What To Pack

First and foremost, DO NOT FORGET YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS AND IDENTIFICATION!!

  • PLEASE CONTACT YOUR BANK/CREDIT CARD before leaving to notify them of travel dates so that your card is not flagged for fraud.
  • Have mail and newspaper deliveries out on hold while you are away.
  • Passport – a must for travel outside of the United States
  • Cruise – Passport OR Certified Birth Certificate and Government Issued ID (as long as the cruise starts and ends at the same port)
  • Boarding Pass
  • Credit/Debit Cards/Cash ($1 & $5 bills for tipping)
  • Insurance Cards
  • If cruising, check-in at least 3 days prior to departure. You can't check-in at the 24-hour mark. Believe us, it will save you tons of time.
  • Download airline apps for up-to-date notifications of any changes.

Clothing & Accessories

  • Casual and formal wear
  • Casual and formal shoes (swim shoes and flip-flops)
  • Sleepwear
  • Unmentionables and socks
  • Bathing suits and cover-ups
  • Beach bag
  • Hats and visors
  • Jewelry (do not place expensive jewelry in checked baggage)
  • Glasses, contacts, solutions, and cleaners.
  • Sunglasses and protective case
  • Purse/Travel bag such as a cross-body or messenger bag
  • Sweater – the dining room may get cold.
  • Ziploc bags to pack wet items if needed and many other uses
  • Downy Wrinkle Releaser
  • Laundry bag for dirty clothing
  • Be sure to pack a swimsuit and change of clothes in your carry-on in case your cabin/room is not ready or your luggage is delayed or lost. No need in delaying the fun.

Toiletries & Personal Items

  • Prescriptions – Pack in your carry-on just in case your luggage is lost.
  • Face Cleanser
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Floss and toothpicks
  • Mouthwash
  • Body wash
  • Powder - baby, medicated, or other
  • Razors and shaving creams
  • Q-Tips and cotton balls
  • Deodorant
  • Cosmetics
  • Perfumes, colognes, and body sprays
  • Hair Styling Products
    • Shampoos & Conditioners
    • Hair custards, mousse, hairspray, and hair gel
    • Curling Irons (most cruises and hotels have hairdryers)
    • Hairbrush and comb
    • Hair Clips, Bobby Pins
    • Rubber Bands, Headbands, and Ponytail Holders
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hand Soap
  • Lotion a moisturizers
  • Grooming kit – fingernail and toenail clippers, nail files
  • Baby wipes or other cosmetic wipes
  • Desitin (heat/diaper rash ointment)
  • Other Medications and First Aid kit
    • Band-Aids/Neosporin
    • Aloe Vera
    • Dramamine/Bonine for motion sickness
    • Aspirin - Aleve – Tylenol – Advil
    • Tums - Pepto – Immodium
    • Benadryl
    • Emergen-C - Airbourne
    • Superglue (great for small cats and nicks)
  • Lip balm/Chapstick
  • SUNSCREEN
  • Saline/Contact Solution
  • PooPourri
  • Sewing kit with extra safety pins

If you forget anything your room steward may have sample sizes. They usually do.

Electronics & Useful Items

  • Cell phone and charger
  • Camera and camera charger
  • Power strip w/out a surge protector
  • Multiple USB outlets
  • Extra batteries
  • Nightlight
  • Laptop/tablet/Ipad
  • Waterproof camera and/or a phone bag

Room & Cabin Needs

  • Magnets, magnetic clips, magnetic hooks (most of the walls and doors on cruise ships are steel)
    • PRO CRUISE TIP: If the a/c in your cabin goes off when your balcony door is left open, place a magnet over the button that releases when the door is open to keep the a/c on.
  • Bungee cords
    • Use for hanging wet clothes.
    • PRO CRUISE TIP: Use a bungee to hold your balcony door open.
  • Extra hangers and clothespins for hanging clothes
  • 3M Command Hooks
  • Over the door shoe holder to organize personal items, etc.
    • Hang with 3M hooks and not the hooks they come with as those scratch the doors.
  • Towel bands or clips – It can get windy and these will keep your towel right where you put it.
  • Highlighter – It will make keeping up with activities and information in the daily newsletter much easier.
  • Post-It Notes
  • Febreeze/Room air freshener/PooPourri
  • Small Fan
  • Clorox/Lysol Wipes

Extras

  • A lanyard
  • Hot/Cold cup with a lid. The cups on board cruise ships are little. Thank us later.
  • Ziploc bags for snacks.
  • Duct tape – It is great for fixing broken luggage to taping drawers closed during bad weather.
  • Zip ties (for many uses, believe us)
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