Cruise through your Cruise Packing List!

A cruise packing list is imperative to ensure that you start your cruise journey on the right foot.
We were fortunate to spend our honeymoon having the most amazing time on board ship. A cruise vacation is a holiday that takes a lot of beating. There is a reason why it is such a massive and fast growing industry.

Nowadays, cruising is reasonably affordable and is an all-in-one vacation option that really is all it promises to be. Go to sleep in one city and wake up in another. What a way to have a holiday!! To make the most of it, please feel free to use the cruise packing list below.

Tip 1: See the Travel Packing Tips section

Tip 2: If you are prone to seasickness, spend a little on some medication (wristbands, magnets, tablets). You wouldn’t want to spend the trip hanging overboard.

Tip 3: Check the weather for the time of year you intend travelling. Ships are not great if you are stuck indoors all day.

Tip 4: Consider the direction that the ship is cruising (ie. West/East) before choosing a cabin. This will give you a vague idea about which side of the ship you will be able to see the mainland from thus giving better views

Tip 5: Try for a cabin in the middle of the ship. Its closer to the elevators and there is less rocking-and-rolling in the middle

Tip 6: Consider a larger size of trousers. With the all-you-can-eat feasting, you may need them towards the end of the trip!

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Cruise Packing List

Before the Cruise

• Addresses for postcards
• Copies of Passport, Credit Card and Telephone Numbers
• Cruise tickets
• Currency - Travellers Cheques, Credit Cards
• Driver's Licence (Check to see if you require an international licence)
• Emergency Contact Numbers
• Flight tickets
• Hotel and Transfer Vouchers
• Passport
• Travel Insurance Policy (Plus Emergency Phone Number)

Travel to the Ship

• All Fax confirmations eg. Maps, hotel reservations, shows
• Books
• Change of Clothing
• Music – CD/MP3
• Notepad
• Pens
• Playing Cards/Travel Games
• Snack Food
• Travel Accessories eg. Pillow, eye-mask, flight socks, ear plugs, etc.

Her

• Accessories
• Cardigan-Style Sweater
• Casual Trousers
• Comfortable Walking Shoes
• Evening Cocktail Dress
• Evening Purse
• Evening Shoes
• Fun Casual Shirts
• Handbag and/or Beach Bag
• Light Jacket or Jersey
• Pashmina (for colder evenings)
• Sandals
• Shorts
• Socks
• Sundress
• Swimsuits & Sarong
• Underwear and Bras (Think about the types you will need to match clothing)

Him

• Casual Trousers
• Cufflinks
• Fun Casual Shirts
• Jacket for Evenings
• Light Jacket or Jersey
• Sandals
• Shorts
• Smart Shoes
• Smart Slacks
• Smart Suit/Tuxedo (Some cruises require)
• Socks
• Swimming Costume
• Underwear
• Walking Shoes/Trainers
• Wing-Tip Shirt

Both

• After Sun
• Alarm clock
• Camera and/or Camcorder
• Carry Bag for Cruise Day Trips
• Cellphone
• Extra film or memory
• Hair Accessories
• Hat/Cap
• Jewellery
• Lip ice/balm
• Notes of Places you wish to Visit
• Rainwear (Umbrella, Raincoat)
• Reading Book
• Reading Glasses
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Wallet

Toiletries

• Aftershave/Eau de Toilette
• Body lotion
• Comb/Brush
• Contact Lens & Solution
• Contraception
• Cosmetics
• Cotton Balls/Buds
• Deodorant
• Hair Clips
• Hair Dryer (available on the ship)
• Hair Gel/Spray
• Make-up
• Make-up remover
• Nail Utensils
• Perfume
• Shampoo and Conditioner
• Shaving Cream
• Shaving Razors
• Skincare
• Tampons
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste

Make Life Easy

• Charger (Camera and Phone)
• Plug Adapter/Converter (nb* Ship companies have sockets relevant to their origins eg. American Cruiselines use American adapters – even in Europe)
• Sewing kit
• Wet Wipes

First-Aid Kit:

• Antacid
• Antihistamine
• Headache/Fever Tablets
• Insect repellent
• Motion sickness medicine
• Plasters
• Prescription Medicine eg. Asthma Inhaler

Happy Cruising with the Cruise Packing List!

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