Well, for me, carrying a travel rod and reel may be a good idea since I will have further use for it later(I will be going on Salmon fishing trips from time to time, and will be getting into saltwater fishing, since I am a chef in training). I just want to make sure the fish are biting when I go. I have some cruise credit and onboard credit with Princess, so that is why I made them my first choice for this cruise.