CRUISE PACKING LIST

Pick & Choose, Just Enjoy Your Cruise! CruiseDivaNJ 

 

What to Pack – Things To Do – A List From Here to Your Next Port of Call... 

 

I pack using Packing Cubes. I love them. They zip closed, they pack well, and best is that if you want, you can put them right in the drawers!

 

Before you Leave: Unplug electrical appliances (computers, microwaves, TVs, etc)

 

Arrange for Pet care & plant care

 

Stop the mail and newspaper

 

Use timers to make the house looked lived in (lights, radio if in densely populated area)

 

Lock windows, doors and garage

 

Tell your close neighbors that your leaving

 

Close the curtains and Blinds

 

Remove perishables from fridge

 

Empty the trash cans in the house

 

Empty dishwasher 

 

Check your spare tire and jack if travelling a distance to port  -Check oil level coolant and tire pressure &  fill windshield fluid

 

Pack a First Aid kit

 

Shut house water in winter if freezing is expected

 

Pack a shovel in your trunk if you are embarking from a cold weather winter port- if your car is snowed in upon your return, you can shovel it out. 

 

 

Dont Forget The Basics:

 

Your Cruise Confirmation- Either Printed or Easily Accessible on YOUR SMARTPHONE!

 

NEVER Leave Home WITHOUT a COPY of your Cruise Confirmation (paid in Full).

 

 Cruise tickets

 

Flight tickets

 

Hotel confirmations

 

Health Insurance Card

 

Luggage Tags for Cruise (tape)

 

Drivers License & additional ID Passports

 

Pens/Pencil

 

Cell phone & charger

 

Download Maps of your ports of call to your Smart Phone

 

Money belt if necessary – Wallet with cash

 

Backpack/ Daypack/ or Tote bag

 

Credit Cards (call card company to let them know you are travelling)

 

Emergency contact info

 

LAPTOP

 

Camera(s)

 

Underwater camera

 

Extra memory cards I

 

iPOD & headphones extra batteries

 

Watches 

 

 

Holiday Stuff- Cabin and Door Decorations

 

Her stuff

 

 Bras Panties

 

Jacket & sweatshirt or not

 

Nightgowns/PJ’s & loungewear 

 

 

Footwear

 

Shoes Sandals Sneakers Socks Pool shoes Evening shoes 

 

 

Daytime

 

Bathing suits Cover-ups

 

Sun dresses (day)

 

Exercise shorts & tops

 

Casual shorts & skirts

 

Casual tops

 

Belts

 

Sun hats/visors

 

Jeans

 

Pocketbook / beach bag/tote bag

 

Evening

 

Evening purses

 

Dressy pants and tops

 

Evening gowns/dresses- you probably aren’t going to pack a gown

 

Evening outfits

Shawl / Shrug / Light sweater for cool evenings

Undergarments for above 

 

 

His stuff

 

Underwear Socks (day/night)

 

Jacket & Sweatshirt Or not

 

Shoes Sneakers

 

Sandals

 

Bathing suits/Board shorts

 

Casual Shorts Exercise shorts

 

Tank tops / t shirts

 

Casual shirts Jeans Golf /polo shirts PJ’s

 

Belts

 

Watches (day/night)

 

Tux or Suit or not

 

Dress shirts yes always

 

Dress slacks yes always

 

Dress shoes & socks

 

Ties & bow ties or not

 

Cumberbund Vest & cuff links or not

 

Belts & suspenders Belt always 

 

 

Personal Chapstick Deodorant Moisturizer Hair brush /comb Hair clips /curlers Hair dryer Curling iron Hair styling products Hair accessories Makeup & remover Cotton balls & Qtips Floss Ear plugs Shampoo & conditioner Toothbrush & toothpaste Perfume & cologne Skin care products Antibacterial hand cleanser Razor & blades Electric razor Shaving cream Aftershave Mouthwash 

 

 

CABIN ITEMS Nightlight or small flashlight Travel Alarm clock - Post it notes for cabin attendant or family Bungee cord Plastic over-door shoe bag Air freshener-Bath & body works 

 

 

MEDICINES Prescription meds Over the counter meds Sinus/Allergy Meds Ginger Pills (or Bonine) Tums Gas X Tylenol /Advil Vaseline Cortisone Cough drops Eye drops Sore throat spray Aloe Vera gel Sea sickness wristbands Band aids/bacitracin

 

 

MISC:

 

Clorox wipes to wipe down touchable cabin surfaces (door knobs/table surfaces/ television remote/ telephone)

 

 Duct tape Sun Screen Bug Repellent

 

eReaders/Magazines/Books/Reading material

 

Hand held lighted mirror/TWEEZER Glasses/

 

SunGlasses x2

 

Jewelry other than what we wear on *ALWAYS Carry on your good jewelry

 

Binoculars

 

Swim goggles

 

Zip lock bags Stain stick/ TIDE STICK

 

Sewing kit/scissor/razor/nail file/clipper

 

Swimmers ear drops Wax Ear plugs

 

Hair clips & ponytail bands i

 

iPods, iPads

 

Snorkel equipment 

 

Rash Guard for ships with Flow Rider