CRUISE CABIN BATHROOM TIPS & MUST-HAVES EVERY CRUISER SHOULD PACK *for small cruise bathrooms*

If you're going in a cruise, there's something you've got to know! Cruise bathrooms are small! However there are cruise tips and hacks, and even some things you can pack for your cruise to utilize your cruise cabin bathroom space better. These cruise bathroom hacks will help you to organize and make extra storage space, and more!
In this video, I share what to expect from a cruise bathroom questions about what toiletries cruise lines provide. Great for first timer cruisers, as well as anyone who wants to know what to bring on a cruise to be organized.
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  • @LifeWellCruised
    @LifeWellCruised2 жыл бұрын

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  • @margotyoung2880

    @margotyoung2880

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @margotyoung2880

    @margotyoung2880

    Жыл бұрын

    A

  • @caridore2344

    @caridore2344

    Жыл бұрын

    Febreeze in a small spray bottle is great for those bathroom moments as well

  • @sallyrobinson4626

    @sallyrobinson4626

    Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou very helpful x

  • @wlj4501
    @wlj45012 жыл бұрын

    I always take slippers, and I usually take a pair of flip flops or slides to walk around ship. I think it's gross to walk around barefoot and get in bed with dirty feet. I never put my feet on the floor without having a towel to stand on.

  • @Lilmissapple

    @Lilmissapple

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am the same… I even bring shower shoes.

  • @ednawilson2947

    @ednawilson2947

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here!! My feet start itching!!I will never walk barefoot!!Thousands of travelers have walked barefoot!!Getting these room ready for the next travel person is surreal!! Please wipe everything down with your sanitizer!! I have been on 16 cruises and your tips are so appreciated!!

  • @darnelltabor6382

    @darnelltabor6382

    11 ай бұрын

    Barefoot on a cruise ship? Yikes!😮

  • @BorderTerriersRule
    @BorderTerriersRule2 жыл бұрын

    I use flip flops as slippers in my room

  • @suzannegallicho7283

    @suzannegallicho7283

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @Deladaff
    @Deladaff2 жыл бұрын

    Since our cruises tend to be a week or longer, I always bring a giant sized Hefty Zip Lok plastic bag for doing small laundry in the bathroom sink. Sometimes either the sink stopper doesn’t work well or the sink is too shallow to use without getting water all over the place. Fill up your bag with a little powdered laundry detergent from home, add water, zip close and shake to agitate. Then pull out your socks or whatever and toss them on the shower floor or over the shower clothesline while you do your next load. Empty the bag out when you are done and repeat with clean rinse water. Works like a charm. I do my hand laundry on a sea day so I can put wet clothes on the balcony. String a couple bungee cords together and hook them to two balcony chairs facing back to back. That becomes your handy dandy clothes line. Just don’t forget clothespins! You don’t want your unmentionables sailing away over the balcony! 😱

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is brilliant! I may have to share your tip in a future video!! 👏👏👏

  • @tinaaurand8887

    @tinaaurand8887

    2 жыл бұрын

    What a great idea.

  • @denasullivan4134

    @denasullivan4134

    Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic idea!

  • @kimberlyann1029

    @kimberlyann1029

    Жыл бұрын

    That is brilliant. We're taking a 2 week cruise, and apparently the ship doesn't have a laundromat.

  • @karenfrance1194

    @karenfrance1194

    9 ай бұрын

    Not a bad idea for those things that have to be done by hand. I love that I now have FREE LAUNDRY onboard. But even before I did I felt it well worth the cost to have someone else do my laundry while on vacation and possibly arrive home with all my clothes clean

  • @AUiTao
    @AUiTao2 жыл бұрын

    I work in the Tourism/Accomodation industry and I cannot stress this enough. Please be cautious when placing towels in the shower areas. They may stay wet which causes them to become a lot heavier for the room stewards to cart around. Try placing them in a dry area that is out of the way, this really helps us when collecting the dirty linen.

  • @karenfrance1194
    @karenfrance11949 ай бұрын

    Best tip is the hanging toiletry bag - thanks Ilana. I now take one on all cruises. As to slippers - on Holland America you can ask for them. Now I always take a pair with me because they do last a long time. They are flat and pack easily and come in handy. I use a pillow case I bring from home for laundry. The motion detector night light is also a great idea and I find it really does the trick. Not really bathroom -- more closet -- but sometimes I pack hanging clothes on wire hangers folded into my suitcase. To unpack - voila! - just take out the case and hang up! You are the 100% best cruise you tuber out there. Even though I'm an experienced cruiser with about 25 cruises I still learn from you. For example, I never thought of showering in the spa! THANK YOU!

