20 Things to Bring on a Cruise that Will Save you MONEY! RIDICULOUSLY Simple Ideas!

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We love cruise shopping & cruise planning, and we KNOW you'll get some great tips from these 20 things to bring on a cruise that will save you money LIST! These are some ridiculously simple ideas to SAVE MONEY on your cruise!! By packing these items from home, you won't pay big prices on the ship (or in port!).
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02:53 Sunscreen
03:30 Luggage Scale
03:50 Airport Snacks
04:30 Bag
05:02 Packing Cubes
05:40 SD card
06:05 Water bottle
07:12 Travel Laundry Kit (tide pods, stain remover, etc)
07:50 Allowable beverages
08:23 First aid kit
08:53 OTC Medications
10:00 Hat
10:30 Wrap
11:12 Waterproof Neck Wallet
12:00 Water Shoes
12:50 Portable phone chargers & power banks
13:20 Cash
14:15 Backup credit card
Planning your next cruise vacation and looking for ways to save money? With some planning and preparation, it’s possible to bring things from home that will save you considerable cash along the way! This list covers items that will save you time and money on your cruise, AND in most cases, you can use them in your daily life at home OR pack them for future travels. We listed our 20 Things to Bring on a Cruise that Will Save You MONEY! What are YOURS??
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@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

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@mrs.v3209 Жыл бұрын

Sandwich bags. You can always get fruit and a sandwich from the boat and take them with you to the port to eat while are on shore. Saves money on buying food at port.

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

Love this!

@jilljones8744 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful idea!! Thanks!!

@norinechang2564 Жыл бұрын

Survival food for embarkation morning and debarkation afternoon before your flight is an underrated packing essential.

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

That's true!!! Those are busy days!

@Randilynn66 Жыл бұрын

Bring a few ziploc bags and snag some stuff from the buffet

@jerseycatmews828 Жыл бұрын

Opposite of your topic 😃. At end of cruises or any vacation, I like luggage as light as possible and/or to save room for souvenirs. So I leave my toiletries behind for crew/hotel staff (toothpaste, floss, body spray, shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, fem products, etc) (of course not deodorant). I warn room attendant and they appreciate items

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

Amazing tips! Thank you for sharing!!!!!!!!!

@duneece Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful idea!! I’m headed on one this Saturday and I’ll be sure to do that this time!

@mrscruisequite07phalo42 Жыл бұрын

I am glad to hear someone else does this.

@mis5949 Жыл бұрын

Just went on my first cruise and I left my girl a bottle of wine, collapsible hamper, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash

@meganashlea Жыл бұрын

I like this tip! 😍

@michaelvitale4029 Жыл бұрын

We bring those individual size drink packets. Small & easy to pack. Gatorade, Crystal Light, etc. Bring a refillable water bottle, get some ice & water at the buffet, and you have your own soft drinks.

@kathrynfahm6762 Жыл бұрын

We do too!

@lynnleipold2617 Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@kathrynfahm6762 Жыл бұрын

Benadryl and Benadryl Cream. I have bad allergies so I always have an abundance of benadryl (liquid and Pills) and benadryl cream with me. Every cruise I end up giving some to several different people. Most didn't even know they had an allergy or got bit by bugs. Always cary Benadryl.

@kathleenmrugala9170 Жыл бұрын

My husband’s prescription eye glasses lost a screw. We now carry a small repair kit

@bugwar5545 Жыл бұрын

GOOD ONE! I am making a note for that.

@jilljones8744 Жыл бұрын

We do that also! We also bring a small sewing kit.

@jeanasmith4024 Жыл бұрын

I always take a brita or lifestraw water bottle with filter on my cruises. Then i dont have to worry about quality of water i am putting in it. Just a little extra care in case i end up somewhere and have to use questionable faucet.

@jilljones8744 Жыл бұрын

We also pack a pop-up laundry hamper for dirty clothes, and we have a tiny portable washing machine so we don't have to pack as much. We also pack our detergent pods or sheets, to save money. If you are flying, make sure to have a charger plug. Don't use the public charging stations, because they may or may not be safe. We charge our phones by plugging them in, or using a portable charger. I loved her tip about the empty backpack. We've been doing this for years and it is always helpful.

