| Are you struggling with what to take on your cruise | | | | Remember your prescription medication; pack them in |
| vacation? Here are some things I have learned about | | | | your carry-on. You may want to include seasickness |
| packing for a cruise. I hope the information is helpful. Of | | | | medicine just in case. You can buy it on the cruise ship |
| course we all have our own preferences about what | | | | or at the infirmary if you need it. I usually pack some |
| we need and want on a cruise vacation. And I | | | | anti-diarrhea medicine and anti-inflamatories as well. |
| personally like to pack light so I don't have to handle | | | | Make sure they are appropriate for you and your |
| too much luggage. | | | | medical status. |
| I think about packing in threes and adjust up or down | | | | Other things to think about are small binoculars for |
| depending on the item (for a one week cruise). For | | | | possible whale or dolphin watching. You may want to |
| example, I might pack three pairs of shorts and three | | | | include a Cassette player, MP3 player, or ipod for |
| t-shirts and three bathing suits. Increase the amount of | | | | music on the beach or sunning on the ship. I like to take |
| short and t-shirts if you plan on spending more time | | | | some paperback books for casual reading as well. |
| exploring than swimming or sunning, and decrease the | | | | Don't forget your passport or other important papers. |
| bathing suits. Or vice versa. | | | | Some people like a special small packet to carry all of |
| This works for dresses as well. Pack a formal dress, a | | | | them in. |
| sundress and perhaps a skirt to wear with various | | | | Cruise ships will have shops to purchase casual and |
| tops. You can adjust this up or down if you want too. | | | | dress clothes, bathing suits, sunscreen, souvenirs and |
| For men this means a suit, long pants and button down | | | | other items. Generally you will pay a little more, but the |
| shirts. Now you are ready for those fabulous dinners. | | | | shopping can be fun. I try to plan on having a little extra |
| Think about what to wear in cooler weather. You will | | | | space in my luggage for items I purchase to take |
| want to pack a light sweater or jacket and perhaps a | | | | home. |
| packable raincoat. | | | | If you decide on the shore excursions you want to do |
| Water shoes or water sandals are helpful for those | | | | ahead of time, you can then decide if you need to |
| beaches that are rocky or have a lot of coral. Of | | | | take other items. Most of all pack a positive and fun |
| course don't forget sunscreen, it will be expensive if | | | | attitude! You are going to have a great vacation on |
| you have to buy it there. Include sunglasses, a bag for | | | | your cruise. The cruise line will do all they can to make |
| the beach or for shopping, and after sun lotion. A | | | | this your best vacation ever. |
| separate cover-up or two is great to have. | | | | |