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@Derek-Adams
11 күн бұрын
Serial cruiser here with several lines. FANS: very inconsistent rules not only among the different lines, but within the lines themselves. All depends on the crew and your stateroom attendant. Best Practice: bring your battery operated fans but put them away when you leave your stateroom. Rechargeable Fans: same as battery operated and DON’T leave them out recharging when you leave your stateroom. POWER STRIPS: again, the lines are very inconsistent regarding strips and/or extension cords. Use the same approach as with fans: put them away when you leave your stateroom. What I have found to be pretty consistent is even with “approved” power chargers such as demonstrated in this video, the lines want you to unplug them when not in use. We’ve had many stateroom attendants ask us to unplug them when not in use because they can be a fire hazard. Hope these tips help!
@mikeroll9868
19 күн бұрын
One comment about drinking desalinated water. It has no minerals in it, I used to long distance sail boat racing and we used water makers for saving weight,. Some swelling could be caused by electrolytes imbalance. We used to bring electrolytes packets to replace the missing minerals.
@selenajosephina
19 күн бұрын
I don't know if this was intentional but I loved the pun when you said "I don't want to leave you hanging" and then talked about the magnet hooks🤣 love your videos!❣
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
@@selenajosephina haha can you believe I didn’t?! My husband noticed it as he was editing & we laughed. The corny puns come naturally 😉😂
@seriousmike100
18 күн бұрын
I never used an over the door organizer. Since most cruise cabins have limited space, when we unpack, we only take out items we will use daily. Everything else, such as cold medicines and things we might only once throughout the cruise stay in the luggage under the bed and only come out if needed. It's not necessary to put everything on display and take up valueable space.
@marcedwards7110
18 күн бұрын
And put a square of toilet paper on the wall or ceiling before the magnet and you won’t have to worry about any scratches to the surface(s). Those 70, 80 or 100lb magnets won’t lose strength with the paper in bewteen
@donnabucci6598
17 күн бұрын
Great idea!
@jennekern2473
18 күн бұрын
Dollar Tree carries a half size 8 pocket shoe organizer that is perfect. It takes up less space in your luggage and adds a good amount of storage in the bathroom.
@RBickersjr
19 күн бұрын
The only thing I would caution with magnet hooks Is that if you have the extremely strong ones it is wise to probably put them with your clothes and make sure they are away from where you store your electronics.
@ChrisSzulwach
18 күн бұрын
Almost all current electronics are completely safe with magnets. The real problems come about with hard disk drives, but since almost all storage is solid state now, there isn't a problem. In fact, Apple uses magnets in their chargers for their computers & phones.
@RBickersjr
12 күн бұрын
@@ChrisSzulwach I'm talking about the rare Earth magnet ones like the neodymium. Those are way more powerful than the average wall magnet. Besides, it's better to be cautious than to brick hundreds of dollars worth of electronics. 😎
@ChrisSzulwach
12 күн бұрын
@@RBickersjr I don't know, I use neodymium magnets in very close proximity to my professional photography gear without problem for years.
@RBickersjr
10 күн бұрын
@@ChrisSzulwach Thanks for that information. I'm still concerned because I have seen that those neodymium magnets can wipe my debit/credit cards magnetic strip so I have never felt comfortable putting them near electronics personally. I know the ones I've bought myself were packaged so they were completely separated inside the box from other items. I'm glad that I don't have to be as scared of damaging my electronic equipment. I'm still going to be careful in the packaging of my luggage though. Thanks again for giving me some peace of mind. ✌️
@cynthiaschaeffer650
19 күн бұрын
The reason for the confusion about magnets is that extremely strong magnets are prohibited. The little 80 lb or 100 lb magnets that we use on cruise ships are fine. The TSA website says “For carriage by aircraft, any package or magnet which has a magnetic field of more than 0.00525 gauss measured at 4.5 m (15 feet) from any surface of the package or magnet cannot fly. If the magnetic field is less then 0.00525 gauss measured at 4.5 m (15 feet) then it is allowed in either checked or carry on.”
