steverk Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 I watched Matt's "8 Not Stupidest purchases I made to bring on a cruise" and it got me thinking about what to buy at the dollar store for a cruise. For those of you that aren't familiar, there are several chain stores in the USA where everything in the store is $1. Most of these stores carry a lot of junk and a few worthwhile items. So, without further ado, what things have you purchased at a dollar store that you won't cruise without? Here are a few of mine from Dollar Tree: CFL, LifesEz, Matt and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Ibuprofen. Tylenol. Benadryl LifesEz, 4ensic and steverk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Inflatable drink holders for oasis lagoon pool Shari3, CrimsonCruiser, LifesEz and 4 others 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmar02 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Over the door shoe hanger (for everything except shoes) and pop-up clothes hampers. steverk, emmef, Neesa and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 We bought a pack of battery powered tea lights to put in the bathroom at night emmef, Firstrcelyse, Pooch and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdixon22 Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 We got some heavy duty magnetic hooks for towels and bathing suits, etc. cruisellama, 4ensic, steverk and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 I have those hooks too. Only thing you have to be careful of is that they will attach to each other and it makes for a big mess if you get anything else tangled up in there !! Good hooks though. steverk, cdixon22 and LifesEz 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 12 hours ago, teddy said: We bought a pack of battery powered tea lights to put in the bathroom at night I'll give these an upvote! Absolutely essential so that you don't blind yourself in the overnight hours. Those bathroom lights are about 60 Watts during the day and, somehow, about 300 Watts between the hours of 11pm and 7am! Also, Magnetic hooks & clips (clips are good for cruise compasses/excursion tickets/etc). The Dollar Tree locations near us also have 8pk towel clips. (They come in blue and white C&A logo colors!) CrimsonCruiser, LifesEz, steverk and 3 others 1 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 I got those press-on lights, keep one in the bathroom at night. Our dollar tree sells mini extension cords, they help expand the outlets. Plus I buy travel size Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc. In the summer they even sell Dramamine. Plus cute little things I can decorate my cabin with. IRMO12HD, steverk and LifesEz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Always always ALWAYS get those little tea lights. Even though we always get a suite and don't need them in the main room, they are KEY for the bathroom at night. Not having to blind ourselves with the massive overhead light at 3 AM is awesome and 2 of them in a Grand Suite bathroom provides the perfect amount of light for dark-adjusted eyes. WAAAYTOOO, IRMO12HD, LifesEz and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said: I got those press-on lights, keep one in the bathroom at night. Our dollar tree sells mini extension cords, they help expand the outlets. Plus I buy travel size Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc. In the summer they even sell Dramamine. Plus cute little things I can decorate my cabin with. I got the mini power strip (3 outlets) for 2019 cruise and wasn't able to take it on. Royal has banned any and all extension cords/power strips. Just in case you didn't know. steverk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 @CrimsonCruiser I took one in Jan 2019, maybe now they are banned. I hope not because they really saved me LifesEz and steverk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrznTxn Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 2 hours ago, CrimsonCruiser said: Always always ALWAYS get those little tea lights. Even though we always get a suite and don't need them in the main room, they are KEY for the bathroom at night. Not having to blind ourselves with the massive overhead light at 3 AM is awesome and 2 of them in a Grand Suite bathroom provides the perfect amount of light for dark-adjusted eyes. Have taken those on many cruises and they are fantastic and so cheap that when they run down you can toss them. They are also great for those in the room who seem to come in very late so not to have to turn on the lights to stagger to bed. We place them on the desk with something that blocks the light from the bed and the light is low enough to not interfere with sleep. cruisellama, steverk and CrimsonCruiser 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alamode123 Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 I like the British dollar stores, Poundland. steverk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Package of Thank you cards for crew and small magnetic dry marker board. steverk, cdixon22, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWong Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 One year we bought the magnetic dry marker boards (we were in four rooms) and beach toys for the kids when we got to Fort Lauderdale. At home, at Dollarama, I buy the silicone travel bottles as they seem to leak much less vs the solid plastic ones. And travel packs of wipes - the disinfectant type like Clorox and ones to clean your hands like Wet Naps. WAAAYTOOO and steverk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari3 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 Highlighters for those that still prefer the old school printed out daily compasses. steverk and cdixon22 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, Shari3 said: Highlighters for those that still prefer the old school printed out daily compasses. Until you get your RC highlighter at least Shari3 and steverk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWong Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 I seem to have forgotten an important one - lanyards. steverk and cruisellama 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrznTxn Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 We find the little metal "animals" and attach magnets to their feet. Funny, they start on the door but seem make their way to the ceilings and different parts of the hallway. steverk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falling_Down Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Ooo! This is a great thread. I love some of these ideas! steverk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Many reports are that the crews can't leave the ship in port, so they can't go shopping outside of what's available on the crew store. Pick up some toiletries, batteries, etc, and give them to your favorite crew members on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Many reports are that the crews can't leave the ship in port, so they can't go shopping outside of what's available on the crew store. Pick up some toiletries, batteries, etc, and give them to your favorite crew members on board. No but they are burning up the Amazon delivery trucks. While it's a shame they can't go shopping in port I have seen crew videos showing the Amazon sized toiletries arriving and the wave of Amazon boxes that greet each ship that ports. Ironically they are probably saving money getting their stuff on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, twangster said: No but they are burning up the Amazon delivery trucks. While it's a shame they can't go shopping in port I have seen crew videos showing the Amazon sized toiletries arriving and the wave of Amazon boxes that greet each ship that ports. Ironically they are probably saving money getting their stuff on Amazon. I guess I'm biased since my next cruise is on Adventure. I'm glad they're able to use Amazon stateside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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