  • @danaa6283
    @danaa62832 жыл бұрын

    Great tips! I am going to add one that others might find helpful. The reason we dislike the shower curtains is because they are fabric and frankly they seem to "pull" into the shower, stick on you and let water get all over the bathroom. My tip is to go to the dollar store and get a plastic liner! It takes just a few mintues to put it on the inside of the fabric curtain and the bathroom will be drier and the shower much more enjoyable!

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Interesting! Thanks for sharing this tip!

  • @mitchellbelinda50

    @mitchellbelinda50

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great ideal!!!!

  • @irenelightsey5108

    @irenelightsey5108

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great idea, Then leave it in the shower. No need to bring home something wet.

  • @deedradel

    @deedradel

    2 жыл бұрын

    I use my towel clips and hook them to the bottom of the curtain and it helps weigh it down some

  • @DaveM-FFB

    @DaveM-FFB

    2 жыл бұрын

    At hotels and cruise ships, I always take along a pair of slippers! Also, for trips longer than 7 days, we have an excellent laundry bag/backpack. We never considered a disposable shower liner. Interesting!

  • @yvettesmith6704
    @yvettesmith67042 жыл бұрын

    I love taking Spongelle sponges when I travel. The soap is already in the sponge, 1 sponge us good for 12 uses, saves space, and they come in wonderful scents

  • @shelleyisso
    @shelleyisso2 жыл бұрын

    I get a dollar tree bath mats and flip flops for the shower. I also buy slippers from the dollar tree too. I throw everything away at the end of the cruise

  • @Holabella
    @Holabella10 ай бұрын

    For my toiletries, I just save the zippered plastic sleeve when I buy new linens and pack them there. I love it, its clear so you can easily see everthing, flexible so you can squeeze it in anywhere and if anything spills cleanup is as easy as a rinse plus the zipper locks everything in. Yes, we bring slippers and slides for the shower mostly because we prefer not to be barefoot in our cabins.

  • @jenniferkuzman2451
    @jenniferkuzman245110 ай бұрын

    I brought ballet slippers to wear for the walk to dinner so we could take the stairs instead of the crowded elevator and changed into my 4 inch heels before getting to the main dining area. It really helped save my feet and allowed me to walk as fast as my children and husband.

  • @amcorazon698

    @amcorazon698

    9 ай бұрын

    Genius😮😮😮😮. Might copy it on my next cruise...

  • @21stcenturylaa
    @21stcenturylaa2 жыл бұрын

    I have a hack for people with tender bottoms: Scott's toilet paper (safe for RV and Boats) quick and easy dissolving tissue. Much softer than the standard trees the cruise lines provide. $2.97 4 rolls at Walmart

  • @erinjenkinson4319

    @erinjenkinson4319

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great idea...we have some in our camper

  • @maryannzeller3751
    @maryannzeller37512 жыл бұрын

    You have a lot of great ideas!! I ordered the magnets for our April 3rd cruise. I use a white trash bag for dirty laundry. At the end of the cruise, we put all the dirty clothes in one suitcase (In the bag) and put the clean clothes in another suitcase. I enjoy your videos!!

  • @irenelightsey5108

    @irenelightsey5108

    2 жыл бұрын

    I bought the Zip Lock Large Blanket bags. At the end of the cruise, zip it up all most closed and squeeze the air out . Try to get it a flat as us can so you can your stuff on top. No smell from the dirty clothes. When you get home take the bag put it next to the washer.

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!! I’m so glad the tips helped

  • @lynnleipold2617

    @lynnleipold2617

    2 жыл бұрын

    Will the magnets work on Oceania?

  • @harborspringsgirl
    @harborspringsgirlАй бұрын

    I usually wear a pair of socks in the room. One of my favorite things to do on a cruise is to buy a new cologne or a new scented hand lotion and only use it on that cruise and when you go home afterwards every time you use it, it will remind you of your cruise!

