| Vacation Packing Guide  This guide will not only address the items you should pack for your cruise, but also where to store them to avoid having them confiscated or inaccessible when you need them.
WOMEN'S CRUISE PACKING LIST
| | Undergarments and Bed Wear | | | 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 | | Workout and Swim Wear | | | Swim suit and cover-up / sarong | | | Thongs / flip flops | | | Work out clothes and sports bra | | Clothing – Dress Code Specific | | | Outfit for casual nights on ship
Dress, skirt and blouse or pants and a dressy top | | | Outfit for informal nights on ship
Dress or pant suit | | Outfit for formal nights on ship
Dressy pant suit, cocktail dress or evening gown | | Clothing – Other | | | Shorts | | | Tops of all types
Sleeveless, short-Sleeved, long-sleeved | | | Capri pants | | | Slacks | | | Windbreaker / raincoat | | | Sweatshirt | | | Evening sweater | | Footwear | | | Walking shoes | | | Walking sandals | | | Rubber sandals
For reef walking and beach | | | Evening shoes | | | Accessories | | | Purses (day and evening) | | | Belts | | | Scarves | | | Gloves and stocking cap
If expecting cold weather | | | Costume jewelry and extra watch | | Women's 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 | | | Make-up remover | | | Cleanser | | | Moisturizer and freshener | | | Nail polish and remover | | | Nail clippers and file
Be sure to put in checked luggage | | | Razor and shaving cream | |
MEN'S CRUISE PACKING LIST
| | Undergarments and Bed Wear | | | Underwear (briefs or boxer shorts) | | | Undershirts | | | Pajamas and robe | | | Compression socks
For airplane flight to prevent swollen ankles | | Workout and Swim Wear | | | Swim suit and cover-up | | | Work out clothes / T-shirts | | Clothing – Dress Code Specific | | | Outfit for casual nights on ship
Slacks and sports shirts | | | Outfit for informal nights on ship
Slacks and a polo shirt, often required to wear a sports jacket, ties are optional | | Outfit for formal nights on ship
Suit or tuxedo | | Clothing – Other | | | Shorts | | | Casual shirts | | | Slacks (casual and dress) | | | Windbreaker/raincoat | | | Sweatshirt | | | Footwear | | | Walking shoes | | | Walking sandals | | | Rubber sandals / shoes for reef walking and beach | | | Evening or dress shoes | | | Casual shoes | | Accessories | | | Belts | | | Gloves and stocking cap
If expecting cold weather | | 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 put in checked luggage | | | Razor and shaving cream
Or electric razor and supplies | |
CRUISE TRAVEL ESSENTIALS FOR EVERYONE
| | 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 - notify your credit card companies before traveling to alert them you are traveling | | | ATM card | | | Pre-paid phone card | | | 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 | | | Currency conversion chart | | | Wallet and fanny pack | | | Watch - dual time zone watch is perfect! |
| | Reading Material and Necessities | | | Glasses, contacts, contact cleaner | | | Extra reading glasses | | | Sunglasses | | | Reading sunglasses | | | Guidebooks and other port of call information | | | Foreign language phrase book or dictionary | | | Maps | | | Reading material
For the plane or lounging by the pool | | | Journal or notebook and pen/pencil
Make 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
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 / Discman / MP3 Player
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 | | | Small first aid kit
Band aids, Q-tips, Vaseline, Dramamine, antibiotic cream, bandages, anti-diarrhea 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
For those pesky mosquitoes etc. ashore | | | Sun screen / sun block and lip sunblock | | Other "Necessities" | | | Duct tape or strapping tape | | | Extra plastic cable-lock ties for securing luggage
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
Be sure to put in checked luggage | | | Travel-sized Woolite | | | Clothes pins | | | Empty folding tote bag
For souvenirs or the beach | | | Hats/caps/visors | | | Insulated large coffee mugs | |
This extensive list is by no means going overboard, pardon the pun. All of the above should be considered to ensure you are prepared for every situation. Weather changes, security checks and medical incidents are just some of many reasons to take note of the provided guide and pack accordingly. For further information on what to bring on your cruise, please contact the CruiseShipCenters location nearest you.
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