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 Cruise Travel Essentials: Travel Documents, Wallet Items & Paperwork Airline tickets or e-ticket confirmationCruise 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 Contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit cards or traveler's checks Emergency numbers at home Currency conversion chart Wallet and fanny pack Watch - dual time zone watch is perfect! Reading Materials and Necessities Glasses, contact, contact cleanerExtra 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 converterCell 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 iPod of MP3 player (for walking on deck or on treadmill) Small travel alarm clock - battery operated Lighted dial clock for cruise ship cabin Small flashlight Might light Medicine Kit Prescription drugs and any other essential medications in carry on bagEar 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 tapeExtra 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 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 Packing List: Clothing 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 Sundries and Miscellaneous Blow dryerCurling 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 Men's Packing List: Clothing Underwear (briefs or boxer shorts)Undershirts Pajamas and robe Compression socks (for airplane flight to prevent swollen ankles) Exercise/walking socks Black dress socks Belts Gloves and stocking cap(if expect cold weather) Walking shoes Walking sandals Rubber sandals/shoes for reef walking and beach Evening or dress shoes "Docksider" casual shoes Tuxedo jacket and pants (or dark suit) Tuxedo tie, suspenders, and cummerbund Tuxedo cufflinks/studs Sport jacket Regular ties Tuxedo shirt Dress shirts Swim suit Swim suit cover-up Work out clothes/T shirts Shorts Casual shirts Slacks (casual and dress) Windbreaker jacket Sweatshirt Raincoat with hood Sundries and Miscellaneous Comb/brushShampoo and hair products Bar soap in plastic container Deodorant Toothbrush Toothpaste Dental floss Mouthwash Tweezers Nail clippers and file (be sure to pack in checked luggage) Razor and shaving cream (or electric razor and supplies) |
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