What to pack on a Caribbean Cruise

Clothing

  • Beach Wear

    • 2 or 3 swimsuits
    • Beach cover up  
    • Flip flops and/or water shoes
    • Beach bag
  • Day Wear

    • Shorts: 2-4 pairs (I prefer those with pockets!)
    • Tops: 5-6  (tank tops, T-shirts, warm weather blouses)
    • Sundresses: 2-3 (perfect for beach days and walking tours)
    • Shoes: Sneakers or sandals (comfortable shoes to walk in for tours)
  • Evening Wear

    • Casual dinner dresses: 1-2 lightweight dresses
    • Fancy dinner dress: (I always take at least one cocktail dress!)
    • Tops: 2-3 blouses
    • Lightweight cardigan or sweater (Ship’s AC can get a little chilly)
    • Shoes: 2 pair (wedges, sandals that can double for day wear)
    • Pants: 2 pairs (1 pair dress/casual and 1 pair jeans)
  • Miscellaneous 

    • Gym wear (Tank top, sports bra, gym shorts, sneakers)
    • Undergarments (4 bras, 7-8 underwear, 5-6 socks)
    • Hoodie (you might want to wait and buy one in a port)
    • Sleepwear (shirt, shorts, pants, You know what you like to sleep in!)
    • Hats: 1 sun hat and/or 1 baseball hat
    • Jewelry for evening wear (I don’t recommend anything too fancy)

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Toiletries

  • Bathroom

    • Toothbrush/toothpaste
    • Dental floss/Mouthwash (travel size preferred)
    • Shampoo
    • Conditioner
    • Body wash/Soap
    • Hand soap in a pump container
    • Razor/Extra blades
    • Lotion
    • Feminine hygiene products
    • Face moisturizer
    • Hairspray/Mousse/Gel
    • Brush/Comb
    • Flat iron/Curling iron
  • Medicines

    • Tylenol/Motrin (for sun headaches and tired muscles)
    • Birth control
    • Dr. prescribed medicines (two weeks worth… Just in case!!!)
    • Small first aid kit (bandages and ointment )
    • Vitamins
    • Sea sickness-Motion sickness pills / patches / wristbands
    • Imodium or Pepto
    • Water pills
    • Air Borne vitamin C tablets
  • Miscellaneous

    • Over the door shoe rack (perfect for all the “Little Stuff” you bring)
    • Magnets (cruise ship walls are magnetic!)
    • SUNSCREEN!  (I suggest this reef friendly brand)
    • Waterproof phone case 
    • Small backpack for day trips (beach bag also works)
    • Lanyard (for your ships ID card/room key)
  • Electronics

    • Multi-outlet converter
    • Phone/Tablet
    • USB cords for Phone/Tablet
    • Go Pro with accessories
    • Selfie-Stick or Tripod for group pictures
    • Power pack/Portable charger 

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