Cruising has become a preferred way to vacation among millions of people around the world. If you cruise regularly, you likely know the benefits of packing lightly. From our point of view, mouthwash and toothpaste tablets are an important part of the 'pack light' mentality.
Cruising Has Seen Enormous Growth
Before we get to a discussion on mouthwash and toothpaste tablets, a brief word about cruising is in order. Cruising is definitely a unique way to take a vacation. It is nothing like camping, staying in a hotel, or visiting a theme park.
According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) 2024 State of the Cruise Industry Report, cruise lines carried over 31 million passengers in 2023. Global passenger volumes were up almost 7% from 2019. Things are even better in North America.
CLIA reports 15.4 million cruisers in 2019. That number rose 17.5% to just over 18 million passengers in 2023. It is crystal clear that travelers in North America love cruising. With that said, let us talk about packing lightly.
It Has Its Advantages
The shortest cruises tend to be just three nights. Longer cruises average between 7 and 10 nights. But it's possible to cruise for weeks or months at a time. Therefore, the temptation to take a lot of luggage is real. But there are advantages to packing lightly. These include:
● More room to move around in a tight cabin.
● Less luggage to check at the airport.
● An easier journey through narrow cruise ship hallways.
● More room in your luggage to bring back souvenirs.
Packing lightly is never a problem on a cruise. On board laundry facilities eliminate the need to take a ton of clothing. You also don't need to bring all your gadgets from home. There is plenty to do on the ship when you're at sea, and even more to do when in port.
Mouthwash and Toothpaste Tablets
Finally, we get to the topic of mouthwash and toothpaste tablets. They are ideal for the 'pack lightly' mindset because you only take exactly what you need for your trip. If you use two toothpaste tablets per day, you only need 14 tablets to cover a 7-night cruise. You can fit 7 tablets in a small bag or envelope. You can wrap them in a piece of foil.
You will not need to take a tube of toothpaste, a tube that takes up unnecessary space in your luggage. You also won't risk throwing an empty tube away on the cruise ship, thereby forcing the cruise line to send it to a landfill or incinerator.
Mouthwash and toothpaste tablets take up very little room in a small cabin bathroom. And when you're heading into port, you can always slip a couple of tablets in your pocket for brushing and rinsing after lunch. No need to carry a tube of toothpaste or a bottle of mouthwash.
Convenient and Sustainable
The net effect of cruising with mouthwash and toothpaste tablets is a combination of convenience and sustainability. Tablets are a lot more convenient when you're traveling. And in terms of sustainability, you will not be contributing to the waste stream regardless of where your cruise ship takes you. It's almost as if mouthwash and toothpaste tablets were made for cruising.
If you've come to love cruising, like millions of others, consider more sustainable oral care for your next cruise. Leave the toothpaste and mouthwash at home. Instead, take your next cruise with mouthwash and toothpaste tablets from EcoFam. They represent a better way to keep your mouth clean while you cruise to exotic destinations.
