👕 Clothing Essentials
Casual daytime outfits (shorts, tees, sundresses) Swimwear (2–3 recommended)
Cover-ups
Lightweight jacket or sweater (cool evenings & indoor AC)
Dressy outfits for formal or theme nights
Comfortable walking shoes (shore excursions)
Sandals or flip-flops Dress shoes or wedges
Sleepwear
Undergarments
Workout clothes (for gym or active excursions)
Don’t over pack. If you are like me you will spend most of your sea days in your bathing suit and coverup 🤪
🧴 Toiletries & Health
Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant Shampoo/conditioner (travel size if preferred)
Sunscreen (reef-safe if required)
After-sun lotion or aloe
Motion sickness remedies (bands, pills, patches)
Prescription medications
Small first-aid kit (band-aids, pain reliever)
Chapstick
Hand sanitizer & wipes
Personal grooming tools (razor, makeup, hair tools)
Hand soap (just convince for me because I hate bar soap)
🧳 Cruise Must-Haves
Cruise documents (passport, boarding pass)
Lanyard or card holder for cruise key card
Carry-on day bag or small backpack
Reusable water bottle
Power strip (non-surge protected – cruise approved)
Phone charger & portable power bank
Waterproof phone pouch
Magnetic hooks (I did not use mine but everyone recommends)
Duck tape…yes really. If you are having to deal with rough waters, you want to be able to tape the shower door closed. Yes I learned this the hard way 🤣
Laundry bag or fold-up hamper
Clothesline if you have a balcony. Believe me this is a must to dry your bathing suits

🏝️ Shore Excursion & Beach Gear
Beach bag or tote Hat or visor
Sunglasses
Snorkel gear (optional)
Water shoes
Lightweight towel clips or bands
Small dry bag
Waterproof security pouch for all your valuables while at the beach

🎉 Extras You’ll Be Glad You Packed
Books, e-reader, or games
Notebook or cruise journal
Nightlight (bathrooms are dark!)
Wrinkle-release spray
Dress theme accessories (white night, tropical, 70s/80s, etc.)

🚫 What NOT to Pack
Irons or steamers
Surge-protected power strips
Candles
Weapons or illegal items
✨ Pro Tip:
Pack one change of clothes and swimwear in your carry-on—luggage delivery can take a few hours!
If you’d like, tell me:
🌍 Cruise destination ⛴️ Cruise line 📅 Length of cruise
and I’ll customize this list just for your trip 😊

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