@margraine Жыл бұрын

For security, we opened a separate account with our bank and only keep as much money in it as we need to for our trip. The only debit card we take with us is for this separate account that is not attached to our regular savings and checking. We have also set up the travel credit card that we use to alert us any time a charge is made.

@jilljones8744 Жыл бұрын

What an awesome idea!!!

@markakira8988 Жыл бұрын

Packing cash will also save a lot of money negotiating with shore vendor discounts. Cash is king👑. I use a security money belt. //I have this theory that packing lighter saves money. Because the less you carry, the less tired you will be, the more energy and value (hours saved from resting) you get enjoying your cruise.

@betsyadams9670 Жыл бұрын

For cash I would go to the casino because it charges to your room then you just cash out from the slot machine. It worked great and saved money from the ATM.

@wendyjohnson4892 Жыл бұрын

I take a sewing kit and super glue

@djsteadywill2620 Жыл бұрын

My favorites to take on cruise ships: activated charcoal, enema bag, flavored drink mix, usb charging dock, water shoes, hats, Bluetooth speaker, cash

@djsteadywill2620 Жыл бұрын

Playing cards

@CruisingEngineer Жыл бұрын

Having a first aid kit and OTC meds will save hundreds or even thousands of dollars for simple medical situations such as cuts, scrapes, blisters, tummy upset, etc. If you go to the medical room on a ship, YOU pay the bill immediately. They do not take insurance. Get all the paperwork and try to get your health or travel insurance to reimburse you when you get home. Most cruisers are shocked at the cost - to their credit card!!!

@reaper2478 Жыл бұрын

Great tips, as usual! My wife is sensitive to the sun, we pack a travel size umbrella for port days & on long trips a travel pillow is nice to have (the boys need their naps!~😂) ❤👍

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

That's a wonderful tip! Thanks for sharing!

@reaper2478 Жыл бұрын

@@CruiseTipsTV 😁❤️😍😁

@SuperGoatTV Жыл бұрын

If you like to spend some time in your cabin relaxing it's a good idea to bring a tablet with you preloaded with some of your favorite shows and movies on it because there isn't much to watch for free on TV on cruise ships these days so having that could save you from doing pay-per-view movies in your room or worse spending hundreds of dollars on high-speed internet to stream Netflix lol

@Michele11798 11 ай бұрын

Being an over packer, I pack all that you stated and so much more, lol. I don’t like traveling somewhere and I end up being uncomfortable or have to pay for something I could have easily brought along with us. I would suggest people bring a compact water bottle. I brought some on our last cruise and it saved so much space in our bags. I would also suggest compact sunscreen, like the sticks. And my daughter introduced me to these which are laundry sheets. This is great for travel & take up less space than a liquid and you don’t have to worry about it spilling or meeting tsa regulations.

@SlotsNShots1 Жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@DsnyLuv 11 ай бұрын

Wine opener for opening wine😊

@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын

Love these ways to save money on my next cruise. Thanks!

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Laurie! LOVED your latest river cruise video too my friend!

@kathryncaltabiano6060 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 10Years Sherri!! Love your cruise videos!

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@ScottiveNatish Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. LOVE IT!! Our last cruise was for 10 days. We overpacked so much that they probably thought we were smuggling ball bearings. It was ridiculous. There is definitely a sweet spot with packing. Thanks so much for the advice. We are heading out again in a couple of weeks. We will be much lighter this time 😅

@amikadiggsjohnson4792 Жыл бұрын

What about a collapsible water bottle? Even better 😊

@lindastover9541 Жыл бұрын

Great video ❤❤❤❤

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@hchwa Жыл бұрын

Another great tips video!!! Love it!💕💕💕🤗🤗🤗 Thanks Sheri and Mr. CTTV!!

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks, as always for being such an awesome member of our cruise loving community!

@hchwa Жыл бұрын

@@CruiseTipsTV 🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰🥰

@user-ve8og8vf6i Жыл бұрын

Hey! I have that shirt and I LOVE it. Love your channel!!!