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
Thanks - I appreciate the explanation
@brucea3103
18 күн бұрын
@@LifeWellCruised If you have ever seen 'magnet fishing', those are the magnets airlines don't want. Magnet fishing magnets can run into the thousands of pounds of attraction. Unless packed properly in a dedicated container, a powerful magnet could attach the luggage to the side of the baggage handling system. www.kjmagnetics.com/blog.asp?p=shipping
@annastory349
8 күн бұрын
@@brucea3103 Oh, that makes sense!
@ShellieFedis-zj3qu
19 күн бұрын
I love the over the door hanging organizer. I hang it with the heavy magnets and using it keeps all flat surfaces clear.
@kimpalazzese9675
16 күн бұрын
A suggestion of something to pack if bringing your own water bottles is a travel bottle brush set from Amazon (yes, they're probably labeled for baby bottles, but works like a dream for water bottles and/or travel mugs. The kit becomes a drying rack and includes silicone brushes and a dispenser for dish soap. I did an international flight with it and the dish soap didn't leak. Was a genius purchase to get your bottles cleaned and dry properly on vacation.
@annastory349
8 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@suewolf3279
5 күн бұрын
I have used an over-the-door organizer many times on cruise ships. However I have never placed them over the door or on the door. There is normally a wall, which is part of the bathroom exterior wall, where I hang the over the door unit with what you are suggesting, multiple magnetic hooks. It's fantastic
@nascarmadman
15 күн бұрын
One thing about the magnet hooks is some people for various reasons use them in conjunction with a shower curtain to divide the cabin for privacy or whatever. Some cruise lines discourage or downright ban this practice. SO if THAT is your intention, remember to take it down before leaving the cabin for breakfast or execursions etc. Something else NOT banned on the ships but in some countries - many of them in the Caribbean (IE Jamaica) is camouflage pattern clothing. Check before debarking at ports. If you are using a refillable water bottle, PLEASE use a glass and fill it then pour it into the bottle.
@houseoflabs300
19 күн бұрын
On the occasion we drive to the cruise port, we bring a box fan. We always pick up a new fan at Walmart and bring it still sealed up in the box. Never had a problem and leave the fan at the end of the cruise with our room steward. They have always been very grateful for the donation.
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
Wow, this is a great idea
@arribaficationwineho32
19 күн бұрын
Are the cabins that hot?
@elizabethbertucci9313
19 күн бұрын
We just request one from our steward. 😊
@tduck828
19 күн бұрын
Yessss!! Interior rooms have zero airflow. My last few the ac didn't work hardly at all. There is an adjustable thermostat but it didn't work. Maintenance wasn't much help
@houseoflabs300
18 күн бұрын
@@arribaficationwineho32 I am a very lite sleeper and need the white noise and moving air. A white noise machine has never worked for me. The cabin temperature is fine, just me!
@RENEESKATES
19 күн бұрын
This is my favorite cruising channel. Love it!
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
Wow, thanks! So glad you’re here 🚢☺️
@williamschweitzer6910
17 күн бұрын
Sometimes I'll put a piece of paper between the magnetic hook and the wall/ceiling. Holds just the same and helps avoid scratching the surface.
@Js20639
19 күн бұрын
If your feet are swelling it is probably because of the increased salt content in the food. This can happen especially if you eat low salt at home. Another reason might also be that you are not sitting with your feet up. If you usually sit in a recliner at home with your feet up, you will notice swelling when you never have a chance to elevate your feet. A good pair of compression socks will combat swelling.
@jaywin9048
18 күн бұрын
Sounds like they need a change in diet.
@lisawaldron14
16 күн бұрын
@@jaywin9048 I don't believe so necessarily-- as for me I always try to watch salt when i'm home but traveling is a different story--you kind of have to pick and chose what you'll think might have less salt--sometimes it's hard though. I have to really be careful when we cruise and even sometimes when I do by the second day i'm swelled up like a balloon. it happens.
@stewartscarborough4608
19 күн бұрын
I use a CPAP. The magnet hooks are a Godsend because outlets are usually across the room from the bed. I run the hooks up the wall and across the ceiling to my CPAP cord so I don't trip on it on the floor.
