I put one of those dry erase boards outside our door on our very first cruise- wrote on it that it was our first cruise, and lots of people left comments like “won’t be your last”, “enjoy” “hello from..” We even opened our door while someone was writing a message and startled them, but got to have a fun interaction with them in the process. It actually made it home intact and I saved it as a fun memory of our very first cruise.
We always (1) book at room next to the stairwell (aft), (2) decorate our door with something fun, and (3) put a white board on our door. LOTS of fellow cruisers will leave us a note saying "Thank you for decorating your door - when I come back late at night (either tired or drunk), I know I'm on the right floor when I see your door!" Hahahaha! We've also met lots of great people this way.
@@popbre3 we've been by the door/elevator before and I can honestly say I do not remember hearing them. I've heard loud people in the hall, but that can be in any room. It is so convenient to be by the stairs/elevator, we don't have small kids that could be woken up, so even if there is a bit of extra noise, it's worth it to us to book there. It literally makes the cruise feel like all the activities are right outside your door.
We use a chalk board as a door decoration. Does double duty. We use a suitcase as our hamper. As we wear them, we fold and place them in the suitcase under the bed. Plus it speeds up the packing process on the last day. Great video.
Guys, your 24 minute video took me an hour because I kept having to pause to write down everything you suggested. You’re geniuses! Thanks so much! We’re taking our cruise later this month!!! ❤️👍🏻🎉
L Hamilton hey, Happy New Year! It was amazing! We had so much fun we booked another cruise for this summer! The over the door shoe hanger was the best hack ever! Four people to a room was a breeze with this! Also, we brought command hooks (I didn’t know the over the door shoe thing came with hook so we were going to use it for that) and they worked brilliantly. I can’t tell you how many times we walked in and hung our lanyards, a light jacket, hats, necklaces, and just anything else on these command hooks that we placed all over the walls. They came down with ease and no damage at all to the walls. Might as well use all of the vertical space you have considering a lot of cabins are short on floor space. Your tip about unpacking and storing luggage under the beds was also invaluable. We packed about 20 hangers in our luggage as well!!! Worked out beautifully!
I just want y’all to know, we leave tomorrow on our first cruise. I had so much anxiety about it until I found you and watched a bunch of your videos last night and this morning. I feel much more prepared! Thank you so much for doing these videos.
Meh too... Mii first Cruise thz month October... I've got anxiety aswell...wht to pack different currencies....pretty much everything...deez videos are very helpful an writing stuff down...nw iem really excited, butterflies....deez cruise tips we'll so help me...
I saw a video where someone used menthol foam shaving cream on a sunburn, I can't remember how long to leave it on before you rinse it off though. It has to be menthol and has to be foam. It takes the sting out of the sunburn almost immediately they said.
I have a cruise in a month or so, but Watching your video made me concentrate more on how meant for each other y’all are (if y’all are together that is) vs concentrating on your tips! Haha love your chemistry, i can see a loving friendship and companionship between the two of you :) ❤️ made my day happy
Sorry to be so off topic but does someone know of a method to get back into an instagram account?? I stupidly forgot the password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me
@Musa Jeremiah thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
We have done laundry on a cruise. We both ended up having a very favorite day outfit and washed it mid cruise so we could wear it again. The theater is cold, sunburn or not. At least all the Carnival Cruises we've been on. All the RC cruises have been hot, hot rooms, hot restaurants and warm theater. I drink diet dr pepper like there is no other drink in the world. Carnival ships that leave out of New Orleans or Galveston serve Dr. Pepper now!!! I can't even tell you how exciting this to me!!! Also Carnival switched from Coke products to Pepsi drinks Jan 2020. So no more bland diet coke. Unfortunately they serve Pepsi zero, not diet Pepsi. The patches behind the ear are called scopolamine patches. Prescription only, so don't forget to schedule with your doctor with enough time to spare to get that rx filled.
Oh wow! Yeah, we all learn the hard way on what we need while traveling. When Ethan was 7, he was rolling down a hill in Spring and his eyes swelled shut from the pollen and we had no benedryl with us. Guess what we carry now!! I pack a little of everything in our first aid kit.
You guys are so down to earth. I really appreciate your tips. Going on my first cruise in a few weeks and your advises allowed me to get all just right.
TIP. Don't rely on the usb cords to charge your phone on the newer ships equipped with usb wall charger, it is a very low trickle charge, bring the wall charger too. Thank goodness I am a maniac packer.
We have been on 13 cruises and there are some good ideas in your video that we have not thought of. we also put our sodas in a zipper bag because we have had them rip the box open too much and then the sodas want to fall out, we also use bungy straps to strap them to the handle of our carry on luggage. Thank You for sharing these tips with us.
the door decoration is such a GREAT tip! My first night on a cruise i was walking back and forth from my hallway trying to find my room it was so tiring. If i had a decoration on the door i wouldve spotted my room quickly
Getting ready to go on our first cruise in 23 days. Yay! I figured out that I can put some of this smaller stuff in an empty plastic grocery bag and stuff the inside of the shoes. Is saving a lot of packing room. Especially since my husband wears 13W and my son wears 11 1/2's. OK...we all got big feet. LOL but it has worked great....a ton of stuff in those shoes and protected by the bags. Then I wrap each shoe in another bag and pack it. Thanks for all I've learned from y'all.
I like you two. You seem like my kind of folks. Down to earth. I’m glad I found you. Going on our first ever cruise March 2022. Our 34th wedding anniversary. We’re excited and nervous.