  • @malindaedwards1124
    @malindaedwards11242 жыл бұрын

    We used the magnetic hooks in our bathroom. It was great for me because I love using a poof to shower with so it hung right inside the shower. We used them to hang up wet clothes, because we didn't want to just throw them into our laundry bag wet and it start to stink. I found them helpful to hang things down lower where I could reach things like my lanyard with room key from my electric scooter. Our room steward had mentioned he could use some of them in his cabin and asked where we got them...I had an extra set so I left them for him with a kind note and an extra tip.

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing your experience, but also a nice idea to leave for your cabin steward since he asked about them

  • @erinjenkinson4319

    @erinjenkinson4319

    2 жыл бұрын

    That was so kind and thoughtful 💕

  • @AshleyRodriguez-ne8vq
    @AshleyRodriguez-ne8vq2 жыл бұрын

    Poo-pouri is just an overpriced mix of essential oils. If you already have EOs just use that. The bottles are tiny it works exactly the same - a few drops before you go and the bathroom will be fresh when you finish. My favorite EO to use for this is lemon (also one of the cheapest). It leaves behind a great refreshing scent.

  • @lynnleipold2617

    @lynnleipold2617

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great idea!

  • @alliewhite5579

    @alliewhite5579

    2 жыл бұрын

    even better, you can make your own poo-pouri with the eo you have on hand. in a 2 oz spray bottle add 1.5 to 1.75 oz water, 15 to 30 drops of eo, top off with rubbing alcohol. can be used as room spray too

  • @janebullock2447
    @janebullock24472 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ilana. I find it helpful to put a tumble dryer sheet in my laundry bag to keep everything smelling fresher. Hope this helps.

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great idea

  • @jesicaraymond6434
    @jesicaraymond64342 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the videos!!! Slippers never thought of they but if your going on vacation why not that would be perfect to relax!!

  • @lizzietizzy
    @lizzietizzy2 жыл бұрын

    Love the last tip! I'm going to ask my salon for a sample next time I go in - great idea! 👍

  • @debrareeves2103
    @debrareeves21032 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your great cruise tips. You are wonderful! 🙂

  • @schnabel5347
    @schnabel5347 Жыл бұрын

    Shampoo and conditioner: Rather than liquid, for travel and at home I use a bar (like a soap bar) that is shampoo and conditioner. It is available at Bulk Barn here in Canada. I am a male with short hair.

  • @eleanor4482
    @eleanor44822 жыл бұрын

    Great tips as always. Love the included Amazon links. Thanks for sharing.😎

  • @nicholeknight1893
    @nicholeknight18932 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos. I've been on 4 cruises but I learn so much from your videos. They're so informative.

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @ChefLaurenRiley
    @ChefLaurenRiley2 жыл бұрын

    So glad I stumbled across your channel, you have been teaching me so much! So excited for my first cruise! Thank you beautiful!! ❤️

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome! Wishing you an amazing first cruise 🎉

  • @sharonnewton4374
    @sharonnewton4374 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! I have been on over 40 cruises. I always bring my house shoes to wear in the cabin. I always wear them at home!

  • @lesliet3171
    @lesliet31712 жыл бұрын

    I am pretty sure I have watched every video you have posted and i swear I learn something every time. Even if I think I’ve learned it all!

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol I love it!! Thanks for watching Leslie 😂

  • @tinaswinfen2975
    @tinaswinfen29752 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant tips. Hooks, toothbrush covers and pop up laundry bag ordered 👌

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad they were helpful!!

  • @indiarobertson
    @indiarobertson Жыл бұрын

    love your videos. I watch them before cruises even though i have been on a bunch. Honestly you help me remember things and it gets me excited. I noticed no one ever mentions that you can actually take full size toiletries in a checked back but put them in a ziplock bag so they don't burst and get all over everything. we always fly with the company that allows two free checked bags and still bring a carry on and a personal item. we are a family of 6 that does side by side rooms and a full size lotion and full size body washes are best for each room for 7 day cruises.

  • @loreleir5087
    @loreleir50872 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all the tips. We use a small night light in the bathroom when traveling. Happy cruising! 😊

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good idea! Thanks for sharing Lorelei

  • @JeaWis
    @JeaWis2 жыл бұрын

    I get one of the pool towels as a bath towel.

  • @TheMarcus265
    @TheMarcus2652 жыл бұрын

    Yes, we always bring our flip flop slippers on our cruises. And put bath towels on the shower floor for drying shower stall so we can get fresh towels. We also bring the magnetic hooks and a clothes line for drying.

