PACK WITH ME FOR A CRUISE!! Packing Cubes, Organizing & Cruise Outfits
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 27. 06. 2024
- Wondering what to pack for a cruise vacation? Packing for a cruise and organizing everything you need can be overwhelming. In this video I show you how to pack for a cruise with packing cubes, making bringing cruise outfits and cruise essentials easier.
Pack with me as I get ready for my cruise, choose my cruise outfits, and share a few cruise packing tips along the way.
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ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm Ilana! I live in Montreal, Canada with my husband Frank. We can often be found dreaming about and planning future cruises, ideally to hot and sunny destinations! I believe in having fun, being kind and that you are never too old, or too young, to live the life of your dreams!
Please note that I do not sell cruises on Life Well Cruised. This and all other videos are for entertainment purposes only. I share my own opinions, personal experiences and information with other cruise travelers, which I hope can be helpful. Please contact your travel agent or the cruise line directly for advice and any information specific to your booking.
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Iâm so happy
I buy dollar store shower caps to put my shoes in. Works great!
I enjoyed seeing you in a different setting. This is a very informative video and it was done in a very relaxing manner. So many other "pack with me" videos show the person stressing about packing. You make it look easy and enjoyable, as packing for a vacation should be. Thanks for sharing!
Awe thanks so much!
@@LifeWellCruised I agree with the comments above!
I enjoyed it also It seemed so peaceful and fun
She's always so nice! I can't imagine her not smiling. I bet she's a wizard to hang with on a cruise too lol
I put my underpants and sock (if taken) in a gallon zip bag and it fits in the front pocket of my carryon. I then take my bras and put them in the corners of my shirt/dress packing cube, fitting the cup in the corner. I did pick up some good tips and there is always something to learn! Thanks!
Smart tips!
I use zip locks for my socks and undies too! Squish the air out while sealing; mini compression bags đ
Love the idea of the bras especially since I have large cups.
@@VaRitaMcFarland Right!?! How many years did I spend trying to stuff those in the suitcase!
Thanks for the great information. Personally, in my opinion, I would never take something on a vacation that I had not worn at least once or twice before. I've done it and there is nothing worse than getting somewhere and discovering your clothes don't feel comfortable.
I use packing cubes and roll the clothes and save soooo much space ever since đ
Enjoyed watching you pack and got some great tipsâŠI have a tip for packing your shoes.. Amazon sells disposable shower caps like the kind used in a salon. Very inexpensive and I wrap each shoe in its own and place them wherever they will fit. Works great. Enjoy the Bahamas!
I have held out watching packing because I had a trip in July too .
Iâd love to see a breakdown of the cruise essentials case. Thatâs where Iâm having trouble with whatâs essential. Thanks!
Good to know. Iâll make a separate video :)
Yes I'd appreciate a break down of what you carry with you, what you check in ( on non airport trip to the ship)
Hey Ilana! I just adore your helpful videos. We're going on our first cruise on NCL Getaway in February...and I'm obsessed!! Just wanted to add something helpful. Use a shirt folder to get your shirts folded super-flat!! Then they can be placed flat in the packing cube.
I started watching your channel out of curiosity, as I was never interested in cruising. But after a few videos, Iâm thinking about taking a cruise with my kids this year! I love how thoughtful and user-friendly your tips are, and your recommendations are so helpful! Thanks so much! đ
âMaybe I shouldnât bring dresses Iâm not sure aboutâŠâ I think that EVERY time I pack for a cruise! (âŠand then I pack them anyway.) Love your channel!
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Thanks very helpful, informative and fun â€
I enjoy every single video you post. Really appreciated the tips and information. I tend to keep my cruise packaging list and modify as we cruise. This way I donât have come up with a whole new list of necessities for every trip.
