Simple Cruise Packing List
This list is for a 7 Day Cruise – adjust as needed for shorter/longer cruises
- Passports – or – Birth Certificate + Driver’s License/Official ID
- Cash (for while in port and/or for On Ship account)
- Phone
- Camera (if you’re not using your phone’s camera)
- E-Reader and/or Books to read for PLEASURE
- Electronics Chargers
- Phone/Tablet
- Camera
- E-Reader
- Travel Multi-Plug (NO surge protector)
- Sound Machine (with white/brown noise)
- Re-usable leak proof water bottles or travel tumblers – one for each person
- Small Purse (for ship)
- Day Bag (for excursions)
- Bottle(s) of wine (1 per person – if you drink)
- Corkscrew (for the bottles of wine – to avoid a $25 corkage fee)
- Lanyards (1 per person – buckle variety is best)
- Sunglasses
- Caps/Hats
- Super Strong Magnetic Hooks or Super Strong Magnets
- Nightlight/Flashlight
- Analog Watch
- Post it Notes & Pen/Sharpee
- Thank You Notes (for leaving a note with any tips you may deliver at the end of your cruise)
- Zip Lock Baggies (they’re just so useful)
- Binder clips or Chip Clips (they’re just so handy)
- Door Marker/Sign (ribbon, clip, sign, etc)
- Clear Luggage Tags (for your cruise line provided paper tags)
- Extra hangers (if you pack heavy and like to hang your clothes)
- 1-2 Hoodies or Cardigans
- 1 Pair of Sweatpants/Joggers (sometimes it gets a little chilly – especially if you’re sunburned)
- 7 Day Outfits
- 5 Casual Night Outfits
- 2 Formal Night Outfits
- 2 Extra Outfits (you never know)
- 2 Swimsuits – if you plan on swimming – they tend to dry slowly at sea.
- Flip Flops/Sandals
- Close Toed Shoes (some excursions require)
- Water Shoes (if you plan on doing beach/sea excursions – some beaches are rocky)
- Dressy(ish) shoes (for formal nights)
- Socks (Aron forgot socks once and it was a PITA)
- Under Garments (duh)
- Pajamas
- Toiletries & Prescription Medications
- Sunscreen (reef safe if you’re planning any beach/sea excursions)
- First Aid Kit (with various medications – OTC for headache, nausea, sleep, anti-itch, allergy, etc.)