Some people pack light, others, even lighter, and others do not. Here is a great essential cruise packing checklist for a worry-free voyage to ensure you have everything you need. Don’t forget a thing on your next cruise adventure! We know that sometimes getting ready to go on vacation and trying to ensure you have everything you need without forgetting anything can become exhausting, so hopefully, this cruise packing checklist will help! I keep a mini toiletry ready-to-go bag packed at all times, that way when it’s time to go, I know I have everything I need in that bag, for more information click here to see the bag and list of items.
Essentials
- Passports/Travel Documents
- Luggage Tags
- Power Strip | Charging Station and or Charging Cables (NOT POWER SURGES)
- Undergarments
- Change of clothing for each day (2/day if you wish to have a fun day attire and evening wear for more formal events)
- Socks
- Shoes
- Pajamas
- Mouthwash
- Tooth Paste – Get a Small travel tube at Walmart, Dollar Store, or use the one from your last dental visit
- Tooth Brush – Get a Small travel tube at Walmart, Dollar Store, or use the one from your last dental visit
- Dental Floss
- Body Wash
- Lotion
- Deodorant
- Shaving Necessities
- Perfume Fragrance
- Swimsuit / Swimming Trunks
- Sunglasses
- Sunblock
- Hand Sanitizer
- Shower Shoes
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Waterbottle
Must Haves
- Cruise Luggage Tag Holders – Royal Caribbean | Carnival
- Magnetic Hooks
- Water shoes – Perfect for the slippery wet deck, to get in and out of water
- Sling Backpacks – Perfect to carry around the ship and on excursions
Great to Have
- Selfie Stick
- Go Pro Camera – Great way to record a hands-free adventure while capturing unforgettable experiences
- Desk fan for your cabin Or Try Neck Fans to keep cool out in the sun
- Passport & Vaccine Card Holder
- Airtags
- Medicine/Vitamin Organizer
- Waterproof Cell Phone Lanyards
- Sea-Band for Motion Sickness
- Swim Goggles
- Walkie Talkies (To stay in contact with other family members, especially good, if traveling with small children)
- Hair Tie
- Hair Pin
- Safety Pin
- Cotton Balls (Only 2 or 3)
- Q-Tips (Only 2 or 3)
- Oil Diffuser
- Nightlight
- Travel Bag
- Dish Detergent to wash your water bottle or other personal items
- Laundry Bag – For Dirty Laundry, It’s always great when you can keep dirty laundry from clean laundry neatly!
- Mini Sewing Kit
- FINGERNAIL FILER
