Going on a cruise ship what do I need?

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Michael

Besides resort wear, swim suits, formal wear if there is a formal evening aboard, and the standard clothing for the duration of your cruise, I have a few other items to mention that were helpful to our family on our cruise: A shoe caddy bag that hangs: hang it on the bathroom or closet door and use the pockets to hold things like socks, underwear, personal items, curling irons, decks of cards, jewelry, etc. We used one with clear pockets and it really helped free up space on counters and drawer space. Also, pack an alarm clock, sun screen, sun glasses, a carry-all bag for port calls and a great book if you want some quiet time, plenty of film, and an underwater camera.

-Michael

NiTSiRK_81

You ready for a mega list???....

Clothing (i packed like 2 outfits for each day (daytime and nighttime) maybe more did not wear all of it but I liked having options)
• a pair of nice jeans you may want to wear those at night when its chilly
• capris as another option
• a couple of sweaters for night
• a few bathing suits (they often don't dry out quick enough to wear the same one)
• cover ups (not appropriate to walk around in just a bathing suit)
• at least 1 formal/semi formal dress for formal night bring more if you plan on eating in the dining room (I brought a lot of cute summer dresses and terry tube dresses because they were easiest not only to pack but to throw on over the bathing suit if needed)
• shorts comfortable ones
• skirts
• tops -I like tube tops for tanning purposes, but bring cute ones for hanging out, tshirts whatever you like to wear
• don't forget your underwear and bras!
• check your activities/excursions to see what attire you need for them

Accessories
• a hat or two
• sunglasses don't bring expensive hate to see them drift out to sea
• tote bag for carrying your sunscreen and stuff
• jewelry but not nice in case it gets lost
• flip flops
• nice shoes for when you dress up
• if you plan to do any long walking or the gym some good shoes for that. oh and socks

Other
• sunscreen
• lip balm with SPF a lot of lip glosses don't have it and you will burn your lips being in the sun so much
• perfume optional
• medications-Advil-sea sickness...
• Ipod, camera and other electronics you may want to use with the chargers!
• magazines and books
• your bathroom stuff - toothbrush, deodorant (keep it simple not a lot of space in the bathroom)
• straightener, hair dryer, curling iron if needed

Not needed
• beach towel they give them to you
• purse possibly a little one if you want to carry your camera in it or your room card
• cell phone not necessary its a fortune to use it. check with your service to find out rates. Text messaging even costs extra.
• you don't need a lot of cash. you usually use the room card which is connected to an account they don't take cash on the ship.

Check out pics from my cruise to give you an idea of how it was and the kind of things I wore. Feel free to message me with any ?'s Have fun!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54619901@N00/sets/72157605765798815/

jonasbrothers1202

Travel Items:
- passport
- tickets
- camera
- credit card or traveler's checks
- currency of countries on itinerary
- trip itinerary
- reservation info

Miscellaneous Items:
- travel clock
- umbrella or rain gear
- phone numbers
- cell phone and charger

Personal Items:
- shampoo
- conditioner
- deodorant
- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- shaving supplies
- suntan lotion
- needles and thread
- bandaids
- prescriptions
- aspirin
- glasses or contact lenses
- sunglasses
- cosmetics
- comb or brush
- blow dryer
- hot iron

Clothing Items
Men:
- suits (one dark one for evening)
- shirts
- pants
- ties
- sweaters
- jacket
- belts
- shoes (dress and walking)
- socks
- swimwear
- tshirts
- pajamas
- underwear
Women:
- evening dress
- skirts
- blouses
- slacks
- sweaters
- jacket
- shoes (dress and walking)
- stockings
- swimsuit
- pajamas
- underwear

Click on the link below for an interactive packing list!!
Have fun =]

imkitchens

bring clothes, suntan lotion, bathing suits, 2 pairs of shoes, makeup if needed, MONEY, etc etc.

they have all the food you can imagine and a huge pool. they have games and activities all over. yeah just enjoy. you dont need electronics other than ur cell phone i guess. just have fun! tkae the stuff youd take to other vacations. its pretty much the same. OH and if you want, take some motion sickness medicine! those comein handy

Pakkun

swimming truncks

CRUISEandPARTYplanner

Ummm.... bring anything you would were in Florida or something like that!

LadyBug

That mega list almost says it all. That was a great answer.

In addition to the list's mention of jeans for chilly weather, also consider a nice sweatshirt to wear over a t-shirt.

It can get chilly in the dining rooms and also on the upper decks at night because it will be windy on the forward decks. If you like to go up on the decks at night (it's beautiful), wear jeans and a t-shirt, but carry your sweatshirt with you.

Have fun!

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