Over time, cruise lines and cruisers have become more tech-friendly. Starting in 2022 and beyond, you will probably be using a cruise line’s app onboard to make reservations, and even review the menus.
While you don’t need a smartphone or other electronic items to cruise, they can add a lot of convenience to your vacation, whether it’s cruising, air travel, or a road trip. Here are some fantastic tech gadgets that could add to your cruise packing.
Electronics & Cables Organizer Travel Case
This electronics organizer case is a favorite cruise packing accessory. Keep all your chargers, cables, and wires organized conveniently in one place. We never travel with tangled cables and wires.
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 and work great, which is perfect to take on a cruise, to the beach, or just a walk around the neighborhood.
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Kindle Oasis
An amazing item to have on a cruise is the Kindle Oasis. This Kindle is waterproof so you can read while relaxing in the pool or hot tub on the lido deck. The Kindle Oasis with Essentials Bundle, displayed below comes with a nice leather cover and power adapter however you can browse other options as well.
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 “ship approved” and one I highly recommend.
Powerbank or Portable Charger
If you are planning on spending a lot of time in your cruise ports, you may want to invest in a quality portable charger. This also helps if you love taking pictures on your phone and do not want to spend your time by an outlet constantly recharging your phone.
Plus, if you would like to use your phone as your alarm clock as I do, you should definitely pack a portable charger so your phone is beside you. Most cruise staterooms have very few outlets and more than likely you may not have an outlet near your bed. Make sure to bring a portable charger for your next cruise.
Waterproof Phone Case
One of the top cruise accessories is a waterproof phone case or protector. Especially if you plan on enjoying any shore excursions on the water. Plenty of cruisers enjoy snorkeling and boating experiences, all leading to a higher risk of phone water damage.
This simple device can save you hundreds of dollars and prevent you from loosing the precious and priceless photos you took on your cruising vacation. I highly suggest picking up a waterproof phone case.
Laptop Backpack with Built in Phone Charger
If you’re planning to bring a laptop with you on your cruise, this anti-theft backpack is water resistant and has a USB charging port. I’ve used this backpack, which includes a built in charger, and use it as my carry-on on embarkation day. The USB interface with built-in cable design offer great convenience for charging electronic devices by connecting to your own power bank. And the headphone interface frees your hands when enjoying audios, music, etc.
I also take it on excursion and use it to carry all of our gear. The bag is extremely comfortable and fits more than you would think.
Waterproof Bluetooth speaker
Enjoy your own music in your cabin on your cruise or in your hotel room while traveling. This waterproof Bluetooth speaker is also a favorite beach essential. I even use mine while golfing! The sound is awesome!
Waterproof Camera
Although not essential, a waterproof camera can allow you to capture some of the best photos of your cruise. If you have any water-related shore excursions planned during your cruise, a waterproof camera is a worthwhile investment.
Whether snorkeling at Key West or Hawaii, a waterproof camera will capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments to carry with you forever.
Binoculars
One of my must-have travel accessories is a pair of quality, compact binoculars. This cruise necessity is especially important if you are cruising to any more scenic destinations like Alaska or New Zealand. You will be surprised by how many opportunities you will have for the whales or a pod of dolphins in the distance. A compact set of binoculars does not take up much room in your luggage, and will likely come in handy during your cruise adventure.
Please note that, at full magnification, 60 power binoculars may be difficult for some folks to hold steady – you may wish to shop for lower power binoculars.
Conclusion
So there you have it, ten pieces of travel tech to help you get the most out of your next trip. Hopefully, you’ll find your new favorite tech gadget, and if not, learn something about using technology while traveling. Check back for more in-depth reviews, packing lists, and posts like this.