Detailed cruise packing list?

Question

I am going on a 7 day cruise to Alaska and Canada on August 10th with Holland America and I'm a teen. Can someone give me a list of the exact things I should bring?

Answer 1

CRUISE TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Travel Documents, Wallet Items, and Paperwork

airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation

cruise documents

passports and visas (if necessary) or proof of citizenship (check with your cruise line for requirements)

vaccination certificate (if required)

driver's license and auto insurance card - in case you decide to rent a car when ashore

medical insurance cards and medical history (especially if traveling alone)

copy of prescriptions and list of all medicines you are taking

another picture ID - if you don't take driver's license

credit cards - be sure to call credit card companies before traveling to alert them you are traveling outside your normal area

ATM card

pre-paid phone card

cash or traveler's checks (be sure to keep traveler's checks receipt in separate location)

3 copies of airline tickets, cruise tickets, passports/visas, itinerary - pack 1 copy in carry on, 1 copy in checked luggage, and leave one copy with someone at home. Alternatively, you can scan the documents and email an electronic copy to yourself so that you can access them from any computer terminal. (I usually do both - "just in case")

contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit cards or traveler's checks

emergency numbers at home

currency conversion chart

wallet and f***y pack

watch - dual time zone watch is perfect!

Reading Material and Necessities

glasses, contacs, contac cleaner

extra reading glasses

sunglasses

reading sunglasses

guidebooks and other port of call information

foreign language phrase book or dictionary

maps

reading material - books to read while on the plane or lounging by the pool

journal or notebook and pen/pencil - for making notes to tell your friends back home about your experiences

business cards with email address to give out to new cruise friends

home and email addresses of friends/relatives back home - for sending postcards, emails, or gifts

photo album

Electronics and Camera Equipment

plug adaptor and converter

cell phone and charger

PDA and charger

laptop computer

binoculars

film camera and manual

extra film (don't put undeveloped film in checked luggage)

disposable underwater camera - for snorkeling or beach days

digital camera and manual

extra memory cards for digital camera

batteries for digital camera

battery charger

extension cord/power strip with multiple plug-ins

walkman and tapes (for walking on deck or on treadmill)

small travel alarm clock - battery operated

lighted dial clock for cruise ship cabin

small flashlight

night light

Medicine Kit

prescription drugs and any other essential medications in carry on bag

ear plugs or "ear planes"

small first aid kit (band aids, Q-tips, vaseline, dramamine, antibiotic cream, bandages, anti-diarrheal medication, cortisone

cream, aspirin/tylenol/advil)

germicidal hand cleaner

handi-wipes (for cleaning hands when ashore)

hand lotion

rubbing alcohol or foot lotion for soothing tired, hot feet

bug spray (not for your cabin on the ship, but for those pesky mosquitoes and "nonos" ashore)

sun screen/sun block and lip sunblock

Other "Necessities"

duct tape or strapping tape

extra plastic cable-lock ties for securing luggage for return trip (better than locks, but one-time use only)

extra luggage name tags (in case yours are lost on the outbound trip)

zip loc bags of all sizes and garbage/laundry bags

corkscrew (be sure to put in checked luggage)

Swiss Army knife or something similar with screwdriver head, etc. (be sure to put in checked luggage)

small umbrella

collapsible travel pillow for those long airplane flights

Crazy glue

playing cards

sports gear (e.g. snorkeling gear)

shoe horn for getting those shoes back on your swollen feet

sewing kit and scissors (pack in checked luggage)

travel-sized Woolite

clothes pins

empty folding tote bag - for souvenirs or the beach

hats/caps/visors

insulated large coffee mugs

Women's Cruise Clothing Packing List

bras (include strapless if needed for evening wear)

panties

lingerie/night gown/pajamas/robe

compression stockings (for airplane flight to prevent swollen ankles)

exercise/walking socks

trouser socks or pantyhose

camisole/slip

purses (day and evening)

belts

scarves

gloves and stocking cap(if expect cold weather)

walking shoes

walking sandals

rubber sandals for reef walking and beach

evening shoes

costume jewelry and extra watch

swim suit

swim suit cover-up/pareo/sarong

thongs/flip flop shoes

work out clothes and jog bra

dress/outfit for informal nights on ship

dress/outfit for formal nights on ship

dress/outfit for casual nights on ship

shorts

tops of all types (sleeveless, short-sleeved, long-sleeved)

capri pants

slacks

windbreaker jacket

sweatshirt

evening sweater

raincoat with hood

Women's Sundries and Miscellaneous

blow dryer

curling iron or curlers

comb/brush

hair gel

hair spray (non-aerosol)

shampoo

conditioner

shower cap

bar soap in plastic container

deodorant

toothbrush

toothpaste

dental floss

mouthwash

tweezers

make-up mirror

make-up and make-up bag(list can be endless!)

make-up remover

cleanser

moisturizer and freshener

nail polish and remover

nail clippers and file (be sure to pack in checked luggage)

razor and shaving cream

Answer 2

I have been to Alaska twice, once on business for two weeks in June and then on a cruise inside passage and land tour in May. What you need to pack is not that much different from any other cruise or trip. The weather in Alaska on land can be very pleasant; maybe in the 70's during the day, in August. It will likely be rainy in a couple of your port stops like Juneau and Ketchkan. Not a downpour but like showers.