  • @michaelsilcott8989
    @michaelsilcott89892 жыл бұрын

    I have used the magnetic hooks and they work great.

  • @terayahm6873
    @terayahm6873 Жыл бұрын

    Your suggestion for magnetic hooks was an epic discovery! Thank you😍

  • @bugwar5545
    @bugwar5545 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I will be bringing house slippers for when I go out on the balcony.

  • @irenelightsey5108
    @irenelightsey51082 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your videos and learn so much. I always travel with slippers or slip on Clark shoes. I have not used magnets in the bathroom before. With a 2 week cruise in January. I will give them a try. Thank you for sharing great ideas. Hooks are great for hanging land yards a hats, and my cross body purse near the the door. We have a ways to go before the cruise. But I all ready have the the suite cases laid out and seeing what we need for two week cruise. Keep on sharing.

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear your experiences!! Your next cruise sounds wonderful 👌

  • @lisameaney5612
    @lisameaney56122 жыл бұрын

    More Great tips so many thanks Illana. I usually keep any free toiletries I may get if I stay in a hotel as they are travel size and some of the products like the shampoo, conditioner & moisturizer are good quality. I've just added slippers to my things to pack list so my feet will be nice & comfy 🥰

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Smart idea! Lol I added slippers now too 😂

  • @tarrarogers22
    @tarrarogers222 жыл бұрын

    Hi! First time watching your channel and will be subscribing to continue getting great tips as these seen here. THANK YOU for this video, it was most helpful for me as a new cruiser. The hanging toiletry bag and poo-pourri on my Amazon cart as I watch 😆. Great tips❤️

  • @janismccabe3622
    @janismccabe36222 жыл бұрын

    I also the a fabric grocery bag for under the sink for extra itemz.

  • @carolm1754
    @carolm17542 жыл бұрын

    I always bring slippers wherever I go. I also never thought about the toothbrush covers, that is a good reason for getting them. I just figured since I put them in the cup they didn't have to handle them, but never thought about the sprays they use! I have bought foldable laundry baskets from the dollar store and always take one and line it with a dark laundry bag for your underwear/clothes and then just take the bag and pop it into a suitcase with any other things that need to be washed when home. Also in the same suitcase I put all of our shoes. Then our other suitcase I put anything clean.

  • @suzannegallicho7283
    @suzannegallicho72832 жыл бұрын

    Thx for the tips. Didn't know about using showers in the spa!

  • @irenelightsey5108

    @irenelightsey5108

    2 жыл бұрын

    I did not know either.

  • @heritageofhastur
    @heritageofhastur2 жыл бұрын

    because showers can sometimes get really slippery, I wear swim shoes in the shower. Great traction and can also be used for shore excursions where you go to the beach and in open water.

  • @aidapaciencia3154
    @aidapaciencia31542 жыл бұрын

    Yes always I brought sleepers

  • @trbarton743
    @trbarton7432 жыл бұрын

    Here’s a great tip. I have a small clock, with a bright screen, that’s small & I put it on my bathroom counter from Amazon. It’s great to have a clock in the bathroom since I may not have a watch on plus I’ll always know the time. You need to remember to adjust the clock if the ship time changes. Yes I use both the magnetic hooks & clips on my wall that are very useful. I also got some heavier hooks to use on my stateroom door to hang some Christmas decorations. Yes I always bring slippers as I feel more comfortable than walking around on the rug. One time I forgot to pack my slippers I just use a sock.

  • @rifficadventures1655
    @rifficadventures1655 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for letting us know about the toilets being loud when flushed, my son who has autism doesn’t like loud flushing sounds so now I know to flush when he isn’t around! That really sets him off!

  • @bugwar5545

    @bugwar5545

    Жыл бұрын

    So your leave floaters till he decides to exit the room?

  • @stv8349
    @stv83492 жыл бұрын

    We had not taken poo-purri, the fold up hamper and the motion sensor light on our previous cruises. For our cruise 2 weeks ago, based on your recommendations in past videos, we added these items to our suitcase and found these items very useful. Thank you, as always, for your great tips!. Oh, I do take slippers with me on cruises, and actually anywhere I travel.

