy and Thank you for making this video, made my Amazon purchase!!!

Hey yall! Just started following you guys about a month ago. Going on my first cruise in June out of Galveston and your content has helped a lot. So excited because it's my Bday, and I'll be traveling with siblings I've just recently met. Love you guys and Lynette trust you will always get great service at my Labcorp location here in Houston❤️

Missed you guys😍🙂

Glad to see you guys! Thanks for the tips. Hubby and I going to Bermuda this summer, and your tips will definitely help.

I really enjoy watching you guys! So many good tips

Would you recommend using Carnival Cash instead of the sign and sail?

My 1st cruise was in 1999 ( I'm telling my age) and I have been hooked since!! I love love love watching packing videos just to see if there's more items I'm missing out on.

Super helpful!! I am finally going on my first cruise this December.

One of the best videos. You guys are awesome! My first cruise with Carnival is in February to the Bahamas. Thank you so much for all the awesome information! Happy New Year! 🎆

Could someone explain the holds they put on your card? I'm going on my 4th cruise in a few months & still don't know how to explain the "holds" they put!! Also, would you recommend linking your sail & sign card to your debit card or add cash to your card once on board? Love the videos yall! Thanks in advance 🥰💓

HEYYYYY FAMILY!!! I MISS Y'ALL! THIS WAS SUPPOSE TO BE A DOGGONE LIVE! I COULD'VE MADE IT. 😆

Absolutely love this video! Both of you are great and the info is perfect. First cruise ever, next June and can’t wait!

THank you for your videos! They are very very helpful! I am much better prepared for my upcoming carnival cruise! I appreciate you!!

I’m so excited! My cruise to Bimini, Bahamas in a few days!😁 I’ll let y’all know how it goes. 5/3/22 Update: The cruise was so much fun, and Bimini’s beach is a gorgeous blue!

Take a shot every time Stanley says man😂 also our first cruise will be in nov/Dec for our honey moon and we are wearing our wedding dress/suit for formal night!! Haha why the heck not!

Sooo helpful.Thanks for sharing this list. 1st time cruiser here!

Great information. Also great to see you two again. Thank you 😊. Love the energy and connection that you two have. Be blessed

90 days till my cruise girl!!! We are so excited and you've been a delight to work with. Can you give us an idea on how much cash we need for tips and how much we should load our carnival card with? I'm just unsure with how much money to bring in cash and total🤷🏾‍♀️. Thank you!

My wife and I are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and we're traveling on carnival in July. This will be our 5th cruise and ever time we cruise we ALWAYS forget something. This video is going to help us tremendously. Thanks

I cruise in 23 days and follow every video to the tee. I paid for excursion and cruise cash like u told me too. Thank u guys for all you do.

I love y’all’s channel! I’m about to cruise 🚢 for the first time in 5 years! We embark to Mexico next week and I’m so excited!