What to Pack for a Cruise

Pack the Right Items

Don't let your next dream cruise be disrupted by not packing the right items. Let us help you determine what to pack to make the best of your vacation.

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Clothing/Accessories

  • Underwear
  • Socks/stockings
  • Undershirts/bras
  • Sleepwear
  • T-shirts
  • Dress shirts
  • Casual shirts
  • Jeans/pants
  • Waterproof day bag
  • Shorts
  • Dresses
  • Skirts
  • Sweathers/sweatshirts
  • Formal wear (where appropriate)
  • Swimsuits/cover-ups
  • Coats/jackets/rainwear
  • Hats
  • Gloves (depending on destination)
  • Scarves/shawl
  • Umbrella/poncho
  • Laundry bag & kit
  • Sunglasses
  • Leisure shoes
  • Hiking/athletic shoes
  • Walking shoes
  • Dress shoes (suitable for dancing)
  • Sandals/flip-flops/water shoes
  • Belt
  • Tie
  • Jewelry (leave valuables at home)
  • Purse
  • Collapsible tote/beach bag
  • Under-clothing document holders

Toiletries

  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Dental floss
  • Soap
  • Shampoo/conditioner
  • Brush/comb
  • Hairstyling tools
  • Face cleanser
  • Styling gel/hair products
  • Sunscreen/aloe vera
  • Moisturizer
  • Contact lenses/solution
  • Shaving supplies
  • Makeup/makeup remover
  • Clothespins/towel clips
  • Feminine-hygiene products
  • Birth control
  • Nail file/clippers
  • Tweezers
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Seasickness remedy
  • Travel first aid kit
  • Insect repellant
  • Medications/vitamins
  • Pain relievers
  • Hanging toiletry bag

Miscellaneous

  • Cell phone
  • Laptop/tablet
  • Snorkel gear
  • Plug adapter (for pre-/poster cruise stay)
  • Binoculars
  • Microfiber towel
  • Waterproof phone case
  • Small flashlight w/batteries
  • Copies of passport/credit card/etc.

Carry-On

  • Books or e-books
  • Electronic chargers
  • Earbuds/headphones
  • Suitcase locks
  • Travel pillow & blanket
  • Ear plugs/eye mask
  • Tissues
  • Lip balm (with SPF)
  • Chage of clothes
  • Food/snacks/gum
  • Empty water bottle (fill post-security
  • In-flight medication
  • Important toiletries
  • Camera w/memory card
  • Password/visa/ID
  • Paper/pens
  • Cash (in small bills for tipping)
  • Credit/ATM cards
  • Insurance cards (medical/travel)
  • Itinerary/maps/directions
  • List of medications
  • Guidebooks
  • List of emergency contacts
  • House/car keys