Reviewers Reveal Their Top Picks for Cruise Packing

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These Instagram-famous magnetic toiletry capsules will feel like an even smarter buy when you realize they'll stick to your cabin's magnetic walls.

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Promising review: "I purchased this to take with me on a 5-day cruise. It was perfect. It held all of my vitamins and supplements, our sea sickness pills, my husband's allergy pills, my son's lactase pills, and some ibuprofen just in case. It was easy to load and easy to access the different pills when needed. It looks adorable and fits easily into my backpack. It also comes with three in different colors. My guess is that over time the plastic insert which divides the pills may break, so you will have two more ready to go. I highly recommend, and really enjoyed using." —Amy B

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $9.97.

Each pack comes with three packets. And, because they *are* liquid, they'll easily slide into the side of your toiletries bag. I've packed these on international trips to much success!

Promising review: "I used these in my cabin bathroom on a 15-day cruise, and it worked out wonderfully! (I also brought a rubber plug/mat so my items could rest in the detergent water before rinsing.)" —Ashley

Get nine packs from Amazon for $6.56.

I travel just about any chance that I get and found a WHOLE lot of success with these little laundry sheets on an almost-three-weeks European vacation this summer where I carried on only and rewore outfits several times.

Promising review: "Perfect for travel. About the size of dental floss. I used it when I went on a river cruise and was very happy. The tiny sheets of detergent are perfect to wash out one or two small items. Just make sure your hands are dry when you take one out or they will stick together." —Wayne Flewelling

Get it from Amazon for $7.19+ (available in four other styles, including hand soap and shampoo).

^ That's me pumping my signature perfume into one of these travel atomizers I've been using for about a year. As the reviewer down below mentions, it's great to just throw in your purse on the reg for a fragrance re-up throughout the day. As you can see, it's about the size of my thumb and therefore takes up very little room. Plus! It's smaller than most rollerball travel fragrances you can pick up. This first one is working so well, that I just have the other three in storage. But if this one bites the dust this summer during travels, I'll be OK about digging into my stores to use one of the remaining three...especially at this price point.

Promising review: "This is such a great invention! It’s super easy to fill and use. I used mine when on a cruise, and it was perfect!" —Destiny H

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8.99.

Check out a TikTok featuring this charger.

Promising review: "I got this for my cruise. This was super convenient, charges fast, and I love that at night I can charge my phone and Apple watch at the same time. Worth every penny." —Yanna

Get it from Amazon for $45.99 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "I bought this for nine-day cruise, and now will never travel any kind of distance without it! This thing charges as fast as a wall charger, and I can usually get three full battery charges out if it on my Galaxy S7." —Andrew W

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors).

FYI, if you have Amazon Prime, you can give this a spin before you buy it!

Promising reviews: "Purchased this jumpsuit for a cruise. It is amazingly comfortable and fits perfectly. Normally I need to hem or alter the length, but this was perfect due to the type of bottom. It could be dressed up with jewelry and a large belt. I liked the black one so much I ordered the same one in a maroon." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $37.99 (available in sizes S–3X and 31 colors/patterns).

Promising review: "I took this on the cruise ship, and it was amazing. Exactly what I needed." —Peggy knopp

Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

But remember that this is not a voltage converter!

Promising review: "I bought two of these to take on a European cruise and also to have in Europe. We had two staterooms, so they worked perfectly and gave us four USB plugs for all our devices and an extra plug on the outside. Even if we had just gone to Europe, this was super helpful!! LOVED it!!" —Parenting 3

Get it from Amazon for $18.95+ (available in two colors).

The wallet has a passport pocket, boarding pass compartment, three credit card slots, an ID slot, a slim card pouch, slim pocket, a ticket slot, a cellphone pouch, a coin zippered pocket, key holder, and pen holder.

Promising review: "Needed a flat wallet for my cruise, and this worked perfectly! It fits my passport, cards, phone, and money easily! I will say that the iPhone only fits if there’s no case, so I left it out of the wallet. Other than that, it’s just as described! Since I love all things colored pink, this was perfect!" —Megan Nomellini

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 40 colors).