@jilljones8744 Жыл бұрын

We ALWAYS bring travel sized umbrellas and or ponchos. Weather can be unpredictable, so having them can save you a good bit of money.

@Star-Boarder Жыл бұрын

Use your foldable bag as a packing cube. I use mine to keep my smaller bags together so that they are not jostling in my carryon. Tip. Pack 2 weeks before, determine what you are missing. Weigh all bags. Then 1 week before, make a goal of reducing the weight by 10%. Get realistic about what you truly need for excursions. Tip: pack a 2 or 3 Oz bottle of hydrogen peroxide. It has multiple uses like disinfectant, mouthwash/teeth brightener, stain remover for certain fabrics and stains. I like my mouthwash so I use a small spray bottle too, a three to four squirts and I've freshened up. It decreases how much mouthwash you need. Tip: pack some clothing to leave behind, pitch in trash or if lucky, place in donation box. I bring a few items that are going out of style or cannot justify mending anymore. It makes more room for souvenirs and you don't have to pay for overweight. Definitely capsule wardrobe, use scarves, belts, accessories to change it up. Tip: bring leftover bubble wrap, tape, and lightweight boxes broken down if you think you may buy something breakable. Tip: This only helps if you bank with a major bank. Chase, BoA do not charge a fee for foreign currency purchases. To protect my card number from getting hacked, I'm a cash person is possible and you can haggle. I make a budget for what I'm willing to spend in port and get the currency. I only use my card as a back up. Also, download an app that will calculate the currency to your country currency. This will help protect you from overspending, not getting the right change and even being overcharged. Also, pay cash in airports. I had to friends that got their card numbers and didn't find out until they landed in another country. Tip: use a disposable container to pack low sodium/low sugar foods to eat on plane. Keeps you from bloating too much. Then you can either pitch it or in my case, I put my smaller breakable in it. Tip: at end of trip, make notes of what you used and didn't use. This way, if you do thesame or similar trip, you know what you need. Tip: It's OK if you run out. Rarely do we go to a port that you can't get it. Don't be that hard on yourself to bring everything.

@LWLillie1 Жыл бұрын

Pack your toiletry horizontal instead of vertical; you can fit more. Trust me. Pack solids instead of liquids. You can find nowadays almost everything solid (shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, sunblock, etc) Don't bring the whole thing if you don't have to, cut it in half. They last a looooong time and don't have to worry about the "3.4 oz liquid rule".

@geminiots2121 Жыл бұрын

I like bringing my own stuff. So what I did for my first cruise was to get the little silicone salad dressing container from the Dollar Tree. It worked great for the thick face cream but not for the thin face wash. I will try it again with a face wash of thicker consistency.

@livingweirdestherc6644 Жыл бұрын

Great video. We used many of those items on our cruise

@carriedifant6258 Жыл бұрын

Loved how you mentioned bringing a toque to Alaska! You are an honorary Canadian!

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

Right! That’s me eh!?

@larryhall4608 Жыл бұрын

Most if not all of what you said is spot-on. My wife and I do Mexico cruises quite often. We will usually exchange dollars for pesos at a currency exchange near our home. When you do it while shopping down in Mexico they will typically give you a lower exchange rate plus they won't have enough change in dollars or pesos so you end up getting shorted twice.

@lap8329 Жыл бұрын

For my phone, I have two cases. One has a sturdy cross body strap, one has a stretchy wrist strap. Saves accidental dropping, and deters the snatch and grab thieves as well.

@melhale1499 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas! Going on a cruise in June!

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@loveboatcruising Жыл бұрын

Great video! Last cruise I removed my travel cup at the last minute, but realized I wish I had it. My little Hurley cup went through the Panama Canal so I don’t think I’ll lose it❤😂

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

I always regret when I don't pack mine too!

@diannsanford5188 11 ай бұрын

I love packing cubes.

@CruiseTipsTV 11 ай бұрын

Me too!

@sabrinalavdisarnold825 Жыл бұрын

We packed some snacks for our kids on the cruise because they like certain things. One kid really likes Pringles and another likes pretzels. Those snacks are really pricey on board. On our Carnivval cruise, I saw plenty of "food" but not a lot of "snacks."

