Cruise Checklist
Everything to pack and prepare before you set sail — documents, formal night, sea-day gear, and shore excursion basics.
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- Passport or accepted IDCheck your cruise line's requirements for your itinerary
- Cruise documents and boarding passesComplete online check-in before you leave
- Printed luggage tags from the cruise line
- Travel insurance details
- Credit card for onboard account
- Small bills for tips and ports
- Carry-on day bagChecked bags can take hours to reach your cabin — pack swimsuit and meds here
- Swimsuits (two, so one is always dry)
- Sunscreen and after-sun lotion
- Formal night outfitMost ships have 1–2 dressy evenings per week
- Casual dinner outfits
- Comfortable walking shoes for ports
- Sandals or flip-flops for the pool deck
- Light sweater or jacketDining rooms and theaters run cold
- Sunglasses and hat
- Motion sickness remediesBands, tablets, or patches — even if you don't usually need them
- Medications in carry-on
- Magnetic hooksCabin walls are metal — instant extra storage
- Non-surge power strip or USB hubCabins are short on outlets; surge protectors aren't allowed
- Lanyard for your cruise card
- Waterproof phone pouch
- Reusable water bottle
- Day pack for shore excursions
- Downloaded shows, books, and playlistsShip Wi-Fi is slow and pricey
- Laundry bag
Free — save your own editable copy, customize it, set reminders, and share it with others.