Alaskan Cruise: What to Bring with you
Many of these tag a longs apply to travel in general and certainly most cruising situations.
Electrical Bar and an Extension Cord
Many cabins have just one electrical plug. Having an electric bar that allows you to plug multiple plugs into electric plug. An extension cord is needed as the plug may be way across the cabin. An extension cord will allow you to bring the power to where you need it. We allows need this as the power chair needs a place to be charged. If you have multiple electronics you will also need this handy convenience.
Sometimes the only power outlet is in the bathroom only. We have forgotten this once and had to "borrow one" from the front desk for a 14 dollar deposit.
Night light
If you have an interior room, it gets really dark in a cabin. A night light may save your toes or your head.Laundry Pods and Quarters
Laundry soap comes in small plastic pills. These are great for cruise travel. A small baggie of these come in handy when laundry needs to be done. This stuff is highly priced when you get on the ship. Quarters are handy to run the machines. I have heard that some of the machines are now taking cruise cards... but again a baggie of quarters is pretty good insurance.Your Own Soda
My wife is sensitive to sugar and caffeine. We always pack a cube of diet caffeine free cube in our check in bags (using the platform collapsible roll on). Sometimes this will result in you appearing on the bad boy list and having to explain yourself but liquid is critical on the ship. When ever you go onshore I have never been turned back bringing on additional soda to replenish the supply.Drug Store supplies
While the ship store has a ton of things to buy, it is pretty thin on items that you would normally buy in a drug store, particularly personal care items. They only care one kind of deodorant, and just one kind of toothpaste. A quick stop to Target or Walgreens will add comfort to your trip.Cash
Cash is handy for buying items on shore and will work really nicely in the casino slots or tables. Ship casinos will also use your cruise card. When using your cruise card for casinos, a numeric password for that use is generated. Any winnings go on your cruise card or may be cashed at the cage the day before you leave the ship. The debarkation morning has no staff working the casino and no way to trade in your winnings for cash in your pocket.Don't for get the tips for the various people that help you on the ship. All drinks come with an automatic 15 percent tip included.
Paperback books
Even though many people will love their kindles or their kindle apps on ship, a paperback book or two is pretty nice to have in your hand when you have time to sit and watch the water go by. Bring some new ones and pass them on to others in the library trade section.Sunglasses and Skin Care
Sunglasses are must up on the glaciers. Don't forget some lip balm and some sunblock. While most of days in Alaska are filled with rain in the summer, when the sun comes out it will burn everything in sight. If you are off hiking, mosquito protection is also comforting.Snacks
It might seem odd, but we always bring along a box of crackers and cheese comb kits. They are the ones with the little plastic stick in them. They always come in handy when you just don't want to get up and face the crowd or for whatever. They also go great with the fruit you will order for your room. Don't forget to order a pear, an apple and a kiwi if you like them delivered free to your room every day. That is one cool thing about Princess Cruises. Don't forget to have high tea at least once on every cruise... its special and included in your cruise package.
Water Bottle
Off the ship it is great to bring ship's water with you. If your have your own water bottle, you can save yourself some grief worrying about the safety of the water you drink.
Misc
I am sure I have forgotten one thing or another... you will too. The list above I hope will not be in that category.
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