Good tips! I usually go lite- one bag since it isn't a family affair. I buy a cruise ship lanard, and a big hot/cold drink thing in the gift shop, so I can do the big coffee/or big cold drink. I also pack a water bladder-perfect for shore excursions and to keep in room fridge.
Jennifer Noble i have a backpack with a water bladder built into it that I got for a hikong trip a couple years ago. Will definitely be bringing that with me too!
Wow! These are some awesome tips! I've been on 6 cruises and thought I had all the tips needed. Speaking of tips, a lot of small bills for the various tips on the ship and getting to the port/airport is really helpful as well. Things I wish I would've brought on our recent cruise that were in your video: towel clips, wine, power strip, magnetic board, magnetic hooks, cup, binoculars, highlighter. AWESOME! Thanks! I'm adding these to my master cruise checklist.
You guys have made me so much more confident to go on our first cruise. We only have 1 week left before we leave! I have been binge watching all your videos. I'm so happy to find another Coke head family, too!
Great video...veteran of 10 cruises and a million "things you must take" and still picked up a few great points from your video. Plus..you two are awesome - definitely couple goals!
My wife & I have 2 way radios. And when we're cruising with other couples they have theirs and all get on the same channel. And we have our personal channel.
We tried this on our first cruise and other people kept being in our channel. Then the boys would forget to carry them so it didn’t work for us. But I know many who use them.
Thank you both so much for your information. All very helpful. I have cruised once and going again very soon. Looked on here for tips. Searched again for recalling those tips and found you both. Great fun way you interact. Not just talking like some others. Using real visual examples help instead of just saying the words, ie. Tide sticks! The corner numbered titles are helpful too in addition to the list at the end you show closely to the camera! Take care and thanks again. Happy travelling, Aura
Thanks so much!! You two are hilarious. I appreciate all this advice. The last time I went cruising was before having children. So the laundry clips and bags.
I saw that they officially allow drinks now. They has always been silent on the issue in the past. I haven't cruised with RCCL yet but I have a co-worker that does and she had always been able to bring drinks in the past as well.
I think water shoes is a must also! Some people don’t like water shoes but I don’t want my foot stepping on a lot of shells or rocks in the water. Thanks there were some really good ideas!
I am a packer and try to take everything I might need just like this video suggests and it does not take up that much room. My husband flies by the seat of his pants but he has ME to be there when things are needed...hahaha! One time he fixed our boat motor problem with a paperclip while on a trip.
Thanks again for these videos... My second cruise, my hubby's first, and I want to make it great. It's our 17 year anniversary and my gift to him. You are making it so much easier.... I want him to remember how much fun so he'll want to take another next year... Thanks again.... 🤗🤗🤗
I've never been on a cruise, I haven't even seen the ocean yet, but I am planning to take one next year with my 8 year old granddaughter. I definitely want a balcony room with an extended balcony, do you have any suggestions about which ship I should choose? We looked at a video of Harmony of the Seas, are they better than other cruise lines for their amenities or is there a better one than that at the same price range, do you know? I want to go to the Eastern Caribbean, I think.
Oh wow, so much to do, I going on a cruise for my B-Day in May, actually I'm starting to feel overwhelmed with every little thing that is actually important..I've been watching a lot of videos but this is the 1st one that give me accurate information.
My mom and i are going on a cruise on the carnival dream this May and your tips and videos have helped tremendously!!! I’m addicted to your channel!!! Your family is so sweet and so fun to watch!!! Thank you for being you!! ☺️☺️
Greeting from San Antonio Texas! So glad I came across your video.I'm going on my first Cruise on November.thanks for all the great tips.I appreciate it.❤❤❤
On my last cruise with my wife, I brought my EDC med kit. Kid got a pretty bad gash, I sewed it up😂 yes I have things to numb it with and yes my wife and I are paramedics (not taught how to do stitches), but know how to do stitches properly
I'll be going on my 2nd cruise in May 2020 on the Carnival Vista with my friend Rachel, who has never been on one. Let alone out of the country! She's super excited but nervous about everything. Thankfully I found your guys' channel a while back and have a whole arsenal for her to watch when it's time to. We will be going to Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel. The firsr cruise I was on, before I boarded the ship, I ended up with a double ear infection and had to get medicine in Mahogany Bay. I spent most days sleeping in my cabin but would wander the ship at night. Let me tell you something. I HIGHLY recommend exploring the ship in the evening when everyone's asleep. I sat out on the benches at both ends of the ship and oh my god it was breathtaking. I saw a lightning storm over Cozumel, watched the sunrise at 530am in Mahogany Bay, saw many a sunset. It was absolutely beautiful. I hope to convince my friend to join me in the early morning adventures.
Thanks for sharing us with your friend! And I agree, it is great to wander the ship very late or very early in the morning when you have it all to yourself!!
Instead of the pop up hamper, we us the giant jumbo ziplock bags it is about the size of a large department store bag and has handles. It just stays in my luggage and water resistance at Target or Wal-mart.
I pack a shoe storage hanger that goes over the closet (wardrobe) rail for shoes and evening bags - this saves the longer clothing such as jumpsuits and evening dresses get wrapped around the shoes on the closet floor.
Thanks for saying nightlight! Every time I go anywhere I take my nightlight with me to put in the bathroom just like I have here at home. That way I can find my way to the most important room in the middle of the night. Lol
Thanks for your video! I haven’t cruised in 11 years and I needed a refresher. Love your useful ideas - wouldn’t have thought about a hot coffee travel mug.
