What to Pack for Your Cruise

Embarkation Day Basics ​​

Pack these items in a day bag to keep with you, as your luggage may not arrive at your stateroom until a few hours after boarding:

• Medications (in their original containers)
  
• Passport and travel documentation
  
• Personal toiletries
  
• A change of clothes
  
• Camera and accessories (batteries, memory card, etc.)
  
• Extra prescription glasses or contact lenses
  
• Sunscreen or hat
  
• Swimsuit
  

Attire and Accessories 

Here is our suggested list of things to pack in your luggage:

• Beach cover-up
  
• Denim jeans
  
• Dinner attire (see below)
  
• Extra swimsuit
  
• Lightweight pants
  
• Swim diapers for baby
  
• Sunglasses
  
• T-shirts
  
• Shorts
  
• Sundresses
  
• Sandals or sneakers (rubber-soled shoes for Port Adventures)
  
• Socks
  
• Wind jacket
  
• Lanyard
  
• Snorkel and Mask
  
• Beach bag
  
• Beach toys for kids
  
• Ziploc bags
  
• Refillable water bottle
  
• Plastic over-the-door shoe organizer for toiletries in the bathroom
  
• NOTE! In some ports, it’s against the law for anyone (including children!) to dress in army-style camouflage clothing. These ports include: Barbados, Dominica and Grenada.
  

In winter, you may also want to bring:

• Rain jacket
  
• Sweater or other layering pieces
  
• Closed-toe footwear
  

Dining Attire 

• Main Dining – Men are asked to wear sport slacks, jeans, dress shorts and collared shirts. Women are asked to wear casual dresses, jeans or capris. No cut-off jeans or bathing suits are allowed in the main dining room. If you prefer to stay casual, there is always an alternative dining option on the Lido Deck!
  
• Elegant Night – During your sailing there will be one or two elegant evenings depending on the length of your cruise. Feel free to go all out for this, or just dress a step above your normal dinner attire if you prefer. Cocktail dresses, gowns, suit and tie or tuxedos are encouraged!
  
• Themed Nights – Your cruise may have theme nights such as “white night” or “ugly sweater night.” Please consult your itinerary to see if your cruise has any specific themes. Not sure where to look? I’m happy to help!
  

What Not To Pack 

Everyone onboard a cruise must comply with specific safety guidelines mandated by U.S. Customs and Port Security. This includes not packing certain items.

Please DO NOT bring:

• Firearms and ammunition, any kind of knives, swords, daggers, bullwhips or any other types of weapons are not allowed on the ship under any circumstances. If you arrive with such items, you must surrender them to Port Security for the duration of your cruise and you can retrieve them when you return to port.
  
• Homemade, precooked or other perishable items
  
• Irons, bottle warmers, sporting equipment, balloons, candles, musical instruments, illegal drugs inclusive of medically prescribed and synthetic marijuana
  
• Coolers, except for those carrying medications, baby food or items related to dietary constraints