LuciaYSL Posted October 23, 2019 Report Posted October 23, 2019 Hi everyone I’m a novice cruiser and I was wondering if basic toiletries like body wash & shampoo/conditioner will be provided in the staterooms. I’m staying in a Central Park balcony, if that makes any difference. Thank you in advance. Quote
GregD Posted October 23, 2019 Report Posted October 23, 2019 Yes, there are pumps in the showers that have shampoo etc. Quote
Fairlynew Posted October 23, 2019 Report Posted October 23, 2019 If you are at all particular about what products you use, I recommend bringing your own. sk8erguy1978, ellcee, Kayleigh and 5 others 7 1 Quote
AshleyDillo Posted October 23, 2019 Report Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, LuciaYSL said: Hi everyone I’m a novice cruiser and I was wondering if basic toiletries like body wash & shampoo/conditioner will be provided in the staterooms. I’m staying in a Central Park balcony, if that makes any difference. Thank you in advance. They provide bar soap and a pump on the wall that is a "conditioning shampoo". There will also be a hair dryer in the room in a vanity drawer (not in the bathroom). The hair dryers are a bit weak and you have to continually hold down the button to operate it, so you may want to consider taking your own if anyone in your traveling party has long hair to be dried. lambdabeta and RWDW1204 2 Quote
DanielB Posted October 24, 2019 Report Posted October 24, 2019 Does anyone know what brand shampoo and body wash is provided? Thanks! Quote
Matt Posted October 24, 2019 Report Posted October 24, 2019 Just now, DanielB said: Does anyone know what brand shampoo and body wash is provided? Thanks! In a non-suite, I don't believe there is a brand specified. It's just generic, white-labeled product. Quote
ellcee Posted October 24, 2019 Report Posted October 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, DanielB said: Does anyone know what brand shampoo and body wash is provided? Thanks! Nope, but if you have anyone with more than a little hair on their heads who is even a tad picky bring your own. Fairlynew 1 Quote
DanielB Posted October 24, 2019 Report Posted October 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, Matt said: In a non-suite, I don't believe there is a brand specified. It's just generic, white-labeled product. ok thanks....guess I should bring my own LOL Quote
S0nny Posted October 25, 2019 Report Posted October 25, 2019 Since we always arrive the night before, we always stop by a convenience store to buy shampoo and other toiletries. I’m not particular about that sort of thing (I barely qualify since my hair is thinning so much )... but maybe years of not caring about product is what caused it! Hahaha SpeedNoodles 1 Quote
sabarwolf Posted October 25, 2019 Report Posted October 25, 2019 We brought our own toiletries for our first cruise, not for any particular reason, other than having some conditioner. Quote
Jill Posted October 25, 2019 Report Posted October 25, 2019 I’ve heard the stuff on the wall is awful If you’re not picky I’m sure it’s fine. Quote
teddy Posted October 25, 2019 Report Posted October 25, 2019 I use the "all-in-one" soap/shampoo in the dispenser. It's on par with the similar stuff in hotels I've stayed in. I shave my head every 3-4 weeks, so I really don't have much hair. After our first experience, my wife now brings her own shampoo/conditioner (as well as hair dryer). Edited to add: our experiences are in Balcony and Interior staterooms. Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 25, 2019 Report Posted October 25, 2019 I use the shampoo and body wash that is provided and it's never been a problem....but I am not a foo-foo girl who worries about such things. I do, however, bring my own hair dryer. The ones on the ships are awful. Quote
marti314 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Posted October 25, 2019 On 10/23/2019 at 10:02 AM, emsff02 said: Yes, there are pumps in the showers that have shampoo etc. Most of the time they will be empty because the cabin steward never ever checks these. Quote
Fairlynew Posted October 25, 2019 Report Posted October 25, 2019 On 10/23/2019 at 10:59 AM, LuciaYSL said: Hi everyone I’m a novice cruiser and I was wondering if basic toiletries like body wash & shampoo/conditioner will be provided in the staterooms. I’m staying in a Central Park balcony, if that makes any difference. Thank you in advance. 1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said: I use the shampoo and body wash that is provided and it's never been a problem....but I am not a foo-foo girl who worries about such things. I do, however, bring my own hair dryer. The ones on the ships are awful. Please note that WAAATOOO, who is a sweet and lovely person judging by her posts, cruises primarily if not exclusively in suites. I have cruised in both regular cabins and suites. I am not very picky but I would not use the basic “all in one” in the regular cabins. On the other hand, the products in the suite were wonderful WAAAYTOOO, PRebecca and Neesa 3 Quote
