Travel Tip Tuesday: The $10 Cruise Item That Doubles Your Cabin Storage
One of the easiest cruise cabin upgrades costs about $10: magnetic hooks. 🚢
Most cruise cabin walls and ceilings are metal, which means magnetic hooks can give you a surprising amount of extra storage without taking up a single inch of suitcase space. It's such a small thing, but it makes a real difference once you're actually in the cabin trying to find a place for everything.
What to Hang on Them
They're especially helpful for:
✅ Hats and lanyards
✅ Light jackets or coverups
✅ Swimsuits that need to dry
✅ Small bags or backpacks
✅ Cruise paperwork, schedules, or door organizers
Why They Help So Much
Cruise cabins are compact
Counter space is limited
Everyone in the cabin needs a place to put their stuff
A little extra organization makes the whole room feel less cluttered
A Few Practical Tips
Bring strong ones. Not all magnetic hooks are created equal — the stronger ones hold up so much better, especially for anything with real weight to it.
Use them right away. The sooner you get organized on embarkation day, the easier it is to keep the cabin from feeling messy for the rest of the trip.
Think vertical. Hooks help you use wall space instead of piling everything on chairs, counters, and beds.
Other Cruise Cabin Must-Haves
While we're talking cabin hacks, a few other small items that make a big difference onboard:
A non-surge power strip — most cruise cabins only have one or two outlets, and cruise lines require non-surge protected strips for safety. This one item solves your charging problem for the whole trip.
An over-the-door shoe organizer — genius for sunscreen, toiletries, sunglasses, and other small items that tend to get lost in a cabin drawer.
A collapsible laundry bag or packing cube — keeps dirty clothes contained and out of the way in a small space.
Lanyards for your key cards — hands-free and much harder to misplace than tossing them in a bag.
A small portable fan — cabins can run warm, and airflow near the bed makes a big difference for sleeping well.
Ziploc bags — perfect for wet swimsuits, small souvenirs, or keeping paperwork dry on port days.
None of these are big purchases, but packed together, they make your cabin feel more organized, more comfortable, and honestly, more like home for the week.
This is one of those small cruise tips people are always glad they knew ahead of time — definitely worth saving for your next sailing. 🤍
xoxo,
Katie
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