Taking a cruise is one of our favorite things to do! Over the years we’ve compiled a list of must have items to make your cruise more enjoyable. If you are looking to fight sea sickness or just have better connectivity, these suggestions will help!
The Most Requested Item
By far the most requested item we get is the charger we use in our videos. We have been using this one for the last year and love it! If you are going on a cruise, don’t go without this charger!
- [THE PERFECT WORLDWIDE TRAVEL ADAPTOR] – Use this 4 port usb charger to 150+ countries, fits with US UK EU CHINA outlets. This all in one travel adapter comes in one piece, and where many USB Travel Adapter comes in many pieces.
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This box will charge 4 regular USB devices at once. It will plug into the single outlet and let you charge one item from a regular plug and 4 USB Items at once. Problems solved! They come in packs of 1 or 2, you really only need 1.
Sleeping On The Cruise
Bose Sleep Buds II
Allie doesn’t like hearing sound through the night while she is sleeping so she wears these Sleep Buds all night. They are noise canceling headphones that eliminate most of the noise. Since she started wearing these at night, her sleep has improved dramatically. If you purchase these, get the version II, they are way better than the version I.
- Sleepbuds, not headphones: Designed for sleep, Sleepbuds may look like tiny headphones, but they don’t stream music or podcasts, instead they deliver relaxing and noise-masking sounds to help you fall asleep and stay asleep all night.Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears
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Neck Pillow
We both use a neck pillow on a cruise. They are useful during the day for a nap or at night to sleep. One like this snaps easily to the upper loop on our backpack, so we conserve space by carrying it that way.
- PERFECT CHIN SUPPORT TRAVEL NECK PILLOW – This airplane pillow can better wrap your neck and free your chin, prevents the head from falling forward, relieves neck pain during travel.
- GREEN IS GOOD – At Wolf Manufacturing, we strive to preserve our planet for the next generation of travelers. By using recycled fibers for our neck pillow filling and minimal packaging that’s made from 100% recycled paper, we can help play our part in protecting the environment.
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Life On The Ship
INUI Portable Charger
Ok, so you bring a lot of electronics with you on the ship. We do too! We also carry a larger charger that will charge two USB devices at once. Great for a tablet, phone or computer. This one doesn’t need an outlet to charger your devices so it really helps out when your battery is running low.
- ✅【From INIU–the SAFE Fast Charge Pro】Experience the safest charging with over 38 million global users. At INIU, we use only the highest-grade materials, so we do have the confidence to provide an industry-leading 3 years warranty.
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Billabong Flip Flop
We bought these for Rob to use on the cruise. They are perfect. Easy to slip on at night when he crawls out of the bed to got to the bathroom, but also stylish enough to wear during the day.
- Vegan nubuck upper strap with sbr padding
- Boat friendly non scuff outsole
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Ginger Chews
If you think you might have a problem with sea sickness on the ship, these could help. Allie uses them and says they do help to settle her stomach if she is experiencing any type of motion sickness.
- SWEET & SPICY. Prince of Peace Original Ginger Chews are an easy and tasty way for you to enjoy ginger on the go.
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Hanging Toiletries Bag
There isn’t much counter space on a cruise ship. For that reason we suggest a hanging toiletries bag. There is usually a hook to hang it up on the back of the door or the wall.
- Large Capacity – 12.6 x 9.1 x 4.3 inch (rolled); 12.6 x 33.5 inch(open) 4 separate compartments with zip and back open pocket for great organization. Suitable for your family trip to pack all men, women and kids toiletries.
- Waterproof Material: This travel toiletry bag is made of attractive Nylon material, water resistant and durable. The interior of the bag is securely lined with a special material that can handle accidental toiletry spills and can be easily cleaned.
- ✅ PRACTICAL 25cm TALL – The main compartment has a practical height of 25cm (9.12″) which could easily fit travel-size shampoo & conditioner, lotion, face wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair brush and daily makeups. Medium size is suitable for overnight or short trips.
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Water Bottle
Sometimes you just want your own bottle.
- Nestle Pure Life – Sold as 48 Case.
- Innovative Vacuum Insulation: Keep drinks ice cold for 24 hours or hot for 12 hours with a Mira insulated water bottle. Our thermos water bottle uses MiraGuard Technology to keep drinks hot or cold for hours and ensures a sweat-free exterior.
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Electronics on the Ship
We carry an extensive amount of Cameras and accessories on the ship. If you’d like to see all of our photo and video equipment, and how we use it, see our Amtrak photography post.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
The best way to capture video on the ship is with a GoPro. The newest version out as of this writing is the Hero 11 Black. We each have one while we are on the ship.
- Revolutionary New Image Sensor: expansive field of view ever on a HERO camera out of the box. This gives you an extra-large canvas for your creativity by capturing more of the sky and horizon in every shot. Zoom in, crop your shots, change digital lenses, adjust aspect ratios and more while keeping the rich textures and sharpness of your footage.
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Amazon Kindle Oasis
Allie loves to read on the ship as she enjoys the passing scenery. She’s tried most of the Kindle’s and this one is her favorite. It is easy to hold and easy on the eyes.
- Our best 7″, 300 ppi flush-front Paperwhite display.
- Adjustable warm light to shift screen shade from white to amber.
- Waterproof (IPX8) so you can read in the bath or by the pool. Your Kindle has been tested to withstand accidental immersion in water.
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Tablet
Rob has a Samsung tablet and Allie carries an iPad with her on the ship. It is good to download a few movies because the internet can get real spotty once you leave port. Samsung tablets will connect easily to the Samsung TV’s on the MSC Seascape for easy streaming.
- The included S Pen makes it easier than ever to write notes and personalize photos and videos, all without needing to charge. The S Pen attaches magnetically right to your tablet so you can quickly put it down and pick it back up without losing it
- PC PERFORMANCE. TABLET PORTABILITY: Transform your tablet into a PC experience with DeX mode and the optional keyboard¹ with expanded trackpad. (Keyboard sold separately)
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- 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone, P3 wide color, and an antireflective coating
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