What should I pack for a 5-day cruise?

Question

I've never been on a cruise before and I already have a list of some things I should pack, but I don't want to miss anything. And by the way, I'm 15, so if you know what a 15 year old should pack, that would help out a lot! Thanks for your help! =)

Answer 1

def pack one of these.  floridaflasks.com  it helps you smuggle alcohol on the cruise

Answer 2

Well, you need to pack all things that are related in cleaning your body like toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, shampoo and conditioner (make sure you pack enough). Then pack your underwear and clothing (mostly shoes and socks). Make sure also if you would pack a floatation device so that you would float in case the boat will sink. And a communication device, mostly a celluar phone so you would contact the authorities about a cruise accident.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Here's my list of items I always give for cruisers to take.  You may know some already but I hope I give you a couple of new things to think about.

The dress on ship is casual all day until 6:00PM, so take:

-swim wear (at least 2),

-shorts, tank tops and "T's"

-sandals,

-beach shoes,

-your snorkel equipment if you have it,

-sun glasses and sun screen,

-lotions,

-a cap or big hat for the sun,

-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, spare batteries and charger,

-other personal toiletries including tooth paste, mouth wash or lotions.

Your cabin will have towels and soap provided, including pool and beach towels, and a hair dryer. It will also have a generic hair shampoo so you do not need to bring that unless you like a specific brand.

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, 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. Since you are going to the Caribbean you will likely be in shorts and/or swim wear most of every day so evening clothes don't usually get much wear.

Your cruise will have a formal night or two 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. You can wear a shirt and tie, or a suit, or if you really want to dress up, a tux.  

PACKING:

- 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.

- Pack using the vacuum clothing bags (about $20 for 3 at Target) so that you can get more in your bag AND so that if the TSA at the airport opens your bag they can see what's inside without rummaging through your things.

-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 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.

-If you plan to get into the pools or hot tub as soon as you get on ship (they will be open), bring those clothes in your carry on bag; you other luggage may not get to your cabin until much later in the afternoon.

- Take a can of air freshener for your cabin bathroom. The bathrooms do not have exhaust fans.

- Take a few zip lock bags of various sizes; they always come in handy.

- Take some one dollar bills (also maybe a few $5's) for tipping the porters in the airport, at the pier (they do not work for the ship), and they will come in handy in port stops for buying small items in the markets and at vendor stands; especially bartering places.

Answer 5

hey im also 15 and i have been on 2 cruises to cozumel...so i hope some of this may help!

for the days....

shorts/skirts

swimsuits

sandals/flip flops

beach shoes

swimsuit cover up(if you want to take one)

shirts/tank tops

tennis shoes

for dinner on the ship...

shorts typically aren't allowed in the dining room past 6pm, so you dress up for dinner.

"sun" dresses

skirts

nice shirts/tops

sandals or heels

bermuda shorts(i think these are allowed...)

* there is most likely going to be a formal night so thats a night you wear your most "dressy" outfit

**don't worry about being over dressed at dinner, there is a variety of outfits that people wear

others....

camera

ipod/mp3

cell phone[ you wont have service out on the water...but you should in port]

jewelry

tote bag?

*this doesn't have anything to do with packing...but since we are the same age i highly recommend going to the teen club/room if you weren't planning on it. it may be intimidating going in there the first few times, but it is worth it! i have made so many friends that i still keep in touch with that i have met on cruises.  good luck packing and have fun! :)