Thank you So much for sharing At least 5 different things that others skip over I do not have a pass port On my disney cruise is my travel documents state drivers license and my birth certificate! Only….?
Yes, cruises that start in the United States and end in the United States typically let you board without a passport. You do need your original certified birth certificate with the seal and government issued photo ID . The thing that everyone is concerned about here really is when you get off the ship in another country. While you’re able to get back on the ship with your seapass card or your set sail card that’s given to you by the cruise line, if something happens to you while you’re in that country Let’s say you end up in the hospital or detained or you miss the ship you’re gonna have a really hard time getting out of the country without a passport and you will have to call the Embassy and go through all the things. Very difficult!! A copy of your passport will not work. I see people telling everyone to bring copies of passports and they do not count for anything. Now if you’re only going to let’s say Disney’s private Island you should be fine. And I’m really not trying to scare you. Many people do travel on a ship without their passport, but you are taking those risks. Enjoy your cruise. Disney cruises are phenomenal. You’re gonna have a wonderful time.🚢🩵
This is great advice for first time cruisers. I’ve been cruising for quite a while now so I think I’m pretty good at packing. But I always check out new videos to see if you might do something that I am unaware of.
Thank you I appreciate you joining anyway. 😃 please if there’s something that I’m not thinking of please share that and I’ll be sure to include it in an upcoming video. I’m like you, though, I watch all the videos even if I think I know it all because you just never know. Plus when I’m not at my real job, I like to do everything related to cruising. 😂
@@CruiseSavvy maybe it has to do with which Royal port you are sailing from but I know that we were supposed to sail on Symphony in a few weeks and was told by several people that no extra regular outlets were allowed only USBs. One person even showed the confiscation table and you could see several of the exact power block that you showed, which is the exact one that I have, all over the table
I prefer to tip at the end of the cruise. I will tip out staff that treat me well with no expectation of additional reward, and I always tip the room steward. Those guys tend to get the lowest pay and work really hard! I also take photos of the staff I either plan to tip, or mention in my review. This way I have their full name and official title, and can remember them later when I look over my trip photos again. I also write thank you cards for the staff I plan to tip. It makes it easier to budget and keeps the tips organized.
I love your tip about taking pictures of your staff. I need to do better job at that. I normally just have their card or take a picture of the table Plaque with their names. I like your idea better! 🥰I do tip them extra at the end of the cruise as well and I have these really cute cruising thank you cards that I use to put their tips in. Thanks for sharing.
Some ships have usb ports on the desk lamps and wall lamps. If you do a thorough tour of your cabin in the beginning you will find additional ports /plugs. You can also ask the cabin steward to point out secret storage areas and outlets when they stop by. If you have special cabin request, such as nightly ice or mattress pad you can write out the request and put near the door so they see it when they enter the cabin. 🎉
🎉since arriving at my first all-inclusive in the 90s & having to wait until 3pm to get to our room, I started wearing my swimsuit under my clothes on arrival day and packing a dry outfit just in case i want to go to a restaurant before room is ready. Same for cruises. The pools and hot tubs are mostly empty on the first day.
I drug my luggage across the sea tac airport to catch the hotel shuttle. While I was waiting I met a couple who told me their luggage was lost. It looked like the had c pap machine bags. They said we are going on a cruise we have the clothing we are wearing.
Yes, you can open your account using cash on most cruise lines. Just double check before you go. Typically if using cash you must go to Guest Services when you get on the ship. They also require a minimum deposit depending on number of days your cruise is, so give them a call or check the website.
Every sailing is different obviously it depends on when the ship arrived at port and how long it takes them to turn around the rooms. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity for example are normally around 2 PM before you get in your room. It varies. If the ship did not have passengers for debarkation, let’s say they were repositioning. then you don’t have to wait for your room. The rooms are ready.
@@CruiseSavvy I’ve been on many cruises. I’ve never had to wait past 2pm to get into my room. Not sure what the hold up was with some but that sounds crazy!
@@shannh6724If thousands of people are leaving ship between 8 & 9am..it's crazy to expect all the rooms to be ready by noon. Hotels & air B&B's usually don't have check in before 3 or 4pm even if they have been vacant.
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Thank you
So much for sharing
At least 5 different things that others skip over
I do not have a pass port
On my disney cruise is my travel documents state drivers license and my birth certificate!
Only….?
Yes, cruises that start in the United States and end in the United States typically let you board without a passport. You do need your original certified birth certificate with the seal and government issued photo ID . The thing that everyone is concerned about here really is when you get off the ship in another country. While you’re able to get back on the ship with your seapass card or your set sail card that’s given to you by the cruise line, if something happens to you while you’re in that country Let’s say you end up in the hospital or detained or you miss the ship you’re gonna have a really hard time getting out of the country without a passport and you will have to call the Embassy and go through all the things. Very difficult!! A copy of your passport will not work. I see people telling everyone to bring copies of passports and they do not count for anything. Now if you’re only going to let’s say Disney’s private Island you should be fine. And I’m really not trying to scare you. Many people do travel on a ship without their passport, but you are taking those risks. Enjoy your cruise. Disney cruises are phenomenal. You’re gonna have a wonderful time.🚢🩵
My husband and I are experienced cruisers, and I loved this very detailed video. Packinglist takes the anxiety out of packing. Thanks for this list.
Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on a cruise sometime!!
This is great advice for first time cruisers. I’ve been cruising for quite a while now so I think I’m pretty good at packing. But I always check out new videos to see if you might do something that I am unaware of.
