If you’re a newbie to cruising, you might be thinking that cruise packing is a whole different ballgame. But no matter where you’re travelling, there’s always going to be things you need to take with you. So, for the organised travellers out there, more so the unorganised ones, here is our ultimate guide to packing for a cruise holiday! Whether you’re going to pack 2-3 weeks before you travel, or 2-3 days before you travel, make sure you check out our guide – because once you’re in the middle of the ocean you won’t be able to run home for your swimsuit!

Essentials

• Cruise documents
• Passport
• Insurance
• ID
• Credit/Debit card
• Cash
• Visa
• Itinerary
• Contact numbers
• First aid kit
• Medications
• Glasses
• Sunglasses
• Phone & Charger
• Camera & Charger/Batteries
• Various country plugs
• Luggage tags
• Sun cream
• After sun
• Bug spray
• Hat/Cap
• Beach bag
• Excursion tickets/details

Womens Clothes

• Underwear
• Pyjamas
• Socks
• Small handbag
• Shoes (Day and night)
• Flip flops/Sandals
• Jewellery
• Swim suits
• Dress/outfits for informal nights
• Dress/outfits for formal nights
• Dress/outfits for casual nights
• Shorts
• Tops/T-shirts
• Pants
• Light jacket

Mens clothes

• Underwear
• Pyjamas •Socks
• Belt
• Shoes (day and night)
• Flip flops/ sandals
• Ties
• Dress shirts
• Swim shorts
• Shorts
• T-shirts
• Trousers
• Light jacket
• Suit

General

• Hair Dryer (most cruiselines already have them so check beforehand)
• Straighteners / Curling iron
• Hair brush/comb
• Hair gel
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Body wash
• Deodorant
• Perfume
• After shave
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Tweezers
• Make-up
• Face wash
• Moisturiser
• Razor and shaving cream
• Books or magazines
• Gadgets