Amazon Prime Big Deal Days – We Found the Best Deals Cruise Essentials
It’s time for the annual Amazon Prime Day sale, the favorite commercial-based holiday of many (or at least that’s what Amazon wants you to think). Honestly, it’s funny that a quasi-holiday is made up just to increase sales and drive consumer spending. That being said, if you were going to buy a product anyway, why not get it while it’s on sale? I always make a list of things I’ve been waiting to purchase, and then if they go on sale on Prime Day, buy them at that time. That way, I’m not spending needlessly but saving money instead.
Are you looking for discounts on cruise-related stuff? Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are October 8th and 9th year. Here are the best cruise-related deals we see so far. We’ll keep updating this page as the event goes on, so refresh the page when you visit.
Reusable Straws
In 2019, many cruise lines stopped using plastic straws on board in an effort to stop plastic waste from entering the ocean. Some lines have paper or candy alternatives and others have nothing. Since I’m addicted to soda and prefer a straw, I bought these for my last cruise. They’re just a few inches tall but can expand, so they can be used in anything from a highball glass to a large hurricane glass. They’re solidly made and the little carrying case makes it easy to slip it into your pocket between drinks.
- Telescopic & Convenient：This reusable collapsible straws can easily change length from 3.94″ to 9.25″, fit for 10-30 oz cups and tumblers, Each metal straws comes with different color soft silicone tips, so it won’t be mixed, what’s more it can protects teeth and lips from extremely hot and cold drinks
- Easy to Clean：Each Collapsible straw comes with a telescopic cleaning brush. The brush are made up of 3 parts and can be up to 9 inches long. It can cleans the whole reusable straw perfectly
- Compact & Portable：Each stainless steel straw comes with a carabiner hook. You can put silicone tips on the small head of the straw, put the brush into the straw, put them into the metal bottle together, and install the hook. It is only 4.7 inches long, perfect for putting in the pocket/bag or tie to your belt wherever you go
Insulated Mug
While it’s easy to get drinks like lemonade, ice tea, coffee, and juices on board, the cups that you’ll find in the buffet are ridiculously small. Bring your own insulated tumbler and save yourself some trips. This is a knock-off version of the very popular Yeti cups. It works for hot things like tea and coffee, or cold things like juices and lemonade. I bring one with me every morning to the buffet and stock up on the juices that they stop serving around 10 am. That way I have some in my fridge in the room.
If you’re sailing on Royal Caribbean and have the soda or Deluxe Beverage Package, you do NOT need a cup. You get a cup when you board that will work with the Coke Freestyle machines onboard.
Note: for sanitary reasons, please do not fill this cup directly from the dispensers. Grab a clean cup in the buffet and use that to get the juice and pour it into your mug
- 2-IN-1 LID WITH INNOVATIVE BUTTON DESIGN: Greylock 30 oz tumbler with flip straw and handle makes opening easier. Just press the button and flip it up to drink easily. the protective push-off cap keeps the flip straw clean. Flip it to let the straw lid stand upright without touching
- TOP HANDLE FOR EASY CARRY: Different from most insulated tumbler with handle, moving the handle to the top frees up your hands. You can hang it on your backpack or suitcase as travel tumbler mug, or attach it anywhere nearby during exercise, easy to carry. The 30oz tumbler with lid and straw is also Cup holder Friendly
- TRIPLE-LAYER VACUUM INSULATION: Made from high-quality stainless steel, BPA-free, keeping drinks hot or cold for hours. Experience leak-proof convenience and lasting freshness in every sip or drink
- 100% LEAK-PROOF FOR ON-THE-GO LIFESTYLES : Whether you’re commuting to work, taking a road trip, or enjoying outdoor activities, you can confidently carry your drink without worrying about leaks ruining your car’s interior or soaking your bag
- SIMPLE YET UNIQUE: Express my personality through the design of the 30 oz water tumbler with top handle, embrace my individuality, and make the most authentic statement. The stylish yet subtle colors make it a perfect accessory for those who appreciate quality and stylish in everyday life
USB Charger (instead of extension cord)
Most cruise cabins only have one or two power outlets available. With the number of devices we have now-a-days (your phone, Apple Watch, Kindle, fitbit), it can lead to a fight over the available outlets.
Most cruise lines do NOT allow surge protectors because of fire issues that may occur with cruise ship wiring. Some will allow extension cords that don’t have surge protectors, but there a lot of stories of confused gate agents not knowing the difference and confiscating them anyway.