Love your videos so informative. I just purchased some compression I tried to get some that were pretty good and had good reviews not too cheap. I watched your packing for Alaska video and it gave me a lot of insight because I always over pack so I'm going to try this time not to over back and hopefully with your tips and tricks I will not over pack for Alaska next week! I usually do a lot of the Caribbean cruises since I live in Florida so this will be different for me doing Alaska but no matter what I always over pack so I'm trying to get some of your tips and tricks down so I will not be over packing anymore, hopefully thanks again!
I leave for my very first cruise soon. Your videos have been such a life saver! đ I am literally packing as we speak, along side you; THANK YOU for making this video! đ€©đ„łđ
I bring two toiletries bags, one for toiletries and one to put my pool side belongings into. They're great for holding an extra, small towel and water shoes; not to mention sunscreen, an extra bathing suit cover , head phones, cell phones, ect...You name it.
Also, I buy and bring 3 to 5 baby wash cloths (3 for $1.25 at the Dollar Tree) to remove my makeup, and that way, I'm not ruining the cruise lines wash cloths. Thank you Ilana for you great and informative videos!! â€ïžâ€ïž
I love using the packing cubes they're so helpful and everything fits perfectly...and it's surprising how much stuff fits in these cubes!!! đ
I used packing cubes for the first time last trip but my granddaughter used them all so I bought another set so I can use them too! Keeps everything organized and easy to find
Love pack with me videos! Really enjoyed this one.
I have used packing cubes for years. They are a lifesaver!! You can pack a lot more items in the same amount of space using them.
Great to hear your experience
I wondered why people would use a cube, now I know.
I love packing cubes they are an life saver for me. I use them for all my travel. Luv seeing you in different areas. Enjoy your travel. đłđ
So glad to have watched this! I always think that travel is made easier when you have the best travel gear and essentials too. The bento bag from Nomad Lane is my best carry-on bag for travels like this. Thought I'd share it with you, too! :)
Love the video. I'm always learning something from you! You've made packing a whole lot easier AFTER I make my decisions on what to wear. Have fun on your next cruise!
Thanks so much! Lol I know I always can bring less though đ
Thank you for making this video! I sure hope youâll do a follow up-we leave on this exact cruise soon, and Iâd love to know any good tips you have or how it all worked out for you. Iâd love to say hi one day, youâve made my last 2 cruises so much easier with your wonderful tips and ideas. Im also loving your increased content since youâve been able to quit your other work. What a dream job you have now!
Enjoy your cruise and Thanks for the great tips!đ
Weâre going on our first cruise this year in June to Mexico. âïž Iâd love to see a compilation video of all your outfits for summer or an instgram post with just outfit ideas. â€đ
I've never used packing cubes but going to try them this year for our cruise, based on your recommendation. đ
Thanks llana, I just bought some packing cubes for my next vacation. I hope I like them as much as you do. Have a wonderful day!đđ
Sounds as You are ENJOYING Your New Career ....
Cruise On ....
Thanks so much! My packing cubes are in the mail ask we speak! Iâm so excited to use them on my first cruise đ
I brought 12 pairs of shoes on a four day cruise. I wore 11 of them no joke!
Enjoy your cruise đ
Love packing cubes
Love the cubes. My husbandâs are red and mine blue. It makes it so easier to pack and unpack, especially when we take only one large suitcase for cruises from Fort Lauderdale.
I can't wait to see how my packing has changed after watching ALL of your packing and cruise tips videos! I have a while yet before our next cruise. We're going on Independence OTS next March. I hope to be even more organized than I was on our last cruise. Thanks again for all your tips! P.S. I've been using packing cubes for years - love them!
Thanks so much! Great cruise youâre going on I definitely love the cubes too
Your tip for magnetic hooks was amazing I wish I could show the picture! Also your carryon packing tips really helped b/c my luggage didn't get to me until late and I was able to lounge around comfortably thanks to you!
Love your videos. So helpful
I love this video!!! Great to see you in action when planning for a cruise! I will be doing a "dry run" on packing on Monday. Just to see what I can take, what's good, what's not. etc. Thank you!!
