🚢 Cruise Checklist 2026

🎒 Carry-On Essentials

Keep these with you during embarkation.

Documents

Passport (Valid +6 months) Boarding Passes (Digital + Printed) Travel Insurance Docs Luggage Tags (Attached to bags)

Health & Tech

Prescription Meds (Original containers) First-aid Kit (Painkillers, Motion sickness) Phone + Charger + Power Bank Cash (Small bills for tips)

⚓ Cabin "Secret" Hacks

Strong Magnetic Hooks: For walls (metal). Hang hats/bags. Non-Surge Power Strip: Multi-outlet (Must be non-surge!). Motion Night Light: Essential for inside cabins. Towel Clips: Stop towels blowing away on deck. Wrinkle-Release Spray: Irons are banned! Ziploc Bags: For wet clothes or snacks.

👗 Clothing (1 Week Capsule)

Daytime & Pool

5–6 Tops / T-shirts 2–3 Shorts / Skirts 2 Swimsuits (To rotate while drying) Flip-flops / Sandals

Evening & Formal

2 Nice pants / Jeans 3–4 Dinner tops / Shirts 1 Light Cardigan (AC is cold!) Formal Outfit (Cocktail dress or Suit/Tie) Dress Shoes

🧴 Toiletries & Care

Toothbrush / Toothpaste / Floss Deodorant / Soap / Razor Reef-safe Sunscreen (High SPF) Hand Sanitizer

🎒 Shore Excursion Bag

Lightweight Backpack Passport Photocopy Reusable Water Bottle

🚫 Banned Items (Do NOT Pack)

🚫 No Heat: Irons, Steamers, Coffee makers.
🚫 No Surge Protectors: Only standard non-surge strips.
🚫 No Drugs: CBD, Marijuana (even if legal at home).
🚫 No Open Flames: Candles, Incense, Large lighters.
🚫 No Weapons: Pocket knives, Pepper spray.
🚫 Restricted Alcohol: Check your cruise line policy.

📱 2026 Tip: Follow the official Channel The Cruise Secrets !