We get it. Packing for a cruise can feel overwhelming.
While the actual itinerary you’ve chosen—Alaska or Australia, Caribbean or Mediterranean—and the forecasted weather in those destinations will dictate the specifics you will want to pack for your cruise, there are some standards you’ll want to have tucked away in your checked bag, and some essentials that should be stashed safely in the backpack or handbag you will carry on board on embarkation day. Of course, there are also things you should pack to save money on your cruise.
We get it; packing for a cruise can feel overwhelming. You’ve got formal nights to consider, temperature changes, shore excursion activities to dress for, and smaller concerns such as conditioner for your hair, power adapters for Europe and beyond, sunscreen, cash, and more, to cover the things that are not included in the price of your cruise vacation.
It’s important to remember one of the key reasons you probably booked a cruise over another type of vacation: that once you get everything from suit jackets to shoes into your bag(s), you only have to unpack once after boarding, yet you get to visit a multitude of different islands, cities, countries, and more. So don’t worry, it’s going to be awesome, and we’re going to help you pack like a pro. Ready? Grab your suitcase and let’s get started!