5 Surprising Things to Pack on Your Next Cruise

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Not sure what to pack for your next cruise? In addition to the obvious (sunscreen, toothbrush, passport, and a vacation-ready wardrobe), these are 5 other things you may not have thought to add to your cruise packing list—but absolutely should, according to AFAR's senior commerce editor, Lyndsey Matthews. Especially if this is your first time on a cruise, be sure to watch this video and get tips from a seasoned pro.  Products mentioned in this video: - Magnetic hooks: https://amzn.to/3Vy66Lx - Baggu packing cubes: https://fave.co/3uiYukt - Reusable mug by Purist: https://shorturl.at/5txyG - Polarized sunglasses: https://shorturl.at/wxzvJ - Tote bag: you know you already own one ;D - Monos suitcase: http://shrsl.com/3up40  Get the full cruise packing list: https://rebrand.ly/u80ecsz ---- CONNECT WITH AFAR Afar.com is a digital and print magazine that publishes travel tips, guides, news, and stories: https://www.afar.com  Get updates on the latest articles, travel news, and more from AFAR by signing up for the AFAR newsletter: https://afar.com/newsletters  Follow AFAR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfarMedia Follow AFAR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afarmedia Follow AFAR on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afarmedia Follow AFAR on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/afarmedia  ---- CREDITS  Claudia Cardia - Video Editor Lyndsey Matthews - Travel Gear Expert  Michelle Baran - Videographer Jessie Beck - AFAR Producer Elizabeth See - Designer  FOOTAGE / PHOTOGRAPHY iStock Lyndsey Matthews  ---  CHAPTERS 00:00 A word from the expert... 00:27 Item 1: Hooks 00:59 Item 2: Reusable mug 01:35 Item 3: Not just any sunglasses... 02:07 Item 4: Tote bag 02:31 Item 5: Break out the big suitcase 02:49 Find the full packing list

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00:00Hi, I'm Lindsay Matthews, AFAR's gear editor, and I'm going to tell you about the essential

00:09things you need to bring on a cruise.

00:11Of course, we have a full packing list for a cruise online at AFAR.com, but these are

00:15the things that you definitely need, but you might forget to bring.

00:26So this small hook is one of the most important things you can use on any cruise, because

00:31did you know that most surfaces in a cruise cabin are magnetic?

00:36The walls are made out of metal.

00:37So these magnetic hooks that I got on Amazon save so much space because you can just clip

00:43it to any wall and then hook any items you have, whether it's your purse or packing cubes

00:50with hooks to get everything up and off the ground to save as much space as possible.

00:58The other item I forgot to bring on my most recent cruise that I really wish I had was

01:02a reusable coffee cup, because in the buffet cafeteria area, there is self-serve coffee

01:08every morning with reusable ceramic mugs, but I wish I had this so I could fill it up

01:14and then take it down to the lounge to read my book or out to the pool deck in the morning

01:19without having to carry a ceramic cup around.

01:22And this is from a brand called Purist, and it's just a 10 ounce coffee cup that keeps

01:28your coffee warmer for longer and it doesn't spill, which is the most important thing.

01:35The third item you definitely have to bring on a cruise is not just a pair of sunglasses,

01:39which is a little obvious, but polarized sunglasses.

01:43Because when you're out in the open water, especially in the Caribbean, the sun is super

01:47strong and it reflects off the ocean, and I didn't bring polarized sunglasses and my

01:52eyes hurt so bad after a day at the beach in the Turks and Caicos that I had to buy

01:57these on my cruise ship so my eyes didn't hurt the next day.

02:02The fourth must-have item to bring on a cruise ship is a packable or foldable tote bag.

02:07Because once you're on the ship, whether you're going to the beach or the pool, you want something

02:11to throw your book, your sunglasses, your smaller items in that isn't exactly your full

02:17personal item that you brought on the plane.

02:20And so a simple tote, everyone has these.

02:22These fold up super small, but brands like Bagoo also make ones that are specifically

02:26packable and pack up even tighter than this one I have here.

02:32Because on cruises you're only unpacking once, don't pressure yourself to do carry-on only.

02:37This is such a great opportunity to pack your checked bag and bring a bigger suitcase

02:42like this one from Manos.

02:45Thanks for watching.

02:46Be sure to like this video and follow Afar on YouTube.

02:49And of course, find our full cruise packing list at afar.com at the link below.

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