@GlennBrockett
19 күн бұрын
I bring gaffer tape and tape the cord to the floor. (I also have a 15 foot cord for my C-PAP power supply, it reaches across the balcony cabin on NCL.)
@pinksnoopydancer
19 күн бұрын
Wow. Thanks for sharing!
@Reed-2big
19 күн бұрын
I like that but we’ve run into the cruise lines not having long enough cords, even to run on the floor.
@GlennBrockett
18 күн бұрын
@@Reed-2big don't rely on them for anything. If you need it, bring it.
@terryc522
16 күн бұрын
Dumb question, is your extension cord a two or three prong? My CPAP is 2 prong, but I don't know if the ships are 2 or 3 prong
@leslieneely3658
19 күн бұрын
We love the magnet hooks, and we also bring smaller magnets for the paper items such as daily schedules and excursions. We also have our non surge power bar. Haven't needed an over the door organizer.
@jp53556
19 күн бұрын
We've used over the door organizers, usb charging blocks, magnet hooks for many years with no issues
@brucepobanz
19 күн бұрын
😮. Guess I'll keep my 5 foot industrial shop fan in the warehouse. 😮
@user-ne4kq8qm2m
19 күн бұрын
😂😂
@Reed-2big
19 күн бұрын
Yep, we have to leave ours at home too!😂
@rayray6820
18 күн бұрын
Lmao
@denisecarberry1950
19 күн бұрын
I went on a B2B in a Solo cabin and this over the door shoe rack was a game changer. It kept everything off my little counter. You name it, it went in there. No shoes, those were in the closet.
@andoru
19 күн бұрын
An unexpected banned item - I was waiting to board a cruise in Sydney and the staff noticed that the boy in the family ahead of me in line was scooting around on Heely shoes. They asked the parents "does he have any other footwear in your carry-on luggage?" He didn't. The family was told they would have to go and buy him different shoes (even, like, flip-flops) for him to be able to board the ship, as the Heelys would be confiscated. Luckily, Sydney's cruise port is just a short walk from downtown shops.
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
Yup, a banned item 😬
@pinksnoopydancer
19 күн бұрын
Unbelievable that they were his only shoes. I bet they were lying just to see if the cruise would relent.
@dmpyron2
17 күн бұрын
Called out specifically on Royal's contract.
@philscott7949
17 күн бұрын
I was surprised to see a pile of confiscated powerboards at Sydney. No surge protection or long cables on them.
@carolm1754
12 күн бұрын
I learned years ago by watching these types of videos about what I should and should not bring. Very Helpful. Always bring magnet hooks!!! Great for hanging my husbands hats on and our wet bathing suits. The one thing I have not used/tried yet is the overdoor organizer. I don't feel the need for it. Usually plenty of space in the bathroom on the shelves for our toiletries. I also put my hair products on the desk. One thing I have started doing is using covers (Silicone works best) for our toothbrushes. That way when the steward cleans the bathroom they are not touching the brush part. Started this when Covid was still a real possibility and they were cleaning with heavy chemicals.
@gretchenwilliams7452
7 күн бұрын
We just flew to Italy with these magnet hooks and did a Mediterranean cruise on NCL to Athens, then flew home. No issues with the magnet hooks 🎉
@jamieroberts900
19 күн бұрын
I bring these hooks all the time. They are great. I bring my portable usb plug fan it’s great. One of my fav is the over door organizer bc there are never enough draws.
@tonyabeavers6334
19 күн бұрын
Love the over the door organizer, saves so much space on the bathroom counter.
@wfodavid
18 күн бұрын
Wife purchased 2 of the fans pictures and it's been one of the best additions to cruising.
@wdeagle100
19 күн бұрын
Of course it is that darn cruise ship water that has them swelling up, the 1,000 grams of carbs they are eating each and every day has nothing to do with it😃.
@chrysvest4746
18 күн бұрын
lol yes! I wanted to say this too. 😂
@retirementpirate3665
18 күн бұрын
Absolutely. The sugar and seed oils that they cook in have nothing to do with swelling either.
