👕 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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