Thank you I appreciate you joining anyway. 😃 please if there’s something that I’m not thinking of please share that and I’ll be sure to include it in an upcoming video. I’m like you, though, I watch all the videos even if I think I know it all because you just never know. Plus when I’m not at my real job, I like to do everything related to cruising. 😂
Very informative. Thank you
Glad it was helpful. 🥰
Thank you for the packing list!!!
You’re welcome! I hope it comes in handy.
Much appreciated Great info
Thank you 😊
Just a heads up, Royal no longer allows the power block with regular plugs, they are only allowing power blocks with just USBs
When did this change? I just used mine a few weeks ago.
@@CruiseSavvy maybe it has to do with which Royal port you are sailing from but I know that we were supposed to sail on Symphony in a few weeks and was told by several people that no extra regular outlets were allowed only USBs. One person even showed the confiscation table and you could see several of the exact power block that you showed, which is the exact one that I have, all over the table
Oh wow! I was on Symphony out of New Jersey. I guess I got lucky. I do have an all USB version but I liked the cube. Thanks for letting us know.
Do you have a picture of the power block of what they allow.
@@ChristineRobillard-h3e I do but how do you add a picture to a reply?
I prefer to tip at the end of the cruise. I will tip out staff that treat me well with no expectation of additional reward, and I always tip the room steward. Those guys tend to get the lowest pay and work really hard!
I also take photos of the staff I either plan to tip, or mention in my review. This way I have their full name and official title, and can remember them later when I look over my trip photos again.
I also write thank you cards for the staff I plan to tip. It makes it easier to budget and keeps the tips organized.
I love your tip about taking pictures of your staff. I need to do better job at that. I normally just have their card or take a picture of the table Plaque with their names. I like your idea better! 🥰I do tip them extra at the end of the cruise as well and I have these really cute cruising thank you cards that I use to put their tips in. Thanks for sharing.
I wear my bathing suit under a loose fitting sundress on embarkation day.
Perfect!!!
@@sarasue56 that is a good idea, going on first cruise in Jan. I will be doing this. 😁 Thank you
I just found your channel. Great list! thanks
Glad you found us!! Hope to see you around. 🩵🛳️
Some ships have usb ports on the desk lamps and wall lamps. If you do a thorough tour of your cabin in the beginning you will find additional ports /plugs. You can also ask the cabin steward to point out secret storage areas and outlets when they stop by. If you have special cabin request, such as nightly ice or mattress pad you can write out the request and put near the door so they see it when they enter the cabin. 🎉
You are right! 😃 Usually it’s the older ships that are limited in USB and outlets.
@@kirareed1865 thx. (Look behind the tv for one)
🎉since arriving at my first all-inclusive in the 90s & having to wait until 3pm to get to our room, I started wearing my swimsuit under my clothes on arrival day and packing a dry outfit just in case i want to go to a restaurant before room is ready. Same for cruises. The pools and hot tubs are mostly empty on the first day.
This is the way to go!! 🫶🏻
@@kirareed1865 I just got back the pools and hot tubs were not open until the rooms were ready.
Next to eye wear you need to include hearing aid batteries
Great call out!!!
Thank you, this is great. Happy cruising
Appreciate you! 🛳️🩵
23:40 I always bring my makeup and skincare products with my carry on.
Oh yah!!! ☝️😊
Ty so much!!! September cruise!
Oh you’re getting close!! Have a wonderful time. 🛳️🩵
I drug my luggage across the sea tac airport to catch the hotel shuttle. While I was waiting I met a couple who told me their luggage was lost. It looked like the had c pap machine bags. They said we are going on a cruise we have the clothing we are wearing.
OH No! It happens. Best to have a packed carry-on and get travel insurance. I hope they eventually got their luggage.
Do the cruise give out the towel for borrow?
Yes, they do. Some of them do charge you if you don’t return them.
Can you put cash on your sign and sale account? We don’t have credit cards.
Yes, you can open your account using cash on most cruise lines. Just double check before you go. Typically if using cash you must go to Guest Services when you get on the ship. They also require a minimum deposit depending on number of days your cruise is, so give them a call or check the website.
How do I get the list?
The link is in the description under the video.
drive.google.com/file/d/12wR9sbyjKf5aTJs_R3VOOhBjS5tvuWPX/view?usp=share_link
Thank you. 💞
How about cameras or video games?
You can bring both. Video games, I am assuming you mean handheld versions. I do recommend packing your electronics in your carryon.
What cruise ships are making ppl wait until “late afternoon” to check into rooms? ☹️🙄🤔
Every sailing is different obviously it depends on when the ship arrived at port and how long it takes them to turn around the rooms. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity for example are normally around 2 PM before you get in your room. It varies. If the ship did not have passengers for debarkation, let’s say they were repositioning. then you don’t have to wait for your room. The rooms are ready.
Virgin boarding and cabin access times are later in the day.
@@CruiseSavvy I’ve been on many cruises. I’ve never had to wait past 2pm to get into my room. Not sure what the hold up was with some but that sounds crazy!
@@rowanmulvey8632 I’ve been on virgin a few times. I have never had to wait til “late in the afternoon” to get into my room.
@@shannh6724If thousands of people are leaving ship between 8 & 9am..it's crazy to expect all the rooms to be ready by noon. Hotels & air B&B's usually don't have check in before 3 or 4pm even if they have been vacant.
Can you send me a copy of your packing list please.
FREE Cruise Packing List: drive.google.com/file/d/12wR9sbyjKf5aTJs_R3VOOhBjS5tvuWPX/view?usp=share_link
I've been on 25+ cruises and some of your "necessities" are totally not necessary.
That’s why ultimately it’s your decision. I am just sharing what I do and you can adjust accordingly. 🤗
When you get the Chanel 19 you’ll add it to the list *yutulu* hand-pink-waving
Of course 😊