P.s. Definitely try the magnetic hooks on your next cruise. We used them on our last cruise and I don't know how we could go without them now! We had our lanyards, hats, umbrella, sweaters, etc hanging up and it was so handy! I'm one of those people that would lose their head if it wasn't attached, lol, and having a few important things hung up in plain sight was a lifesaver. 😉
EECC Travels I hope they are the bright colored ones that come in a set of 4! Lol. The smaller silver metal ones didn't hold much of anything. :/ I tested them out on our fridge and they wouldn't even hold up a beaded lanyard with nothing on it. Sent those back and got the others and they worked awesome!
We usually don't carry a lot of these things, but Annette is all about carrying the medication items, just in case! One thing we're bringing on the next cruise we haven't had previously are the magnets! We have some strong ones that will be very useful! People should be careful with those white boards sometimes. They tend to attract random messages from anonymous people walking by your cabin.
I don't bring all of them, but some do come in handy. And those medicines are a must after I got sick on one cruise. Now I don't leave without them! Oh haha, I didn't even think about that! I bought them this year for the first time, but not sure if I will bring them or not since we can chat through the Hub app.
I love the Shipmate app! I have all of the past cruises recorded and my future countdowns :) And I like studying the deck plans before a cruise so I know where everything is.
Same here. I know exactly where everything is before I go. Then I match it all up once I get there. I should have enough time to study the engines if they need help in the engine room. ;)
You guys are AWESOME! Also, I bring legal binder clips and use them to hang multiple garments, instead of just one, on the hangers that are provided in the closet. This was particularly helpful with pants; hang them from the bottom cuffs and it works like a charm. Thanks for ALL your tips - was taking notes the entire video.
carnival breeze, oct 19, 2019 out of canaveral, 16 of us, would love to have you with us, y'all look like fun, jason, ill buy the beer for the first hour. lol
Carnival Breeze is really a nice ship husband and I went on it 2015. We now moved to Melbourne Florida and now only 20 minutes away from Port Canaveral and will be going on a cruise in January with Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Sea . Have fun and enjoy Guys burger, it’s the best!
Our first cruise was for our 15th anniversary, and Saturday we will leave on our 4th cruise, to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Another item to add, is a lint roller for the formal nights. We were at Walmart and were trying to remember if there was anything on you list that we needed, and decided that we should look up Jenni and the surfer dude when we got home. Well, we discovered it was Alisa and surfer dude, aka Jason. Now we are subscribed to your channel, so we can check out your other vids. Very helpful, thanks.
Thanks for the tips. I know that you guys made this in 2018 and I don't know when Royal Caribbean made their changes, but they allow 2 bottles of Wine or Champagne or a combination thereof (1 of each), 750ml bottles or less, per stateroom. They also now allow 12 bottles of non-alcoholic beverages that are 17 oz or less per stateroom. This of course is during original embarkation and not during port stops.
Ive been on 12 cruises and every time I watch a video I learn something new. I love the idea concerning the 'tide pods". I always do my laundry on a cruise ship but the laundry detergent that they sell in the laundry room is a little expensive. Great idea! Also the magnetic hooks. Another great idea. Great video, keep up the great work..
Love your tips!!! I’ve cruised a few times before, but always manage to forget something and end up having to purchase while overseas or on the ship. Thank you!!!
Thank for your tips, I like taken cruises every 2yrs. Safety information is ready deep and cool,food,danger sometimes on Cruises love ya all blessing worldwide Amen💝🙏😇😍🐕🏖🏝🍹👫👌
hey....I really don't like sodas. I think they are the most unhealthy beverages....BUT I REALLY LIKE YOR VIDEO, the honesty of it all is refreshing. I love the way you seem very well match couple and a tight nit family that enjoys life together...Keep it up!!
Your videos are so amazing. I'm going on my first cruise in August and I've found you two to be very informative and entertaining. Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. I think I've watched almost all of the videos in the cruise playlist.
Thanks for all the tips my family and I are going on the Dream at the end of April. I'm so afraid I'm going to forget something. Watching all the videos I can to figure out if I have my list together. Love your channel!!!
I'm a list maker. I booked cruise number 5 on the Vision of the Seas for January earlier today & I'm making lists of things to do or that I need to pack. That's how I always take trips.
Oh my goodness, you two are such an adorable couple. I love that you think of everything. My hubby found your video and showed it to me saying "Look, there is someone else that packs like u." Lol! Love it! I tell my hubby he will be thankful of my over packing the day we get stranded somewhere and we will be able to survive a month on our own.. Lol! Now does all this stuff have a bag of its own? How big is your suitcase?
I hate to change the memory cards in the camera. I always think that there is a chance of damaging the electrical contacts inside the camera that have to connect to the memory card. I bought a 128GB memory card for my camera since that is the largest card that the camera will allow. Now I make a point of dumping my camera to my laptop every day, and then I can reformat the card every day. On my laptop I then have a different folder for each day or port of call. I tend to take 300-400 pictures a day, at 24MP, so there is no chance that my memory card will ever fill up. My battery only last for 250 pictures, so I need 2-3 batteries a day. Make sure to have extra batteries and multiple chargers.
Great video. I leave next week on a Royal Caribbean cruise and wanted to let you know that they do allow one 12 pack of non-alchoholic beverage per stateroom to be brought on board.
You two are so cute and fun to listen to. Thanks for sharing your tips and advice. Btw ya'll seem like great parents, your kids are lucky to have ya'll. I wish your family all the best.
