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MEL'S CRUISE ESSENTIALS CHECKLIST
Important Documents & Money
- Passport: Must be valid for at least six months past your return date.
- Cruise boarding passes: Print these or save them on your phone.
- Government-issued ID: Driver's license or birth certificate (if a passport is not required for your route).
- Credit cards and cash: Bring small bills for port tipping.
- Travel insurance info: Keep a printed copy with your passport.
Carry-On Bag (Pack These First)
- Medications: Bring enough for the whole trip plus a few extra days.
- Valuables: Jewelry, electronics, and fragile items.
- Swimsuit and cover-up: Your main luggage may take hours to arrive at your cabin.
- Change of clothes: A light outfit just in case.
Clothing & Shoes
- Daytime wear: Shorts, t-shirts, sundresses, and tank tops.
- Evening wear: Smart casual clothes for dinner, plus formal wear if your ship has gala nights.
- Swimwear: Bring at least two suits so one can dry.
- Light jacket or wrap: Dining rooms and theaters get cold with air conditioning.
- Active wear: Work out clothes or gear for excursions.
- Shoes: Comfortable walking shoes, sandals, and formal shoes.
Electronics
- Cruise-approved power strip: Standard power strips with surge protectors are banned; look for a non-surge multi-plug adapter.
- Phone chargers and cables: Extra-long cords are helpful for awkward outlet locations.
- E-reader or books: For relaxing by the pool.
- Portable fan: Battery-operated or USB-powered for air movement in the cabin.
Toiletries & Health
- Motion sickness remedies: Dramamine, Bonine, or ginger pills.
- Sunscreen and after-sun lotion: Reef-safe options if required by ports.
- Basic first aid: Band-aids, pain relievers, and upset stomach medicine.
- Toiletries: Shampoo, toothpaste, and skincare (ships provide basic soap, but not always lotion).
Cabin Organization & Extras
- Magnetic hooks: Cruise cabin walls are metal; these help hang hats, lanyards, and wet swimsuits.
- Lanyards: For holding your room key card.
- Reusable water bottle: To fill up at the ship's drink stations.
- Pop-up laundry hamper: Keeps dirty clothes contained in a small space.
