What are some things you thought you'd never need, but glad you packed?

Some people pack bubble wrap to wrap any alcohol they might purchase.

Extra ziplock bags are a must. Especially for liquids being packed in checked suitcases. I double bag everything. Also, a few plastic grocery bags for dirty laundry. I usually throw my shoes into these and then use them along the way for bagging dirty things. Otherwise, it sits on the floor of the closet and starts to smell.

That Lysol wipe suggestion was probably me. We do a thorough cleaning as soon as we get to our cabin. We pack rubber gloves, Clorox wipes, Lysol spray.......every door handle, the TV remote, every surface in the bathroom gets a going over.

Me again...the staff on the Getaway are there when you board with hand sanitizers and you will find hand sanitizer dispensers EVERYWHERE. You will also see staff wiping down the stair railings a few times a day.

Hi Everyone! We had a balcony room last time and had lots of storage space. Large closet, drawers under the couch, cabinets under the vanity in the room, storage in the vanity seat, lots of shelves in the bathroom, and a drying line in the shower. We are in an OX Oceanview this time. Not sure about how much space we will have this time, but I don't expect to be disappointed. I like the shoe rack idea. Cheap enough to pick up at Walmart and easy to bring along in suitcase. Although I really believe the housekeeping on the Getaway to be top notch, better safe than sorry about the wipes to wipe down door knob, light switches, remote, light switches by the bed.

Also don't forget to save a hotel room key. The room key activates the electricity in your cabin. You will need some type of card with the stripe on the back. I didn't want to leave my credit card in the room. Probably won't need the air so much, but you'll want to charge electronics. There are only two outlets, so you will need to rotate electronics.

Based on a comment I saw was in the forum here a while ago I pack some Lysol Wipes in a zip lock baggie and wipe all the switches and door knobs in my cabin to know they are germ free when I first unpack.

We always pack a roll of shrink wrap from the packing supply store. We have needed it on several occasions. IE: you know how you extend your luggage handle, and place a smaller piece on top? Well, to keep it in place, wrap it with shrink wrap. Wrap that piece of carry off artwork to the front of your largest luggage. It has many uses.

I always bring a small flashlight with me and have it out on my end table. This one is solar powered and light from the windows powers it each day. I also pack a second one that I always carry with me In case the lights go out for some reason. I started doing this right after the Costa Concordia disaster. I also carry a fold up paper/fabric fan on shore excursions when I am in third world countries where there is no A/C in the transportation vehicles. If I think of anything else I will add it later.

I discovered the suction cup hooks. I put a couple on the mirror and that's were we hang our lanyards and anything else that hangs up.

Hello Fireman Bob's wife, We chatted on Ship Mate before the October Carnival Glory Cruise.