Wow! Wished I had discovered this video before my first cruise! But that's ok bcuz I found it now! Heading to the Panama Canal w my dad for his first cruise Jan 2020 for two weeks and now I'm certain we will truly be cruisin! Thank u so much! Lots of love!
How did you hang door decorations? Over the door hanger? The scotch stretch & stick, removable hanger? Something else? And what regulations? (Other than obviously nothing offensive or flammable.). (Carnival cruising). Thanks for the tips & fun way you two presented them.
I put one of those dry erase boards outside our door on our very first cruise- wrote on it that it was our first cruise, and lots of people left comments like “won’t be your last”, “enjoy” “hello from..” We even opened our door while someone was writing a message and startled them, but got to have a fun interaction with them in the process. It actually made it home intact and I saved it as a fun memory of our very first cruise.
What a cool idea!!! I think I'll try this; it sounds like a great way to meet and interact with others while on board!!!!
Omg this is a neat idea.
how do u get it to stick?
The dry erase board shown has magnets on the back. Or... Use magnet hook
I wouldn't like that
We always (1) book at room next to the stairwell (aft), (2) decorate our door with something fun, and (3) put a white board on our door. LOTS of fellow cruisers will leave us a note saying "Thank you for decorating your door - when I come back late at night (either tired or drunk), I know I'm on the right floor when I see your door!" Hahahaha! We've also met lots of great people this way.
Oh I love it!!! The decorations definitely make it easier to find your room... no matter what shape you are in :)
Omg i am cracking up 😂
Is the door metal for magnets?
Is the room by the stairs noisy? I would think you could hear everyone going up and down.
@@popbre3 we've been by the door/elevator before and I can honestly say I do not remember hearing them. I've heard loud people in the hall, but that can be in any room. It is so convenient to be by the stairs/elevator, we don't have small kids that could be woken up, so even if there is a bit of extra noise, it's worth it to us to book there. It literally makes the cruise feel like all the activities are right outside your door.
We use a chalk board as a door decoration. Does double duty. We use a suitcase as our hamper. As we wear them, we fold and place them in the suitcase under the bed. Plus it speeds up the packing process on the last day.
Great video.
Great idea on the chalkboard!!! Using the suitcase would work for is adults but the hamper is a necessity for my messy boys!
Great idea to use suitcase as a hamper 👍
Mr. Jason is a natural! I love your videos. Very adorable couple. Thank you guys for sharing
Guys, your 24 minute video took me an hour because I kept having to pause to write down everything you suggested. You’re geniuses! Thanks so much! We’re taking our cruise later this month!!! ❤️👍🏻🎉
Whit23ney Hi and Happy New Year! Just wanted to know how was your Cruise and would you like to share any additional tips for first timers? Thanks 😊
L Hamilton hey, Happy New Year! It was amazing! We had so much fun we booked another cruise for this summer! The over the door shoe hanger was the best hack ever! Four people to a room was a breeze with this! Also, we brought command hooks (I didn’t know the over the door shoe thing came with hook so we were going to use it for that) and they worked brilliantly. I can’t tell you how many times we walked in and hung our lanyards, a light jacket, hats, necklaces, and just anything else on these command hooks that we placed all over the walls. They came down with ease and no damage at all to the walls. Might as well use all of the vertical space you have considering a lot of cabins are short on floor space. Your tip about unpacking and storing luggage under the beds was also invaluable. We packed about 20 hangers in our luggage as well!!! Worked out beautifully!
Nice video. Lots of useful tips!
Same lol
My favorite cruise hack, Don't worry about the other people and enjoy your cruise!
I just want y’all to know, we leave tomorrow on our first cruise. I had so much anxiety about it until I found you and watched a bunch of your videos last night and this morning. I feel much more prepared! Thank you so much for doing these videos.
I am so glad you found our channel and that these videos have helped you!!! I hope you have a wonderful time on your first cruise!!! 🛳
Jennifer Smith mm
Meh too... Mii first Cruise thz month October... I've got anxiety aswell...wht to pack different currencies....pretty much everything...deez videos are very helpful an writing stuff down...nw iem really excited, butterflies....deez cruise tips we'll so help me...
Little Florida sunburn tip. Pure vitamin e oil from the pharmacy section. Takes the burn away really quickly!
Nice! Thanks for adding this tip!
I saw a video where someone used menthol foam shaving cream on a sunburn, I can't remember how long to leave it on before you rinse it off though. It has to be menthol and has to be foam. It takes the sting out of the sunburn almost immediately they said.
A great way to get those creases neat. Use a flat iron that you would usually use on your hair. I use this anytime I travel.
That's a fantastic idea!
What a great idea! Thank you for this!
Fantastic idea!!
What a brilliant idea!
Some cruise lines don't allow irons because of the fire hazard.
AWESOME!! Y'all are the Chip and Joanna of cruises.
Awe thank you!
I love how much Jason makes Alisa laugh!! You seem like really fun people!! Love your vids 😁
I love this comment! Yes, Jason always makes me laugh. He is the funny one and I am the serious one but we work so well together :)
You're an awesome couple! Thanks for all the tips! My wife and I are celebrating our 13th anniversary with a cruise this weekend. We're so excited! 😃👍
I came here to learn about cruising , but I kept watching because y’all are so adorable !!!
Jason is like a mix between a typical California Blond, Owen Wilson, and every dad.
Awesome list! Dxed with terminal cancer and am taking the entire family on a cruise (4 adult kids + Spouses) and this helps to keep things organized!