It will be pleasant on ship while you are in inside area but breezy and chilly on open decks. When you get near the icebergs and glaciers it will be cold. And I mean like hat, coat and gloves cold. But the way to dress is layer your clothes so you will be warm enough when its cold but not too hot when you are in warmer areas. Instead of a ski jacket, take a lighter one that you can wear comfortably over a sweater or hoodie. Take some long sleeved shirts and slacks. Take a cap or hat and even gloves. Think of dressing each day this way:  underclothes, shirt, sweater, jacket if needed..

Most ships that do the Alaska cruises have areas where you can see things without being outside. They also generally have a solarium, a glass covered pool and hot tub area. And of course the ship will have a gym. So you can take things to enjoy these activities on ship.

The dress on ship is casual all day until 6:00PM. So take:

- swim wear,

-sun glasses and sun screen, lotions,

-a warmup suit or sweats to relax on ship in,

- a hoodie and a jacket that you can wear over it,

- a hat and gloves for when you get near the glaciers and ice fields,

- a rain poncho because it will likely rain in Ketchakan and/or Juneau,

-a book if you are a reader,

-your music player,

-sneakers and clothes to workout in if you like to use the gym, -good walking shoes,

-your camera, and binoculars,

-other personal toiletries.

Your cabin will have towels and soap provided, including pool towels. It will also have a generic hair shampoo so you do not need to bring that unless you like a specific brand. They do not provide tooth paste, mouth wash or lotions. They DO provide a hair dryer.

After 6:00 PM they request that you wear "sports or resort casual" attire. That's attire that you would expect a person to wear in a business office, (like a bank employee), shirt with a collar, slacks, skirt, blouse, etc. You can still wear shorts and swim wear in the pools and spas but not in public areas like dining rooms and restaurants, show rooms, bars, casino, etc. Don't over pack , take clothes that you can mix and match tops and bottoms and plan to wear each piece twice.

Your cruise will have a formal night when you can wear your best stuff and get pictures taken, and maybe meet the ship’s Captain. The formal nights are REQUESTED not required attire. You will not be denied entry to the main dining room if you decide not to dress up, as long as you are at least sports casual. But most people do dress up; gown or party dress if you want to be real formal or just a nice dress or sports casual stuff if you don't want to dress up. Women should take a shawl or other wrap for the formal dress.

Some other packing tips:

- Its best to pack using soft-sided luggage because with space limited in your cabin it fits under the beds better if its not hard sided luggage.

-Take a small carry-on bag for the last night of the cruise. On the last evening you will be required to put your luggage outside your cabin by about 2:00 AM so that they can start taking it down to the lower deck for offloading the next morning. So you will need a small bag for your toiletries and your clothes that you sleep in.

- If you want to use the pool, hot tub, or gym as soon as you get on the ship, take clothes for these in your carry on bag because your checked luggage will likely not get to your room until much later in the afternoon, maybe by @ 6:00 PM.

- If you can take a six-pack of bottled water and soft drinks in your carry-on for your cabin. You will have to pay for both on the ship and its nice to have those handy in the cabin.

- If you are taking your cell phone, MP3 player or other item that needs to be plugged in take an extension cord as the plugs in the cabin are generally not in the best places and there are usually only one or two.

- Take a small bottle of hand sanitizer and/or hand wipes. There are generally sanitizer dispensers at the entrances of restaurants, the buffets and dining room, but some times the are not there or not working. The sanitizer helps prevent the spread of the Norwalk Virus that sometimes occur on cruise ships.

- Take a can of air freshener for your cabin bathroom; it has no exhaust fan.

Answer 3

this is i think all you need

-holiday list

goggles, belts, watch, lights, hangers, toiletries, deodorant, shaving cream, toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, sweets, glasses spares, contacts contact lenses solution, glasses cleaning cloth, tweezers, jewlerry, tablets, tissues, books, magazines, hair brush, night wear, clothes, hairbands, razor (lady shaver), accessories, camera spare batteries, nail varnish remover, makeup remover, straighteners, hair rollers, manicure set, alarm clock, hair dryer, sun cream, after sun, swimwear, sunglasses, headphones, phone charger, playing cards, binoculars, paper, puzzle book, pens, pencils, hair mousse, travel stuff, passports, cuddly's, DS, period stuff, mobile, notebook, mirror, pillow

not all nessessary but in about 2 weeks im going on a cruise