Here are 5 products you need in your cruise travel first aid kit, as when you are going on a cruise ship it is a good idea to bring some essential items that you may not be able to get on board or ashore.
I like to travel with a first aid kit with a few products I know work and the instructions are in English.
Having something on hand is much easier than finding a pharmacy when travelling.
Many cruise lines do sell a small selection of medication in the stores onboard, but remember they are not always open – only when the ship is sailing.
So if you are in need of an Advil for a headache, it’s best to bring your own.
Therefore, it is a good idea to add these 5 products to your cruise packing list for your next cruise.
I am not a doctor, but I carry these products with me when travelling.
Please seek medical assistance if needed, and always read the label of any medication before you take it.
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First Aid Kit
You could just bring a small travel-size first aid kit to cover a lot of issues, and there are a lot of great kits available on Amazon.
Having a first-aid kit when you are out on shore excursions or walking around the cruise port is always helpful to have in your day bag.
Cruise Travel First Aid Kit
My first aid kit essentials are these 5 products that I always bring with me when travelling on a cruise vacation, a land vacation or even a weekend break:
Ibuprofen / Paracetamol
Ibuprofen is good for headaches, fever, back pain, muscle pain, and other body pains, as per the packaging label. Or your pain relief medication of choice.
Plasters/Band-Aids
For minor cuts – from cutting your finger to blisters on the back of your heels, band-aids are always handy to carry around.
I don’t know how many times I have needed a Band-Aid for a cut on my heels from my shoes rubbing after being out on tour all day.
Allergy Tablets
I have allergies, and I always carry allergy medication in my bag. Allergic reactions can start at any time, so it is always good to have a packet handy.
Travel Sickness Tablets
If you are going on a cruise, it is good to bring some travel sickness tablets.
Even if you do not get sick, if it gets rough, it might hit you. I generally do not get sick, but if it has been very calm seas and then the weather changes, I can feel queasy.
Motion sickness medication can be taken for cruise, car, and plane sickness.
Heat Cream
Heat cream is my go-to cream for sore muscles after the gym or walking around all day.
I would rather apply heat cream to the muscles than take an Ibuprofen.
Heat cream always hits the spot after a long day and is a great pain reliever.
More Small Items Add to your Cruise Travel First Aid Kit
Here are some more useful additions to your cruise travel first aid kit:
- Prescription medications / Over-the-counter medications you may need
- Cold medicine
- Cough drops
- Sore throat medication
- Antiseptic wipes
- Ear drops
- Sinus medication
- Pepto Bismol / Antiacid medicine
- Eye drops
- Antibiotic cream
- Bug repellent
- Calamine lotion
- Medical tape / adhesive bandages
- Aloe vera gel
- Lip balm – good if the weather is very cold or hot.
- Hand sanitizer
- Water bottles to keep hydrated and take medicine
Very important – Always check before entering a country that you can bring it in, as some medications are prohibited in certain countries around the world.
Cruise Travel Essentials
Here are some more cruise essentials from Amazon you may find useful on your next cruise. Please have a look at my Amazon shop page and click here.
These are my top 5 cruise travel first aid kit products. What can you not travel without in your travel first aid kit?
If you are going on a cruise soon, you may also like to read:
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