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad these were useful to you! And thanks for sharing the slippers tip too

  • @sunseekermama
    @sunseekermama2 жыл бұрын

    We always request robe's,it's very handy to grab your robe to throw on when you get morning coffee room service,and we have small bill's for tipping on our little table where room service put's our coffee. Thanks for all the great tips Ilana

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very smart!!

  • @janicemays344
    @janicemays3442 жыл бұрын

    I have used the spa showers many times!!!

  • @xxcus32xx
    @xxcus32xx2 жыл бұрын

    I brought the plush lined Crocs on my Alaskan cruise that did double duty as slippers and a casual shoe.

  • @thatmarionchickonyoutube7545
    @thatmarionchickonyoutube7545 Жыл бұрын

    I always bring slippers or flip-flops when we stay in a hotel. We will surely bring them on our cruise. You have great ideas And suggestions. I especially love the toothbrush covers! I'm binge watching all your videos😊😊

  • @caroleanne8529
    @caroleanne85292 жыл бұрын

    Excellent and very informative video. I have a pair of really cheap, flat slippers that I keep in my suitcase for travel. I got them at Walmart for about $3 (probably $5 now).

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great idea!

  • @jLo4sho
    @jLo4sho Жыл бұрын

    I have always taken slippers!

  • @virginieholmes813
    @virginieholmes8132 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Ilana! Great tip you're starting with the toothbrush covers. I switched to the sanitizing cap covers a few years ago. As you said, the bathroom is SOOOO small. Think on this, if you go #2 and flush, atomized spray will still get into the air even with the lid closed and settle on surfaces. An uncapped tooth brush stands no chance...sorry for the tmi. Have a great day!

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Uggh but good advice 😂

  • @KellieFullerSings

    @KellieFullerSings

    2 жыл бұрын

    Another reason to always close the lid before flushing… Not just on cruises but at home!

  • @doreenmarquis1390

    @doreenmarquis1390

    2 жыл бұрын

    I keep my toothbrush upside down in a cup filled with mouth wash

  • @billynaire69

    @billynaire69

    7 ай бұрын

    get a harly and poop on side of road. no spray,just land, sweet land i hope this helped!!!

  • @phyllisnelson4826
    @phyllisnelson48262 жыл бұрын

    Great tips. I use cloth hanging shoe rack with the magnets to put my shoes in on the wall in the closet. I also use the magnets in the shower to hang my shower sponge.

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good ideas!

  • @nancym.9285

    @nancym.9285

    2 жыл бұрын

    Those are awesome hacks. I’ll have to use on my next cruise.

  • @dorothywillis1
    @dorothywillis1 Жыл бұрын

    I once measured the shower in our Princess cabin and it was 24"x24". I thought that was interesting. And sharing the space was a large pole from floor to ceiling so if the ship was tossing around you could hold on. Very cosy. I completely agree about the pop-up mesh laundry hamper. It is also great to carry your stuff to and from the beach About air freshener -- I don't know if I should mention the name of the store, but I will. Bath and Body Works carry small concentrated room sprays that only contain 1.5 ounces. We always have one in our hanging toiletries bag which we have had for over 20 years and never travel without! I always carry a couple of ziplock bags, sandwich sized and 1 gallon. They come in so handy in so many ways! The one I remember best is the time a bottle started leaking. The ziplock bag saved the day! Oh, and I was brought up to ALWAYS wear slippers in any hotel room. Speaking of slippers, I remember the time I made the mistake of wearing cute shoes on a day we were traveling by air. Halfway through running through the airport I stopped and changed into the little fabric slippers I had in my carry on. Saved me so much pain!

  • @garykrantz4131
    @garykrantz41312 жыл бұрын

    My cousin is a very heavy man and uses the spa or fitness shower regularly. It’s very comfortable for him.

  • @KellieFullerSings

    @KellieFullerSings

    2 жыл бұрын

    We have never even thought of this! My husband is 6’6” and he jokes about washing one body part at a time because the rest of him doesn’t fit in the shower lol

  • @AT99_TKT
    @AT99_TKT2 жыл бұрын

    Bringing slippers on any trip is a must for me. 🙂

  • @picsbyjoyce
    @picsbyjoyce8 ай бұрын

    One thing I loved on Holland America Zaandam were motion sensor lights along the base on closet and night stands.