StillC Posted March 22, 2021 Report Posted March 22, 2021 On my experience it varies from cruise to cruise. Somewhere I had all-in-one dispensers, somewhere showers were equipped with separate ones (like this). You can try to get in touch with your company to get some info about the room. Quote
PG Cruiser Posted March 22, 2021 Report Posted March 22, 2021 This is what they provide in non-suite rooms Quote
PG Cruiser Posted March 22, 2021 Report Posted March 22, 2021 On 10/25/2019 at 5:28 PM, marti314 said: Most of the time they will be empty because the cabin steward never ever checks these. It's the first thing I ask the steward to do after he introduces himself. Quote
smokeybandit Posted March 22, 2021 Report Posted March 22, 2021 18 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said: This is what they provide in non-suite rooms I've had those in suites before Quote
wstephensi Posted March 22, 2021 Report Posted March 22, 2021 I don't care, but my wife brings a carry on full of shampoo, conditioners, shaving cream, tooth paste, hair dryer, curling iron, etc. All full industrial size items. I have given up trying to get her to pack less and use the items on the ship. I now just use what she brings. It is the same stuff I use at home. Quote
Pooch Posted March 22, 2021 Report Posted March 22, 2021 Thank the good Lord I did not get the hair obsession gene. Although even I won’t use whatever is in that 3 in 1 shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispenser, as long as the shampoo & conditioner are in separate bottles, I can use just about anything for a week. I have a friend who also brings an entire suitcase full of product. I don’t get it WAAAYTOOO and emmef 1 1 Quote
Reigert2008 Posted March 22, 2021 Report Posted March 22, 2021 Serious question: Is traveling without your own toiletries a thing? We do a decent amount of travel and never thought about not bringing something, even if it was something from a previous hotel stay. We also have some refillable bottles that we use since we buy our regular stuff from Sam’s Club or Costco. For toothpaste, we save what the dentist gives us and take those small tubes. Since we always check a bag (Thanks Southwest!) maybe we don’t think about it and getting through TSA. I’m not knocking anyone, just never thought about it! Stay Safe Quote
Matt Posted March 23, 2021 Report Posted March 23, 2021 43 minutes ago, Reigert2008 said: Is traveling without your own toiletries a thing? One of my favorite travel "hacks" is to leave toiletries at home to avoid dealing with TSA and buy them all at a pharmacy at port. This works because I always come in the night before so I have time for a stop. Reigert2008 1 Quote
Linda R Posted March 23, 2021 Report Posted March 23, 2021 If I am not in a suite I do bring my own hair products. Sample sizes that I can throw out after use and not bring home. And smaller body wash also. I don't really worry if I have enough for whole trip as using what is provided is fine now and then. And I bring small toothpaste too, like from the dentist appts. I use hairdryer in stateroom and works fine for me. Reigert2008 1 Quote
Pooch Posted March 23, 2021 Report Posted March 23, 2021 I have a bag in my closet with sample sizes of EVERYTHING we could possibly need on a trip. I have the small plastic bottles cosmetic counters use for foundation samples, fill 2 with my foundation more than covers a week & take up no room. Pressed powder, bronzer, deodorant, when there’s only a weeks worth left they go in the bag. Take them & toss them. Take my toothbrush & toss that too, come home to a fresh clean one. My family just rolls their eyes. whitsmom 1 Quote
smokeybandit Posted March 23, 2021 Report Posted March 23, 2021 That'd be a good book for someone to write. "Cruising How people pack" You have the one extreme where people pack their entire house, then others who forget everything. You have one extreme where people neatly put all their stuff away the minute their luggage arrives at the stateroom, then others that live out of their suitcases. You have the night owls who are up until 3am. Then those up before the sunrise. Quote
Royale Posted March 23, 2021 Report Posted March 23, 2021 The provided toiletries leave my skin feeling ick and the shampoo/conditioner leaves my hair in a tangled mess. I always bring my own. Quote
Royale Posted March 23, 2021 Report Posted March 23, 2021 18 hours ago, smokeybandit said: You have one extreme where people neatly put all their stuff away the minute their luggage arrives at the stateroom Thats me!!! hahaha. I love to get in and make it like home. Quote
Pooch Posted March 24, 2021 Report Posted March 24, 2021 Me too, I hate living out of a suitcase. I unpack completely as soon as we get our luggage. Quote
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