Do you carry a purse???

[glindamood]

If I am headed to the pool I carry a beach bag with suntan lotion, Kindle, camera, hair clip and brush and also throw in my lanyard. Otherwise I just have my lanyard and camera. DH gets to carry my KTTW card unless I have pockets to dinner.

 

[Anal Annie]

During the day to the beach or pool I will use a beach/tote bag to hold sunscreen, camera, Kindle and my RX sunglasses. Around the ship I'll put my KTTW card in a lanyards. For dinner I won't carry anything if DH has on a suit or sportcoat with pockets. Then he'll carry the camera. If he doesn't have pockets then I'll just carry the camera.

 

[mdvlprof]

No purse here. We use lanyards for the KTTW card and I carry my camera or put it in DH's pocket.

Me too. Love those lanyards.

 

[bats]

I also use a Dooney DCL wristlet .. they're less than $50 and they're so lovely!!

 

[cruisecrasher]

I'm a KTTW card and lanyard girl. I either carry my iPhone in my pocket or leave it in the safe.

 

[Mickeyhugger]

The only time I carry a purse is when I go to eat. I need to have my reading glasses to be able to read the menu. I have a tiny purse that I carry for that. Other than that, I put my room key on a lanyard, and any other small items I may need in my pockets. It's one of the perks of a cruise, to be able to go around & not shlep a purse while on the ship.

Sayhello

Same here.

 

[everafter1]

Just around the ship- I usually just card my KTTW card and ID in a lanyard, my husband carries a small camera.
At the pool- we bring a tote for sunscreen, cover ups, books, etc.
In port- I usually just carry a wristlet for valubles, unless we're doing a beach excursion. Anything else I need that's not valuble (like hand sanitizer, etc) goes in my pockets.
I think for our Alaska cruise, I'm going to need to bring the tote for jackets, ponchos, etc.

 

[mommy_grrl]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a small purse/wristlet to carry my camera? (Its smallish - a Canon G11). Everything I find is too big or too small - I can't remember what I used to carry to dinner on cruises, back when I was single. (Could it have been the alcohol? Nah...)

 

[Dizpinfriend]

This is what I used on my cruises. It has a clear pocket for my KTTWC, is the perfect size for my Sony Cybershot camera, and has a small pouch just big enough for any cosmetic do-dads I wished to carry. I used it for excursions, and onboard. The strap is adjustable and can also be removed. I received mine as gift, but I believe I have seen others like it at Target/Walmart type stores.

 

[Pooh667]

Hi,

I have a small crossbody bag that carries my KTTWC, camera, hand wipes, pen, folded up Navigator, meds. etc.

 

[Shell54]

I like a wristlet and I want to buy one of those cute DCL ones when I'm on my cruise.

 

[MagicCanuc]

Tell me about cooling spray. Interesting.

Yes, I'm not sure if they still make it, but it's called "Avon Healthy Remedies Total Body Cooling Spray" by Avon of course. I bought about 3 bottles (one for home, one for work, and one if I run out) and I still have about one bottle left. It works fantastic! I just hope that there is something else that is currenty on the market when this runs out!!!

Happy sailing!!!!!

 

[lisamarch]

small container of sun screen
cell phone (since I don't wear a watch)
KTTW cards
camera
Navigator
Nook

I'll add to that:
chapstick
magazine
small bottle of liquor (to mix with free soda/punch)

I used a tote bag the first day then bought an adorable messenger bag on the cruise and used that the rest of the time.

Actually the stuff I usually carry in my purse stayed in the stateroom. So no, not a purse, but I like having my stuff with me, especially my kindle.

 

[Mrs. Gumdrop]

On past cruises I haven't carried a bag, but this time (in Alaska) I believe I will. I am looking for a cross-body bag that can carry my iPad, the navigator and a few other do-dads. I would also use it as my handbag while flying and touring before the cruise.

When I don't need to have my iPad with me, I will just stick to my lanyard.

 

[Makayna]

I have a Coach wristlet that I *could* take on the cruise with me. But, it's all leather. Would it be stupid to carry that all over the ship?

(I'm really thinking that this is a good opportunity to go buy myself a new Coach wristlet that's not made out of leather, so please don't squelch my dreams too much. But at the same time, I DO want to know the truth of whether or not the leather one would be practical or not. )


Also, should I bring a larger purse of any kind for any reason? I mean, will there ever be a time when I would NEED a purse, and the wristlet wouldn't be enough?!

 

[sunshine girl]

Oh gosh. I always have either a purse or a backpack, depending on the activity. I need my stuff!

 

[VKtravel]

I think I am going to have a string backpack. I usually have a lightweight backpack when we travel, but now I want to go even lighter! No purse for me!

 

[mommy_grrl]

I have a Coach wristlet that I *could* take on the cruise with me. But, it's all leather. Would it be stupid to carry that all over the ship?

(I'm really thinking that this is a good opportunity to go buy myself a new Coach wristlet that's not made out of leather, so please don't squelch my dreams too much. But at the same time, I DO want to know the truth of whether or not the leather one would be practical or not. )


Also, should I bring a larger purse of any kind for any reason? I mean, will there ever be a time when I would NEED a purse, and the wristlet wouldn't be enough?!

Oh, I think you NEED a Coach wristlet that isn't leather. You'd hate to drop it in the pool, or spill a drink on it. *winks*

I say that because I wouldn't mind getting a Vera Bradley Hipster or Pocket tote for shlepping my stuff in, plus it would be good for ports (not Rome or Naples) where I don't need to worry as much about a secure bag...

 

[dahuffy]

DH occasionally carries his pocket-size camera -- in his pocket. He also carries our KTTW cards -- in his shirt pocket. So no, I don't carry a purse.

 

[Makayna]

Oh, I think you NEED a Coach wristlet that isn't leather. You'd hate to drop it in the pool, or spill a drink on it. *winks*

I say that because I wouldn't mind getting a Vera Bradley Hipster or Pocket tote for shlepping my stuff in, plus it would be good for ports (not Rome or Naples) where I don't need to worry as much about a secure bag...

Do you think the wristlet will be big enough or should I get a small canvas-type Coach bag instead? I mean, I'd HATE to get the wristlet and then have it not be big enough.