Packing Tips For Going On A Cruise

Packing the proper items is essential to having a great time on your cruise.

Making a packing list is the best way to ensure that you have everything that you will need onboard your cruise and on the way there and back. These packing tips for going on a cruise will help the inexperienced or experienced cruiser prepare for the trip of a lifetime.

If there is more than one person traveling with you it is a good idea to pack some of each persons clothes in each bag. This way if one luggage gets lost someone wont be left with no clothes.

Here is a sample list and packing tips for going on a cruise that will make life easier before, during and after your cruise.

Essentials:

• Airline tickets (if you will be flying to your departure location)
• Passport or visa (if necessary)
• Cruise documents
• Driver's license or other picture ID
• Vaccination certification (if necessary)
• Medical insurance card
• Cash or traveler's checks
• Credit cards
• ATM card
• Wallet
• Emergency contact numbers
• Glasses or contacts

It is a good idea to contact your credit card companies and let them know that you will be traveling. Some companies will put a hold on a card if purchases out of the ordinary are made.

Toiletries Kit:

• Sunscreen
• Chap-stick
• Any prescription drugs you may be taking
• Travel first aid kit with Band-Aids, motion sickness pills, anti-diarrhea and aspirin
• Hand sanitize
• Lotion
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Floss
• mouthwash
• Bug spray
• Deodorant
• Curling iron or straightening iron
• Hair accessories
• Styling products
• Shampoo and conditioner (if you want your own brand)
• Make-up and remover
• Razor and shaving cream
• Nail clippers

Electronic Items:

• Cell phone and charger
• Camera and charger
• Laptop
• Binoculars
• Video camera and charger

It is important to bring the clothing that you will need for the onboard events you would like to attend and the proper clothing for your shore excursions. For onboard there may be a formal dinner night, in which case you will need a formal dress or suit. There may also be a informal nights in the dining room so you will need outfits for those as well. Be sure to bring appropriate shoes for your outfits as well. It is also a good idea to pack an extra bag folded up in your suitcase for souvenirs.

For your shore excursions it really depends on where you are going as to what you will need to bring. Check the cruise lines website and the ports of call to make the best decisions and to get more packing tips for going on a cruise.

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