A safer option is to bring a USB hub. This one specifically will let you charge up to 3 devices at once. What makes this different than some of the cheaper ones out there, is it has two USB-C ports on it. These port can be used to fast charge many devices like iPhones, Android Phones, Nintendo Switches, Tablets, Chromebooks, and Laptops.
- The Only Charger You Need: Say goodbye to your old chargers. Anker 735 Charger (Nano II 65W) has the power you need to fast charge your phone, tablet, and USB-C notebook from a single charger.
- High-Speed Charging: Connect a single device to get a 65W max charge—that’s enough to power up a 2020 MacBook Pro 13″ at full speed. And when you connect three devices, power will be distributed efficiently between ports to ensure you get the best charge.
- Compact Design: Power up to 3 devices with a charger that’s roughly the size of an AirPods Pro case.
Downy Wrinkle Release
There’s no way to pack 7 days of clothes in a suitcase without having at least a few wrinkles. This is especially evident on formal or elegant nights on some cruise lines where you see wrinkled dresses and button downs. Some cruise ships have irons available in laundry rooms around the ship, but the easiest thing to do if use Downy Wrinkle Release. Just spray on your clothes when you unpack, tug to release the wrinkles, and hang to dry. It’s not going to make it look like it’s fresh from the cleaners, but it makes a HUGE difference and I always have a bottle of this with me when traveling. This pack comes with Shout wipes which are great for when you spill food on yourself when walking back from the buffet.
- COMPREHENSIVE LAUNDRY TRAVEL KIT: Includes 3 travel-size bottles of Downy Wrinkle Release, 8 Shout Wipes, and a convenient mesh laundry bag for all your travel laundry needs.
- EFFORTLESS WRINKLE RELEASE: Handy 3-ounce bottles of Downy Wrinkle Release spray make smoothing wrinkles from clothing a breeze no matter where you are.
- POWERFUL STAIN REMOVAL: Individual Shout Wipes are perfect for tackling unexpected stains on-the-go.
- ORGANIZED CONVENIENCE: Keep all your laundry items together in the durable mesh laundry bag, ensuring nothing gets lost in transit.
- TRAVEL-FRIENDLY SIZE: All items are travel-sized and comply with TSA guidelines for carry-on liquids.
Retractable Card Holder for Ship Card
On a cruise, your room key is everything; your ID to get off the ship, your room card, and how you make purchases on the ship. You’re constantly taking it out and using it, which makes it easy to loose it. While you can get it replaced, it’s such a hassle, so try a retractable badge holder instead.
Some people prefer lanyard you can put around your neck, but I prefer a retractable tether. I can easily attach the clip to my shorts and keep my card in my pocket. When I use it as a room key, I just pull it out and swipe it and stick it right back in. When I use it to buy a drink, I just unclip it from my belt and hand it over.
Luggage Tag Holders
Most cruise lines ask you to print your luggage tags before arriving at the port and attach them to your suitcases you’ll be checking. While you can have the porters on site tag your bag, printing and attaching your own tags saves you time when dropping off your bags. If you’re flying in though, it can be hard to attach them once at the destination unless you bring a stapler. These luggage tag holders will do the trick, and since they’re plastic sleeves, you don’t have to worry about water making the ink run if it’s raining. The size can depend on cruise line so we have different options below.
- Cruise Essentials: Top seal ensures waterproof & clear luggage tag in any weather condition; Made of heavy-duty plastic and stainless steel hardware, never worry about losing or falling off
- Fit Your Future Cruise: SEAVILIA’s latest cruise luggage tag holders are the ideal accessory for your upcoming voyages with major cruise lines like Norwegian, Princess, Carnival, Royal Caribbean & Celebrity, among others
- Versatile Options: Available in two practical sizes (3.63 x 7.72 /2.52 x 7.56 inches) to suit your needs, with multiple units in stock for family travel convenience
Portable Luggage Scale
Cruise lines don’t have hard limits on the weight on your luggage, but airlines sure do. Your suitcase might have been under the limit when you left, but what about after you added all our souvenirs? This portable scale lets you weigh your bags so you’re not hit with those insane overage fees.
- [Travel without stress] This hanging baggage scale easily prevents overweight baggage charges; a must-have for traveling. *The isolation tag must be removed from the battery case before use!
- [110-lbs Max Capacity] The travel weight scale has 110lb/50kg weight capacity, allowing you to use it for even those oversized bags. Graduation of portable electronic scale: 0.1lb/50g. Suitcase electronic scale weights 3.5 ounces, small and convenient. No extra space is required to start your adventure.