I hope you enjoy your family cruise!! There is a playlist full of tips videos that you may find helpful.
How did it go? I’m in your boat Nd will leave on a cruise this coming Saturday. I plan to have a good time.
I have a cruise in a month or so, but Watching your video made me concentrate more on how meant for each other y’all are (if y’all are together that is) vs concentrating on your tips! Haha love your chemistry, i can see a loving friendship and companionship between the two of you :) ❤️ made my day happy
Awe thank you! Yes, Jason is my best friend and my hubby so we have about as perfect a relationship as can be :)
Sorry to be so off topic but does someone know of a method to get back into an instagram account??
I stupidly forgot the password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me
@Hayden Harley Instablaster =)
@Musa Jeremiah thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Musa Jeremiah it worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
Thank you so much, you really help me out!
We have done laundry on a cruise. We both ended up having a very favorite day outfit and washed it mid cruise so we could wear it again. The theater is cold, sunburn or not. At least all the Carnival Cruises we've been on. All the RC cruises have been hot, hot rooms, hot restaurants and warm theater. I drink diet dr pepper like there is no other drink in the world. Carnival ships that leave out of New Orleans or Galveston serve Dr. Pepper now!!! I can't even tell you how exciting this to me!!! Also Carnival switched from Coke products to Pepsi drinks Jan 2020. So no more bland diet coke. Unfortunately they serve Pepsi zero, not diet Pepsi. The patches behind the ear are called scopolamine patches. Prescription only, so don't forget to schedule with your doctor with enough time to spare to get that rx filled.
I got a blister in Cozumel and had to pay $1.00 per bandaid from the purser. Never happened again. I believe in the first aid kit.
Oh wow! Yeah, we all learn the hard way on what we need while traveling. When Ethan was 7, he was rolling down a hill in Spring and his eyes swelled shut from the pollen and we had no benedryl with us. Guess what we carry now!! I pack a little of everything in our first aid kit.
F.ckers.
You guys are so down to earth. I really appreciate your tips. Going on my first cruise in a few weeks and your advises allowed me to get all just right.
TIP. Don't rely on the usb cords to charge your phone on the newer ships equipped with usb wall charger, it is a very low trickle charge, bring the wall charger too. Thank goodness I am a maniac packer.
I usually listen to a few & couples can waste a lot of time w/ “cuteness”, like w/ the hampers but I hung on....tips are good.
We have been on 13 cruises and there are some good ideas in your video that we have not thought of. we also put our sodas in a zipper bag because we have had them rip the box open too much and then the sodas want to fall out, we also use bungy straps to strap them to the handle of our carry on luggage. Thank You for sharing these tips with us.
the door decoration is such a GREAT tip! My first night on a cruise i was walking back and forth from my hallway trying to find my room it was so tiring. If i had a decoration on the door i wouldve spotted my room quickly
Yes, on our first cruise we didn't do this and had to search for our cabin... now we can't miss it!
Are the doors numbered? Like in hotels. I'm going on my first cruise this year so I have no idea haha
@@EECCTravels Are there cruise lines that don't allow things on the outside of the door?
@@katwolf897 yes they are
The clothes hanger is also great to clip the window shade closed if you have a room with a view or a suite..
You can make wrinkle release for a lot cheaper. 1/2 cap of fabric softener and about 3-4 cups warm water.
Getting ready to go on our first cruise in 23 days. Yay! I figured out that I can put some of this smaller stuff in an empty plastic grocery bag and stuff the inside of the shoes. Is saving a lot of packing room. Especially since my husband wears 13W and my son wears 11 1/2's. OK...we all got big feet. LOL but it has worked great....a ton of stuff in those shoes and protected by the bags. Then I wrap each shoe in another bag and pack it. Thanks for all I've learned from y'all.
That is a great idea, especially with shoes that size :)
I like you two. You seem like my kind of folks. Down to earth. I’m glad I found you. Going on our first ever cruise March 2022. Our 34th wedding anniversary. We’re excited and nervous.
I promise you gonna love it I’m 12 and been on 5
@@ethancostello9473 thank you. I believe we will love it too. Just getting away from stress is a pleasure itself.
@@angelaherring5443 yes you will you don’t have to clean cook or anything if you don’t mind me asking what cruise line are you going on ?
@@ethancostello9473 Carnival Valor in March
@@angelaherring5443 you gonna love in carnivals the best
Good tips! I usually go lite- one bag since it isn't a family affair. I buy a cruise ship lanard, and a big hot/cold drink thing in the gift shop, so I can do the big coffee/or big cold drink. I also pack a water bladder-perfect for shore excursions and to keep in room fridge.
Jennifer Noble i have a backpack with a water bladder built into it that I got for a hikong trip a couple years ago. Will definitely be bringing that with me too!
Wow! These are some awesome tips! I've been on 6 cruises and thought I had all the tips needed. Speaking of tips, a lot of small bills for the various tips on the ship and getting to the port/airport is really helpful as well. Things I wish I would've brought on our recent cruise that were in your video: towel clips, wine, power strip, magnetic board, magnetic hooks, cup, binoculars, highlighter. AWESOME! Thanks! I'm adding these to my master cruise checklist.
So glad to help! And thanks for adding the tip about the small bills.
We always take an extension cord for my husband’s cpap machine.
The ship will provide a heavy duty extension cord as well as distilled water for the CPAP!
You guys have made me so much more confident to go on our first cruise. We only have 1 week left before we leave! I have been binge watching all your videos. I'm so happy to find another Coke head family, too!
