You've got 10 days to your 5-night dream cruise vacation

Here's Your Packing List

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ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS

  • PASSPORTS (most important!)
  • Birth certificates (if no passports available)
  • Other pertinent immigration or travel status documents
  • Parking Prepayment Voucher (printed)
  • Cruise SeaPass & Documents (printed)
  • Vaccination Cards
  • Luggage tags with plastic sleeve tags for cruise labels


CLOTHING

  • 4-5 daytime outfits
  • 2-3 dinner/evening outfits
    • Consider theme nights: 70's, 80's, disco wonderland, white night glow party
  • 2+ swimsuits per person (one to wear while the other dries)
  • Rash guards/coverups (required for buffet areas)
  • Underwear and sleepwear
  • Light sweater/wrap for cold dining rooms and theaters even for summertime sailings
  • Bike shorts for under dresses on windy decks
  • Sun hats and baseball caps
  • Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
  • Pool/water shoes


BAGS & ORGANIZATION

  • Day one carry-on with swimsuit, change of clothes, and essentials
  • Expandable duffel for souvenirs/return journey
  • Packing cubes
  • Mesh pop-up hamper
  • Cross-body bags for excursions (more secure)
  • Waterproof phone case with lanyard
  • Lanyards/wristbands with retractable clips for room keys
  • Beach/pool tote


BEACH & POOL GEAR

  • Snorkel kit (masks, tubes, fins)
  • Beach towels (thin, packable ones)
  • Jumbo plastic towel clips
  • Beach/water toys
  • Magnetic clips for hanging wet swimsuits


HEALTH & MEDICATIONS

  • Prescription or rescue medications
  • Bonine/Dramamine (start taking 2-3 days before departure)
  • Sea Bands
  • First aid kit
  • Sunscreen (multiple types for face, body, kids, reef-safe)
  • Aloe vera gel
  • Hand sanitizer and wipes
  • Face masks
  • Thermometer
  • Swimmer's ear drops
  • Cold/flu medications
  • Antacids and anti-diarrhea medicine
  • Vitamins


ELECTRONICS & EXTRAS

  • Phone chargers and portable power banks
  • Non-surge protector power strip (surge protectors will be confiscated)
  • Apple Watch and charger
  • Apple AirTags for luggage
  • Headphones or earbuds
  • Wristwatch (helpful when cell service is limited)
  • Nightlights/small flashlight
  • Glow sticks for night parties


MISCELLANEOUS

  • $200 - $500 cash in small bills for tipping ($1s and $5s)
  • Reusable water bottles (labeled)
  • Ziploc bags (various sizes)
  • Laundry supplies - handwash detergent
  • Corkscrew
  • Card games and travel board games
  • Thank you notes
  • Pens, Sharpies, highlighters (for daily cruise bulletins)
  • Magnetic white board with dry erase markers


WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME

  • Portable beach mat (not needed)
  • Walkie-talkies (not allowed)
  • Surge protector power strips (will be confiscated)
  • Too many books (less is more)


DAY OF EMBARKATION TIP

Pack a day bag with swimsuits, change of clothes, medications, and essentials as your cabin may not be ready immediately.


Safe travels and see you on board!

xo Makini


P.S. Don't forget those passports - triple check before leaving home!

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