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A general cruise packing checklist to start from — check items off, add your own, and it'll remember your progress in this browser.

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Travel Documents

Passport or government-issued ID (check your cruise line's specific requirement)
Cruise boarding documents / set sail pass
Printed or downloaded confirmation numbers
Travel insurance information, if purchased
A form of payment for onboard charges

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Everyday Clothing

Casual outfits for each day, plus one or two extra
A light jacket or layer for air-conditioned indoor spaces
Comfortable walking shoes for port days
Sandals or flip-flops
Sleepwear
Undergarments and socks for the full trip

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Formal / Elegant Night

One dressier outfit (check your specific ship's dress code expectations)
Dress shoes
Accessories for a formal photo, if that matters to you

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Swim & Pool

Swimsuits (more than one, since they may not dry overnight)
Cover-up
Reef-safe sunscreen
A quick-dry towel for excursions (ships generally provide pool towels)

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Toiletries

Toiletry bag with your usual essentials
Motion sickness remedy, if you're prone to it
Basic first aid items (bandages, pain reliever)
Any prescription medications, in original packaging, in your carry-on

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Electronics

Phone charger
Portable battery pack
Non-surge-protected power strip, if allowed by your cruise line (check current policy)
Camera or waterproof phone case for excursions

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Port Day Extras

Small day bag for excursions
Reusable water bottle
A copy of your excursion confirmations, if you booked any
Cash in small bills, useful in many ports

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Miscellaneous

Lanyard or cardholder for your cruise card
Ziplock bags for wet items or leftovers from a port day
A highlighter for marking must-do activities on your daily schedule
Reusable shopping bag for souvenirs

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