


How to pack a cruise bag – a girl's guide
Basic Essentials
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Deodorant
- Hairbrush
- Bath Sponge
- Razor & Blades
- Body Wash
- Ear Swabs
- Tweezers
- Passports & other Picture ID
- Facial Cleanser
Emergency Kit
You can grab Excedrin® Extra Strength and Excedrin® Migraine for your emergency kit at a Walmart near you in the Pain Relief aisle.
- Excedrin® Extra Strength
- Excedrin® Tension Headache
- Motion Sickness Medicine
- Bandages – Small & Large
- Tampons/Pads
- Eye Drops
- Sunblock
- Bug Repellent
- Hair Ties
- Antibacterial Wipes
- Aloe Vera Lotion/cream
Cruise Fashion
It's important to keep in mind that you will most likely be changing your clothes a couple of times per day, hence the excess amount of clothes (plus women need options).
- Tank Tops – 1 per day
- Dresses/Skirts – 1 per day
- Undies & Bras
- PJs
- Sun Hats
- Sunglasses
- Bathing Suits – bring a few!
- Sandals/Flip-flops
- Heels
- Formal Dress – 1 or 2 (or more if you want to dress up for dinner every night)
- Jewelry
Activity Preparation
This is for ship activities and excursion that you may have booked off the ship – at your port of calls. Pack according to your plans, but these are the basics that you can use just about anywhere.
- Tote Bag – for ship adventures.
- Backpack – for exploring the islands
- Snorkel Gear – for the beach!
- Waterproof Camera
- Beach Blanket (if you plan on lounging)
Beauty Supplies
- SPF Foundation
- Moisturizer
- Waterproof Mascara
- Bronzer
- Body Shipper
- Flat Iron & Curling Iron
- Perfume
- Beach Waves Hair Spray
- Bright Lip Colors
- Nail Polish & Remover
- Nail Clippers
Entertainment
These are all optional, but are great while you're waiting to embark and disembark. These are also great if you enjoy relaxing on the beach or by the pool.
- Reading Books
- Puzzle Books
- Tablet (with movies or books)
- MP3 Player
- Card Games – great for groups!
- Beach Ball
- Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
Tell me about a time when Excedrin could have saved the day!
Cristi Comes says
Thanks for the great cruise packing list! It’s so comprehensive. I love cruising. It’s been way too long since I’ve been able to go on one. Hopefully soon! {client}
Joyce Duboise says
Yes! The sooner, the better! & thanks so much! The cruise list gives me so much nostalgia.
Jean Usner says
That would take a really large suitcase! For motion sickness, the wristbands work well. We took my mother on a cruise and she got seasick, I put the bands on under her long sleeved sweater so she would not remove them and she was eating dinner twenty minutes after being sick. She had Dementia. I found cruises very cold with way too much air conditioning, so a heavy sweatshirt jacket or coat is needed for many of us. Dress up clothes need a nice matching jacket.
Joyce Duboise says
AGREED 🙂