I own and love this set! it includes the zippered bag, four soft silicone bottles with leakproof caps, three compact jars, and two toothbrush caps. I've used this set on more than five trips and for trips when I don't require body wash or shampoo (like to visit my parents) I use the extra room in the bag to shove in all my beauty products and daily contacts. Plus! It comes with labels that stay on the containers really well despite my thoroughly washing these containers between trips. I bought this set in spring 2019 and have, admittedly, lost a container or two. But the ones that I've held onto over dozens of trips have all held up well!

Promising review: "These are great! Used for a cruise. Perfect size and easy to fill!" —NScott

Get it from Amazon for $14.79+ (available in 10 variations).

Promising review: "This thing truly packs a punch. I could fit everything I needed for an overnight hotel stay plus seven-day cruise to the Caribbean. Passed through TSA checkpoints at SeaTac and FLL airports without any problem, too. In fact, TSA at both airports gave nary a glance. The sturdy build and tough zipper make this a quality toiletry pouch. Very happy with my purchase!" —Orange Blossom

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 11 colors).

Cadence is an AAPI woman-owned small business that was founded by Steph Hon as a way to eliminate single-use travel-sized plastics. The containers are made from recycled ocean-bound plastic.

But I'm not the only fan on the BuzzFeed Shopping team. My co-worker Abby Kass has these and loves them! Here's what she has to say about them: "I recently got a set of four of these, and, wow, I love them so much. I used them on a six-day trip recently, and they were perfect. I customized the label so I knew which one was my shampoo vs. conditioner and did a general label for any other things I wanted to bring along. They do hold a surprising amount. According to the brand, they hold approximately one to two weeks of skincare products, more than two weeks' worth of serum, two to three days' worth of haircare, and more than 15 tablets (for medicine and such). And while two to three days worth of haircare might not seem like enough, I found it held more than that for me, but I also don't wash my hair every single day. They were small enough to slip right into my toiletries bag and go through TSA with no problem. The container was easy to open in the shower (even with wet hands), and I had no leakage from them (like I did from my face wash bottle that will not be making the trip with me next time, SMH). These are an incredibly useful tool anyone who travels will want in their luggage."

Promising review: "Perfect for airline travel! Even better for the magnetic walls on cruising." —Casey E

Get a set of six from Cadence for $76 (originally $84; also available in sets with various sized containers).

Promising review: "I've had this cord/charger organizer for three years. Been on several vacations, and it's going on another cruise (#3) next month. Not paying attention to anything negative, since I have nothing bad to say." —VB54

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four colors and two sizes).

CurlCap is a Black-owned apparel company founded by Britney Sade that specializes in caps designed for natural hair with an open back and flexible scrunchie design.

Promising review: "The hat is a great value and color. It runs a little large. I wish it were adjustable. I remedied that issue by using bobby pins in the back. This prevented the hat from flying away or moving. My hair hid the bobby pins. I used the hat at the beach and on a cruise without it flying away or slipping off. I will order other colors. It is great for natural hairstyles." —S

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in 11 styles).

I bought this water bottle before a 2.5-week trip to Vietnam (where you don't drink tap water) and Malaysia (where you do). I didn't want to bring one of my ride-or-die S'well bottles because it would take up extra room in my bag when I wouldn't be able to use it during the majority of the trip. This handy silicone bottle did just the trick! It's very easy to roll up and *stays* rolled up thanks to the just-stretchy-enough loop. Said loop was also very handy while walking through airports and just around sightseeing. The bottle is easy to clean and doesn't make my water taste weird. I'm now using it as my daily water bottle and feel confident it'll serve me well for a long time. Plus! With a collapsible water bottle it's easier to remember if you left water in it before you go through security.

Promising review: "Love these for my 6- and 13-year-old. We took them on cruises, and they were so helpful. We have really put them through the ringer for the pool, hiking, and vacations, and they are still around!" —Janelle

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 12 colors/styles).

It comes with one handle and one blade refill!

