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Cruise Packing Checklist
Everything you need for a worry-free cruise vacation. Print this page or save it to your phone before you pack.
Documents & Essentials
- Passport (valid 6+ months beyond travel dates)
- Printed cruise confirmation & boarding pass
- Photo ID (driver’s license)
- Travel insurance documents
- Credit/debit cards & small amount of cash
- Emergency contact list
- Prescription medications (extra supply)
- Health insurance card
- Visa documents (if required)
Clothing
- Casual daytime outfits (1 per day)
- Swimsuits (2–3)
- Cover-ups / beach wraps
- Formal / elegant night attire
- Light jacket or cardigan (for air conditioning)
- Rain poncho or light rain jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sandals / flip flops
- Dress shoes for formal night
- Workout clothes (if using the gym)
- Pajamas
- Underwear & socks
Toiletries & Health
- Sunscreen (reef-safe recommended)
- After-sun lotion / aloe vera
- Insect repellent
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Razor & shaving cream
- Makeup & remover
- Hair dryer (or confirm ship has one)
- Seasickness remedies (Sea-Bands, Dramamine, Bonine)
- Pain reliever (ibuprofen, acetaminophen)
- Antacids & anti-diarrheal medication
- Bandages & first aid basics
- Hand sanitizer
Cabin Accessories
- Power strip (non-surge-protector)
- Magnetic hooks (4–6)
- Over-the-door shoe organizer
- Highlighter (for daily newsletter)
- Reusable insulated water bottle
- Small nightlight
- Lanyard for sea pass card
- Laundry bag
- Ziplock bags (various sizes)
Port Day Bag
- Reusable tote or daypack
- Waterproof phone case
- Sunglasses
- Hat or visor
- Snorkel gear (optional — or rent at port)
- Underwater camera or GoPro
- Small first aid kit
- Copy of passport (leave original on ship)
- Ship’s emergency contact number (saved in phone)
- All-aboard time written down
Tech & Entertainment
- Smartphone & charger
- Tablet or e-reader
- Headphones
- Camera & extra memory cards
- Portable power bank
- Universal travel adapter
- Downloaded movies, podcasts, playlists (for sea days)
- Cruise line app downloaded before boarding
Medications & First Aid
- Prescription medications in original labeled bottles
- Extra supply (enough for trip + a few extra days)
- Seasickness patches (ask your doctor before cruising)
- Dramamine, Bonine, or Sea-Bands
- Pain relievers (ibuprofen, acetaminophen)
- Antacids & anti-diarrheal tablets
- Antihistamines (allergy relief)
- Adhesive bandages & blister pads
- Antiseptic wipes or small first aid kit
- Any vitamins or supplements you take daily
Cash & Valuables
- Small bills for tipping porters at embarkation
- Local currency for port day shopping & tips
- Money belt or hidden pouch for port days
- Photocopy of credit cards stored separately
- Bank’s international emergency contact number
- Notify your bank of travel dates before departure
- Keep valuables in the cabin safe when ashore
- Avoid wearing expensive jewelry at ports
- Backup debit card stored separately from primary
Before You Leave Home
- Notify bank & credit card companies of travel dates
- Set phone to airplane mode when boarding
- Purchase Wi-Fi package in advance (cheaper pre-cruise)
- Pre-book specialty dining & entertainment
- Pre-purchase drink or dining packages
- Confirm all-aboard times for each port
- Check dress code for formal nights
- Arrange pet care / house sitter
- Hold mail or set up mail forwarding
- Confirm travel insurance is active
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