A Brit who has taken more than 50 cruise ship holidays has revealed the number one gadget he must take with him whenever he ventures out to sea.
Cruise ships are an incredibly popular vacation option, their technological marvels carrying thousands of passengers at a time around the world.
From a few-day cruises to a nine-month trip around the world, there are many different options and destinations to choose from when deciding on a cruise ship for your vacation.
One person who knows a lot about choosing the right cruise ship vacation is Bradley Jones.
Having taken 50 cruise ship holidays before turning 30, Bradley loves nothing more than venturing out onto the open seas for a little rest and recreation.
He started taking cruises with his family as a child, then as an adult when he turned 18 and hasn’t looked back since, celebrating his 30th birthday aboard Princess Cruises’ €950m (£812m) Sun Princess.
Thanks to his explorations, Bradley, from Wales, has achieved “elite” status, giving him a host of hidden perks to redeem whenever he returns to cruise.
And having been on numerous cruises, he knows some of the hidden costs that can add up to a significant expense on a cruise vacation.
Bradley Jones is on one of those 50 cruises. (Bradley Jones)
When it comes to packing for a cruise ship, Bradley shared his “biggest tip” with LADbible about which gadgets to bring.
And it’s not flashy, extravagant or showy.
No, this is a pretty standard device: a plug. But it’s not just any plug.
“My biggest piece of advice for cruise passengers is, if you’re cruising as a couple or family, make sure you bring a universal plug adapter,” Bradley told LADbible.
“You have very limited time on the plane, especially on the inside. Plus, you have to charge your phone, your kids’ iPads, your hair dryer, your straightener.”
The Sun Princess, where Bradley celebrated his 30th birthday (Gerald Bottino/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Bradley said many people run into trouble when they don’t realize that the cruise ship they’re on doesn’t have the same electrical plugs as the one at the boarding point.
He explained: “Some of these companies are American, such as Princess and Cunard.
“When they catch these ships in Southampton, people automatically assume it’s a British ship and put in the British plug.
“The last time we cruised, a British couple said, ‘I never thought of that, I thought there’d be normal British plugs’. That little thing is such a big thing. People need it.”
