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What to Pack for Cruise?

Always pack light is the mantra you here from many of the veteran cruisers. But as first timer, we really don't know what to take, whats really needed and what to leave out.

You really want to balance out and take only necessary things. To save your time and make your life easier. I have put a detail list of things which you might want to consider packing. This list is detail list which can help for 4-10 day cruise vacations. Click to go get a Excel format or just Print it.

If you still have question on this topic, check out the firsttimecruising.com forum and ask away.

ITEMS Available Need to Buy Packed
Important Stuffs
  Passport, GreenCard, Visa Papers
  Pre-paid phone card(s)
  Backpack/Purse/Wallet with less Creditcards
  Travellers Cheque or Local Currency
  Credit Card(s) & Emergency Phone Numbers
  Flyers, Itinenary, Travel Plans, Coupons & Discounts
  Cash to spend ($5, $10, $20)
  Cash for tips, Taxies ($1 & $5)
  Air Ticket, Cruise Documents 
Essentials
  Shampoo
  Conditioner
  Nair/Neet
  Razor
  Scrubby
  Body lotion
  Deodorant
  Oil of Olay Facial Moisturizer
  Toothbrush
  Toothpaste
  Listerine / Scope
  Dental floss
  Bed Head gel/Mouse
  Hair dryer
  Diffuser
  Curling Iron (s) / Rollers
  Hair spray
  Various Hair Accessories
     Brushes / Combs
     Headband
     Barrettes
     Clips
     Scrunchies
  Make-up
     Foundation
     Cover Stick
     Translucent Powder
     Eyebrow Shadow/Pencil
     Eye Shadows
     Eye liner
     Mascara
     Eyelash curler
     Blush
     Lip liner
     Lipstick(s)
     Various make-up brushes
  Tweezers
  Q-Tips
  Nail file
  Nail clippers (hang nails)
  Nail polish remover in tub
  Make-up mirror 
  Nail polish (s)
  Clear polish
  Perfume / Cologne
  Razor &  Shaving Cream
  After Shave Lotion
  Shower Cap
  Magnifying Mirror
Medical Kit
  Band-Aids
  Neospirin
  Advil, Tylenol, Excedrin
  Bonine, Dramamine II
  Cough drops 
  Eye drops
  Alcohol swabs
  Ace Bandage
  Safety pins
  Ear plugs
  Chapstick(s)
  Candy (quick sugar)
Helpful Items:
  Playing Cards
  Journal Notepad, Paper & Pen
  Hi-liter Pen
  Post-it Notes
  Insulated mugs
  Sodas
  Aquafina Water 6-pack or big 2/3 Gallon
  Febreeze
  Air freshener
  Hand Wipes/Sanitizers
  Collapisable Pillow
  Hand Lotion
Laundry
  Shout packets (for oops)
  Detergent Tabs
  Dryer Sheets
  Clothes Pins (hang wet suits)
  Downey Wrinkle Releaser
Clothes & Accessories
For Men
  Underwear (briefs or boxer shorts) 
  Undershirts 
  Pajamas and robe 
  Exercise/walking socks 
  Black dress socks 
  Belts 
  Gloves and stocking cap
  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 
  Hats / Visors
  Sunglasses
For Women
  Foundation Garments
     Bras
     Undies
     Slips
     Girdles/Shapers
     Socks
     Pantyhose
  Belts
  Walking Shoes
  Walking Sandals
  Evening Formal Shoes
  Purses (day and evening)
  Gloves & Stocking Cap
  Costume jewelry
  Swim suit 
  Swim suit cover-up
  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 
Beach & Pool
  Sun-block
  Suntan lotion
  Baby oil lotion
  Aloe Vera gel
  Swim suit
  Cover-up
  Big hat
  Good book/Novel
  Water shoes / Sandals
  Towel
  Snorkel Gear
  Scuba Gear
Tools & Gadgets
  Underwater camera
  Key-chain watch/clock
  Digital Camera/Video Camera
  Wine/champagne&corkscrew
  Bungee cord (balcony)
  Nite Lite
  Power Extension Cord
  Backup Battery/Charger
  PDA & Charger
  Binoculars
  Extra Memory Card
  IPOD, Shuffle, Walkman & Chargers
  Small alarm clock
  Duck Tape
  Twin, Extra plastic cable to tie lugguages
  Flash Light
  Swiss Army Knife
  Ziplock Bags
  Super Glue/Crazy Glue
  Ear Plugs or Ear planes
Shore Excursions/Port Visits
  Water/Walking Shoes
  Insect Repellant
  Waterproof Wallet
  Lanyards w/pouch
  Candy (quick sugar)
  Underwater camera
  Key-chain watch/clock
  Beach bag w/zipper (hold stuff)
  Sail & Sign Card
  Drivers License
  Cash in 5's, 10's and 20's 
  Snorkel Gear
  Scuba Gear
  Digital Camera/Video Camera

 
 
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