@dhoward5941
19 күн бұрын
The over the door organizer works great if you use the 100 lb. magnetic hooks on the ceiling placed next to the wall. The magnets will slide if you use them on the walls if the weight is very heavy. They don't work well over the door in the bathroom because the door won't close and you could do damage to the door and frame. Using the magnets is a clean way to hang it. USB charging cubes is highly recommended!
@therealchristinedaee
19 күн бұрын
The most recent cruise I went on, we used the over the door hanging organizer BUT with the hanging/hook magnets. My husband had no faith in the strength of the magnets, but they held up with stuff in the pockets. Highly recommend you get the magnets with 10 pounds or more strength and use them with the over the door organizer!
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
@@therealchristinedaee 👏👏
@Fwtx24639
19 күн бұрын
I love the hooks! I did make a mistake the 1st time I used them on a 10 day cruise. I got the ones for 25lbs and they didn’t hold anything other than a hat. I purchased the ones you recommend for my 18 day to Australia. Thanks for all the tips!!!!!
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
lol, I know you’d think they’d hold more, but u guess it’s not when horizontal. Glad the others worked well :)
@billkallas1762
19 күн бұрын
I've seen them on Amazon for 150 pounds (68kg)
@shannon_2020
Күн бұрын
I've use the hooks for curtains at night to add a little separation from kids with the sofa bed set up. Make sure to take them down in morning before you leave for the day. Norwegian balcony rooms don't have much closet space like carnival, the hanging shoe rack, was needed.
@gbgentleman
19 күн бұрын
Magnet hooks are the best. Not only do I use them in the cabin to hang things up, but I actually use them in the bathroom as well to hold my toothbrush; keeps it of the counter.
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
Good idea - how do you use them for toothbrushes?
@HariSeldon913
19 күн бұрын
@@LifeWellCruised At a guess, you could probably put two hooks next to each other and set it in there. Have you ever gotten a cabin with hooks that were left behind? I'm guessing the crew would snatch any that weren't taken, but you never know.
@gbgentleman
18 күн бұрын
@@LifeWellCruised I put two in parallel on the wall and then lay my toothbrush on them.
@JohnFleming-b6g
19 күн бұрын
To answer your question,. I don't bring enough stuff on a cruise to need an over-the-door organizer. Ditto for magnetic hooks.
@breadroomghost8764
19 күн бұрын
We pack minimally and I do like a magnetic hook near the bed to hand my lanyard and hat on. We also used them to stick laundry to the ceiling by the air vent to speed drying.
@Reed-2big
19 күн бұрын
I have an inflatable hanger I love. If I need to wash a shirt out, it dries faster because the air can get to the inside. The shoulders still dry a bit faster than the hems.
@MarieKlees
18 күн бұрын
Me neither. I use the rule that the more space you have then the more you will pack.
@DG-sn2js
19 күн бұрын
Living in Florida we drive to all the Florida cruise terminals!
@billkallas1762
19 күн бұрын
Living near Chicago, I have to fly everywhere.
@equalityforall8418
19 күн бұрын
Magnet hooks: Just got back from a cruise. Brought about 6 of these. The exact same ones you are showing. Had no problem bringing them and I sailed on NCL.
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
👏👏
@fringeminoritymember
18 күн бұрын
Love the idea of using magnets to hang my over the door organizer. We drink the water in the cabin all the time for taking medication and brushing your teeth. There has never been an issue.
@deborahfabel3651
15 күн бұрын
Definitely PRO over the door organizer!
@patti1044
Күн бұрын
Just back from 35 days cruising - 3 cruises on two different lines. Magnets are my best friend - just be careful with the strong ones that you do not pinch your fingers or let them attach to each other. No need for organizer and would not have room in the suitcase to pack it.
@heathahlee
19 күн бұрын
I don’t know what I would do without my magnet hooks! 😂 And yes, I do use them with my “over the door” organizer that I don’t put over the door. 😂
@TinaLee2042
18 күн бұрын
Just a small point that on Viking, both ocean and river, you are permitted to bring hard liquor aboard, as well as wine, beer, or whatever you chose to drink.
@domG
19 күн бұрын
Good day, Elana! Went on my first cruise out of NYC Carnival Venezia! Thanks for the hacks and the inspiration. I'm so hooked. I loved every moment and I can't wait for the next one. You're amazing! I love the channel.
