The Stateroom
Cabin Architecture & Compliance
Make a small stateroom work harder while staying within maritime fire-code rules.
The Problem
Small room. Few outlets. No floor space.
- 1
Most staterooms have one or two outlets, usually at the desk and nowhere near the bed.
- 2
Drawer and counter space disappears fast once two people unpack.
- 3
Clothes come out of the suitcase creased, and irons are banned on board.
The Kit
What to pack, and why.
Item 01
Non-surge cruise-safe power strip
Our pickNTONPOWER Non-Surge Cruise Power Strip
Turns a single desk outlet into several, with USB ports for phones and watches — without the surge protection that many cruise lines prohibit.
Pro Tip
Look for a short cord and a flat plug so it sits flush against the desk wall.
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Item 02
Heavy-duty magnetic swivel hooks
Most cabin walls and ceilings are metal. Strong magnetic hooks give you somewhere to hang hats, bags, and lanyards.
Pro Tip
Use them by the door for the day bag and keycards so they never go missing.
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Item 03
Wrinkle release spray
Our pickBounce Rapid Touch-Up wrinkle releaser
Irons and steamers aren't allowed on cruise ships. A few sprays and a gentle tug, and dinner clothes look pressed in minutes.
Pro Tip
Hang clothes in the bathroom during a hot shower after spraying — the steam finishes the job.
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Item 04
Hanging toiletry organizer
Our pickBAGSMART Hanging Toiletry Bag
Moves bottles and bags off the tiny bathroom counter and onto the back of the door or a hook.
Pro Tip
Pack it before you leave home so unpacking takes about thirty seconds.
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Item 05
Recovery flip-flops
Our pickOOFOS OOriginal Recovery Sandal
Thick, cushioned foam for tired feet after a long port day — and they double as shower and pool shoes since they rinse clean and dry fast.
Pro Tip
Wear them aboard on embarkation day; you'll be on your feet for hours.
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The Cabin Essentials checklist
- Non-surge cruise-safe power strip01
- Heavy-duty magnetic swivel hooks02
- Wrinkle release spray03
- Hanging toiletry organizer04
- Recovery flip-flops05
Cruise lines set their own rules on electrical items such as surge protectors. Always check your cruise line's current prohibited-items list before packing.
Next Kit
The Terminal