Important Documents & Carry-On Essentials
- Passport or birth certificate: Keep physical identification and printed cruise tickets in your hand luggage, not your checked bags.
- Medications: Pack prescription drugs and seasickness pills (like Dramamine or ginger patches) where you can reach them immediately.
- First-day clothing: Put a swimsuit, sunscreen, and a change of clothes in your day bag so you can enjoy the pool before your main luggage arrives. [1, 2, 3]
Clothing & Footwear
- Daytime wear: Shorts, t-shirts, casual dresses, and lightweight cover-ups for walking around the ship or exploring ports.
- Evening wear: Smart-casual clothes like slacks and collared shirts for men, and nice blouses or dresses for women, matching each ship’s specific dining dress code.
- Footwear: One comfortable pair of walking shoes, flip-flops for the pool deck, and a single pair of nice dress shoes for the evening. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Cabin & Excursion Hacks
- Lanyard: Wear your room key card around your neck so it is always easy to scan.
- Resealable plastic bags: Great for storing wet swimsuits or protecting your phone on beach trips.
- Magnetic hooks: Metal cabin walls let you hang hats, lanyards, and bags to save precious counter space
