I'm a cruise ship worker these are SEVEN gadgets you must take on your holiday on board

A seasoned cruise ship worker has revealed the seven essential gadgets you need in your bag for a seamless and relaxing trip.

Lucy Southerton, 28, has racked up nine-years of experience working on board cruise ships around the world.

Lucy, from Birmingham, regularly shares her insider knowledge on how to have the best time at sea to her YouTube channel - Cruising as Crew.

Forgetting your essentials while you are in the middle of the ocean can be an absolute nightmare.

However, Lucy has shared her top seven must-haves passengers should ensure they have before setting sail.

Seasoned cruise ship worker Lucy Southerton (pictured) has revealed the seven essential gadgets you need in your bag for a seamless and relaxing trip

The cruise ship worker has racked up nine-years worth of experience working on board ships sailing across the globe

In a recent video, she has revealed the SEVEN must have gadgets before setting foot on a cruise

1. Portable Charger

A dead phone in a foreign country is most travellers worst nightmare - hence why the cruise ship worker urges the importance of having a portable charger to hand (stock image)

On the top of the list of the experienced cruise ship worker's essentials was a portable charger.

Urging both crew members and passengers to remember the handy device, Lucy explained that forgetting the power bank can be a nightmare both on-and-off the ship. 

There is nothing worse than being in a foreign country and being without a phone and unable to navigate your way around - hence why the cruise ship worker pressed it's importance.

'I always recommend taking a portable charger because there is nothing worse than getting half-way through your day and your phone is on ten percent battery,' she said.

'Then you are like "We still have four more hours in port and now I have no phone."

She added: 'It is actually even worse if you are using your phone for Google Maps and then it dies.'

According to Lucy, this can cause additional issues if you want to use an internet cafe whilst in dock instead of purchasing a wi-fi package.

However, this proves to be impossible if your phone goes flat before you even arrive. 

2. Travel Sized First Aid Kit

Making sure you are stocked up on bandages and plasters is always a good idea - however ensuring you have Imodium, pain killers and sea sickness tablets may even save you some money.

Lucy explained that even though there are shops on ships which sell the medications you may need, the prices are astronomically hiked up.

She revealed: 'You are a captive audience so the price is going to be ramped up because they know you can't get it from anywhere else.

'So while you may be able to get a packet of sea sickness pills for $3 at home, you are going to pay $10 on board for the same pack of sea sickness tablets.'

Similarly to her first essential item, the cruise ship employee also advised her fellow crew members to bring a first aid kit onboard so they can avoid the medication centre.

She added: 'Especially if you are on vacation. You do not want to spend your time waiting around in the medical centre unless you really need to.'

3. Waterproof Phone Case

While it may be enjoyable to watch belly flop competition's from the side of the pool, Lucy advises to keep your phone safe in a waterproof case (stock image)

Protecting your phone from theft or damage is a must regardless of whether you are on holiday or not.

However when you are next to pools of playing children and beaches, the potential damage to your phone is more immediate.

To protect your expensive devise, Lucy recommends bringing along a waterproof phone case so that your phone won't break after a day lying by the pool or a boat excursion.

Retelling her friend's tale, Lucy shared: 'I had a friend who was on vacation and she was lying by the pool because she liked to watch and see everything going on.

'They were doing a belly flop competition and she wasn't really thinking about [her phone].'

But after half an hour of pool fun, the friend eventually realised her phone was directly in the splash zone - but by that point it was too late.

4. Noise Cancelling Headphones

The cruise ship worker revealed noise cancelling headphones are a must for those wanting to tune out (stock image)

Although you may have bought a ticket for a cruise getaway in a bid to relax for a couple of weeks - others onboard may have different plans.

According to the cruise ship worker, even though most cruises are large enough to escape the noise of the pool - others are not.

On smaller voyages you may walk all the way to the quiet zone on the tail end and still be able to hear the hustle and bustle of the pool area.

So if you want to be prepare for 'inescapable' noise, Lucy recommends a 'good' pair of noise-cancelling headphones.

She explained: 'It just means you can plug yourself in and pretend that you are on your own and that you are in a serene environment.'

The cruise ship worker also explained that headphones could be a good solution for parents having to watch their kids by the noisey pool or for bookworms wanting to tune out the thudding of their neighbouring cabin.

5. Lightweight Backpack

While many people will prefer to have a handbag whilst venturing off port, Lucy explained a backpack will not only leave you hands free but more prepared (stock image)

Some may be more used to taking a small handbag with them whilst adventuring new cities.

But Lucy is firm in the belief that a small lightweight back-pack will prepare you for any situation - especially for parents.

Sometimes a handbag may not be big enough to tuck away everything you may need whilst off the ship.

So to be prepared to the best of your ability, the cruise ship worker advises taking a backpack - so you can also have free hands. 

'You are going to want to take sunscreen a bottle of water you are going to want to be prepared for every eventuality,' she explained.

'You are going to want your hands free to explore the ports.'

6. Universal Adaptor

Dubbing it one of the 'best purchases' she had ever made, Lucy was especially fond of her universal adaptor.

It can be a nightmare when you arrive to a location and realise you do not have the correct plug to charge all your essential gadgets for the trip.

Equally on a cruise it can be unpredictable what plugs they may have, so a universal adaptor won't only save you suitcase space - it will save you a lot of hassle too, according to Lucy. 

'Instead of taking European or American adaptors  you can just take one adaptor and it will have you sorted for all eventualities,' she said.

'I have done it before. You pack thinking you know what the plug sockets are going they aren't there and some cruise ship don't have USB ports.

'So a universal adaptor is definitely something I would recommend.'

7. Apps

Downloading apps prior to your cruise is a must according to Lucy, who says the Wi-Fi on board is often not strong enough to install software

Ensuring you have installed the right apps for the duration of your journey was must do on Lucy's list.

Although an app isn't a physical gadget, it is an essential piece of technology that could make your holiday a lot easier according to the cruise ship worker.

According to Lucy, you should make sure you have downloading every app you think you may need prior to getting onboard to avoid any possible hassle.

The cruise ship worker of nine years explained that even if you buy a WiFi-package for your time on the ship, downloading any software of documents will be a hassle.

'So any apps you want to download for your cruise whether that's the cruise line's app, google maps or google translate - any apps you may need to you navigate the cruise or time on port - please make sure you download these before you get on the cruise.'

She added: 'You don't want to be running around the port to try and find WiFi to download app trust me I have been there it is just not fun.'