I bought packing cubes for my upcoming cruise in december. I've never used them before watching so many cruise essentials videos. I am going away for a weekend in July so I will be able to test them out with all my winter stuff (in Sydney, Australia).
This is so relaxing
Learned many useful tips!! Thank you so much! Enjoy your trip!
Thanks Theresa đ
Just got back from my cruise over the weekend. I definitely paid attention to what items worked and what didn't this trip. Next trip I'll definitely pack much more for comfort and style, than just style. And also less shoes! đ€Ł
Also thanks for the magnetic hooks and laundry hampers hack. Helped keep us so organized this time!
Good video! I'd also like to see how you packed the clear bag for the cabin. We started using packing cubes this year and they're growing on me! Better organization. For our 9 year old, we still pack outfits in gallon storage bags so she doesn't try to wear every outfit in 2 days!đ€Ł
Great idea for kids!!
I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos! We are going on a Mediterranean cruise next month and would love to see a packing tips vid for a Mediterranean summer sailing. Thanks for all you do!
Packing cubes come out of the suitcase and into the shelves, voila, drawers! So easy. Then pack dirty stuff in one for going home, clean in another. I usually overpack. Thanks for turning the world onto them.
I absolutely love your vlogs!
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Good afternoon, greetings from Orlando Florida, thank you for sharing, have a safe and blessed travel.
I love packing cubes
Just ordered that Blue floral bathing suit and your cruise planner. I am not new to cruising but it looks very helpful.
My girlfriend and I have learned so much watching your videos.
Love your videos! I have been using packing cubes a lot over the last couple of years and don't know how I traveled without them, especially when cruising. All I do is lift most of them out of the suitcase and put them on the shelves. It is so easy for T's as well. I fold them so that you are able to see which ones they are and colors. Something that I now do at home as well. I also bring the laundry basket just like yours. I line it with a laundry bag and then just lift it out and put all dirty clothes in one suitcase for the trip back home. I have also begun to bring a fold-up basket (from the dollar store) for my shoes. So much easier! Enjoy your cruise! Bermuda is my favorite island!!
Very smart!
Would love to see what you pack into your carry on bag as well! Iâve never used packing cubes, I just put things in groups inside my luggage. It seems that things get really squished inside them, but I can see how they would be helpful when unpacking on board. Maybe it allows for extra room as well.
Thanks for sharing. I am also going to Bermuda in a few months. Can't wait. Hope you enjoy!!!!
Very exciting!!
Thank you for this video. I really wanted to see how the packing cubes worked.
We just got back from Greek isles cruise (Royal Caribbean). I used so many of your tips, thank you! One tip Iâll share with u: for connecting rooms, decide whoâs staying in which room ahead of time because one room can accommodate more people than the other. We ended up switching rooms with our 3 kids after cards were already issued and it was annoying when our older kids would come in through our room in the middle of the night or the other way around.
Love your content! You inspired me to take my first cruise! Weâve subscribed as well.
I would love to see your cruises.
Great tips đ
I saw you using the packin cđ đ đ ubes so I got me some I was amazed ! In got 7 dresses in the medium bag. I was so impressed with and how neat my suitcase looked Love them.đź
We really like the Summit. We met and spent our entire cruise with two great people and we are still friends years later.
I love your tips! I use them for traveling in general! Sending love from Panama.
Awe thanks!! Hello right back đ
I have packing cubes plus your gadget list saved and ready to buy! Of course Iâm not cruising again till May and November next year! Lol đ. Iâm going to be so much more ready after watching your videos!
Love this video! đ
Thank you đ
Love your videos!!!
Thank you! đ
The first time I saw a video with packing cubes a few years ago, I thought it was just a gimmick. They are the best! In fact, I think they are even better for men than women. My wife likes to use the drawers in the cabin so I just put my packed cubes on the shelves. One for t-shirts, one for underwear, one for socks etc... My more formal things go in the zippered area meant for that in my suitcase and get hung up. Takes me five minutes to unpack!
