Packing Cube Backpack Selected by Erica Silverstein, Senior Editor ($35)
Travelers who pack light will love this two-in-one, space-saving device from Tom Binh's travel collection. The Packing Cube Backpack is a soft-sided, zippered case that keeps your clothes neatly packed within your suitcase -- and then transforms into a daypack once you've reached your cabin and unpacked. The backpack features comfortable straps, two compartments and a hook to clip on a light, key ring or additional organizer pouch. Take it to the pool to carry your novel and sunscreen, or use it onshore to carry a jacket, map and water bottle.
Lounge Hats Selected by Erica Silverstein, Senior Editor (From $9.99)
Cruise Critic does not endorse chair hogging, but sometimes you legitimately need to leave your lounge chair for a quick dip in the pool or to buy another round of pina coladas. You can reserve your chair -- and find it more easily on your way back -- with Lounge Hats, caps that fit over the top of your lounger. Choose from a variety of designs and colors with slogans like "Gone for a Bite," "Beer Run" and "Sorry It's Reserved," or buy a blank one and custom design it for the sunbathers on your gift list.
A great little gift or stocking stuffer for the woman-on-the-go is a Strap Diva no-slip purse strap. Juggling cruise documents, passports, luggage and kids during embarkation can become more difficult if your purse stubbornly refuses to stay on your shoulder. The solution according to Strap Diva is a fashionable lambskin or grain leather strap that snaps around your purse straps and prevents the purse from slipping down your arm. The straps come in six colors to complement any purse or tote -- not to mention satisfy the pickiest travel diva.
WordLock Selected by Melissa Paloti, Managing Editor ($9.85)
"2-3-9? 9-2-3? 3-9-2?"
It's tough enough for us travelers to remember to pack all of our documents and sequester our gels and liquids to three-ounce containers -- how can we possibly memorize meaningless numerical combinations on luggage locks, too? With WordLock, you can set your own security code using words rather than numbers. There are four dials offering 10,000 word and letter combinations -- and the ability to easy reset the password should you forget it. The locks are available in a variety of colors (neon green will set your bags apart!) and sold through Magellan's and other retailers. Best of all, they're TSA-approved.
Onesole Interchangeable Shoes Selected by Melissa Paloti, Managing Editor (soles from $98; tops from $12.99)
When cruises involve a flight, I have been known to check a second bag -- entirely of shoes. Hey, a girl has to coordinate, right? Well, Cruise Critic member Dulcimergirl pointed us in the direction of a company called Quick Change Artist, which has invented the "one shoe fits all occasions" alternative to over-packing: Onesole Shoes. Simply pick a pair from a variety of comfortable, stylish soles -- from flats to kitten heels -- and snap on whichever interchangeable tops suit your mood or outfit. Choose from solids and patterns, straps and belt tops, or custom design your own. There's even a Jr. Princess line for budding fashionistas.
The soles are a bit of an investment, but the mix-and-match possibilities are endless.
Cruise Essentials Pack Selected by Caroline Costello, Assistant Editor ($24.50)
Shop Cruise Critic's store to find gifts for the Cruise Critic fans on your list! Our new Cruise Essentials Pack is a great gift idea. The pack includes one beach safe, one hand sanitizer on a clip, one luggage tag, one rain poncho and one insulated sport pack (to keep food and beverages cool on the go). All items carry the signature Cruise Critic logo, so they serve as a clever way to meet other Cruise Critic members at sea. Refillable hand sanitizer on a clip contains .5 ounces of Purell, and sports pack measures 15-3/8" x 12-1/2". Poncho is one-size-fits-most.
Lingvosoft Travel Dictionary Selected by Michael Potter ($34.95)
On your next international cruise, you could find yourself in an embarrassing panic, desperately trying to communicate "Where's the bathroom?" to perplexed passersby and store owners in St. Petersburg. Or, even worse, without any means for linguistic correspondence, searching for your way back to the ship could be a challenge if you've lost your way and are roaming the streets of Ushuaia, trying to ask for directions. Give yourself or a fellow cruiser the gift that keeps on giving -- a useful Lingvosoft Travel Dictionary. Search for phrases in Czech, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Finnish and English. You just might save your recipient from a tragic language-barrier disaster on his or her next voyage.
Nylon Pre-Board Organizer Selected by Erica Sapio ($13)
Do you have a disorganized cruiser on your list? Keep them in check by slipping this nylon wearable organizer from TravelSmith in their stocking! A tiered, clear front pouch keeps their personals organized and visible, plus it wraps securely around their neck, allowing their hands to, what else, carry their bags through the ever-so-complicated airport and cruise security checks. And with a convenient zippered pocket for cash and credit cards, this organizer doubles as a lightweight purse, so they can shop-til-they-drop at all their favorite ports-of-call. Comes in turquoise, black, periwinkle, pink, orange and red. Want to upgrade? Check out TravelSmith's leather organizers that come in black or red for $40.
Solar iPod & Phone Charger Selected by Melissa Paloti, Managing Editor ($99.95)
You've already told us that you never set sail without your favorite electronics, from the personal MP3 players to the global cell. But did you know you can keep everything running ... and work on your tan at the same time? This solar-powered iPod and phone charger has three wings that expand to capture sunlight. Best of all, it's small, light and packable -- the perfect stocking stuffer for the gadget-loving cruiser on your list!
Space Bag Storage Packs Selected by Melissa Paloti, Managing Editor ($12.99)
When hopping up and down on your busting-at-the-seams Samsonite just won't cut it, make your "stuff" smaller ... with vacuum-seal Space Bags! Simply place your T-shirts, shorts, sundresses -- anything that needs flattening -- into the Space Bag and close using the watertight zipper to create a secure airproof seal. Attach the hose from your vacuum cleaner to remove the air from the Space Bag. Now your items are cruise-ready! If you're lucky, your cabin steward will lend you a vacuum to minimize packing woes on the trip home, too....
When we asked our intrepid publisher what she was wishing for this year, she replied, "I'd like a hand-held clothes steamer...." Have no fear, Kathleen, Cruise Critic's elves are on the hunt. The easy-to-pack Jiffy Esteam is three times more powerful than other portable steamers, and available in black or pink. Tap water poured into a wide-mouthed tank provides 15 minutes of steam. Here's to no more wrinkles at the captain's cocktail hour.
Xshot 2.0 Selected by Melissa Paloti, Managing Editor ($29.95)
We've all tried the "stretch your arm like Gumby" method to include ourselves in a photo when there's simply nobody (or nobody trustworthy looking) available to snap the shot, whether on the beach or up on deck. Why not broaden your photographic abilities by taking along a telegraphic camera extender? Really, it's not as complicated as it sounds: The XShot 2.0 is an adjustable metal pole that extends over three feet so that your everyday camera can capture you against any background, or in a group shot. It collapses to just nine inches so it's easy to pack, and it's lightweight, too, at just five ounces. The XShot 2.0 attaches to any compact digital camera or handheld video camera using a built-in quick spin knob. Simply set the self-timer on your camera, smile and say "cruise vacation, please!"
has three wings that expand to capture sunlight. Best of all, it's small, light and packable -- the perfect stocking stuffer for the gadget-loving cruiser on your list! 
and close using the watertight zipper to create a secure airproof seal. Attach the hose from your vacuum cleaner to remove the air from the Space Bag. Now your items are cruise-ready! If you're lucky, your cabin steward will lend you a vacuum to minimize packing woes on the trip home, too....
. Tap water poured into a wide-mouthed tank provides 15 minutes of steam. Here's to no more wrinkles at the captain's cocktail hour.
