By Here is a list of essential items to pack for any cruise trip:
- Photocopies of all the documents necessary for the trip.
- Credit card.
- Foreign currency if traveling abroad.
- Use small trolley bags for easy transportation. (Check baggage allowance for the cruise ship).
- Tote bags, backpacks, and pouch belts for carrying small items on shore excursions.
- Waterproof transparent bags for carrying documents, wallets, and cell phones.
- Soft foldable bags for shopping.
- Medicines if you are under regular medication.
- First-Aid kit.
- Medicines for motion sickness, diarrhea, fever, anti-allergy, pain relievers, etc.
- Insect repellent.
- Toiletries. (Do not forget to carry sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and wet wipes. Also carry your make-up kit, perfumes, and deodorants. The cruise lines provide toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and shampoo. But you may want to use your own.)
- Diapers, if you are carrying a baby.
- Flip-flops and other shoes.
- Cell phone chargers.
- Cell phones.
- Power bank.
- Outlet adapters.
- Laptop if you want to watch movies or do other work.
- Books and magazines, if you want to read.
- Night-dress for sleeping.
- Dresses for activities like swimming, gym, etc.
- Dresses for casual dinners.
- Dresses for formal parties.
- Dresses for excursions such as beach wear.
- Wrinkle-release spray.
- Towels, if you do not want to use those provided by the cruise line.
- Jewellery.
- Sunglasses.
- Contact lenses, if you use them.
- Belts.
- Torch.
- Hats.
- Umbrella.
- Tea, coffee, and other snacks, if you prefer to have your own.
- Baby toys, if you are carrying a baby.
- Cabin fan, if you need extra airflow during sleep.
- Magnetic hooks for hanging clothes and other items.
- Cameras, lenses, tripods, and memory cards, if you are a photo enthusiast.
Tips on packing for a cruise
Here are some packing tips for you:
- Pack according to the climate of your destination.
- Always carry your passport that will be valid for at least 6 months after the cruise ends.
- If you have filled out the Special Needs form, carry a printout of the acknowledgment.
- Use packing cubes to keep the clothes in the luggage organized.
- Pack a light sweater for cold nights and heavy air conditioning in the theaters.
- Check the itinerary of the cruise for theme parties before packing. You do not want to miss events like Halloween, Pirate Night, etc.
- Bring along a lanyard to keep the cruise key access card safe.
- Bring a reusable water bottle to avoid purchasing bottled water on shore excursions.
- Bring along a small flask to pack coffee and other beverages.
- Download the app of the cruise line. You can check the daily schedule, and deck plans, make dining reservations, etc.
- Do not take too much cash onboard. Use your credit card wherever possible.
- Request your bank to unlock your credit card for international transactions.
- Check the travel guidelines for cruise ships as issued by the US government.
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