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Essentials
- Passport/ID (ensure it’s valid for at least six months after your travel dates)
- Boarding documents and cruise tickets
- Credit cards and some cash (in small denominations)
- Travel insurance details
- Health insurance card and vaccination records (if required)
- Medications (prescription and over-the-counter essentials)
- Phone and charging cables
- Travel adapter (if traveling internationally)
- Copy of important documents (physical and digital)
Clothing
- Casual daytime outfits (shorts, t-shirts, sundresses)
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers
- Swimwear (2-3 sets)
- Cover-ups for the pool or beach
- Evening wear (formal attire if required or smart-casual outfits)
- Flip-flops or sandals
- Lightweight jacket or cardigan
- Workout clothes (if planning to use the gym)
- Sleepwear
- Undergarments and socks
- Accessories (hats, sunglasses, belts)
Toiletries
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
- Sunscreen (reef-safe if planning to snorkel or dive)
- After-sun lotion or aloe vera
- Deodorant
- Makeup and makeup remover
- Hairbrush or comb
- Hair ties or clips
- Shaving essentials
- Feminine hygiene products
- Travel-size first aid kit
Electronics
- Phone and power bank
- Headphones or earbuds
- Camera (and extra memory cards)
- Kindle or e-reader
- Laptop or tablet (optional)
- Waterproof phone case or dry bag
Miscellaneous
- Daypack or small backpack for excursions
- Travel laundry detergent or stain remover
- Reusable water bottle
- Snorkel gear (optional, though rentals are often available)
- Travel pillow and eye mask
- Binoculars (for wildlife or scenic views)
- Playing cards or small games
- Book or magazine
What to Leave at Home
- Towels (usually provided by the cruise)
- Irons or steamers (prohibited on most ships)
- Expensive jewelry or valuables
- Overpacked luggage (storage space in cabins is limited)
- Large quantities of alcohol (most cruises have restrictions)
- Candles or anything with an open flame
- Weapons or sharp objects (including scissors over a certain length)