  • @ashleiwade
    @ashleiwade2 жыл бұрын

    I definitely bring slippers and have toothbrush covers a night light, collapsible hamper,

  • @annejoyner3729
    @annejoyner372911 ай бұрын

    I cruise with my mother-in-law often and she likes to sleep in each morning. I usually pack a little bag the night before and go out and exercise in the morning and then shower in the spa/gym showers so I won't disturb her. It works out very well for us.

  • @cruzinwithkate8886
    @cruzinwithkate88862 жыл бұрын

    I wanted to add to my previous comment but was unable to: I have used the laundry room onboard particularly when my teens use the fitness center. I will pack the travel laundry soap packs and a few dryer sheets. Soap can be pricey on board! I have stayed onboard on port days and it is nice to sit at the pool when most folks have gone into port.

  • @coffofcuppee
    @coffofcuppee2 жыл бұрын

    Hi IIana, There actually was a hairdryer in the top drawer of the dresser in the cabin on Royal Caribbean. Everything you mentioned we used. We did hang our lanyards with our immunization card, sea pass and photo ID on one of the magnetic hooks in the cabin. That way we didn't waste time looking for "one more thing." It was a blast and I loved it. My husband didn't get sick once and we had some rocky nights. Sea bands worked great for him. So much, so he wants to go on another cruise. You're the best. 💖🛳

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear!!

  • @coffofcuppee

    @coffofcuppee

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LifeWellCruised Hi, Who do you use as your travel agent? We're thinking about Spain, Italy, France. Since we have only been on a Carnival and lastly, Royal Caribbean. I have no idea where to start but wanted to keep it a simple cruise line. Thanks, 💞💞

  • @LadyJ84
    @LadyJ842 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely LOVE your videos!!!! Slippers are a must!!! I always take the magnet hooks (perfect for cruise compass & other notes) and a nightlight. I also take my perfume samples instead of my bottles. We bring post-it notes in the event we have a request for our Cabin Steward.

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great ideas!! Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment 😊

  • @JoanneMahnken-om2cb
    @JoanneMahnken-om2cb10 ай бұрын

    I bring flipflops and use them in the cabin instead of slippers. And i used the magnetic hooks to hang the mesh hamper from the cabin wall.

  • @AguilarTangFamily
    @AguilarTangFamily2 жыл бұрын

    Great channel

  • @loriputz8563
    @loriputz85632 жыл бұрын

    We used a few magnets on the wall to clip papers and hang lanyards. I also found small razor and toothbrush holders to put on the mirror.

  • @loriputz8563

    @loriputz8563

    2 жыл бұрын

    I also keep a battery tea light on each nite stand.

  • @Barbara-hh8hv
    @Barbara-hh8hv2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another great video! Instead of slippers, I wear Crocs (or similar lightweight slip-on) in the room, on the balcony, and sometimes even around the ship (especially outside).

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oooh smart!

  • @MrFrankd1962

    @MrFrankd1962

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LifeWellCruised I agree with @Barbara about Crocs. When I "retire" older Crocs, I make them my inside slippers and will wear them in the shower at home. Also wearing any Crocs you might have in the shower is a great way to wash at the same time.

  • @lynnleipold2617

    @lynnleipold2617

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wear Birkenstocks

  • @sallymorin543
    @sallymorin543 Жыл бұрын

    I will be getting some magnetic hooks. Great idea

  • @mitchellbelinda50
    @mitchellbelinda502 жыл бұрын

    I picked up a habit from being in military, and I still do it, I wear flip flops in shower area. Also I either bring slippers or those holiday house fluffy socks

  • @irenelightsey5108

    @irenelightsey5108

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for your service. My husband is retired and son will retire soon.

  • @HotchStuff
    @HotchStuff Жыл бұрын

    I really love all your videos and I’m going on a land and sea cruise in Alaska for 13 days so many of these things you suggested I’ve already bought. I know there’s other videos and they seem like they copy you guys but I enjoy yours because you get to the point M it’s enjoyable.

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s so exciting! We’ll be heading to Alaska next month, so you’ll have to let me know how it goes. I’m glad you enjoy the videos & appreciate you watching:)

  • @lindabuchele6093
    @lindabuchele6093 Жыл бұрын

    We bring the air spray from Bath and Body works. Many different scents and only requires one spray to take care of smells

  • @lucialowry1904
    @lucialowry19042 жыл бұрын

    Command hooks work fabulously, far better than magnetic ones. They are light, can be put anywhere and easy to remove. We take a variety size pack.