Promising review: "I bought these for a cruise last year. Cruise ship bathrooms are notoriously tiny, in the shower especially. Having a very short, comfortable handle made it extremely easy to shave in very tight quarters. The five blades made for a very close and smooth shave on my legs. All the better for island hopping! Seriously, I can honestly say that these are the best razors to do the job beautifully and comfortably, that I've purchased in many many years... Added bonus: ANY Venus razor can be mixed and/or matched with ANY Venus handle. So Experiment. Get your own Awesome combo... I've reordered three times and counting!" —CruisinTrkrs

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

I wear a size L/XL in clothing and sometimes waist bags just don't work out so well for me. With this one, I can confirm that it fit around my waist comfortably without outerwear, across my chest without outerwear, *and* over a thick coat and several layers. The pockets inside are so handy and I even had room to spare throughout my Iceland trip. This was the only purse I brought for the whole trip and it performed its job flawlessly. Just make sure that you zip the zipper ALL the way because the zipper goes down pretty far on the sides for easier access to contents. Having my hands free was wildly convenient for a number of reasons, including crawling around inside of an ice cave and putting out my hands for some extra balance while walking on sheets of ice along cliffs. Oh, and it comes in so so SO many colors.

Promising review: "I absolutely love this little purse. So versatile. I love the self contained adjustable strap. (No straps flopping around or hanging) Heavy duty clip. I used this on a cruise. I could fit a plus-size phone, sunglasses, money, lip balm, cards, etc. I used it as a sling bag and a fanny pack. Love it!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $18.98 (available in 31 styles).

And they come with a hand pump for travel!

Promising review: "I bought these to pack for a cruise. They were excellent!! They allowed me to pack everything I needed, and a lot I thought I would need but didn’t, lol. The pump that is included was easy to use. I came home and reused them to organize my whole closet." —Laticia D

Get a pack of five from Amazon for $22.99+ (also available in a ten-pack and in five bag sizes).

Again, just be sure to look up any weight restrictions on carry-on luggage. I ran into that problem last summer (it was in Croatia while flying British Airways, btw), but the person at the airport check-in counter that gave me some trouble about my bag just seemed to care about my roller carry-on. So I'd suggest using these in a backpack or tote bag you plan to put under the seat.

Promising review: "I bought these for a cruise because I knew I would be limited on space, and oh my gosh, I don’t know how I went on trips before these! I had everything organized and wrinkle-free, labeled, and packing and unpacking was so easy! If you are considering buying these, just do it! Also made my cruise cabin very organized so I could slide my suitcase under the bed! A real lifesaver." —amanda Cross

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in 20 size/color combinations).

~Trust me~ when I tell you that these will work in a pinch. I bought them a few years ago to take on a bachelorette party to New Orleans, and everyone in the Airbnb was grateful I did. Since then, I always pack them on a vacation whether it's a go-go-go adventure or just sitting on a beach and downing some tropical drinks. On recent trips I've taken to drinking one in the morning when I wake up and one before I go to bed...that is if I can remember to do it. I swear by these and think they're why I'm able to do some marathon adventuring and just be normal tired after (and not dehydrated tired).

Promising review: "Necessary for cruising! Took these on a wedding cruise to Mexico. Between being active physically in the heat and drinking a ton of alcohol, these were perfect and so helpful to prevent dehydration and hangovers! #adulting" —Angelee Gens

Get a 24-count from Amazon for $25.59.

It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). It also keeps out sand, dirt, and rain.

With these, I find that they're good for about a day due to condensation. So for a trip I'll buy 2–3, except for this one where I just knew I'd be in the water at The Blue Lagoon. And while I'm on the subject, check out a TikTok I made using the phone case! On the day I went, we had to duck and run inside because of rain. And it was hailing on us when I was in the water, so I head to face a certain way to keep from getting pelted in the face. But, when in Rome! Then we went inside and at lunch at the Lava Restaurant and it was GORGEOUS and clear outside post-lunch. So this case worked well taking pics in both bad and good conditions (as you can see from the two pics for comparison). I've used this case to take underwater pics, on boat rides, and have worn it with the lanyard jumping off a boat into water. So I really trust these!