You two are so cute!! You've had me laughing the whole time but also lots of awesome ideas!!! Thank you!!
Great video...veteran of 10 cruises and a million "things you must take" and still picked up a few great points from your video. Plus..you two are awesome - definitely couple goals!
Thanks so much Amy 😊
My wife & I have 2 way radios. And when we're cruising with other couples they have theirs and all get on the same channel. And we have our personal channel.
We tried this on our first cruise and other people kept being in our channel. Then the boys would forget to carry them so it didn’t work for us. But I know many who use them.
Thank you both so much for your information. All very helpful. I have cruised once and going again very soon. Looked on here for tips. Searched again for recalling those tips and found you both. Great fun way you interact. Not just talking like some others. Using real visual examples help instead of just saying the words, ie. Tide sticks! The corner numbered titles are helpful too in addition to the list at the end you show closely to the camera! Take care and thanks again. Happy travelling, Aura
Thanks so much!! You two are hilarious. I appreciate all this advice. The last time I went cruising was before having children. So the laundry clips and bags.
RCCL now allows a 12 pack of non alcoholic drinks per stateroom but must be in your carryon! Thanks for all the great info!
I saw that they officially allow drinks now. They has always been silent on the issue in the past. I haven't cruised with RCCL yet but I have a co-worker that does and she had always been able to bring drinks in the past as well.
I'm going to need to bring a suitcase for all these extra stuff!
I think water shoes is a must also! Some people don’t like water shoes but I don’t want my foot stepping on a lot of shells or rocks in the water. Thanks there were some really good ideas!
Bring a wine bottle opener, open your own wine (ask your cabin boy for wine glasses) and carry it to the dining room. Avoid $15 cork fee.
Thanks for adding this tip! We always do this as well.
Just came off a Holland America Line cruise. The corkage fee gets applied the moment the wine is carried on board.
Carnival will give you a corkscrew free if you ask the cabin boy
Buy screw top or boxed wines. They are just a good or better than cork and cork trees are becoming very scarce.
I am a packer and try to take everything I might need just like this video suggests and it does not take up that much room. My husband flies by the seat of his pants but he has ME to be there when things are needed...hahaha! One time he fixed our boat motor problem with a paperclip while on a trip.
Towel clips work great to hold your curtains together if you like to sleep in.
Yes! I figured this one out too, they were very handy!
Oh that’s a great tip!
Thanks again for these videos... My second cruise, my hubby's first, and I want to make it great. It's our 17 year anniversary and my gift to him. You are making it so much easier.... I want him to remember how much fun so he'll want to take another next year...
Thanks again.... 🤗🤗🤗
Awe that is wonderful! Have a wonderful anniversary!!
I going on my first cruise and listen to lots of people but you two are my favors you re so informative thank
Yay! I am so glad to hear this :)
I've never been on a cruise, I haven't even seen the ocean yet, but I am planning to take one next year with my 8 year old granddaughter. I definitely want a balcony room with an extended balcony, do you have any suggestions about which ship I should choose? We looked at a video of Harmony of the Seas, are they better than other cruise lines for their amenities or is there a better one than that at the same price range, do you know? I want to go to the Eastern Caribbean, I think.
Oh wow, so much to do, I going on a cruise for my B-Day in May, actually I'm starting to feel overwhelmed with every little thing that is actually important..I've been watching a lot of videos but this is the 1st one that give me accurate information.
My mom and i are going on a cruise on the carnival dream this May and your tips and videos have helped tremendously!!! I’m addicted to your channel!!! Your family is so sweet and so fun to watch!!! Thank you for being you!! ☺️☺️
Awe thanks Emma! I am so glad our videos are helping you get excited for your cruise!!!
May 27th on the Dream here
I’m planning my honeymoon cruise with carnival right now and by the end of all your cruise tutorials I’m hopping I’ll be a pro!!
Greeting from San Antonio Texas! So glad I came across your video.I'm going on my first Cruise on November.thanks for all the great tips.I appreciate it.❤❤❤
Just got magnetic 60s style flowers for our cabin door. It's a great tip!
decorating doors, bug spray and hi lighters, how exotic.
You forgot the Post-it notes.
I'm no new to cruising but I learned some really good tips like the shoe bag over the door and magnetic hooks. You guys are fantastic!
Thanks so much! We learn something new on each cruise we go on :)
On my last cruise with my wife, I brought my EDC med kit. Kid got a pretty bad gash, I sewed it up😂 yes I have things to numb it with and yes my wife and I are paramedics (not taught how to do stitches), but know how to do stitches properly
I'll be going on my 2nd cruise in May 2020 on the Carnival Vista with my friend Rachel, who has never been on one. Let alone out of the country! She's super excited but nervous about everything. Thankfully I found your guys' channel a while back and have a whole arsenal for her to watch when it's time to. We will be going to Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel.
The firsr cruise I was on, before I boarded the ship, I ended up with a double ear infection and had to get medicine in Mahogany Bay. I spent most days sleeping in my cabin but would wander the ship at night. Let me tell you something. I HIGHLY recommend exploring the ship in the evening when everyone's asleep. I sat out on the benches at both ends of the ship and oh my god it was breathtaking. I saw a lightning storm over Cozumel, watched the sunrise at 530am in Mahogany Bay, saw many a sunset. It was absolutely beautiful. I hope to convince my friend to join me in the early morning adventures.
Thanks for sharing us with your friend! And I agree, it is great to wander the ship very late or very early in the morning when you have it all to yourself!!
