Most cruise ship cabins are pretty small and compact. Packing a few useful items can make a huge difference in organizing the space and storage in your stateroom. These are some most popular items many cruisers use to keep their staterooms organized and comfortable! I have tried all of them and some were real game changers! This post contains affiliate links, if you click and buy a product, I may make a commission, at no cost to you. Please see my disclosure policy for details. Magnetic hooks Magnetic hooks add extra wall storage to your stateroom. Most cruise cabins have only one or two hooks somewhere near the front of the cabin or the bathroom. The majority of cruise cabin walls are metal, so bringing your own magnet hooks will allow you to add hanging places for your hats, sweatshirts or jackets. Regardless of what type of cabin you have, these magnet hooks are genius! Make sure the magnetic hooks are heavy-duty… they need to be strong enough to hold your items. Magnetic clips I hate having papers scattered all over the desk or cabin. I use these magnetic clips to hold important papers such as the daily planner, tour tickets, invitations to special events and anything else I don’t want to misplace. Simple magnet clips just make everything feel more organized and clutter free. Key Card Holder Okay, this isn’t really for the cabin but it sure helps to make sure you can get INTO the cabin! Cruise lanyards are very popular. Another option, and my personal favorite, is a wallet that attaches to my phone. Over the Door Organizer An over the door organizer is very practical to store items you and your family will use often. This can hang on your bathroom door or even use magnet hooks to hang on a cabin wall. It will help to organize smaller items in the cabin. I’ve heard of some cruisers who pack it fully loaded and ready to go when they get onboard. If you try this, please let me know how it works for you! Hanging Toiletry Bag I have used a bathroom organizer for years. I keep it packed all the time except for a few items which I need everyday, like my toothbrush and hair items. This way, it is basically grab and go! This hanging bag comes in lots of colors and patterns too! Bathroom Spray Cruise cabins are small….be kind to your cabin mate(s) after using the bathroom. This room spray will help keep the cabin smelling clean and fresh and is a true cabin essential! Another great option is a spray that is used directly into the toilet. This one is made with all natural essential oils and traps odors below the water line. Digital Alarm Clock I have yet to have a cabin with a clock of any kind. We have started bringing along a small, no frills digital alarm clock. Having a dedicated clock in your cabin can be very useful, especially when cruise ships ask you to move the time forward or backward by an hour. At home I check my phone during the night, but on many ships, there is not a plug by the bed. This battery operated clock is very helpful! Electronics Organizer Case Stay organized by keeping your chargers, cables and plugs, and phone accessories together. To keep my chargers organized, I use this organizer case. It’s big enough to hold all my cords and chargers but small enough to fit in my carryon. Portable Phone Charger A good portable phone charger is a must have item. Nothing is worse than having your phone die while traveling. I use this portable charger with a built in foldable USB-C connector for everyday use. Packing cubes I’m a packing cube convert. I’ve found even more ways to use packing cubes to keep organized on my cruise. My suitcase stays organized and when I unpack onboard, I just move them into the drawers or shelves. I recommend getting at least 2 packs in various sizes and in different colors. This way you can have cubes for each member of the family. Vacuum Storage Bags Unlock 80% Space: These travel vacuum bags rapidly compress oversized clothes, sweaters and your travel essentials by up to 80% in seconds, helping you to expand suitcase capacity and keep your items neatly organized during travel or home storage. If your pump has a cord, I suggest using a rechargeable one just in case the cruise line decides to not allow it onboard. Garmet Bag This travel garment bag combines a garment bag with a carry-on duffel bag. You can hang up your suits or dresses to take them with you and keep them flat and wrinkle-free during your trip. Travel first-aid kit A travel first-aid kit is a necessity. Pain killers (ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.) and a few bandaids…easier (and cheaper) than going to the ship’s doctor. This is a great first aid kit for traveling. Sea Sick Patches Okay, these aren’t technically for the cabin but these sea sick patches will sure make your cruise more enjoyable! AND….they are Captain Kate approved! These are the exact same ones she uses onboard, while flying and when in the car. Travel magnifying mirror Many cruise ship cabins do not have a magnifying mirror. I like having one when doing hair and makeup. This is the one I have been using. It is very popular on Amazon and has over 8,000 reviews! Ear Plugs If you are sensitive to noise, ear plugs might be a life (sleep) saver. These are the ones our daughter uses (she uses them at concerts) and got for us for travel. They are comfortable and work really well. Travel Size Humidifier Cabin air can be dry at night, even though you are at sea. Air conditioning draws mositure out of the air. We like to bring a small, travel size humidifier with us. We have found it helps prevent a dry throat during the night. I also like that this can be used in the car when traveling. White Noise Machine IfContinueContinue reading “19+ Essential Items You Need in Your Cruise Cabin”