@sf3413
19 күн бұрын
Magnet hooks are just the best!!! I believed the myth that you can't use over the door shoe organizers. I'm going to have to try that hack out in Oct.
@barbo1106
19 күн бұрын
I used heavy duty plastic suction cup hooks and they worked beautifully!
@jcshaves
19 күн бұрын
We went on our first cruise this year and one of the things I bought from your Amazon list was the magnetic hooks. Loved them. I was scared I’d leave my card in the cabin but never did thanks to it hanging right by the door. Also hung our hats and small bags which was very handy. Now I wish everywhere I go had magnetic walls and ceilings.
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
That is awesome! Glad to hear
@jcshaves
19 күн бұрын
@@LifeWellCruisedoh and my wife went to Italy a couple years back so we brought the European adapter which gave us another outlet to use in our cabin.
@KerryBeavers
19 күн бұрын
Two things. First, I fly to each cruise port since I do not live anywhere near the ocean. I have never had any issues with magnet hooks in my luggage. I cruise several times a year, so my magnet hooks are well traveled. Second, the desalinated water can be a problem. I've only ever had an issue on Royal Caribbean with my feet swelling. However, my sister's feet swell on every cruise, so she started buying bottled water, which stopped the swelling. Some people are just more sensitive to the amount of salt in the water.
@nancyruckman5875
19 күн бұрын
Mine swell on every single cruise. Very annoying.
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing this
@strudel4527
19 күн бұрын
My feet don't swell but i have wrinkled and puffy eyes when I drink desalinated water. It’s terrible !
@nancyruckman5875
19 күн бұрын
@@strudel4527 Good thing there is bottled water available! Gotta look your absolutely cutest self on a cruise!!
@Reed-2big
19 күн бұрын
I’m more sensitive to the salt in the food, especially airline foods. I had severe swelling on one cruise where I now think I just was dehydrated. I know that sounds backwards!
@eminiarvii
19 күн бұрын
I use the over the door organizer without the over the door part . I use my magnet hooks on the wall or door if it is metal and the magnets place nicely in the holes. As far as a fan…never crossed my mine as I have my temperature set in the slightly red area and sleep with a blanket😂🚢
@iliamor1973
9 күн бұрын
The magnet hooks and the over the door organizer hacks are genius! So thanks!!❤
@davidschiller1611
18 күн бұрын
We love our magnets and over the door storage. We actually have a strand of LED mini lights that we put up on the ceiling. Sort of a sky of stars. And it makes it safer when using the bathroom at night.
@sherryc801
6 күн бұрын
Definitely pro over the door organizer....works great!!!!
@kuuleifrancis9762
19 күн бұрын
When boarding a Princess cruise my luggage was not delivered to my room. I called the service desk to ask for my bag. I was told to go down to the security department in order for them to search my luggage. The problem was the magnetic hooks. Once discovered they released by bag and hooks to my room.
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
Wow, glad they weren’t an issue
@HariSeldon913
19 күн бұрын
I would have been unhappy about having to call them. Your cabin should have been called as soon as your luggage was flagged.
@Reed-2big
19 күн бұрын
@@HariSeldon913 we normally got a note around dinner time. Now I ask earlier as I understand that the issue is probably something they can figure out. Once it was a curling iron that they could see the plug and thought it was a power strip or maybe extension cord. Now our power strip goes through I think because it has a European plug. I’ve stopped carrying my plier like nail clippers because they don’t know what it is. My magnets have a round know on them they’ve never been an issue, but then they aren’t sharp-looking.
@jonkrispeterson6678
18 күн бұрын
My wife throws all of her vitamins into a ziplock bag. It got flagged as drugs and she had to visit the naughty room.
