Print this page (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P) and tick items off as you pack. Rules on what you may bring, bag limits and luggage delivery are set by your cruise line, so read its "what to pack" page first.
Documents and money
- ☐ Passport or required travel documents
- ☐ Boarding pass or cruise app login, and luggage tags if your line sends them
- ☐ Credit card, some cash, travel insurance details if you have it
Clothes
- ☐ Daytime outfits (one per day, plus a spare)
- ☐ Evening outfits for the dress code on your itinerary
- ☐ Swimwear and a cover-up
- ☐ Light layer for cool dining rooms and decks
- ☐ Comfortable walking shoes, plus one dressier pair if needed
- ☐ Sleepwear and underwear
Toiletries
- ☐ Medicines in their original packaging
- ☐ Sunscreen, toothbrush, hair and skin basics
- ☐ A hanging toiletry bag if your bathroom has little shelf space
Electronics
- ☐ Phone, charger, power bank
- ☐ Check your line's rules on power strips and appliances before you pack them
Cabin extras
- ☐ Reusable water bottle (check your line's drinks rules)
- ☐ A small bag for excursions
- ☐ Hangers or a hanging organizer if the closet is small
Boarding day: keep documents, medicines and a change of clothes in your carry-on. See our embarkation day bag guide and cruise cabin packing guide.
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