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As a general rule, don't bring too much. Here's
a suggested packing list:
- Passport or certified birth certificate with valid,
current drivers license
- Appropriate attire for the two formal nights, Monday and
Friday (see what to wear)
- Costumes or outfits for 70s Dance Party and Caribbean
Night (see what to wear)
- Clothing (see what to wear)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Camera and film
- Batteries for camera
- Tote bag or backpack to carry your incidentals to the
beach Please be sure to take a carry-on bag with you for a
change of clothes, as your luggage may not arrive in your
room until later that night. Each stateroom features a
television, radio, hair dryer, in-room safe deposit box and
220-110 volt electricity. There is a laundry service onboard
for ironing and dry cleaning, but it is rather expensive.
You may wish to pack an iron, or resort to the
tried-and-true trick of hanging your wrinkled clothing in
the bathroom and running the shower hot for a few minutes.
The steam usually removes most wrinkles from your clothing.
A Few Packing Tips
- A "pop-up" mesh clothes hamper packs flat in your
suitcase and keeps your closet neat on board
- Don't bother packing beach towels, they will be provided
for your use on board the cruise ship as well as when going
ashore.
- Have a supply of one- and five-dollar bills handy for
tipping airport skycaps and porters at the pier.
- Don't pack photo film in checked luggage as new airport
screening equipment could ruin it. Put it in your carry-on
instead.
- Pack and WEAR a hat to protect your scalp, ears, and
face from sun damage and premature aging. Excessive sun
exposure contributes to wrinkles and dark spots.
- Toss a few empty plastic bags into your suitcase. You
may need them later to pack dirty or damp clothes.
- Tuck fabric softener sheets between garments as you pack
to keep clothing fresh during travels.
- Bring your own travel alarm clock; most staterooms do
not have them.(Your cell phone may not get a reliable signal
during the trip, but most cell phones have alarm clocks
built-in.)
- Pack toiletries, clothing, and other items in clear
zipper top bags for faster security examination of your
carry-on at the airport and pier. This method makes it
easier to repack if your bag is emptied and searched.
- Pack a pad of Post-It notes to leave messages for your
cabin steward and shipboard friends.
- For minor emergencies, pack a first aid "kit" with
antiseptic cream & bandages in your carry-on.
- Make two copies of your passport, driver's license, and
credit cards before leaving home. Leave one set of copies in
a safe place on your ship. If the ship's purser holds your
passport (which is often the case, to expedite clearing the
ship in foreign ports), carry the passport copy ashore with
you. Leave the other copies with a friend or family member
at home.
- Print cards with your name, address, phone number, &
email address to share with new friends. Stiff, business
card-style paper can be purchased at nearly any office
supply store & having your cards handy sure beats
hunting for pens & scribbling on scraps of paper to swap
addresses.
- Even if you don't think you'll need them, bring along
extra camera batteries and change them before you think the
old ones are dead.
- Don't forget to pack and USE your sunscreen. Why take
the chance of a nasty sunburn ruining a great cruise
vacation? Protect your skin from injury and aging. Excessive
sun exposure contributes to wrinkles.
- Most ship cabins have only one or two electrical outlets
located near the desk/vanity table (not counting the
shaver-only outlet in the bathroom). A short extension cord
allows you to use more than one electrical appliance at once
and gives you a bit more flexibility to move around,
particularly if you're using a laptop computer.
- Pack a small flashlight to find your way around in the
dark or in an emergency.
- A nylon tote bag that folds compactly into its own
pocket can be used as a beach bag during your cruise and as
an extra carry-on for your return home with fragile
souvenirs.
- A mesh laundry bag that allows damp clothing to dry out
is ideal for gathering soiled garments during a cruise.
- Pack anything that can leak in zipper top plastic
storage bags.
- A nightlight is handy, especially for passengers in
inside cabins.
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