Instead of the pop up hamper, we us the giant jumbo ziplock bags it is about the size of a large department store bag and has handles. It just stays in my luggage and water resistance at Target or Wal-mart.
I pack a shoe storage hanger that goes over the closet (wardrobe) rail for shoes and evening bags - this saves the longer clothing such as jumpsuits and evening dresses get wrapped around the shoes on the closet floor.
Nightlight For Interior Cabin
Thanks for saying nightlight! Every time I go anywhere I take my nightlight with me to put in the bathroom just like I have here at home. That way I can find my way to the most important room in the middle of the night. Lol
Wendy. Luber
I think Jason looks a lot like Clay Matthews of the Green Bay Packers.
I'm going on a cruise in 8 days and I have an RV, so you guys are to like family. Keep up the good work
Enjoy your cruise!
I’m going on a cruise in 6 months. Never to early to prepare 🥳🥳😂😁
@Jasmine and Maxwell! same!!! What cruise line are you taking???? I’m going in December 😌😌
@Jasmine and Maxwell! I'm going on princess Cruises!
@@fatgum_isnt_actually_fat I too am going on Princess cruise in December, my first cruise ever.
@@nancyjeanbelluomini8370 cool!!! I hope you have fun!
These are great tips, and you two crack me up. I am sitting here listening and making a list as I will be going on a cruise this year.
You two are informative and adorable.
Thanks for your video! I haven’t cruised in 11 years and I needed a refresher. Love your useful ideas - wouldn’t have thought about a hot coffee travel mug.
P.s. Definitely try the magnetic hooks on your next cruise. We used them on our last cruise and I don't know how we could go without them now! We had our lanyards, hats, umbrella, sweaters, etc hanging up and it was so handy! I'm one of those people that would lose their head if it wasn't attached, lol, and having a few important things hung up in plain sight was a lifesaver. 😉
I have some in my Amazon cart to order :) Definitely giving this one a try!
EECC Travels I hope they are the bright colored ones that come in a set of 4! Lol. The smaller silver metal ones didn't hold much of anything. :/ I tested them out on our fridge and they wouldn't even hold up a beaded lanyard with nothing on it. Sent those back and got the others and they worked awesome!
Thanks for the tip! I will make sure to get the good ones!
They're the "learning resources super strong magnetic hooks, set of 4" on Amazon. :) (tried adding the link but it wasn't working right)
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Cruise #6 in 23days and not once did I consider a radio for local stations. Thank you! Great tip!💜💜
Great video, you two are a great compliment to each other! This was very helpful, as I am picking for a cruise leaving in 3 days. Thank you!
y’all are so cute! thank you for the tips!!!! the highlighter is AWESOME!! so smart!! I always bend mine up somehow lol
We usually don't carry a lot of these things, but Annette is all about carrying the medication items, just in case! One thing we're bringing on the next cruise we haven't had previously are the magnets! We have some strong ones that will be very useful! People should be careful with those white boards sometimes. They tend to attract random messages from anonymous people walking by your cabin.
I don't bring all of them, but some do come in handy. And those medicines are a must after I got sick on one cruise. Now I don't leave without them! Oh haha, I didn't even think about that! I bought them this year for the first time, but not sure if I will bring them or not since we can chat through the Hub app.
EECC Travels We also didn't know about the Shipmate app. Have the RCCL app, but the Shipmate app is pretty cool. Very useful!
I love the Shipmate app! I have all of the past cruises recorded and my future countdowns :) And I like studying the deck plans before a cruise so I know where everything is.
Same here. I know exactly where everything is before I go. Then I match it all up once I get there. I should have enough time to study the engines if they need help in the engine room. ;)
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You guys are AWESOME! Also, I bring legal binder clips and use them to hang multiple garments, instead of just one, on the hangers that are provided in the closet. This was particularly helpful with pants; hang them from the bottom cuffs and it works like a charm. Thanks for ALL your tips - was taking notes the entire video.
First time watcher. Enjoyed very much, very informative!! You're a terrific couple!!
very thorough list. After 7 cruises and No 8 being 2 mo away,, I learned some things from your video. Good job!!!
carnival breeze, oct 19, 2019 out of canaveral, 16 of us, would love to have you with us, y'all look like fun, jason, ill buy the beer for the first hour. lol
Carnival Breeze is really a nice ship husband and I went on it 2015. We now moved to Melbourne Florida and now only 20 minutes away from Port Canaveral and will be going on a cruise in January with Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Sea . Have fun and enjoy Guys burger, it’s the best!
Our first cruise was for our 15th anniversary, and Saturday we will leave on our 4th cruise, to celebrate our 20th anniversary.
Another item to add, is a lint roller for the formal nights.
We were at Walmart and were trying to remember if there was anything on you list that we needed, and decided that we should look up Jenni and the surfer dude when we got home. Well, we discovered it was Alisa and surfer dude, aka Jason. Now we are subscribed to your channel, so we can check out your other vids. Very helpful, thanks.
Thanks for subscribing! I hope you have a wonderful cruise!
If I packed all that stuff, I would need another suitcase. I can cruise a whole week with just a gym bag and have no trouble.
Michael S. Bowen well they are a whole family with children and it’s really not that much stuff 😅
@@kogancames1107 I go with a wife and two kids and still don't need all that stuff.
