Inside your cruise ship toiletry bag.
Preparing for a cruise involves careful consideration of what to pack, and one crucial aspect is assembling the perfect toiletry bag. Inside this compact yet essential kit lies the key to staying refreshed and comfortable throughout your maritime journey. In this article, we delve into the must-have items that should grace the inside of your cruise ship toiletry bag.
1. Travel-Sized Toiletries: Streamlining for Convenience
The golden rule of cruise ship toiletry bags is to opt for travel-sized essentials. Most cruise lines provide the basics like shampoo, conditioner, and body wash but you’ll want to pack your own toothpaste and other essentials in compact bottles to save space.
2. Sunscreen and Aftersun Care: Shielding Your Skin from the Sun
Cruises often involve basking in the sun on deck or during shore excursions. Including a quality sunscreen and aftersun lotion helps protect your skin from harmful rays and soothes any post-sun exposure. This includes cold-weather cruises as well. The pure sun on the coldest day can burn your skin.
3. Medications and First Aid: A Nautical Health Arsenal
Pack any necessary prescription medications in their original containers and add a small first aid kit with essentials like pain relievers, motion sickness medication, bandages, and antiseptic wipes for minor mishaps.
4. Travel-Friendly Hair Tools: Styling on the High Seas
If you can't live without your trusty hair straightener or travel-sized hairdryer, ensure they find a spot in your toiletry bag. Most cruise cabins are equipped with hairdryers, but having your preferred tools can add a personal touch to your grooming routine.
5. Toothbrush and Dental Care: Maintaining Your Pearly Whites
A compact toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss are essential for maintaining oral hygiene during your cruise. Opt for a toothbrush cover to keep things sanitary in your bag.
6. Moisturizers and Lotions: Hydration in Every Port
The air-conditioned environment of cruise ships can be drying to the skin. Bring along a travel-sized moisturizer for both face and body to keep your skin hydrated and nourished.
7. Deodorant: Staying Fresh on Deck
Cruising can be an active experience, with walks on the deck, excursions, and onboard activities. A reliable travel-sized deodorant ensures you stay fresh and confident throughout your adventures.
8. Travel-Friendly Fragrance: A Touch of Luxury
A small bottle of your favorite perfume or cologne adds a touch of luxury to your cruise experience. Opt for a compact, travel-friendly size to adhere to luggage restrictions.
9. Wet Wipes or Hand Sanitizer: Hygiene on the Go
Keep your hands clean and refreshed by including wet wipes or a small hand sanitizer in your toiletry bag. This is especially handy during shore excursions or when exploring different areas of the ship.
10. Razor and Shaving Essentials: Smooth Sailing Grooming
For those who prefer to stay clean-shaven, a travel-sized razor and shaving cream are essential additions to your toiletry bag for a smooth and comfortable grooming routine.
Conclusion:
Crafting the perfect cruise ship toiletry bag is a blend of practicality and personal comfort. By including these essentials, you'll be well-prepared to navigate the seas with confidence, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable cruise experience from the first day to the last.
Need some inspiration? My toiletry essentials for cruising
Elviros Hanging Toiletry Bag
A toiletry bag with a hook to hang it is a godsend on your cruise. Hang up your gear in an easy to access form and never lose a thing
Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray, travel size, pack of 3
Cruise ship bathrooms rarely have fans to vent the room. If you’re going to go number two, give a spritz or two of one of these into the toilet, and the room won’t get stinky
KOVIUU, Weekly Pill Organizer, am + pm
Your ordinary pill organizer is dull looking, and might not cover all your needs. This one is one I use. There’s plenty of space, and each day includes a top and bottom side so you can separate your morning and nightly pills. Includes a stand that also holds items in place inside your bag. I was quite surprised how much room each day held!
Atitifope Compressed Towels, pack of 100
Having wipes or washcloths is useful for most people. Washing your face, removing makeup, or wiping down surfaces, these are great. They come in the form of a compressed tablet. Add a couple drops of water and they’ll expand up to normal size (~8”x8”).
This is a pack of 100. You likely won’t need to bring all of them, but you’ll have more on hand for your next trip
TRANOMOS 8 Pack Silicone Bottle Covers
Cruise ships don’t have the same liquid restrictions that flights have. But checking your bottles of liquids presents it’s own problem of leakage due to pressure changes. If you want to bring your larger bottles, these are your answer. Put one of these over the top of the bottle and it’ll keep the top closed. And even if something does leak out, it will prevent it from getting all over the rest of your items you packed.