- [Multifunction digital scale] Backlight LCD display is easy to read the digital luggage scale in dim light and bright light. Rubberized handle is comfortable to grip. The data lock function gives you more time to read the results.
Kids Toys
If you’re traveling with small kids, finding stuff to keep them entertained while in the cabin in a chore. Space is limited, but in the cabin and when packing. These toys are great though. We brought them on our last cruise and kids love them.
If you’re visiting a private island or beach, these collapsible beach toys are great. They easily fit in a suitcase and have a tote bag to carry to the beach.
Some guests enjoy hiding ducks around the cruise ship for kids, and adults, to find. Here you can get 30 different ducks along with tags. (Note: ducks are prohibited on Disney Cruise Line).
Portable Fan
Some people need to have a fan while they sleep, either because of the noise, or they sleep hot. This 10″ fan is large, but still under the limits (Carnival limits fans to 12″ in diameter or less). It’s battery powered, so great for old cabins that don’t have outlets near the bed.
- 【Long-lasting Battery Life】- Our box fan, powered by a robust 20000mAh battery charged via Type-C, provides cooling for up to 55 hours, ideal for camping, picnic, fishing, home, office, power outages, and can also be used as a mobile power source
- 【Powerful & Quiet】- Adopting brushless motor and 4 speed settings, this rechargeable fan produces powerful airflow with low energy consumption and noise (＜25db), ensuring cool airflow all night without disturbing your sleep or rest
Sun Protection Shirt
Did you know that a white t-shirt only provides the equivalent of an SPF protection of 7 and when it’s wet, only 3! That’s nothing. If you’re going to be spending at day at the beach or outside, and you have fair skin, a sun protection shirt can be a life saver. When clothing provides sun protection, it is UPF rated (rather then SPF which is for skin products). The technology has come a long way, and UPF shirts no longer feel like wet suits of vinyl. Some are just as soft as a regular t-shirt. They’re great for kids who forget to re-apply sunscreen or protecting your back’s hard to reach spots.
Also, some destinations like the National Parks in Mexico, no longer allow any chemical sunscreen to protect the reefs. Because of this regulation, a UPF rated sun shirt is your only option.
- 【SUN PROTECTION – ENJOY THE SUN SAFELY 】- UPF 50+ fabrication protects the skin during outdoor activity by blocking harmful UVA and UVB, delivers a relaxed fit for all-day comfort. If you enjoy outdoor activities, this is the best one for you!
- 【MOISTURE WICKING TECHNOLOGY】 – KEEPS YOU DRY & COMFORTABLE -lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking fabric keeps you dry and cool feeling, suitable for sports & outdoor activities, like hiking, golf, fishing, traveling, boating, climbing, running, workout, etc.
- 【CREW NECK】- Crew-neck offer excellent sun protection and flatlock seams offer no-chafe comfort
- 【RAGLAN SLEEVES】- Raglan sleeves provide wide range of motion and reduce shoulder seam chafing
- 【UV Protection】 The fabric rating UPF 50+ protects your skin from the harmful UVA/UVB rays
- 【High Side Slits, hip length】 High Side Slits make your legs look slender. High low rounded hem intended to cover your hip
- 【Soft & Breathable】Relaxed fit style, ultra soft, lightweight, breathable running shirts which provide superior next-to-skin feel and extreme comfort
- Ultra soft 100% signature smooth polyester fabric for total comfort all day long while Protecting your children with Powerful UV Sun Protection
- Material wicks sweat & dries really fast to keep your athlete comfortable even during the most pressure filled sporting events — Kids Love them.
- 4-way stretch material and Ergonomic seams ensures full range of motion for the ultimate athletic performance. Perfect for Baseball Undershirts, Football, Soccer Undershirt, etc.
Kids’ Cruise Coloring and Activity Books
Recently, we created two books for the younger cruisers in your life. Both were created to help new cruisers who might be anxious to sail, or to keep kids busy while onboard. We have versions for both Royal Caribbean and Carnival featuring Studio B, Sorrento’s, and Pizza Pirate featured.
Cruise Ship Coloring Book for Kids 3-5 – Royal Caribbean Edition
Let’s Get Cruising Activity Book for Kids 6-8 – Royal Caribbean Edition
Cruise Ship Coloring Book for Kids 3-5 – Carnival Edition
Let’s Get Cruising Activity Book for Kids 6-8 – Carnival Edition
Magnetic Hooks
Even on the best and newest cruise ships, storage is at a premium. Because cruise cabins are all made from metal, you can use magnetic hooks to increase your storage space. I bring two types of hooks with me, heavy-duty and standard.
