Travel Essentials & Documents
✅ Passport (if required) or government-issued ID
✅ Cruise boarding pass & travel documents
✅ Credit/debit cards & small amount of cash
✅ Travel insurance details
✅ Copies of important documents (printed & digital
Clothing & Footwear
✅ Swimsuits (at least two for drying time)
✅ Cover-ups & lightweight layers
✅ Casual outfits for daytime (shorts, t-shirts, sundresses)
✅ Evening wear (some cruises have formal nights)
✅ Comfortable walking shoes for excursions
✅ Flip-flops or sandals for pool deck
✅ Light sweater or jacket (it can get chilly at night)
✅ Workout clothes (if using the gym)
Toiletries & Medications
✅ Reef-safe sunscreen
✅ Bug spray (for shore excursions)
✅ Motion sickness remedies (Dramamine, sea bands, ginger chews)
✅ First-aid kit (band-aids, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers)
✅ Prescription medications (in original containers)
✅ Travel-size toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion)
✅ Lip balm with SPF
4️⃣ Tech & Gadgets
✅ Phone & charger
✅ Portable power bank
✅ Power strip (cruise-approved, no surge protector)
✅ Waterproof phone case for excursions
✅ Headphones or earbuds
✅ E-reader or book
✅ Small travel alarm clock (cabins often don’t have them)
Miscellaneous Must-Haves
✅ Reusable water bottle
✅ Foldable tote bag (for shore excursions)
✅ Luggage tags (with name & cabin number)
✅ Laundry bag for dirty clothes
✅ Magnetic hooks (extra storage in cabin)
✅ Travel-size wrinkle release spray (since irons aren’t allowed)
✅ Ziplock bags (for wet clothes, toiletries, snacks)
✅ Snorkel gear (if you prefer your own)
✅ Small flashlight (useful during nighttime or power outages)
Fun & Entertainment
✅ Playing cards or small games
✅ Journal or notebook
✅ Travel pillow & eye mask (for better sleep)
✅ Beach towel (if cruise line doesn’t provide one)
✅ Waterproof dry bag (for beach days & excursions)
Specialty Items (Depending on Your Cruise Type)
🛳️ Family Cruise: Baby wipes, kid-friendly snacks, travel toys
❄️ Cold-Weather Cruise: Insulated jacket, gloves, hand warmers
🌴 Tropical Cruise: Aloe vera gel, extra swimsuits, lightweight beach bag
💎 Luxury Cruise: Cocktail dresses, dress shoes, formal clutch
Packing Tips
✅ Don’t overpack – Cruise cabins have limited space.
✅ Roll clothes instead of folding – Saves space & prevents wrinkles.
✅ Use packing cubes – Keeps your suitcase organized.
✅ Check your cruise line’s rules – Avoid packing prohibited items.
Miscellaneous Must-Haves
✅ Reusable water bottle
✅ Foldable tote bag (for shore excursions)
✅ Luggage tags (with name & cabin number)
✅ Laundry bag for dirty clothes
✅ Magnetic hooks (extra storage in cabin)
✅ Travel-size wrinkle release spray (since irons aren’t allowed)
✅ Ziplock bags (for wet clothes, toiletries, snacks)
✅ Snorkel gear (if you prefer your own)
✅ Small flashlight (useful during nighttime or power outages)