@Reed-2big
18 күн бұрын
@@jonkrispeterson6678 we need to find another name for the naughty room when what got flagged is just dumb! Although in this case depending on the vitamins it might be difficult to tell them from drugs, but in fact that’s hard even when they are in their original bottles! I guess technically they may be drugs but ……
@jacquelinepowell7257
13 күн бұрын
Hi - I just wanted to take a moment to thank you so much for all your guidance and advice all your videos. We are about to embark on our first cruise in many many years out of Barcelona-because of all your advice, what to do but not to do what to bring, but not to bring we feel so incredibly prepared-u are the best🎉
@marycawley4491
19 күн бұрын
I appreciate your knowledge and advice. I do use the over the door holder, magnet hooks. Thank you and hope you’re having the best day.
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@MarieKlees
18 күн бұрын
Everyone is different. For myself and travel friend, we like our cabin to look uncluttered so we put most stuff out of sight. Even traveling with some full size products, storage was never a problem on Holland America. Anything paper which is minimum now that things are on the cruise line app, we keep in the provided ship info folder. Plenty of closet shelves and night stand drawers, under the bed drawers, desk/vanity table drawers. Even the cube stool has a lift off top that is great to store things.
@rickk6700
19 күн бұрын
Very informative video Ilana. Knew most of the information but good reminder. We do take a non surge protected extension cords. My wife actually had an issue boarding a cruise when security questioned the small scissors she had in her carry on bag. The two security agents finally let her have them and have not has an issue since. So sometimes rules can be a bit fuzzy depending on the personnel involved. Happy cruising Ilana
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
Wow, small scissors!! But you’re right, the security staff can have their own interpretation
@Reed-2big
19 күн бұрын
I had scissors that look like children’s scissors. It took a while before Ireland decided they were okay, to fly. On our next flight I’ll be carrying a heavier looking pair that still meet the 4 inch max limit. A new law, Reese’s law, now makes them medically necessary. They are required to open most hearing aid batteries packs! Apparently children only swallow button batteries that are in their original packaging and never after they’ve been used. Yes, it may have to do how strong they still are, the descriptions didn’t explain why. And, yes I’m annoyed!
@YarnScrapsByPatti
12 күн бұрын
We have been using the over the door organizer for quite some time and it was a game changer! We have put a wash cloth under the hooks to protect the door but the magnetic hooks is a great idea
@sherikennedy4117
14 күн бұрын
never ever had a problem bringing those magnets. flown with a box of them...i think there are 12 in my box. i could not live without them on a cruise.
@loriwelln7321
19 күн бұрын
Most people swell on a cruise or vacation not from water but from the food. There is a lot of salt in food they may not be used too. This happened to my husband one time when we were in Mississippi and he was eating the gumbo and all of the foods.
@drewski-qu3co
19 күн бұрын
Yep, and wine is loaded with salt, and flying can make your feet swell too.
@tedwalford7615
19 күн бұрын
So much salt that I had to order special low-salt meals in the main dining room. But, they did it with no problems.
@cheetocairo
19 күн бұрын
I like to bring a Britta water bottle and fill it up from the bathroom sink. I know it doesn't filter out things like viruses, but it makes me feel better about drinking the water.
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
Smart 😊
@Nousername-k4z
18 күн бұрын
Tip for the over the door organizer when using magnetic hooks, attach the top row of magnets to the ceiling for better strength then use the wall for remaining hooks.
@briancostlow2054
17 күн бұрын
We just returned from our Alaska cruise and using the magnetic wall hooks in our cabin helped us enormously!
@RhumRunner41
18 күн бұрын
People’s gut is used to process treated water from where they live. As there are different ways to treat water to make it safe for consumption, one may experience a few days of discomfort when switching water source. As you mentioned, cruise ship will process saltwater through a reverse osmosis process (desalination) and will treat the water with bromine to keep it clean. Bromine is used instead of chlorine because unlike chlorine, it is safe to use around sea water and is (or at least was) cheaper. If your local water supply is treated with bromine, you should be fine. If not, you may be one to have a tummy ache for a few days until your gut adjusts. Thank you for the hacks, I’ll be using some of them on my next cruise.
@clittle1807
19 күн бұрын
We take a travel fan , magnet hooks, and no surge power thingy. On every cruise
@philscott7949
17 күн бұрын
My first cruise was this year. I took 3 types of magnets: medium hook; large hook and spring clips for papers. They all stayed in their packaging. However, the towel clips (large hair clips) were used every day by the pool.