Thanks for sharing your experience!! My hubby loves them too
Omg!! My husband and I are going on the Celebrity Summit sailing on the 26th. Itâll be our first time on Celebrity, and we started watching your channel for tips and info on them exactly because of this sailing - We really enjoy your content!! Hope you enjoy your trip!!
This is great! I have a video coming out tomorrow you should hopefully enjoy then :)
I like them for the under stuff !
Great video. I'd love to see packing video for Alaska and flying.
Your information is so helpful even if your not going on a cruise. We are getting ready to go to Greece and it really helps on how to pack. Thank you.
So exciting!! Have a great time in Greece
Iâm going to Bermuda in 3 weeks !! Thank you for this , super helpful
Exciting!! Make sure to follow me on Facebook or instagram as Iâm sharing more Bermuda info there too
Saw you on the summit cruise ship. Canât wait to see the video.
Hi Alan, say hi if we see each other. A celebrity summit video coming Friday⊠hopefully
Hi Ilana, right now I am watching your video, and at the same time I am packing for my cruise which is in two days. Itâs amazing how much stuff you can fit into one packing cube!! Even so I will need two suitcases as it is a 15 day cruise with a cold weather itinerary. My thick jumper fills up a whole packing cube, but I will be able to cram in some small stuff with it. Keep on cruising!! 12:49
Thanks for the tips. We are going to Bermuda in October on Royal Caribbean so I canât wait to see your video and suggestions.
Very exciting!! Iâll have some great Bermuda tips coming
I love your jumpsuit! I would love the info on that! love your videos!!!!! They have help me so much as I am going on my second cruise in October.
Youâre so sweet! Thank you!
I use the packing cubes that double as a compression bag. I think they really do not only organize my clothing items but help save tons of space.
I use packing cubes all the time. For this cruise in 2023. I bought the long narrow and small square size (Dot to Dot) brand. In the long narrow size . Will be adding cabin essential in them . This is a two week cruise. Packing is different this time. Enjoy your videos on packing cubes. Thank you for sharing.
Great idea!
It looked so easy. What I do is a list of the ports and excursions and then write next to each day the outfit that I would like to wear that day. Then I fold, not roll up, all the tops in one cube, shorts in another one, then the dresses in the biggest one. I noticed that my clothes got to my cruise without wrinkles. I also stuff my shoes and sandals in little corners inside the cubes or in between them.
Hi! I love your videos, and I appreciate this packing one! Could you maybe do a short video showing the cruise essentials in that clear toiletry bag?
Yes absolutely. Thanks for the feedback
omg weâre gonna be on the same cruise!
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I love Bermuda! Have a great time. We are cruising to Grand Turk in a few weeks. Canât wait! I hope to really use my packing cubes to pack for it, thanks for all your informative videos!
Nice!! Love Grand Turk!
Weâre going there as well! Sailing the Carnival Magic in August! Have fun!
@@tigre8124 thanks! Hope you have a great cruise also!
I travel on a mobility scooter so dresses are not a good choice. I find for a 1 week cruise 2 pr of pants for day and 1 for evening with 5 or 6 tops and a cover-up is perfect. đ for day sandals for evening. Add the layers for Alaska I think thats it.
I have enjoyed watching watching your videos, they are quite helpful. I would love to see a video of your Bermuda trip, along with a video of the ship. My husband and I hav been on the Summit and I would love to get a look at what others do on the ship, and in port.
The wife and I had packing cubes but simply overpacked. The plan this time is to take one less big checked bag, share the one we do take and make do with carryons. Packing cubes are great.
