{"id":824275,"date":"2026-07-26T05:04:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T05:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/824275\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T05:04:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T05:04:20","slug":"travel-tips-the-unlikely-kitchen-gadget-that-is-a-must-pack-for-your-next-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/824275\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel tips: The unlikely kitchen gadget that is a must-pack for your next cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every week, nine.com.au Travel shares a\u00a0top travel tip<\/a>\u00a0from our readers or something our writers find. Have something to share? Email us at\u00a0travel@nine.com.au<\/a>\u00a0for a chance to be featured in an upcoming story.<\/p>\n

Anyone who\u2019s been on a cruise<\/a> knows that there are plenty of tips<\/a> and hacks<\/a> that can make your holiday even better. <\/p>\n

\"BASSETERRE,<\/p>\n

Cruise hacks can make your voyage even better.\u00a0Getty<\/p>\n

From joining Facebook groups<\/a> and booking excursions<\/a> in advance, to packing pop-up laundry baskets and reusable bottles, every expert has their favourite tips to share. <\/p>\n

So when we spotted this trick, which we\u2019d never seen before, we had to pass it on. <\/p>\n

Many people know about bringing magnetic hooks<\/a> on board \u2013 the walls of your staterooms are mostly made from metal, so the hooks are a great way to get some extra storage space for clothes and bags. <\/p>\n

But one cruiser named Marissa took it a step further, and packed magnetic shelves in her luggage<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\u201cThese were the best thing I packed on our latest cruise,\u201d Marissa wrote on an Instagram video<\/a> showing them off. <\/p>\n

\u201cMagnetic spice shelves are perfect for your cabin, because all the walls are magnetic! These come in a four pack and give you so much extra storage space, perfect if you\u2019re travelling with kids or toddlers,\u201d read the video caption.<\/p>\n

The video shows the shelves being used to store snacks and water bottles; they even have a dedicated shelf for rubber ducks. (If you know, you know<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

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Magnetic shelves can free up table space. \u00a0Instagram: @marissawanders<\/p>\n

Marissa said the shelves have strong magnets, and can hold multiple water bottles full of liquid with no issues. <\/p>\n

You can pick up these magnetic spice racks, designed to stick to your fridge, from places like Amazon, Big W, and even Bunnings. <\/p>\n

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Inside your cabin, space is at a premium.\u00a0Villa Vie<\/p>\n

They\u2019d also be great to use in your cabin bathroom, for a little extra storage space to keep your toiletries out of the way. <\/p>\n

You could also stick them to the wall near your bed to hold things like chargers, reading glasses, earphones and more. <\/p>\n

Many cabins have bedside tables which are just small shelves with no edging, so a magnetic spice rack with a lip could be better for keeping track of things. <\/p>\n