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

Good point!

@denisepatrizio3604 Жыл бұрын

I pack water additives..Ice tea mixes and use them in your water bottle. You may also want a few clips to hang wet bathing suits in the shower to dry. I also have lanyards for my cruise card so I don't lose it.

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@salty_lizard Жыл бұрын

Careful with those clear case lanyards in the water. Waves were ROUGH in Hawaii & so many almost lost their goods as they were being tumbled around by the water. Spend the $ to protect your valuables, friends!!

@pamelalambe1356 10 ай бұрын

Back up credit card is good advice.

@SharonRStudio Жыл бұрын

Great tips! Also Cold pills, cough drops, Covid tests

@jilljones8744 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!

@DanielLukeFields Жыл бұрын

i use those fold down back packs to put my wifes shoes in when traveling. protects the shoe and you can use it as a back pack if needed.

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

That’s so smart!

@Galvestonmermaid 11 ай бұрын

Great tips! Where did you get that cute pic behind you?!

@CruiseTipsTV 11 ай бұрын

I think home goods many years ago 💗

@jimmysgrl Жыл бұрын

Pack feminine hygiene products! They are ridiculously expensive on the ship and hard to find in port sometimes.

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT tip!

@peggy2429 Жыл бұрын

Greats tips. We also bring sanitizing wipes for plane. Ear buds for on the plane. Also chapstick! Not sure if they save money.

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@purdiemom1941 Жыл бұрын

Pro Tip: Cheap Walmart and Dollar Tree collapsible storage cubes. I use them to keep my Cruise Ship desk organized.

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

Neat! Someday we’ll try this!

@ScottiveNatish Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on hand washing some laundry items in the cabin bathroom? Thanks :-)

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

If there’s no self-serve laundry available, we will do this sometimes. I prefer to wash in the washing machine but if it’s smaller items, like underwear, bras, and socks, we will do it on occasion.

@donkraus1991 Жыл бұрын

Great tips, couple of things to consider. Plastic water bottles are not good on cruise ships anymore, so refillable only. Also cash is good to pay some vendors for food , clothes or art. They operate on tight margins and are happy for cash sales.

@jillfinney8804 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Great video. Do you have a link for your too too cute dress??? Thank you!

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

Aaah sure! The top I was wearing? Here ya go! amzn.to/3KK3Db9

@purdiemom1941 Жыл бұрын

Suggestion. I buy water at the cruise port before I get back on the ship. I am not sure how much you can take back on. I normally take 1 or 2 large bottles to hold me to the next port.

@lovedfriend2020 Жыл бұрын

Tip bring your own soda of what YOU like.

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

Great tip Michael!

@janetbrooke9233 Жыл бұрын

We take snack packs of pretzels for enjoying at a bar.

@IdentifiantE.S Жыл бұрын

Hi hello from France 🙋🏻‍♂️🇫🇷 !! Have all a really good day !! 😮

@marieajordan2574 Жыл бұрын

You don't need to save space in your luggage, fir sodas.. thats taking up wayyyy toooo mych space. Who would do that. But your self a bungy cord. Put your sodas on top your case. And bungy it on top !!! HELLO !!!

@mjc5852 Жыл бұрын

Just get on your home scales holding your suitcase.

@jessicaandersson4313 Жыл бұрын

You only use pashmina for shawls made of a specual kind of wool, not for shawls in general.

@Purvis-dw4qf Жыл бұрын

We cruised twice last year on Carnival and they made us empty our cups before exiting the ship for an excursion/port visit.

@SassyGrkGrl24 4 ай бұрын

Can you buy snacks at the store and go thru security? We snacks at the airport is expensive.

@CruiseTipsTV 4 ай бұрын

Usually YES! As long as they are not liquid.

@darleneeastburn7639 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤… thx you

@miradonfbd Жыл бұрын

How much soda are you typically allowed to bring on board?

@bugwar5545 Жыл бұрын

According to Royal Caribbean, 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. Other cruise lines may differ.

