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.
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While I tend to pack VERY light {flip flops, black sandals, shorts, tops, 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)
Special 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 clothes and shoes
Jeans/shorts
Light sweater
Overcoat, raincoat, poncho
Pajamas
Swimsuit and goggles
Underwear, bras, undershirts
Packing List for Cruise
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