What to Pack

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Remember to always pack liquids that are too large (3.4 oz.)

for your carry on in your checked baggage…

· 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)

· wallet and fanny pack

· 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)

· 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

· watch

· pre-paid phone card or make sure you check with your cell provider for international rates and if your cell phone will work before leaving on your trip.

· cash or traveler's checks (be sure to keep traveler's checks receipt in separate location)

· 3 copies of airline tickets, cruise tickets, passports/visas, itinerary - pack 1 copy in carry on, 1 copy in checked luggage, and leave one copy with someone at home

· contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit cards or traveler's checks

· emergency numbers at home

· prescription drugs and any other essential medications in carry on bag

· glasses, contacts, contact cleaner

· extra reading glasses

· sunglasses

· reading sunglasses

· guidebooks and other port of call information

· foreign language phrase book or dictionary (if necessary)

· 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

· currency conversion chart

· plug adaptor and converter (if needed in foreign hotels)

· cell phone and charger

· home and email addresses of friends/relatives back home - for sending postcards, emails, or gifts

· laptop computer (if needed)

· binoculars

· disposable underwater camera - for snorkeling or beach days

· camera and manual

· extra memory cards for digital camera or film for other camera

· batteries for digital camera

· battery charger

· extension cord with multiple plug-ins

· duct tape or strapping tape

· MP3 player (for walking on deck or on treadmill)

· lighted dial clock for cruise ship cabin – travel alarm battery operated

· zip loc bags of all sizes and garbage/laundry bags

· small flashlight

· night light

· 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

· 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)

· Crazy glue

· playing cards

· sports gear (e.g. snorkeling gear)

· bug spray (not for your cabin on the ship, but for those pesky mosquitoes and "nonos" ashore)

· sun screen/sun block and lip sunblock

· germicidal hand cleaner

· hand lotion

· sewing kit and scissors (pack in checked luggage)

· clothes pins

· empty folding tote bag - for souvenirs or the beach

· hats/caps/visors

· insulated large coffee mugs and/or empty bottle for water can fill at airport after going through security and use on the ship or on shore

Women's Cruise Clothing Packing List

· bras (include strapless if needed for evening wear)

· panties

· lingerie/night gown/pajamas/robe

· trouser socks or pantyhose

· camisole/slip

· purses (day and evening)

· belts

· 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/pareo/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 (some ships have them, can check before packing)

· curling iron or curlers

· comb/brush

· hair gel

· hair spray (non-aerosol)

· shampoo

· conditioner

· bar soap in plastic container

· deodorant

· toothbrush

· toothpaste

· dental floss

· mouthwash

· tweezers

· 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

· 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

· "docksider" casual shoes

· suit with jacket, pants, tie and shirt (can rent tuxedo on board if want to)

· sport jacket

· regular ties

· dress shirts

· swim suit

· swim suit cover-up

· work out clothes/T shirts

· shorts

· casual shirts

· slacks (casual and dress)