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ll have to try this!! Thanks

  • @Brooke-ul5hq
    @Brooke-ul5hq2 жыл бұрын

    On my cruise on the Oceania New England, I fell a couple days before the trip and hurt my back. I lived in the spa shower and sauna and it was great having a larger shower.

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh no!! At least this helped

  • @nicholeknight1893
    @nicholeknight18932 жыл бұрын

    I buy cheap toothbrushes like 6 pack from the dollar tree and throw them away everyday. And I bring slippers.

  • @EM_ARCHER
    @EM_ARCHER9 ай бұрын

    2019 I used both! I showered a lot! Lol I went out everyday and and did events in the ship lol I used the cabins toiletries and I hung my toiletry bag up on the hook by the bathroom.

  • @redhatbear1135
    @redhatbear11352 жыл бұрын

    Last cruise I was on didn’t have the clothesline! I was shocked. The glass doors were nice, but …. There is a night light that has 4 USB ports, nice. I wish I could remember to wear slippers! My feet get hot and I end up leaving them where I’m sitting. I always ask for 3 towels, my last cruise I got a whole stack. And, no matter where I hung my towel it got washed! On a transpacific I brought a collapsible bucket intending to wash clothes, I ended up adding salt and soaking a foot that I’d injured a toe. Worked pretty well for that. I don’t carry it often but I could see a family with young kids finding it useful for beaches too.

  • @rickcudmore8156
    @rickcudmore81562 жыл бұрын

    Holland America was the only cruise we did that had a bathtub with the balcony we booked. Happy wife, happy cruise.

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ooooh nice! HAL is on my list

  • @deearroyo5939
    @deearroyo593911 ай бұрын

    My husband and kids always use the spa showers, they find them, much more comfortable.

  • @amymerz8490
    @amymerz84902 жыл бұрын

    New subscriber, I am loving your videos. I bring slippers everywhere.

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome Amy!! Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @carolkirby2940
    @carolkirby29409 ай бұрын

    I just ordered more magnetic hooks. They are so useful, Dollar store flip-flops for slippers, I ask for extra towels, sharp container, I also stash my purchased water bottles so I can refill them (using a glass) in the buffet. I bring a plastic knife, fork, spoon & small plastic cups.

  • @Snowschoo
    @Snowschoo Жыл бұрын

    I love the spongelle idea, but since I didn’t want a wet scrubby along for the ride I bought exfoliating shower gloves ($1 at the dollar store). Then I can use the cabin body wash, it’s cheaper.

  • @henriquejoseph4984
    @henriquejoseph49842 жыл бұрын

    Yes I use slipper because I go in out on the balcony

  • @nancyrichardson9927
    @nancyrichardson99272 жыл бұрын

    Actually bought my husband a pair of $1 slippers from Ikea 4 years ago and he always takes them to wear in hotels and cruise cabins. I take my flip flops and do the same. Also use the magnets for everything and recently bought some really heavy duty ones - they worked great!

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to know! It’s a good idea

  • @michelemealy4698

    @michelemealy4698

    Жыл бұрын

    Nancy, could you tell me what brand of magnets you got? or a link, thx?

  • @michellejones6907
    @michellejones69072 жыл бұрын

    I get the toothbrush covers that have a suction cup attached to them and stick them to the mirror. Also, I bring my microfiber hair towel for my wet hair, I love it!!

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great ideas! I have to try that towel

  • @moogie42069

    @moogie42069

    27 күн бұрын

    @@LifeWellCruised I bought a pack of 5 microfiber "turbans" off of Amazon... They are great!

  • @flynow5614
    @flynow5614 Жыл бұрын

    Great info and channel. As a pinnacle on RC, my best tip is I never use the toilet in the cabin.

  • @bugwar5545

    @bugwar5545

    Жыл бұрын

    First World problems.

  • @borg1964
    @borg1964 Жыл бұрын

    I always wear slippers in a hotel room, so I will definitely bring them om my first cruise.

