Packing for a cruise can feel like solving a puzzle. With limited cabin space and rules about what you can and can’t bring, it’s not always easy to know what deserves a spot in your suitcase. While some items can make your trip more comfortable, others could take up valuable room, or worse, get confiscated before you even board.
“There are lots of things you do want to bring with you on your next cruise ― shout out to magnetic hooks to increase useable storage space in some cabins,” Summer Hull, senior director of content at The Points Guy, told HuffPost. “But there are also plenty of things you should not pack as the cruise line will not allow it on board.”
Because the specifics can vary from cruise line to cruise line, she advised checking the rules for your specific voyage.
“That said, there are a few common items that often come up when discussing prohibited items,” Hull added.
Plus, there are certain items that are allowed on board but aren’t worth the luggage space. Below, Hull and other cruise experts share 11 items they recommend leaving behind.
Surge Protectors
“While modern cruise ships do have USBs and some outlets, it’s likely that you won’t have enough charging spaces for all your cellphones, computers, cameras and more,” said Don and Heidi Bucolo, the founders of Eat Sleep Cruise. “Whatever you do, don’t bring a power brick with a surge protector. It will be confiscated at embarkation.”
They noted that surge protectors and extension cords pose fire hazards and are thus banned on cruise ships.
“Instead, bring European adapters, as most cruise ship cabins contain both 110-volt and 220-volt outlets,” the Bucolos added. “You can also look for USB-only charging blocks for charging items like phones, cameras, and smart watches. Most cruise lines do allow these types of power stations and adapters.”
Take some time to research the rules around these kinds of items on your cruise and invest in a non-surge multiport or power cube.
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Towels
“One of the most common things I see cruise passengers pack that they shouldn’t is towels,” said Emma Le Teace, aka Emma Cruises, co-founder of The Cruise Globe. “They take up a lot of space in the suitcase, and they just aren’t needed. Cruise lines provide towels in your cabin…
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