Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: August 2026

This website contains affiliate links, including links to Amazon.com. If you click on one of these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission — at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

What this means

An affiliate link is a tracked URL that lets us earn a small referral fee when you buy a product through it. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our link or go directly to the merchant’s website.

We only recommend gear we have taken on board ourselves or have strong reason to believe holds up to a week at sea. Our editorial opinions are not influenced by affiliate relationships.

How we select products

We evaluate products based on:

Whether they survive salt air, humidity and a suitcase
Whether they fit the cabin storage that actually exists on the ship
Weight and packed size relative to what they replace
Whether the cruise line permits them on board at all

Products that pay higher commissions do not receive preferential placement or better ratings as a result.

Which pages have affiliate links

Affiliate links may appear in:

Packing lists and cabin essentials guides
Single product guides
Comparison pages (“A vs B”)
Outfit and how-to articles that recommend specific products

A short disclosure line also appears in the footer of every page on this site.

Compliance

This disclosure complies with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement, and equivalent regulations in other jurisdictions.

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, contact us via our Contact page.