Promising review: "Works great! Protected my phone on my entire Caribbean cruise. I could still use my phone while it was in the case and I like that it's on a lanyard. I will use it again and again." —Janalyn

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 15 colors).

Promising review: "My husband was able to enjoy a cruise through the Suez Canal and have his meals as well! Initially was feeling queasy but then remembered to put this on." —Satisfied Amazon Customer

Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.48.

After putting this in MANY travel stories, I bought one for myself for a summer European vacation where I found myself at several beach clubs. It was perfect for keeping mine and my friend's belongings safe while we dozed in our beach chairs or swam in the sea. Plus, it's the perfect size to hold phones or wallets, and easily carry in your beach or tote bag.

Promising review: "Took this on a cruise. Was cute and fashionable as a hand purse. Very convenient for travel and trips. Held all the necessities and important items to secure and lock away in the cabin while on a cruise." —JDay

Get it from Amazon for $16.70+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "Perfect for our little guy on the cruise we went on. We could still be in the sun while he played and was in the shade. Very portable and easy to set up and put back in the bag." —G. Miller

Get it from Amazon for $34.99.

Promising review: "This bottle worked great for my cruise (on a line that didn’t sell water by the package but for $16 a day instead). I could taste the difference when I drank their 'filtered' water using this bottle instead." —PYT

They do require replacement filters every two months; you can find a pack of five of those for $15.98.

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors, and in insulated stainless steel in six colors for $36.90).

For more on why this particular one's great, read a BuzzFeed editor's mini steamer review. TL;DR: This steamer's incredibly useful: it heats up in about 90 seconds, steams about five garments before needing refilled, and is all around perfect for anyone who doesn't want to wait too long or work too hard to get the wrinkles out.

Promising review: "Took this on a cruise recently. Did a great job quickly steaming the wrinkles out of clothes. Has a forceful steam and heats up quickly. Careful not to steam too much or it will get the clothes damp. Overall a good product that I am glad I purchased before the trip." —Tom

Get it from Amazon for $24.97.

Promising review: "Bought these for a cruise and were wonderful for kids to play with on the beach and folded up to take little space in the suitcase. Now we are using them for different things around the house. These are great!" —S R

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $12.79.

Check out a TikTok of the sunscreen stickers in action.

Promising review: "Didn't know how often I needed to apply sunscreen until I wore one of the patches, but I'll tell you, they work! I went on a cruise and didn't burn once! They turn purple when you need to re-apply." —C. Leggett

Get two 16-counts from Amazon for $25.99+ (also available as a 48-count).

Promising review: "I bought it ahead of a family cruise. I am so glad I did. I burnt my own shoulders and forehead on day one. When I made it back to my room, I could feel the pain setting in. I immediately applied this. Within a few hours, I could feel relief. I did apply it several times over the course of my vacation. I would recommend this product to anyone, and I will keep it in stock. Better than aloe gel." —Laura

Get it from Amazon for $7.69.

Promising review: "I LOVED THIS!! We always vacation in the summertime and every time i walk in sandals my feet always blister. Just got back from a six-day cruise and no blisters!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $8.

Check out a TikTok of the towel clips in action.

Promising review: "We went on a cruise for 7 nights and if you have been on a cruise you know it can be windy. These clips helped keep our towels on our chairs. They were easy to use, even my mom with bad arthritis in her hands was able to use them without my help. So glad we bought these. We will use them for beach trip!" —matsoft

Get a set of 16 from Amazon for $9.99.

Check out a TikTok of the drink holder in action.

Promising review: "This is fantastic. I purchased this for a cruise where in the mornings I pick up coffee for myself and my wife and hot chocolate for the kid. Always a struggle using the elevator holding three hot beverages. This was amazing," —Chuck

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in multipacks).

Promising review: "My kids loved these cards! We took these on our Disney cruise and the kids loved them! Great quality!" —Amy

Get them from Amazon for $10.99.

