Packing Checklist
The Bare Travel Necessities
Be sure to pack and keep these important documents within reach at all times.
• Full meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Special children’s menus are also available. Full buffet meals per day (breakfast, lunch and midnight) 24-hour room service on many ships. Most cruise ships are casual by day with resort-wear suggested by night. Seven-day cruises usually have two formal nights where tuxedos or dark suits for men and cocktail dress or gowns for women are suggested.
• Depending on the cruise line you can expect unlimited alcohol, non-alcohol beverage mocktails, specialty coffee , fresh juices, soda and bottle water.
• Access to all shipboard facilities, including casino, pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, gym, on-board lectures, card rooms, and an extensive array of interactive games, contests and more.
• On some ships, you will find rock-climbing, ice-skating, surfing simulators, game show events, aerobics, yoga, and a chock full of contests.
• Spectacular entertainment including Broadway and Las Vegas-style shows, lounges, nightclubs, movies, dancing and so much more.
• Up close and personal visits to some of the world’s most amazing destinations.
• Supervised children’s activities offered on a daily basis.
Travel Basics
Pack these essentials along so you won’t get stuck paying inflated prices at cruise ports of call, on board.
• Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, contact solution, etc.)
• Sunscreen and aloe
• Cameras/camcorders/memory cards
• Batteries
• Cellphone/electronics chargers (make sure you check your cell-phone’s roaming charges when leaving the U.S.)
• Electric converters/adapters or multiple plug outlet
• First aid kit
• Hand sanitizer
Carry On Luggage
What goes in your carry-on is both an exercise in logic and an exercise in restraint. You don’t want to pack large bottles of liquids that will only be confiscated at the airport. On the other hand, you might want a convenient outfit swap for that “worst case scenario” of an airline misplacing your luggage. If you want to hit the pool as soon as you arrive, keep your bathing suit in your carry-on. But if you’re traveling from a warm climate to a cool one, pack a scarf or sweater. Here are the items we’d put in our carry-on luggage. And of course, those of you who need to stay plugged in always will need to make room for your electronics (and their chargers)
• Casual change of clothes
• Formal change of clothes
• Extra pair of shoes
• Toiletries and necessities
• Important medications
• Bathing suit and sunscreen
• Entertainment or snacks for kids
• Laptop/tablet
• Charging devices for electronics
• Sunglasses or Prescription Sunglasses &/or Additional Contacts
Checked Luggage
Your little ones may need special attention or entertainment during your trip. Be sure to pack those extras for them!
• Children’s medications
• Tablet with movies and games. Don’t forget the headset!
• Portable gaming electronics
• On the go snacks and beverages
• Beach toys
• Books/puzzle books
• Card games
• Baby wipes