Cruise Packing List
I have seen some people waiting to embark with lots of large suitcases and see others with just one medium bag… in most cases, you can tell who is new to cruising. LOL
Each cruise my packing list gets smaller and smaller, especially when it comes to clothes.
Cruise Packing List
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Cruise Packing List
While I tend to pack VERY light {flip flops, black sandals, shorts, top, swimsuit, and I am done} others may want to pack a little heavier than me. We don’t participate in the formal night – just some dressier clothes for dinner and that’s it.
Below is a handy-dandy suggested packing list you can use as a reference to see what you might be overlooking as you prepare for your upcoming cruise.
NOTE: Yes, I listed all the cell phone items but in most cases, your cell phone should be OFF during your cruise so you won’t incur roaming fees.
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Main Document Bag for Cruise
- Cash and credit cards (foreign currency, if needed)
- Coins for tolls
- Guidebooks and maps
- Hotel reservations
- Insurance: Trip cancellation and Medical
- Paper printout of emergency contacts
- Passport and visa(s) or other accepted personal ID
- Photocopies of all documentation (store away from other documents)
- Spencer event reservations
- Student ID (for discount access to museums, etc.)
- Tickets, Boarding Passes, and Itinerary
- Traveler’s checks or ATM card
Basic Essentials for Your Cruise
- Brimmed hat or visor
- Day bag (see below)
- Eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses (and cleaners)
- Food bars
- Language books
- Laundry bag
- Luggage locks and ID tags (don’t lock your checked luggage)
- Mini sewing kit (place in checked baggage)
- Passport / money carrier
- Playing cards / games
- Rain protection
- Reading materials
- Scarf / bandana
- Small flashlight and batteries
- Travel alarm clock
- Video camera
Day Bag for Your Cruise
A day bag is a smaller bag or backpack that you won’t mind carrying around the first day of your cruise. On most cruises, you won’t get to your room until late afternoon, maybe even early evening.
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Be prepared with a bag of essentials:
- Bathing suit
- Book or reading material
- Camera
- Cover up or t-shirt and shorts
- Driver’s License, passport, credit cards, traveler’s checks, and cash
- Electronics / phone chargers
- Hat or baseball cap
- Light jacket
- Medications
- Small binoculars
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Toiletries (in a plastic bag)
Toiletries for Your Cruise
- Alcohol wipes
- Antibiotic ointment
- Aspirin / pain reliever
- Blow dryer (most on a cruise are weak)
- Cold / sinus medication
- Cologne / perfume
- Comb / brush
- Dental floss
- Deodorant
- Diarrhea medicine
- Earplugs
- First aid kit
- Insect propellant
- Laxative
- Lip balm
- Lotions / creams
- Medication
- Motion sickness medicine
- Mouthwash
- Nail clippers
- Personal prescriptions
- Plastic bags
- Q-tips
- Razor and extra razor blades
- Shampoo / conditioner (they normally provide but you may want your own)
- Shaving cream
- Soap (they normally provide but you may want your own)
- Sunscreen
- Tissues
- Toothbrush / toothpaste
- Vitamins
Electronics for Your Cruise
- Camera, charger, batteries, cords, etc.
- Cell phone, charger, extra battery
- Charging bank
- DVD and DVD player (or download movies)
- Headphones
- iPod, Kindle, etc.
- Laptop and charger
- Plug and voltage adaptors for foreign countries
- Other small electronics and chargers
Clothing for Your Cruise
- Belts
- Casual shoes / sandals
- Dresses, suits, shirts, slacks, socks, ties, and scarves
- Dress shoes
- Exercise clohes and shoes
- Jeans / shorts
- Light sweater
- Overcoat, raincoat, poncho
- Pajamas
- Swimsuit and goggles
- Underwear, bras, undershirts
Packing List for Cruise
