This may sound dumb, but would swimming goggles help with avoiding getting smoke in the eyes (which would hinder navigation through smoke filled rooms)?
A smoke hood is more to protect your lungs from toxic smoke.
Seeing your way clear is nice but if you can't breathe to get there it won't matter much.
Then again, it's easier for most folks to hold their breath than to hold their sight for a couple of minutes.
Yes, the goggles are a good idea, if they fit snuggly. They are also good for submersion and gasses.
"Field expedient" smoke filters can be made easier than "field expedient" airtight eyewear.
Lightwetght "hobby" type gloves which have a protective palm and fingers but that don't retain water may be handy too.
Cell phones may work on the ship, you may also want to contact your provider for international coverage prior to departure. If your phone goes through the ship's service, you may pay as much/> as for a satellite phone... (as in $750 for 3 nights with a teenager that doesn't listen...)
Laser flares are small and powerful (green ones are amazing) and can be used as a type of flashlight, too, if you are used to it.
Whatever you carry, it should be able to work when wet. Plan to get wet, then if you stay dry, it's a plus.
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