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Post by dreamer on Aug 17, 2015 15:53:43 GMT
Hello! I'm going on a cruise for the first time in a few weeks. I'm a bit nervous to be honest.
Getting ready to start my packing and I was planning on bring my big suit case. I looked at the room and I just don't know where it would fit! ha
So any suggestions? Is there a closet I am not seeing in this room that will fit my suit case?
Any other advice?
Thanks!
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Post by Scrappyhappy on Aug 17, 2015 15:56:22 GMT
I've been on a lot of cruises, the suitcases have always fit under the bed with no problem. Have a great time!
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Post by GiantsFan on Aug 17, 2015 16:08:29 GMT
Suitcases fit under the bed. Enjoy your cruise.
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Post by Loydene on Aug 17, 2015 16:11:26 GMT
My biggest suitcase has always slid under the bed .. no problem.
Lots of great advice ... especially on Cruise Critic and we've talked about Alaskan cruises a lot here this summer!
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Post by julieb on Aug 17, 2015 16:54:31 GMT
When I travel I roll everything a put each outfit in a Ziploc bag. It is great organization.  |
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Post by dreamer on Aug 18, 2015 0:04:35 GMT
Oh, good to know. Thank you!
I'll have to search for other threads and thanks for the site. I"ll look that up too.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2015 0:15:39 GMT
Another great idea is depending on how many are in your cabin, but pack an over the door shoe holder that can hang on the bathroom door for all sorts of toiletries. That helped with lack of counter space.
Definitely take a lightweight jacket, especially if you want to be out on deck, which I did a lot. Pack layers.
Enjoy! It is an amazing trip!
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Post by amom23 on Aug 18, 2015 1:31:18 GMT
I'd suggest going easy on the packing. Alaskan cruises are pretty informal. There isn't any need to "dress up" for dinner. They just didn't care if you wore jeans or shorts, etc. Also, on our ship all the indoor spaces were heated so it wasn't necessary to wear a jacket. It was cool on the deck in the evening, but that was only a few days when we were sailing up north. Instead of packing heavy jeans, I brought black yoga pants that could be worn casual or dressed up a bit.
Have fun! We really enjoyed our trip last summer.
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Post by honeyb on Aug 18, 2015 3:37:05 GMT
There should be a closet in every room. Usually it is behind the stateroom door across from the bathroom. We have been in the tiniest of rooms and you still have a nice size closet. On our Alaska cruise there were 4 of us in a tiny room, we put 2 suitcases under the bed, one upright in the closet, and 1 on top of the closet. There will be plenty of room.
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Post by pepper59 on Aug 18, 2015 6:49:00 GMT
Most have adequate closet space. The main dining rooms generally require slacks, dressy jeans, nice tops or sweaters for dinner. On Holland America they do not allow shorts, t shirts, or shabby jeans in the dining room. But you can always do the buffets and wear anything. And of course at least one formal night. I think it's really fun to get dolled up. Bring layers for excursions and a waterproof jacket, you'll likely have some rain. It was high 60's and 70's when we were there a few weeks ago but poured rain in Sitka. I suggest taking a drink tumbler of some sort with a lid and a coffee travel mug. It's nice to get a drink or coffee/tea/hot chocolate in the restaurant or bar and take around the ship with you.
Best excursion for us was the whale watching/ Mendenhall glacier trip in Juneau. It was awesome! We saw gray humpbacks bubble feeding. So cool! You'll have a blast.
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