First Time Cruiser (or need a refresher?)

Are you new to cruising or do you just need a list to run through of things you need to pack just in case?

Here is my personal list of must have’s for cruising!

• Lanyard (to carry your cruise card)
• Medications (motion sickness/anti-emetic, anti-diarrhea, pepto, ibuprofen, Tylenol, cold/sinus, Benadryl, antacid)
• First Aid (band aids, neosporin, bandaids for blisters on heels, tweezers)
• Backpack (just a standard size or smaller one for each person)
• Small wristlet or crossbody purse (for the women)
• Waterproof case (pouch or box, but I do prefer the box ones)
• Portable charger (to take on excursions just in case!)
• Bug spray
• Sun screen (face and body, reef safe if going snorkeling)
• Aloe or after sun cream
• Downy wrinkle releaser
• Poo Pourri
• Towel clips
• Games (cards, phase 10, skip bo, Yahtzee, farkle)
• Small sewing kit
• Ziplock bags (all sizes! You'll thank me later.)
• Yeti type tumbler (and small dish soap bottle)
• Book (if you like to read)
• Toiletries
• Chapstick with SPF
• Magnets or decor for your door
• Cash for tips
• Over the door shoe organizer (and hook)
• “Cruise approved” power strip for extra outlets (cannot have a surge protector)
• Chargers for all electronics

Clothes:

• Clothes for days on ship
• Elegant wear for formal nights (1 for 5 day or less, 2 for 6 or more days)
• Something nice to wear to dinner for nonformal nights
• Long sleeve rash guard with SPF (esp if going snorkeling)
• Shoes (Water shoes, flip flops dressy and daily, shoes for dinner, sneakers)
• Hat and/or sun hat
• Swimsuit cover up
• Rain coat (light weight) or poncho
• Light jacket or hoodie
• Sunglasses
• PJ’s
• Jewelry

Extras/Others:

• Hanging toiletry bag
• Mesh laundry hamper
• PLASTIC REUSABLE STRAWS!! (They only offer edible straws on board)
• Snorkel/mask set if having a beach day
• Hand soap for stateroom bathroom
• Lysol spray
• Bottle of wine (per person 21+ allowed) & corkscrew to open it
• Extra reading glasses
• Portable travel fan if you need one to sleep
• Night light