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You’re likely visiting this blog because you are preparing for a cruise, possibly your first one, and you are wondering what other people say are cruising essentials so you can prepare accordingly. Well, look no further!
After cruising on the Norwegian Jewel, these are my top 10 cruising essentials:
Non-Drowsy Dramamine (or other motion sickness medicine) – You might not think you get motion sick, but better safe than sorry. And even if you don’t, and you see someone who is, you can share. Sharing is caring.
Sunblock – As a family of three, we went through a 6 fluid ounce bottle of Beach Bum lotion over the course of 12 days. Don’t forget to get reef safe sunblock and avoid sunscreen that sprays because it will be windy on the boat.
Flip-Flops or Sandals – You’ll be surprised by how often you will just wear your flip-flops or sandals instead of fully enclosed shoes.
Small Throw Blanket – For when you want to sit outside on your balcony, or the ships open deck, but it is a tad chilly.
Small Bag – For when you are walking around on the ship and you want to carry with you your phone, sunblock, cash, a book, etc.
Beach Towel Clips – For clipping your beach towel to your chair so it stays in place.
A Book – I recommend brining a book that has been on/in your “to be read” pile that you have continued to put off. I read One Night on the Island by Josie Silver and loved it!
Hair Ties – Trust me, if you have hair at a length that can be put back, you will end up pulling it back more than normal because of the wind while at sea.
A Reusable Water Bottle – So you can fill it up at re-fill stations instead of buying water bottles (some bartenders also won’t mind filling it up for you).
Pain Medication – You never know when a headache might occur.
BONUS: An Appetite! There is absolutely no shortage of food on a Norwegian cruise ship. If you are going hungry, even if just for a moment, the cruise ship is not doing its job. You should be uncomfortably full after your third day.
Wanderland Jess 