Check out a TikTok of the portable fan in action.

Promising review: "Glad I bought this before going on my cruise. Used it the whole time." —Deidra

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four colors).

My colleague Ciera Velarde is a huge fan! Here's what she has to say:

"I've used it for about 12 years now and it's the only thing that I can trust to prevent that dreaded chafing after a sweaty day of walking around. It glides on perfectly, it's unscented, and it doesn't melt away when you start to sweat. If it's a particularly hot day out, it can start to fade after a few hours, so just make sure to bring it with you to reapply. In addition to preventing chafing between my thighs, I've also applied it on my arms where my sports bra rubs against them when I run and it works like a charm!"

Promising review: "I have been looking FOREVER for a product that will help prevent chub rub and I have finally found it! This product is incredible it works like magic. I took this product on a week long cruise with me and I used it every day and didn't experience any chub rub! Loved it!" —Morgan

Get it from Amazon for $6.

Promising review: "Purchased this blanket for a cruise beach excursion and it’s great! The size is extremely portable and the color will make it easy to recognize our spot!" —M Wright

Get it from Amazon for $27.90+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "I bought these for my cruise this summer. The material was light and well made. You can't go wrong with the colors they offer. I felt comfortable wearing these while walking around the cruise ship. Just buy these before you need them." —Shalena D.I.V.A. (Author)

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 28 color combinations).

Promising review: "Bought this for a cruise to the bahamas. I'm so glad I took these because the beach I was at was a bit rocky and everyone other than me were complaining about the rocks cutting into their feet, but I was completely comfortable having these on. I'd definitely buy again!" —Psitech

Get it from Amazon for $8.68+ (available in seven sizes and 44 colors).

Promising review: "We use them as fish extenders on a cruise. They are a great size and get the job done." —C. Lynn

Get a set of three from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in two sizes and four color combinations).

Promising review: "Gorgeous color and fit. I loved wearing it on our cruise. I will order a second one . A+" —Hay

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in sizes 4–18 and 45 styles).

I've owned this bikini in the Black Tangerine print for a few years now (naturally, I bought it after a coworker wrote about it) and it hand-washes well, hasn't shrunk, and has stayed true to the color as to the day I bought it. I wore it on a boat trip to Capri and it was perfect for slipping a romper over for dining outdoors. Like I said up there ^ the ruffles make it feel a little more special and I like that it's a bit different without creating some really weird sunburn lines (yep, I do *not* tan). Check out this video of me jumping into a cave if you wanna see what it looks like from the back. The tie-front closure stays secure despite jumping off of boats, rock formations, whatever. So you're safe on that front while looking v cute!

Promising review: "I loved this suit for my Caribbean cruise! It fit true to size." —Madison Owen

Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in sizes 4–14 and in eight varieties).

Promising review: "Fav bathing suit ever! Amazing two piece for curvy busty girls. I am 40DDD and it fit perfect. I am going to order in more colors. Loved the hot pink and I got so many compliments on my cruise!" —B. Beech

Get it from Amazon for $36.99 (available in sizes M–3XL and three styles).

These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 14 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for four-plus hours with each full charge).

I also use these on the reg in my everyday life to listen to Spotify and podcasts, and even talk on the phone. I have to charge them about once a week and always keep them in my coat pocket.

Promising review: "These worked great. Went on cruise and when relaxing near pool. Just played music and enjoyed." —Keuka

Get it from Amazon $22.09+ (clip the "15% off coupon" on the product page for this price; available in five colors).

Promising review: "Honey, this hat was giving me everything I needed it to give! I felt Gone With The Wind fabulous in this hat for my cruise vacation. It provided the adequate shade for my face and shoulders while allowing me to shade myself from people I didn’t want to talk to! Bay-bay! It was EVERYTHING I needed it to be AND the size XL fit over my braids. So my girls with protective styles or just big hair, this is the hat for you! 🎉" —1922blue

Get it from Amazon for $24.69+ (available in sizes M–XL and in eight colors).

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