What to take on a cruise?

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What to take on a cruise?

Answer 1

Some cruises have formal events (as my husband and I found out the hard way) so bring a formal dress or suit if you want to participate, and make sure you plan for lots of extra spending because a lot of the activities on board (or drinks) add up. ---but you don't have to bring cash, par se, you can pay with a credit card or ATM card. Plus, on-shore excursions cost extra money as well. You don't have to do these, but I find it makes the trip that much more exciting. If you're going on a tropical cruise, bringing your own underwater camera, snorkeling gear, or even extra bathing suits might save you a hassle. Other than that, most things are provided for you. Enjoy your trip!

Answer 2

Here's a link for some information http://cruises.about.com/cs/cruiseplanni... but basically think about where you are going, what the typical weather is that time of year, and what kind of activities you want to do while there.

Pack for days on board, evenings when you might want to dress up for dinner, what you might to wear clubbing on board in the evenings, workout wear if you like to exercise on board, days off the ship on excursions or shopping or whatever you intend to do.

Toiletries, medications, camera, passport, reading material, you can bring on some sodas (to save buying them) if your cruise line allows that (Carnival does), and anything else you'd take on a trip/vacation.

Do a search online for 'cruise packing' or 'how to pack for cruise' (no quote) and you'll find many sites with suggestions and you can go through and use those as a guide. Remember, there's no limit as to how much luggage you can take on the ship (you can take as much as you can fit into your cabin so your only limit is if you fly, you are bound by the airline luggage restrictions. Remember that too when coming home...if you do a lot of shopping, if you fly home you've got to be able to safely pack your purchases in your luggage or ship them separately. A lot of people buy liquor on board or in port, because it's duty-free (cheaper) and so that would need to be handled carefully on the trip home.

Have fun! ☺

Answer 3

Depends on where you are going. Take formal wear for formal nights and informal nights. Their is going to be casual nights too. Also then take your tanks, shorts, t-shirts, skirts, tennis shoes, flip flops, bathing suits, toiletries, and everything else, lots of sunblock, and sunglasses, and thats about it. This may sound tacky but to save room for souvenirs just wear the same skirt or shirt for formal night or wear the same tank top that is a neutral color or something with a different skirt or pair of shorts or even jeans in case you get cold as it can get really really cold on the ships and have bizarre weather changes.

Answer 4

Anything that you would take on a vacation, take on a cruise. Keep in mind you're in tight quarters so anything that is convenient rocks. Pop up hampers, hang over the door shoe rack for small items. Extra hangers. Business cards if you meet poeple and want to keep in touch. A steamer for formal clothes that might get wrinkled. Passport. Camera bag and batteries/charger. Pads/tampons, just in case. Seasickness meds (Dramamine puts you to sleep, so get something else.) A lunchbox/mini cooler to bring on land excursions with cruise food. A giant envelope so your cruise pictures don't get ruined. Try to avoid jeans b/c they take forever to dry.

If you really want to be prepared for everything, visit http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/entropym/pa... . This is Calgon's Ultimate Packing List, famous amongst seasoned cruisers. He's thought of everything, and you can get rid of somethings you might think are unnecessary. But seriously, he really has thought of everything.

Answer 5

seasick meds, anti diarrheal meds, fresh water

Answer 6

well you want at least 2 bathing suits and a formal get up for dressy night and just some smart clothes and some casual clothes sun block lol and just have a ball

Answer 7

In addition to the other good advice...

- An XXL or XXXL Ziploc bag (they are new) for dirty, sandy, clothes.

- A second swimsuit if you do water related excursions.

- A backpack to carry on shore for excursions or shopping

- Plenty of $1, 5 and 10 for taxis, shopping in open air markets, tips to shore excursion staff.

- Night light and/or clock with light.  Rooms are wicked dark.

- If traveling with teens or in a group, 2-way radios to keep in touch on the ship

- Light jacket/sweater.  Nights are very cool on deck.

- Power strip.  There are limited amount of electrical plugs for hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor and the like.

Pack all of your medication, valuables , habit items (like cigarettes, etc.) and anything you want before midnight in your carry on luggage.  It takes several hours to get your luggage.  Dining room dress code does not apply on the first night of your cruise.

Answer 8

same thing you would take on a trip when going to the beach and to vegas !!!

Answer 9

I just got back!!

Take Swim suit

shorts

Dress ( Look and see how many formal dinners there are you may need more than one)

Dress shoes

SUNSCREEN! the cruise ship and islands will have a nice breeze so you dont realize your cooking.

Tennis shoes.

Sunglasses

Passports (if needed)

Drivers Lic.

Credit cards

Cash.

If you drink...sneek some boose in your luggage...drinks are $550 and up.

Cokes are expensive too. sneak that too.

Flops

Snorkle stuff. This is a must do on the islands.

Answer 10

* 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)

    * wallet and f***y pack

    * 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)

    * 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

    * watch

    * 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

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

    * emergency numbers at home

    * prescription drugs and any other essential medications in carry on bag

    * 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

List extracted from : http://www.cruisedirectonline.com/packin...

Answer 11

i dont think i need to give you any advice because these other guys has done a great job of it, some of these answers i could use because i have had the exact same question for a while

Answer 12

The dress on ship is casual all day until 6:00PM when they request that you wear "sports casual" attire.  That's attire that you would expect a person to wear in a business office, 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.

Most 7-day cruises have two formal nights 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.  But most people do dress up in a tux for men and a long dress (any color) for women.  Some men just wear a suit and tie and some women wear a nice dress but not a gown.  You will not be denied access to the dining room or anything else if you choose not to dress up.  (we usually take off the formal stuff after dinner and pictures anyway).

If you are going to Alaska, take warm clothes that you cna layer, like a lite jacket, sweater (hoodie), long sleeved shirts, hat and gloves for the parts of the trip that are near the glaciers as it will be cold.  For the Caribbean take sun screen, sun glasses, and plenty of changes of light summer clothes like shorts, under wear, "T" shirts, etc.

Answer 13

Take 1/2 the clothes that you think you will need.  Many women are now taking a long skirt or dressy pants to wear each formal night with a change of tops.  A couple pair of slacks is usually enough to get you through the semi-formal and casual dress nights.  The rest of the time shorts are fine.  Also, go light on the shoes.  You don't need a different pair for every day.  Bring a pair of dress shoes,  a pair of sandals and a pair of good walking shoes such as sandals.  Remember most people aren't there to impress or be impressed.  They are there to relax and have a good time.  Wearing something more than once only makes you look like an experienced cruiser who doesn't overpack.  There are packing lists on the internet as some of the other answers indicated.  My information pertains only to clothing and is based observing and talking with countless cruisers on the over 20 cruises I have taken.