Heavy Duty Magnetic Hooks
These hooks say they’ll hold up to 110 pounds. I can’t vouch for that, but they are pretty strong. I’ve used them to hold up binoculars, wet swim suits, baseball caps, and soda cups.
- SUPER POWERFUL MAGNETIC HOOKS FOR HEAVY-DUTY USE-Experience unmatched strength with Neosmuk magnetic hooks. With a 1.26-inch CNC-machined steel base and high-grade neodymium magnets, each hook delivers up to 130lb of holding power on a 0.39-inch iron plate. These heavy-duty magnet hooks are perfect for cruise cabins, ship walls, lockers, or any metal surface. Reliable and durable, these hooks are designed for your toughest jobs!
Standard Magnetic Hooks
These standard hooks are much smaller than the heavy duty hook above; one hook is about the size of a quarter. They say they’ll hold up to 25 pounds, but I’ve never tested anything that heavy. I use these to hold onto things like sunglasses, room keys, face masks, and even wedding rings.
- ✔ SUPER POWERFUL – Amazing strong, sturdy, and heavy-duty metal magnetic hook with a CNC machined steel base, embedded with a high grade latest generation of ‘magnetic king’ i.e. super Nd-Fe-B, this magnetic hook offers strong pulling force under steel. The magnetic hook is perfect for hanging items on the fridge in the kitchen.
- ✔ HIGH-LEVEL PLATING- We offer 3 layers of coating on the magnet hook metal base, metal hook, and magnet. It provides this magnetic hanger with a shiny, rust-free, and mirror-like finish. Coated magnetic hook particularly exhibits an excellent anti-corrosive properties and scratch resistance. Maintenance-free, no rust!
Waterproof Phone Case
On a vacation, your phone needs to be protected, whether its on the beach, in a pool or on the ocean. While many phones have water resistance ratings, they are not supposed to be exposed to salt water, sand, or chlorine. These inexpensive cases will provide your with the extra protection you need.
I purchased this set in 2018 and have used them all over the world; on water slides, lazy rivers, and waterfalls. They’ve always worked perfectly. I highly recommend them.
- BEACH ESSENTIALS-SUPERIOR WATERPROOF PROTECTION: Certified IPX8 waterproof with Hiearcool’s triple layer lock-down technology provides complete protection against water, snow, dust, and sand. Ensure your cell phone stays dry
- CASE FRIENDLY: With a size of 8.3 inches, the waterproof phone pouch can fit most cell phones with or without a case, providing double insurance to your phone
Nightlight for Bathroom
This light is a must-have if you’ll be sailing with kids or are known to have to make a trip to the bathroom in the middle of the night. The bathrooms on cruise ships are notoriously small and pitch dark. For most ships, if you’re using the bathroom at night, the only option is to turn on the bathroom light, blinding yourself (and potentially others through the crack in the door).
This night light is perfect for a cruise ship. It’s magnetic, so it just clings to the bathroom wall. You can always leave it on or use the motion sensor so it only activates when you step into the bathroom. It also offers varying levels of brightness (the lowest level is fine for me).
This unit is rechargeable using a micro-USB port and needs no batteries. One charge is more than enough to last an entire cruise if you use it on the motion sensor setting.
What I also love about this light is that it’s not just a purchase for a cruise. Each light comes with a metal plate with a sticker that you can use to mount it at home. I put one light in my front closet to light up whenever I open it. Then when I go on a cruise, I just grab it and put it in my bag.
- Rechargeable Design and Sensitive Motion Sensor: No worries about buying and changing non-recyclable AAA batteries frequently. The motion sensor will be activeated to provide you a detection angle of 120 degrees and a range of 10-13ft.
- Dimmable LED Night Light: LYRIDZ LED night lights come with lumens up to 20, which is quite suitable for dark places. Touch and hold the control panel to DIY the brightness smoothly from 1LM (min) to 20LM (max) as you want. Or tap the control panel to choose the brightness you need.
- Saving Energy Everyday: In AUTO mode, when it detects movement in the dark, automatically light up and lightens your way 20 seconds after the last movement has been detected. It automatically turn off, which reduce unnecessary power consumption when you do not need them. In ON mode, always light up.
Kindle E-reader
Personally, one of my favorite things to do on a sea day is sit down on the deck and read a good book. It’s hard for me to get through a book in the normal hustle and bustle of every day life, but on a cruise I have no problem. I hate having to carry books though, they’re heavy and take up packing space. Instead, opt for an E-reader.
