{"id":17766,"date":"2021-02-18T02:31:36","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T02:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/?p=17766"},"modified":"2021-02-18T02:42:57","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T02:42:57","slug":"8-unusual-items-pack-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/cruising-fun\/8-unusual-items-pack-cruise","title":{"rendered":"8 Unusual Items To Pack On Your Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may know to bring a hat, but what about a rubber duck or a white noise machine? <\/b><\/p>\n

Sure, most people know the basics of<\/span> what to pack for a cruise<\/span><\/a>\u2014passport, camera, bathing suit and sandals. But as you travel more, your must-pack list grows with your experience. For instance, most people would think to bring sunscreen, but what about after-sun lotion with aloe as a backup?<\/span><\/p>\n

We asked Carnival fans for some of the most unusual travel items that always make their bags, and they didn\u2019t disappoint! As we all look forward to cruising again, here\u2019s some of these whacky, little-known, and yes, <\/span>useful<\/span><\/i> items Carnival cruisers can\u2019t leave home without!<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Thank You cards for stewards<\/b>. The crew works hard to make your vacation as fun and seamless as possible, so some cruisers bring cards to let them know they\u2019re appreciated! It\u2019s a perfect way to enclose tips too.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Whiteboard with magnets<\/b>. There\u2019s <\/span>so much to do on a cruise<\/span><\/a> it\u2019s inevitable you and your crew split up sometimes. Having a whiteboard for your cabin means you can easily leave messages to tell your travel buddies where you are even when your phone is on \u201cDo not disturb I\u2019m lounging\u201d mode.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n

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    Casino cash is meant for table games!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  3. Casino cash<\/b>. How is this different from \u201cregular\u201d money? It\u2019s cash you\u2019re going to use to get in on all the excitement at the tables! Whether your game is blackjack, craps, or Texas Holdem, don\u2019t miss the action! And if you hit it big? Well you can take your family out to a <\/span>specialty restaurant<\/span><\/a> (or book yourself a <\/span>massage<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n

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    Props for pics? Why not!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  4. Props for photos<\/b>. Some say silly, some say essential! However you feel, being on vacation is about having fun and being yourself. For some guests, that means bringing fake lips, a boa, giant glasses–you name it. Whatever your look, we say \u201cdo your thing!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n

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    Those in the know bring a duck or two.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  5. Rubber ducks to hide onboard<\/b>. If you haven\u2019t heard about this tradition–a real quack-up–now you know. Guests hide these aquatic critters around the ships to delight future cruisers who\u2019ll find them! Bonus points if your ducks are in costume or represent your hometown.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  6. White noise machine<\/b>. One guest says her husband \u201csnores like a drunken sailor\u201d, so she brings a white noise machine. It\u2019s a smart move; you need to be well rested for adventures! We\u2019d recommend setting it to \u201cocean waves\u201d, but we may be biased.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n

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    A beach book is just one of the types of reading you can do.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  7. 3 reads<\/b>. Most people <\/span>will <\/span><\/i>think to bring something to read, but one guest recommends picking out three different reads for the differing vibes of <\/span>your own balcony<\/span><\/a>, the poolside, and the beach. A mystery, magazine, and a romance novel? We won\u2019t judge.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/li>\n
  8. \u201cLeave me alone\u201d sunglasses. <\/b>There\u2019s an important distinction here\u2014some sunglasses are for exploring, others are for \u201cme time\u201d. Styles and sizes vary, but whether you look like Elton John or Audrey Hepburn, they let people know \u201cnot now thanks\u201d. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You may know to bring a hat, but what about a rubber duck or a white noise machine? 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