15 Genius Travel Gadgets & Tech Items to Bring on a Cruise

In recent years, cruises and cruisers have become more tech friendly. Cruise line apps and other onboard technology is now a big part of cruising.

Of course, you don’t need a smart phone and electronic items to cruise, but they sure can add convenience! Beyond this, there are some cool travel gadgets that could add to your cruise experience.

In this post, you’ll find 15 cool travel gadgets and tech accessories that might be a great addition to your cruise packing list!

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Tech Items to Pack for a Cruise

1. Electronics & Cables Organizer Travel Case

This electronics organizer case is a favorite cruise packing accessory. Keep all your chargers, cables and wires in organized conveniently one place.

2. Hands Free Phone Holder

Perfect for flights! This hands free phone holder is a super useful travel gadget that you can even use at home to prop up your phone, from anywhere!

2. Kindle Oasis

An amazing item to have on a cruise, this Kindle is waterproof so you can read while relaxing in the pool or hot tub on the lido deck! The displayed Kindle Oasis is bundled with a beautiful leather cover and power adapter, however you can see other options as well.

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3. Bluetooth Earbuds

Whether you’re working out at the gym or listening to music or a podcast on the pool deck, make sure to bring along some wireless earbuds. These are inexpensive but work great, which is perfect to take on a cruise or to the beach.

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4. Cruise Power Bar

A non-surge protected power bar is a must-have cruise item. Cruise cabins just don’t have enough electric and USB outlets for all our devices. This power bar is highly rated and one I highly recommend.

5. Air Tags

A travel essential these days are Apple Air Tags (or Tile Mates bluetooth trackers). If you are flying to your cruise port, they are probably a must have cruise item! However, even for those that drive, putting an Air Tag in your luggage can help you to quickly locate it on embarkation day, and disembarkation day

6. Waterproof Smartphone Case

A waterproof phone case is a must-have cruise essential! Of course it’s convenient while on the cruise ship, but even more so on shore excursions and beach day outings. The phone case seals to keep both water and sun out, plus you can store your ID and cash in it as well.

7. Laptop Backpack with Built in Phone Charger

If you’re bringing a laptop with you on your cruise, this anti-theft backpack is so useful and convenient. We’ve used this backpack, which includes a built in charger, and carried it on embarkation day. We also brought it on tours and used it to carry our gear, including a go-pro and accessories.

8. Money Belt Passport Holder

While not a tech item, this travel item is too useful not to be included. If you are heading on a Mediterranean cruise, or travelling anywhere where you wan to keep your passport and money safe, this money belt passport holder is perfect.

9. Bluetooth Tripod Selfie Stick

Take amazing photos and videos with this Bluetooth tripod and selfie stick. The Bluetooth remote means you can be in every photo that you want and have it timed perfectly!

10. Go Pro and Floating Hand Grip

If you want to take some great action or underwater videos, or even just amazing videos on your cruise ship, this Go Pro is pretty cool. Don’t forget to get the floating hand grip for beach and snorkeling excursions.

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11. Waterproof Digital Underwater Camera

A less expensive alternative to a Go Pro, this waterproof underwater camera takes great photos and videos. Great for snorkeling excursions, it can also make a great gift for the cruiser in your life.

12. Waterproof Bluetooth speaker

Have your own music in your cabin or at Sailaway on your cruise. This waterproof Bluetooth speaker is a favorite beach essential too!

13. Water Resistant Watch

Having a an inexpensive digital watch is a good idea on a cruise, and especially useful for cruise port days. This affordable sportswatch is waterproof and shows the time brightly in the dark (good for inside cabins).

14. Travel Binoculars

While not a high tech item, binoculars are a travel gadget that is great to bring on cruises. If you’re cruising to Alaska, it should definitely be on your cruise packing list.

15. Travel Cup Holder Caddy

This genius item will make walking through the airport or cruise terminal so much easier! The travel cup holder caddy become a must-have travel accessory for travelers!

Best Selling Cruise Accessories:

These are some of the most recommended and popular cruise accessories – I personally use them as well.

Packing cubes – They really just make packing and unpacking easier, and nothing will make you feel more organized for your cruise (or any type travel)

Reusable luggage tags– It’s a good idea to buy luggage tags before you cruise.

You’ll simply slip the printed luggage tags (from your cruise line) into the durable plastic sleeves and attach them to each suitcase.

Make sure to check this link to find the tags for your specific cruise line.

Magnet hooks – Did you know that cruise cabin walls are metal? This is why magnet hooks are a top recommendation by avid cruisers to add extra hooks and storage to your stateroom.

Bonine (seasickness meds) – Make sure to bring along your favorite non drowsy motion sickness medication. Personally, I find Bonine to be very effective without negative side effects (for my family).

Power bar (non-surge cruise approved) *Very important* Inevitably you’ll need more electric outlets and USB outlets on your cruise. Do not bring a power strip from home as it is prohibited and will be confiscated. Instead, pack a cruise approved power bar (see details here)

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Final thoughts: Best Travel Gadgets to Bring on a Cruise

If you’re going on a cruise, some of these cool travel gadgets and cruise accessories can be add convenience to your vacation. In fact, these tech items can even make some things on your cruise more enjoyable.

Which tech items do you bring on a cruise, or would you consider in the future? Please let me know in the comments below.

Happy Cruising!

Ilana

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2 Comments

Lisa
July 18, 2022 / 7:23 pm

#15 that cup holder is GENIUS! I just ordered it. LOLOL!

- Ilana Schattauer
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  July 26, 2022 / 3:44 pm
  
  Right? Lol. Thanks for your comment & happy cruising!