Need some help with packing for your cruise? While packing for a vacation may seem like a no-brainer, there are actually a few guidelines you should follow with respect to packing for cruises.
You certainly don't want to make the mistake of packing too lightly and then buying what you need onboard. Even if you will find items to buy on the ship, they are likely to be very expensive and your options are going to be limited.
The first thing to assess is if you are going on a formal or casual cruise. Keep in mind that in most cases, formal means semi-formal on cruises. This means that instead of donning your best tuxedo and fancy ball gown, opt for a nice suit and a pretty cocktail dress instead. Think of it as having to get dressed for a nice church wedding. If you are going to be on a formal cruise and you don't want to dress up, you can also eat at different times, ask for casual dining, or order room service in your cabin.
The type of clothing you pack should not be too bulky, they should not wrinkle too easily, and you should be able to wear them multiple times on your trip. For example, a nice pair of dark jeans can be dressed up or down, a lightweight men's blazer can also be dressed up or down, and a simple black skirt can be worn with different tops, blouses, and jackets for different looks.
Plan to do laundry at least once during your cruise, as most cruises have self-serve laundry facilities on board. This way, you can avoid over-packing, particularly if you're going on a longer cruise. Another way to cut down on the amount of clothing you pack is to plan to wear any souvenir clothing you know you're going to buy on the cruise, which will save you some space, and won't force you to make room for your purchases for the trip home. For toiletries, use smaller containers and sizes, like travel-size shampoo, soap, and toothbrush/toothpaste.
Pack according to your travel route and to weather. For example, if you're on a tropical cruise (no matter what time of year), pack very light cotton layers. Your travel agent should be able to give you all the information you need about climate in the locations you plan to tour.
Leave expensive and irreplaceable items at home, since losing them or having them stolen would ruin your vacation. Leave them at home and bring along cheaper substitutes. Keep all your necessary valuable items-money, documents, identification, medicine, camera, cell phone-with you on your carry-on.
And to make sure you are not packing something you shouldn't bring, check with your travel agency about restrictions on belongings you are allowed to bring aboard.
You certainly don't want to make the mistake of packing too lightly and then buying what you need onboard. Even if you will find items to buy on the ship, they are likely to be very expensive and your options are going to be limited.
The first thing to assess is if you are going on a formal or casual cruise. Keep in mind that in most cases, formal means semi-formal on cruises. This means that instead of donning your best tuxedo and fancy ball gown, opt for a nice suit and a pretty cocktail dress instead. Think of it as having to get dressed for a nice church wedding. If you are going to be on a formal cruise and you don't want to dress up, you can also eat at different times, ask for casual dining, or order room service in your cabin.
The type of clothing you pack should not be too bulky, they should not wrinkle too easily, and you should be able to wear them multiple times on your trip. For example, a nice pair of dark jeans can be dressed up or down, a lightweight men's blazer can also be dressed up or down, and a simple black skirt can be worn with different tops, blouses, and jackets for different looks.
Plan to do laundry at least once during your cruise, as most cruises have self-serve laundry facilities on board. This way, you can avoid over-packing, particularly if you're going on a longer cruise. Another way to cut down on the amount of clothing you pack is to plan to wear any souvenir clothing you know you're going to buy on the cruise, which will save you some space, and won't force you to make room for your purchases for the trip home. For toiletries, use smaller containers and sizes, like travel-size shampoo, soap, and toothbrush/toothpaste.
Pack according to your travel route and to weather. For example, if you're on a tropical cruise (no matter what time of year), pack very light cotton layers. Your travel agent should be able to give you all the information you need about climate in the locations you plan to tour.
Leave expensive and irreplaceable items at home, since losing them or having them stolen would ruin your vacation. Leave them at home and bring along cheaper substitutes. Keep all your necessary valuable items-money, documents, identification, medicine, camera, cell phone-with you on your carry-on.
And to make sure you are not packing something you shouldn't bring, check with your travel agency about restrictions on belongings you are allowed to bring aboard.
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