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Jayson’s cruise packing checklist.
The complete two-page list we use to remember the little things—and keep the important things in the right bag.
Date
Destination
Pack your carry-on first.
Electronics and valuables should never be placed in checked luggage. Keep travel documents, medications, chargers, swimwear, and anything you cannot be without in your carry-on.
Cabin
- Magnetic hooks
- Cruise-line compliant power strip
- Night-light
- Small fan
- Packing cubes
- Shoe organizer
- Alarm clock
- Poo-Pourri
- Speaker or sound machine
Accessories
- Sunglasses
- Luggage tags
- Backpack
- Earplugs
- Waterproof phone case
- Ziploc bags
- Towel clips
- Wine or champagne, if permitted
- Corkscrew, if permitted
- Lanyard
- Wrinkle-release spray
- Insulated mug
- Fanny pack for ports
- Travel laundry detergent
- Stain-remover pen
- Hand sanitizer
- Books downloaded before sailing
- Small bills for porters and tips
Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Dental floss
- Deodorant
- Mouthwash
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash
- Face wash
- Makeup remover
- Moisturizer
- Body lotion
- Makeup
- Cotton swabs
- Hairbrush
- Curling iron
- Sunscreen
- Aloe
- Wet wipes
- Feminine products
Documents
- Passport or birth certificate
- Cruise documents
- Excursion confirmations
- Driver's license
- Credit cards and cash
- Travel-insurance documents
- Emergency contacts
Electronics
- Computer
- Chargers
- Camera
- Phone
- Memory cards
- Camera lenses
- Headphones
- GoPro or action camera
Medications
- Prescription medications
- Pain reliever
- Bandages
- Pepto-Bismol
- Imodium
- Cough drops
- Bonine or preferred motion-sickness remedy
- Sea-Bands
Clothing
- T-shirts
- Tank tops
- Shorts
- Long pants or jeans
- Long-sleeve shirt
- Underwear
- Swimsuits
- Swimsuit cover-up
- Light jacket or hoodie
- Belt
- Hat or cap
- Sleep clothes
- Gym shorts
- Athletic socks
- Tennis shoes
- Flip-flops
- Water shoes
Formal - Women
- Evening gown or cocktail dress
- Dress pants
- Dress blouse
- Heels or sandals
- Jewelry
Formal - Men
- Dress pants
- Dress shirt
- Dress belt
- Dress socks
- Dress shoes
- Blazer
- Tie
Kids & Infants
- Stroller
- A new toy
- Swim diapers
- Bottles
- Diapers and wipes
- Silicone placemat
Kids & Teens
- Tablet
- Handheld video games
- Board games
- Playing cards
- Snorkel gear
- Water shoes
Carry-on
- Swimsuit
- Cover-up
- Medications
- Flip-flops
- Sunscreen
- Valuables and jewelry
- Tech, including laptop and camera
- Passport or birth certificate
- Small bills for the porter
- Cruise documents
Your extras
Check before sailing: Cruise-line rules vary and can change. Verify current policies for power strips, speakers, alcohol, corkscrews, and small appliances before packing.