BDE Travel Must-Haves: Your Interactive Vacation Essentials Checklist

Cruise recommended

Magnetic Cruise Cabin Fan

Stay comfortable in your cabin with a compact, rechargeable magnetic fan. A helpful option when you want extra airflow without taking up much space.

Cruise lines have different rules about fans, batteries and magnetic accessories. Check your line's rules before you sail.

Cruise recommended

Magnetic Cruise Cabin Hooks

Make the most of limited cabin space! Magnetic hooks can provide extra hanging spots for hats, lightweight bags, lanyards, and other travel accessories on compatible metal cabin surfaces.

Advertised weight capacity may not apply to every cabin surface. Check your cruise line's rules, avoid scratching surfaces, and don't overload the hooks.

All trips

Over-the-door organizer

Adds storage for small items in tight cabins and hotel rooms.

Cruise lines set their own rules. Check your line's prohibited items list before packing. It may not be allowed or fit every door.

All trips

Upset stomach relief

Pepto-Bismol chewable tablets for new foods and rich meals.

Optional personal-care reminder, not medical advice. Read the label and check with a pharmacist about interactions or age limits. Do not give adult medicine to children.

All trips

Anti-diarrheal

Imodium, just in case.

Optional personal-care reminder, not medical advice. Read the label and check with a pharmacist about interactions or age limits. Do not give adult medicine to children.

All trips

Cold and flu relief

Pack it so you are not hunting for a store.

Optional personal-care reminder, not medical advice. Read the label and check with a pharmacist about interactions or age limits. Do not give adult medicine to children.

All trips

Cough drops

Soothes a dry throat after flights.

Optional personal-care reminder, not medical advice. Read the label and check with a pharmacist about interactions or age limits. Do not give adult medicine to children.

All trips

Anti-chafing balm

Comfort for long walks in the heat.

Read the label before use.

All trips

Allergy medication

New places can bring new allergens.

Optional personal-care reminder, not medical advice. Read the label and check with a pharmacist about interactions or age limits. Do not give adult medicine to children.

All trips

After-bite itch relief

For bug bites on beach and island days.

Use only as directed on the package.

All trips

Motion sickness relief

Dramamine for sea days and bumpy rides. Resort travelers: optional for boat excursions, catamarans or winding transfers.

Optional personal-care reminder, not medical advice. Read the label and check with a pharmacist about interactions or age limits. Do not give adult medicine to children.

All trips

SPF 50 sunscreen

Reapply often. Some destinations require reef-safe formulas.

Use according to the package directions.

All trips

Electrolyte hydration packets

Helpful on hot days.

May not suit everyone. Check with your doctor if you have health concerns.

All tripsOptional

Anker 735 Multi-Port USB Travel Charger (65W)

Keep your devices charged while traveling! This compact three-port wall charger features two USB-C ports and one USB-A port, making it convenient for charging phones, tablets, earbuds, and other compatible electronics without packing multiple charging blocks.

Travel tip: Compact USB wall chargers may be a convenient alternative to power strips, but cruise lines have different electrical-device restrictions. Always confirm your ship's current policies before packing. International travelers: the 100 to 240V input does not mean its U.S. plug fits every country's outlets, so verify plug compatibility and bring the right adapter.

All trips

Portable charger / power bank

Keep your phone alive on long days.

When flying, power banks go in your carry-on, never checked bags. Check your airline's size limits.

Destination-specific

European Type C plug adapter

For countries that use Type C outlets. Some cruise cabins also include European-style outlets, giving you another convenient place to charge your devices.

Check your specific ship's outlet configuration and electrical restrictions before purchasing. Plug adapters do not convert voltage, and not every adapter fits every ship or destination. Plug types vary by country, so not every international destination uses Type C.