@derekcallum4212
18 күн бұрын
We use a hanging organizer with the magnets, it works well and helps to keep our stateroom organized and doesn't take up much space in the suitcase.
@helenelkins1003
13 күн бұрын
I appreciate your channel and all the info I've gotten from it!! Next July will be my first cruise, and I'm glad I have this into beforehand. Thank you, Ilana!!
@shenablount2644
15 күн бұрын
I was on a cruise in June and flew with magnets. Like you said it’s the best hack for cruising
@renzopontiggia8283
19 күн бұрын
Magnetic material (with high magnetic field strength) is a Dangerous Good that has to be loaded away from the compass detector unit of an aircraft. This is a regulation from ICAO and IATA (International Air Transport Association). The hooks that we use in a cruise is safe.
@jimk2824
19 күн бұрын
Over the door organizer saves a ton of room on the bathroom countertop.
@cbradyorganize
19 күн бұрын
We bring our extension cord and non-surg protection multi outlet in the C-pap machine without an issue. A curling iron has been a cruise must since we started cruising in 2006 as well as the over the door organizer. Recently, the magnetic hooks (finally tried them & wonder why I waited so long) were no issue. I haven't needed a fan, and at nearly 70 I doubt I'll need one anytime soon.
@Robutube1
18 күн бұрын
Do you happen to know why these items have to have no surge protection? It seems counterintuitive to not have this extra layer of safety although I'm no expert and am obviously missing something.
@lisawaldron14
16 күн бұрын
@@Robutube1 iti's something to do with the ships electrical system.
@Robutube1
16 күн бұрын
@@lisawaldron14 Thanks for the info Lisa.
@susancollins4864
16 күн бұрын
Love using the over the door organizers.
@Amerah94063
8 күн бұрын
Regarding the hanging organizer … I loved this. The only problem I had was the way the magnets hook was made, I could not get it in the holes of the organizer. I managed to find an alternative, but next time I am going to attach zip ties in the organizer grommets so they will easily hook on the magnets.
@wcm469
9 күн бұрын
My wife just got off of a Disney cruise. She was specifically told that no power strips were allowed, not even the non sure protected variety. We used the same one on Princess and it was allowed.
@dawnbright5980
9 күн бұрын
Just got home from Alaska a week ago and I put my magnets in my bag. Was no issue
@shellysnodgrass9546
19 күн бұрын
my fan fits in my backpack that i carry on and its never ever been taken or questioned.
@memohunter5689
19 күн бұрын
Thanks again for your insights into the cruising experience. I'll be taking 2 cruises within 4 months after a long hiatus (10 years). I appreciate any information that I can get. Bon voyage.
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
Yay!!
@harborspringsgirl
18 күн бұрын
Oh my God that’s really? I’ve been bringing them for years and flying with them for years. No one has ever said a word to me. They are so handy. We just had them on our last cruise to Alaska and it saved so much space in our cabin and the bathroom.! Love over the door organizer in the bathroom. Also, if you’re used to using a fan like we are just ask your room stored and if they can find one, they’ll bring it to you and they just brought one to us so that was helpful ❤
@markeike
19 күн бұрын
I feel like the need for a door organizer is a sure sign that you’re overpacking.
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
@@markeike lol could be. However, for many people it’s a way to keep lots of different different items organized
@amfrazier3743
19 күн бұрын
I think I may agree to some extent, but with kids, it may be helpful. All I have is a large hanging toiletry bag for my husband and I.
@ruthadams7133
6 күн бұрын
Love over the door organizer❤️
@maryjanekolesar8325
19 күн бұрын
I switched to a hanging organizer but I roll it up and store it out the way: the noisy swaying in rough seas is annoying to me. Also, I sometimes bring a couple of hooks but they are extremely difficult to get off the wall!!! Not sure I'm a fan of hooks.
@melo3555
19 күн бұрын
Thanks Ilana, I saw the link to the luggage tags. And noted that I see that NCL have changed their tags for 2024/25. I’m going on HAL and Princess and I don’t have tags for them, so I will order. Too bad they all aren’t universal. 😮
@barbarahernandez4713
19 күн бұрын
I have used the ones for Carnival on Royal and Norwegian.
