On our last cruise there were several things that we wish that we had brought with us and several things that we were glad that we thought of!
One thing to be sure to bring is underwater cameras. You can get a pack of two Kodak underwater cameras at Maomart (walmart) for about $12, but they cost about $11 each on the ship and upwards of $20 each at the ports. It is well worth it since there are so many cool things to see when you are snorkeling and you will definitely want one for Dun River Falls in Jamaica. (More on that later!)
Speaking of snorkeling, I would also recommend that you get a simple snorkel set at walmart while you are getting the cameras. They are only about $12 a piece but are worth every penny. Look for them in the sporting goods section. We used these a lot while in Cozumel and Grand Cayman. The water there is really clear and beautiful.
Bullfrog! Bullfrog is my favorite sun block. It goes on well, lasts all day and is waterproof. Another cool thing is that it is clear and has alcohol in it, so it dries quickly and doesn’t leave you slimy. I found that it was not easy to locate in port or on the ship.
Computer speakers. Boy, were we glad that we brought a set of these. These are great to hook up to your laptop or iPod so that you can have some tunes to listen to while you are getting ready for dinner.
Copies of your passport or identification documents!! I will post more on this later, but when traveling out of the country it is a great idea to make photocopies of your passport or birth certificate and take one copy with you (along with the originals) and leave a copy with a friend who is staying in the U.S. This will be a life saver if yours gets stolen or if it is left on the ship and you are left on the port. (a WORST case scenario, but I will discuss this more later)
I am sure that there are several other things that will come to me later. As I think of things, I will add to this post.
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