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Packing List for Cruise | Tips on What the “Necessities” Are

April 2, 2014 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

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

Packing List for Cruise

Cruise Packing List

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