@breadroomghost8764
19 күн бұрын
We have used the same tags on Carnival, HAL, Princess, and Norwegian.
@DavidMontgomery1
19 күн бұрын
Thank you for your recommendations! I bought the fan through your link. Hopefully you get the credit for it! I really enjoy your videos and have learned a lot from them. I appreciate the work you do and hope you keep it up.
@leepagnini6273
18 күн бұрын
I heard about magnet hooks from a career traveler (it could have been you) and I took them on a cruise and had no problems with the cruise line and these were GREAT in my stateroom!!! I used them the entire cruise, and my room stewart saw me using them, and he used my hooks for his daily notes to me!
@sherryhaines4696
18 күн бұрын
I took these magnets on my last cruise. I put them in my checked luggage. I took a travel hair dryer and a flat iron. No problem at all.
@holly6113
19 күн бұрын
We tried the over-the-door organizer. Hated it. We were constantly bumping into it as we entered or exited the tiny bathroom. O the other hand, we love using the magnets.
@breadroomghost8764
19 күн бұрын
We ditched the over the door thing after a day of trying to make it work. We don’t bring enough stuff to use one and it was banging around and always in the way
@almann5680
17 күн бұрын
I would just add to take a 220v Europe adapter and you will double the number of outlets in your cabin. Just got back from an Alaskan cruise and the adapter was sooo useful!
@user-tr2sw8cp2s
6 күн бұрын
I have never used an over the door organizer!! Never had a need for just my husband and I.
@johnfrederick2369
18 күн бұрын
On our last cruise with Celebrity the extension cord for my wife's CPAP machine was confiscated at embarkation. Our steward did supply one that was up to code. He did a good job running it across the floor from the outlet to the bedside table, taping it down securely.
@harborspringsgirl
18 күн бұрын
Oh my God that’s really? I’ve been bringing them for years and flying with them for years. No one has ever said a word to me. They are so handy. We just had them on our last cruise to Alaska and it saved so much space in our cabin and the bathroom.!
@catherinebrown9119
18 күн бұрын
NEVER have we had a problem with the magnet hooks. Never questioned and no one said anything on the ship.
@rosalita1962
11 күн бұрын
I had them in my carry on and the TSA asked to open my bag as they looked strange on x-ray. Once she saw that they were magnets, she sent me on my way with the hooks! Lol
@xray114
19 күн бұрын
I got that fan you showed in the video. The only time it would work was when it was plugged in. Didn’t charge the internal power pack. Going to Ordering another make and model.
@andrelam2792
16 күн бұрын
Regarding the Magnets, airlines do not allow speakers larger then 10 inches because the magnets attached are too strong and may affect the aircrafts instruments. So basically small magnets are OK but larger stronger magnets are not allowed.
@lifewithgrandmabev
14 күн бұрын
Lots of good, official information. I don’t use hanging on door, but if there is a hook on back of door for bathrobe or something I suppose you could use that. TFS
@lynnfranklin5098
19 күн бұрын
Over door organizers pro when traveling wit kiddos Con now since just the 2 of us
@wauhillawilson5656
16 күн бұрын
Love the door organizer!
@nancysatori4744
11 күн бұрын
I love the over the door organizer if we are in a smaller cabin, it’s a lifesaver for organization.
@QueenSuperJ
19 күн бұрын
Regular magnets and electromagnetic devices are two different things. Magnets are allowed on planes, electromagnetic devices that can disrupt signals are not allowed on planes ✈️ is how it was explained to me
@LifeWellCruised
19 күн бұрын
Makes sense
@starregazer
10 күн бұрын
I've been on 4 cruises now and never used an over the door organizer. However our next cruise is 2 weeks long and I'm thinking of using one on the wall with magnetic hooks to hold things that usually end up laying on the desk area, like sunscreen, lotion, etc.
@lisacuneo
14 күн бұрын
When we cruised with our kids and all four of us shared a cabin, i found the over-the-door organizer to be a life saver! There was room for everyone's toiletries, otc meds, tissues, etc... Now that it's just the two of us, we don't need it.
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