Thanks
The next best thing to packing for a cruise is watching some one else pack. Iâve said before I am a massive packing cube fan. Canât resist When my favourite brand Mia Tui brings out a new design. Think mine are not as deep as yours. Looking forward to the blog and if you had a rethink about items you didnât take. I usually pack my shoes in their own cube or wrap them in disposable shower caps
Good idea for the shoes đ
Love the relaxed feel of this video! Going on my first cruise this year and so thankful for your wealth of information to help me prepare! Where did you get your âlittle daytime dressâ? It was grey and white striped and had ruffle sleeves and buttons down the front it looked like? It was so cute! Canât find it in your Amazon shop!
I use shower caps from hotels to cover shoes that are packed with clothing and for items that haveât been laundered, i still pack them in the packing cubes and put inside a storage bag large enough to enclose.
I wash the bottoms of my shoes, before coming home too. I also use shower caps from the dollar store for each shoe.
I have that bagsmart toiletry bag, and I love it! Also have the bagsmart backpack in the same pink. Ready for our cruise on Saturday. I used one set of packing cubes and i just kept putting things in there. Like a bag of holding! D&D reference.
Fabulous!! Iâll have to check the backpack. Have a great cruise đ
Use packing cubes all the time. I leave some items out (socks, underwear)to fill in gaps.
You're fortunate you're a bit petite. I'm 6 feet tall. Husband 6'2", so our clothes take up more room! I take 1 can spray sunscreen for each day(very fair and I reapply often).
Wear contacts, so I have a zippered case with extra glasses for both of us. Plus numerous sunglasses since I've lost or broken at least 1 pr on every vacation.
I take a tank and t shirt for each pair of shorts. Gives me an option depending on weather.
My carry on tote is much smaller than yours since I don't like lugging a heavy bag around till we get in the cabin, so for two of us, I typically used 2 large suitcases.
Hope you post your outfits in a blog since I no longer use Instagram.
One tip for shampoo_conditioner, other liquids. I unscrew the top and put plastic wrap on the top. Then put the lid back on. This is another way to protect from spills, in addition to ziplock bags.
Great tips Doreen! Yes Iâll post all in a blog post once I come home :)
I use a combination of packing cubes and flat garnet packing systems which works really well. I have just watched a video on compression cubes and they look interesting. Have you tried or heard of them?
Love your videos. Headed for our 7th Princess cruise for a 14 day Caribbean cruise in February and canât wait as itâs been brutal cold here in Calgary, Alberta.
I enjoyed watching you pack and thank you. I feel much better now, especially when you said about the dress youâve never worn, so you might take it, even though you donât know if youâll wear it. đ. Iâm feeling so inadequate after watching these videos about how to pack for a month in a carry on. đł. I like your style MUCH better honey! đ„°đđ»
Haha Iâm glad you like it. Life is too short to take packing too seriously, right? đ
I use small pouches for my makeup and skin care. It takes less space than a big bag and I can stuff them in between other articles.
Iâm on vacation when I watch you. Or Iâm in the excitement of â Twas the night before cruise day â . My biggest packing decisions are; do I pack the snorkeling gear ? Otherwise, Iâm getting good at packing for a cruise. But thereâs always something to learn from you.
BTW, regarding makeup, fortunately, you have one of those faces that doesnât need makeup.
Keep up the great videos !
Awe thanks!
Thank you for mentioning sanitary shoe packing. Many people dont consider this.
I use clear Disposable shower caps for my shoes I brought at dollar store
If I have something that's prone to wrinkling, I wrap it around (white) tissue paper before rolling or folding it, and I unpack it to hang in the bathroom when I shower. I have wrinkle remover spray, but a spray bottle of water also works: dampen the item, stretch it out to unwrinkle it, and hang it up to dry. (Better yet, invest in travel knits!)
You are so thorough .. truly appreciate your videos. When we went to China for 15 days 6 yrs ago, first time users of packing cubes. Because were traveling and changing hotels often, those cubes kept me organized .. with me and my husband. Always use them when traveling .. cruises . organized.
Question ... Been following your NCL Encore videos. thank you for many great ideas. This is our first time with NCL and Caribbean , how's the blow dryer on Encore? Thank you