@janel-christine Жыл бұрын

Well I’ve heard many stories about people bringing their case of soda & they still confiscate them from you

@laurenschenck5355 Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon Sheri Hope you are having a great day xoxo 😚 🩶💜🩵💛🧡🌹🌹🩷💛🩵💙💙💚🩶💜💜💓❤️📚❤️💕🌼💚🩶🩶💚💙💙🪻🪻🪻🪻💚😚💓❤️❤️❤️💕💕💘💘❣️🖤🖤💔💔🌼🌼💙💙💚🩶🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️

@BIGLorrrrrrrrri Жыл бұрын

Can I bring my playstation4 on board?

@jackmortimer329 Жыл бұрын

take

@Pavelpetuniablue Ай бұрын

What does OG mean??????

@CruiseTipsTV Ай бұрын

Original :-)

@Pavelpetuniablue Ай бұрын

@@CruiseTipsTV Thanks, i'd never have figured that out I was thinking "old girl."

@laurenschenck5355 Жыл бұрын

I always pack chapstick and mini hand sanitizer and face masks too xoxo 😚 ❤️🪻💓💚💔🩷🩶🩶❤️‍🔥🖤🩵🩵💕💕🩵🩵🌼🛳️🛳️🛳️💕💕🛳️🤎🤎🤍🌸💗💗🌞🌻🌻🌼🩶🩶❤️‍🔥❣️💔💔💔🧡🪻💙💙❤️🪻💓💓💙💙

@laurenschenck5355 Жыл бұрын

You look amazing and glowing fairy and Sheri and a mermaid xoxo today xoxo 😚 🖤🧡🧡🖤🖤🧡🩶🩶🛳️🛳️🪻🌼🌼💝🌹🧜🏻‍♀️🧜🏻‍♀️🧜🏻‍♀️💘💘🩷💓💙💜💛🌞❤️‍🔥🪻🪻🌼❤️‍🔥❣️💙💘🩷🩷🩷💙💜💛💛🖤🖤🧡🧡🌈🌈🌈🌈🌻🌻🪻🌺🌸🌼🥀🌹🌷💐💐🌷🌹🌹🥀🌸🌺🪷🪻🪻🌻🌻🌻🪻🪷🌸🌼🌞🌞🌞

@Flamingogirl13 Жыл бұрын

Just buy sunscreen at your destination. If you end up buying it on board, I doubt the $5 extra you spend on board is going to steal from your future retirement. This is up there with buying retail coffee. It’s not enough to ruin you financially.

@vanessabullock36 Жыл бұрын

Pet pieve! I am not shlepping water or soda with me to a ship! Sorry, not doing it, not happening!

@CruiseTipsTV Жыл бұрын

Fair enough!

@laurenschenck5355 Жыл бұрын

I love packing cubs helps so much the best! Xoxo 😚 🪻🪻🪻🪻🪻🌹🌹🌸🌈🖤🌻🌼🌻🧡🧡🪷🌺🌺🌷💐🩷💛💙💜🛳️❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💓💓💘💘💘💓🛳️🛳️❣️❣️💔💝💓💓💝💔💔💐🌷🌹🌸🌈🧡🧡🧡🌻🌼🌼🌻🌞🪻🪻🪻🪻💙💙🩷🩷💙💙🩵🩵💙🖤🩶💚💚💛🧡❤️🩷🤍🤎💔❤️‍🔥💗💓💞💕❣️💖💖

@laurenschenck5355 Жыл бұрын

SO EXCITED!! 🛳️🛳️💙💚🌼🌼🌼💙🩶🛳️🩶💙❤️🪻💔💕💔🪻💜💜💓💛💛🧡🧡💝❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💝🧡🌈❣️🌹🌹🌞🩵🖤💔🌼💚💙🩶🩶🛳️🛳️🛳️🩶💚🌼🌼💚🩶🩶🛳️❤️❤️💜❤️🖤💔💔🩵🩵💘💜🖤💘📙📙🩷💝❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🧡🌈❣️🌹💕💔🪻🪻🛳️🩶🩶🩶💚🌼🌼