Were back from our trip to Iceland, Scotland, Denmark and Sweden trip and after being on a longer cruise I feel like I have a pretty good grasp on things that need to go into an emergency kit for said cruises! This kit is for more than just sea sickness so if you're setting sail on the open seas or embarking on a river cruise, it's important to be prepared for any emergency that may arise. After being on a handful of different cruise lines I have come to a few conclusions, one being the medicines that they do sell are pricey in the gift shops. Two, the only medicines that I was told I could get from staff was seasickness and motion sickness pills. Three, there is nothing worse than needing medicine and it not being available to you. Even though you are on the cruise to relax, the reality is that accidents and medical emergencies can happen at any time. Anyways, enough blabbing about why it's essential to have a well-stocked emergency first aid kit on board. This is probably obvious but I am not a doctor and anything you plan to take should be run by a professional prior to taking it! These are the things that I came up with that are my/our must-have essentials for a cruise emergency first aid kit. Hopefully you can be fully prepared for any situation that may arise during your own vacations!
| Emergen-C | DayQuil | NyQuil | Allergy Medicine | Tampons/Pads | Midol | Bandaids |
| Antibiotic Ointment | Hand Sanitizer | Ibuprofen | Tylenol | Liquid IV | Sunscreen | Aloe |
| Tide To Go Pen | Dramamine | Safety Pins | Tweezers | Tums |
I also wanted to add a few links for premade cruise kits that you can buy for your trip if you don’t want to put one together yourself! There are lots of options to choose from! Options for sea sickness, hangovers and just medicines in general!
As I said, I haven’t been on a TON of cruises but I have been on a handful and I have learned that having a well-stocked cruise emergency first aid kit is essential for any traveler embarking on a cruise. Unless you want to spend and arm and a leg in the gift shop as well as being on the schedule of the store being opened or not, it is important to include items such as medication, bandages, and seasickness remedies in your kit. Remember to also consider any specific medical needs for you and your traveling companions, and consult with your healthcare provider before setting sail. It helped us so much being prepared on our last cruise and that was actually when we learned a few things that we should have added before. Once we got home I made a comprehensive first aid kit list of things to have on hand in order for us to make sure we are having an enjoyable cruise experience. I seriously relate to the saying, "It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it”! So when you are packing for your next cruise make sure you don't forget to pack your cruise emergency first aid kit and be able to cruise with peace of mind that you have the essentials that you need! If you think there is something that I should add to this list comment below and I will add it! I am sure there are things I am missing or will add as time goes on. Feel free to send me an email at hello@emmatarynjones.com if you have any other questions or comments!
Much Love,
Emma
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