The Kindle holds thousands of books so you can easily bring a variety of books to choose from. This version is waterproof, so you don’t have to worry about splashes from a pool, hot tub, or a little sea mist. Trying to read a normal tablet or phone screen while in direct Caribbean sun is difficult, but the Kindle uses an e-Ink screen that looks just like paper. You’ll have no problem reading in the sun.
- The lightest and most compact Kindle, now with a 300 ppi high-resolution display for sharp text and images.
- Read comfortably with a glare-free, paper-like display. The adjustable front light and dark mode make reading effortless, day and night.
- Get lost in your story. Tune out messages, emails, and social media with a distraction-free device specifically made for reading.
- Now with extended battery life – A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 6 weeks.
- Now with 16 GB to store thousands of books – Double the storage capacity of the previous generation.
- Kindle Paperwhite – Now with a 6.8” display and thinner borders, adjustable warm light, up to 10 weeks of battery life, and 20% faster page turns.
- Purpose-built for reading – With a flush-front design and 300 ppi glare-free display that reads like real paper, even in bright sunlight.
- More books in more places – Store thousands of titles, then take them all with you. A single charge via USB-C last weeks, not hours.
- Easy on the eyes – Now with adjustable warm light to shift screen shade from white to amber.
- Waterproof reading – Built to withstand accidental immersion in water, so you’re good from the beach to the bath.
Snorkel Set
If you’re going to be visiting a cruise line’s private island, save some money and bring your own snorkel. For close to the price they’d charge you, you can have a snorkel you can use over and over again. Even better, you don’t have to worry about someone else’s germs on it.
I purchased this snorkel in 2018 and have used it at Half Moon Cay and while traveling in Bali. I highly recommend it. Some people prefer the full face shield snorkels, but I just don’t like the look of them.
- SIZE :Adults (suitable for almost any one at the AGE above 12 years old.)
- ONE SIZE FITS Adults and Teens: This snorkeling set for Adults and Teens comes with fully adjustable head straps and a high-grade silicon face skirt which molds to fit virtually any face shape. The ribbed design provides extra support and ensures a water-tight seal. With adjustable head strap.
- ANTI-FOG COATED TEMPERED GLASS: Enjoy maximum under-water visibility. Advanced lens shape design and tempered glass with anti-fog treatment means you’ll have a crystal clear underwater experience, especially for beginners. One piece glass design enables better and wider vision under water.
Water Shoes
When cruising, you may visit some of the most pristine white sand beaches in the world. But you also may end up on a rocky or rough beach where you’d want water shoes You may also be on an excursion where you’re swimming in rivers or waterfalls where you need protection for your feet. Even just walking around a water park, having these shoes protect your feet from the hot pavement.
A lightweight pair of water shoes in invaluable. You can buy really thin water shoes, also called water socks sometimes, but I recommend more sturdy ones so they’ll be good for all kinds of excursions.
- 1.Fabric
- 2.Breathable and durable air mesh upper allow the foot to breathe.
- 3.Open mesh on the upper and hole on the sole provides for superior breathability and quick drying.
- 1. Fabric
- 2. Breathable and durable air mesh upper allow the foot to breathe.
- 3. Open mesh on the upper and hole on the sole provides for superior breathability and quick drying.
Seasickness Medicine
Personally, in all my cruises, I’ve never gotten seasick, but I have been on cruises with people that were. For those who don’t mind medication Bonine is an inexpensive solution. It works similarly to Dramamine, but because it’s taken only once per day, users report feeling less drowsy.
- TAKE BACK THE DAY: Why let nausea or motion sickness ruin your day? With 32 total tablets of 25 mg of Meclizine Hydrochloride, this powerful non-drowsy antiemetic will keep nausea away for 24 hours so you can enjoy your day
- NON-DROWSY RELIEF: No time to get drowsy from treating your motion sickness? Bonine’s non-drowsy chewable tablets are effective, safe & last 24 hours so you can go about your day without feeling tired or sluggish
- CONVENIENT CHEWABLES: Bonine chewable motion sickness tablets are a perfect addition to your travel kit – no water needed! Treat your symptoms quickly and easily with this Raspberry flavored chewable tablet
- FOR ALL LIFE’S ADVENTURES: If car rides, air travel, or boat rides make you nauseous or queasy, Bonine can help. Take our nausea relief tablets with you on cruises, road trips, fishing trips, rollercoasters – for all life’s adventures
- 24 HOUR RELIEF: Quick, long-lasting relief for adults and children 12 yrs old & up. For the best results & protection from motion sickness, take a tablet one hour before travel or anticipated motion sickness symptoms for continual 24 hours of relief
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