The following list can be used as a guide, and can be modified to suit your personal tastes and preferences. The items are listed as essential and general, as well as separated by both men and women.
CRUISE TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
Travel Documents, Wallet Items, and Paperwork
• airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation
• cruise documents
• passports and visas (if necessary) or proof of citizenship (check with your cruise line for requirements)
• vaccination certificate (if required)
• driver's license and auto insurance card - in case you decide to rent a car when ashore
• medical insurance cards and medical history (especially if traveling alone)
• copy of prescriptions and list of all medicines you are taking
• another picture ID - if you don't take driver's license
• credit cards - be sure to call credit card companies before traveling to alert them you are traveling outside your normal area
• ATM card
• pre-paid phone card
• cash or traveler's checks (be sure to keep traveler's checks receipt in separate location)
• contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit cards or traveler's checks
• emergency numbers at home
• currency conversion chart
• wallet and fanny pack
• watch - dual time zone watch is perfect!
Reading Material and Necessities
• glasses, Contac lenses, Contac cleaner
• extra reading glasses
• sunglasses
• reading sunglasses
• guidebooks and other port of call information
• foreign language phrase book or dictionary
• maps
• reading material - books to read while on the plane or lounging by the pool
• journal or notebook and pen/pencil - for making notes to tell your friends back home about your experiences
• business cards with email address to give out to new cruise friends
• home and email addresses of friends/relatives back home - for sending postcards, emails, or gifts
• photo album
Electronics and Camera
Equipment• plug adaptor and converter
• cell phone and charger
• PDA and charger
• laptop computer
• binoculars
• film camera and manual
• extra film (don't put undeveloped film in checked luggage)
• disposable underwater camera - for snorkeling or beach days
• digital camera and manual
• extra memory cards for digital camera
• batteries
for digital camera • battery charger
• extension cord/power strip with multiple plug-ins
• walkman and tapes (for walking on deck or on treadmill)
• small travel alarm clock - battery operated
• lighted dial clock for cruise ship cabin
• small flashlight
• night light
Medicine Kit
• prescription drugs and any other essential medications in carry on bag
• ear plugs or "ear planes"
• small first aid kit (band aids, Q-tips, Vaseline, Dramamine, antibiotic cream, bandages, anti-diarrheal medication, cortisone cream, aspirin/Tylenol/Advil)
• germicidal hand cleaner
• handy-wipes (for cleaning hands when ashore)
• hand lotion
• rubbing alcohol or foot lotion for soothing tired, hot feet
• bug spray (not for your cabin on the ship, but for those pesky mosquitoes and "nonos" ashore)
• sun screen/sun block and lip sun block
Other "Necessities"
• duct tape or strapping tape
• extra plastic cable-lock ties for securing luggage for return trip (better than locks, but one-time use only)
• extra luggage name tags (in case yours are lost on the outbound trip)
• zip loc bags of all sizes and garbage/laundry bags
• corkscrew (be sure to put in checked luggage)
• Swiss Army knife or something similar with screwdriver head, etc. (be sure to put in checked luggage)
• small umbrella
• collapsible travel pillow for those long airplane flights
• Crazy glue
• playing cards
• sports gear (e.g. snorkeling gear)
• shoe horn for getting those shoes back on your swollen feet
• sewing kit and scissors (pack in checked luggage)
• travel-sized Woolite
• clothes pins
• empty folding tote bag - for souvenirs or the beach
• hats/caps/visors
• insulated large coffee mugs
Babies & Kids
• Diapers, swim diapers and wipes
• Pacifiers
• Ziploc type bags to dispose of diapers
• Plastic bottles & sippy cups
• A crib; booster seat for dining; stroller (the cruise line may provide these or rent them, find out before hand)
• Disposable bibs
• Favorite stuffed animals, books, coloring books, crayons and toys
• Inflatable swim aids
Women's Cruise Clothing Packing List
• bras (include strapless if needed for evening wear)
• panties
• lingerie/night gown/pajamas/robe
• compression stockings (for airplane flight to prevent swollen ankles)
• exercise/walking socks
• trouser socks or pantyhose
• camisole/slip
• purses (day and evening)
• belts
• scarves
• gloves and stocking cap(if expect cold weather)
• walking shoes
• walking sandals
• rubber sandals for reef walking and beach
• evening shoes
• costume jewelry and extra watch
• swim suit
• swim suit cover-up/sarong
• thongs/flip flop shoes
• work out clothes and jog bra
• dress/outfit for informal nights on ship
• dress/outfit for formal nights on ship
• dress/outfit for casual nights on ship
• shorts
• tops of all types (sleeveless, short-sleeved, long-sleeved)
• Capri pants
• slacks
• windbreaker jacket
• sweatshirt
• evening sweater
• raincoat with hood
Women's Sundries and Miscellaneous
• blow dryer
• curling iron or curlers
• comb/brush
• hair gel
• hair spray (non-aerosol)
• shampoo
• conditioner
• shower cap
• bar soap in plastic container
• deodorant
• toothbrush
• toothpaste
• dental floss
• mouthwash
• tweezers
• make-up mirror
• Make-up and make-up bag (list can be endless!)
• make-up remover
• cleanser
• moisturizer and freshener
• nail polish and remover
• nail clippers and file (be sure to pack in checked luggage)
• razor and shaving cream
Men's Cruise Clothing Packing List
• underwear (briefs or boxer shorts)
• undershirts
• pajamas and robe
• compression socks (for airplane flight to prevent swollen ankles)
• exercise/walking socks
• black dress socks
• belts
• gloves and stocking cap(if expect cold weather)
• walking shoes
• walking sandals
• rubber sandals/shoes for reef walking and beach
• evening or dress shoes
• "dockside" casual shoes
• tuxedo jacket and pants (or dark suit)
• tuxedo tie, suspenders, and cummerbund
• tuxedo cufflinks/studs
• sport jacket
• regular ties
• tuxedo shirt
• dress shirts
• swim suit
• swim suit cover-up
• work out clothes/T shirts
• shorts
• casual shirts
• slacks (casual and dress)
• windbreaker jacket
• sweatshirt
• raincoat with hood
Men's Sundries and Miscellaneous
• comb/brush
• shampoo and hair products
• bar soap in plastic container
• deodorant
• toothbrush
• toothpaste
• dental floss
• mouthwash
• tweezers
• nail clippers and file (be sure to pack in checked luggage)
• razor and shaving cream (or electric razor and supplies)
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