  • @live2skide1
    @live2skide12 жыл бұрын

    When I cruised with 2 other women (never again), I took my things to the spa and had the large shower to myself. Great tip. I found that showering late afternoon, the spa area wasn't too busy. I would even dry my hair in the spa. Magnets work on METAL walls. The walls are not magnetic. 🤪 Recently on Princess in a handicap cabin the walls were not metal in the bathroom. I think it was because it was considered a wet room. The handicap cabin had the biggest bathroom I have ever seen, but NO storage to speak of, even under the sink. I used heavy magnets on the walls to hang wet bathing suits, hats, lanyards, masks etc. I like the "CEILING HOOK" idea. Wish I had thought of that in the HC cabin.

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    I never thought of the lack of storage in the accessible stateroom bathrooms. Thanks for the tips and for sharing your experience

  • @miriamleewaters3414
    @miriamleewaters3414 Жыл бұрын

    I will definitely be bringing my slippers

  • @primrosetx9571
    @primrosetx95712 жыл бұрын

    I do bring slippers for my whole family - the kind of slippers that hotel/ spa give to customers. It’s thin and light, easy to pack.

  • @wendymckay8844
    @wendymckay8844 Жыл бұрын

    The Go Tubb line of products is great for travel size liquids / having a days worth of medicine

  • @sctony2000
    @sctony20002 жыл бұрын

    Love the tip about the toothbrush and attendant cleaning with spray. I just will not leave my toothbrush in the bathroom.

  • @LifeWellCruised

    @LifeWellCruised

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good idea

  • @aidapaciencia3154
    @aidapaciencia31542 жыл бұрын

    I have sample of everything 🥰

  • @pamelastevenschuler9575
    @pamelastevenschuler9575 Жыл бұрын

    Many times I will bring a small flashlight which can go in my purse, and then in the nightstand in the cabin. We usually request extra pillows, as well as. towels and have never been refused. It makes quite a difference.

  • @bugwar5545

    @bugwar5545

    Жыл бұрын

    I made a note to pack that also. Thanks.

  • @juellaalberty4742
    @juellaalberty47422 жыл бұрын

    Yes I usually bring slippers even in hotel.. when we were in Sky suite Theres free slippers..

  • @phylliseibanks9054
    @phylliseibanks90542 жыл бұрын

    Love your tips. Taking first Alaska cruise coming up mid May from Seattle. Discovered Seattle Port Authority has luggage valet free service at the end of cruise. Say you can register for service prior to embarking or thru guest services on board. They provide baggage tags, check your bags/deliver to your airline and check you in. Have you used this service? It sounds great to avoid bag search and custom’s on debarkation. Thanks!

  • @bernicequigley4629
    @bernicequigley4629 Жыл бұрын

    My last cruise, the toilet wouldn't flush right and the steward had to flush from the hallway and it happened a few times before it got straightened out. I don't mind using their shampoo, but i will bring Dove body wash for extra moisture since all the salt air would dry my skin out. Luckily, the bathroom does have a door on the shower. That would definitely be a must for me. Also, I always leave a towel on the floor to step out of the shower onto, to avoid slipping.

  • @KellieFullerSings
    @KellieFullerSings2 жыл бұрын

    We are going on our eighth cruise in a few weeks, and yet I still learned so much from your videos! I always bring slippers when I travel. Recently found slippers on Amazon with a rubber base like a flip-flop and the top is fur. They are slides and don’t go between the toes. Super cute, comfy and they have a nice grip when I’m walking on rug.

  • @penny7205
    @penny72058 ай бұрын

    Slippers absolutely

  • @jeanettehill1526
    @jeanettehill1526 Жыл бұрын

    I bought travel slippers and wear them on every trip. They wash up great and I keep them in my carryon. They keep my feet clean and I never worry about the cleanliness of a hotel or cabin carpet.

  • @barbaraolinghouse8862

    @barbaraolinghouse8862

    11 ай бұрын

    That’s what I use. Non slip bottom and flatten out and hardly take up any room.

  • @02sparklestars02
    @02sparklestars022 жыл бұрын

    I bring a pair of soft low slipper socks with no stiff sole. They slip on, take up no room and are just nice to have on your feet. I don’t know how often the rugs are shampooed so I feel better with them on my flip flops on.

  • @ChrisJohnson-xm7cl
    @ChrisJohnson-xm7cl Жыл бұрын

    About a month before I cruise, I fill the small travel bottles with shampoo and conditioner and use them in the shower for the length of the cruise. Then I’ll know if I have enough for the 7 or 10 days. I also buy a mini hairspray and use that so I know if I’ll need more than 1.