Thanks for the tips. I know that you guys made this in 2018 and I don't know when Royal Caribbean made their changes, but they allow 2 bottles of Wine or Champagne or a combination thereof (1 of each), 750ml bottles or less, per stateroom. They also now allow 12 bottles of non-alcoholic beverages that are 17 oz or less per stateroom. This of course is during original embarkation and not during port stops.
27 tips every other video recommends. Wish id seen yours first. I could have saved hours watching others first....great video
Awe man! I wish you would have found us first :) PS - this is one in a series of 'cruise tips'
Oh my God. She is right after my heart with how organized ..
Thank you so much for doing this video. It was immensely helpful!
I love your delivery.
Ive been on 12 cruises and every time I watch a video I learn something new. I love the idea concerning the 'tide pods". I always do my laundry on a cruise ship but the laundry detergent that they sell in the laundry room is a little expensive. Great idea! Also the magnetic hooks. Another great idea. Great video, keep up the great work..
I know what you mean, we pick up something new on every trip we take! Glad to help :)
I’m going on my first cruise this year and this rlly helped me. Thank you guys
Glad to help! Be sure to check out the whole 'cruise tips' playlist as there are many more of these videos!
Me too!
yes we are too!so excited,these tips are great!
Most of those I had learned on my own. But you gave a few I hadn’t thought of! Thank y’all
I'm about to go on my first cruise, and yalls list is AMAZING! ❣ definitely had a bunch of items I was forgetting!
Those big beach towel clips are awesome! Thanks for a great, thoughtful video :)
😂I died when she explained how to use binoculars.
Love your tips!!! I’ve cruised a few times before, but always manage to forget something and end up having to purchase while overseas or on the ship. Thank you!!!
I watched this video just cause you both were so informative and fun to watch!
You two give good advice. We already had a few of your tips, and the door decoration is good. Nice hats!!!!
Thank for your tips, I like taken cruises every 2yrs. Safety information is ready deep and cool,food,danger sometimes on
Cruises love ya all blessing worldwide
Amen💝🙏😇😍🐕🏖🏝🍹👫👌
Thanks! I carry a clothes line with clothes pins (small) attached can be purchased at a dollar store. Can be attached to handles in bath.
I’m on the Oasis of the seas right now! I love it so far. I can’t wait until you alls next cruise!
How exciting!!! Have a wonderful cruise!!!
hey....I really don't like sodas. I think they are the most unhealthy beverages....BUT I REALLY LIKE YOR VIDEO, the honesty of it all is refreshing. I love the way you seem very well match couple and a tight nit family that enjoys life together...Keep it up!!
Very informative! You two are so cute . Thank you 🙏 for the tips
Your videos are so amazing. I'm going on my first cruise in August and I've found you two to be very informative and entertaining. Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. I think I've watched almost all of the videos in the cruise playlist.
Thanks for all the tips my family and I are going on the Dream at the end of April. I'm so afraid I'm going to forget something. Watching all the videos I can to figure out if I have my list together. Love your channel!!!
Hey Tina! I am glad we are helping you prepare for your first cruise! You will have a wonderful time!!!
I'll be on the Dream at the end of April too. I can't wait.
I'm a list maker. I booked cruise number 5 on the Vision of the Seas for January earlier today & I'm making lists of things to do or that I need to pack. That's how I always take trips.
Oh my goodness, you two are such an adorable couple. I love that you think of everything. My hubby found your video and showed it to me saying "Look, there is someone else that packs like u." Lol! Love it! I tell my hubby he will be thankful of my over packing the day we get stranded somewhere and we will be able to survive a month on our own.. Lol! Now does all this stuff have a bag of its own? How big is your suitcase?
I hate to change the memory cards in the camera.
I always think that there is a chance of damaging the electrical contacts inside the camera that have to connect to the memory card. I bought a 128GB memory card for my camera since that is the largest card that the camera will allow. Now I make a point of dumping my camera to my laptop every day, and then I can reformat the card every day.
On my laptop I then have a different folder for each day or port of call.
I tend to take 300-400 pictures a day, at 24MP, so there is no chance that my memory card will ever fill up.
My battery only last for 250 pictures, so I need 2-3 batteries a day.
Make sure to have extra batteries and multiple chargers.
Great video. I leave next week on a Royal Caribbean cruise and wanted to let you know that they do allow one 12 pack of non-alchoholic beverage per stateroom to be brought on board.
I've cruised before, but I still got some tips from you. Thanks so much for sharing.
You two are so cute and fun to listen to. Thanks for sharing your tips and advice. Btw ya'll seem like great parents, your kids are lucky to have ya'll. I wish your family all the best.
Love you guys together! Keep up the good work!!
Wow! Wished I had discovered this video before my first cruise! But that's ok bcuz I found it now! Heading to the Panama Canal w my dad for his first cruise Jan 2020 for two weeks and now I'm certain we will truly be cruisin! Thank u so much! Lots of love!
Glad you found this video and be sure to check out the rest of the tips videos in this playlist! What a fun cruise you will have!!
Great video, the one thing we always pack is Poopourri it is a life saver and something to keep the room smelling fresh!
I have heard that people love this, but we have never tried it.
@@EECCTravels you guys should try it on your next cruise or even at home. It's a game changer!
Especially when you room with two teenage boys! LOL
How did you hang door decorations? Over the door hanger? The scotch stretch & stick, removable hanger? Something else? And what regulations? (Other than obviously nothing offensive or flammable.). (Carnival cruising). Thanks for the tips & fun way you two presented them.
Yeah the sticky hangers and sometimes just tape but that usually falls!
Thanks, I have a packing list and I'll add some of these to it