This is my cruise packing list

I have a developed a love hate relationship with packing checklists. Most lists are just that a list, a few are broken down in sections. I tend to pack things in kits, it could be an overnight kit, or a packing cube that contains everything for swimming. By splitting everything into kits and cubes you can concentrate on one section at a time. Its also makes it easier as I have an overnight kit ready to go at all times, and my every day cary bag is also at the ready so I just throw those into the suitcase and there is a massive part of the list gone. So here is my cruise packing list and unlike a lot of lists out there it is specific to guys. Women this list kinda works I am sure its easy to come with additions to make it perfect.

For those that want a simple checklist, I have that here

So here we go

Strange Items:

There are items I pack that just don’t seam normal, and may not be part of your packing list. Consider adding some of these items on your next adventure

  • Red Zip Ties (I don’t use luggage locks they are simple to open and the TSA has master keys. Instead, I use red zip ties. They stand out and TSA replaces them with clear freedom ties so if my case is returned without red I know TSA or someone else has searched my luggage. TSA also seems to be better at re-zip tying luggage than they are locking it back up.

  • Binoculars (Panama Canal / Alaska Cruises)

Items in the below kits are not included in this packing list, make sure you create these kits and pack them

Kits

Documentation / Special
This list goes in your airplane carry on, in you embarkation bag basically everything here stays on your person

  • [ ] Airplane tickets

  • [ ] Battery Pack for charging entertainment devices

  • [ ] Boarding documents

  • [ ] Cash

  • [ ] Camera equipment

  • [ ] Charging Cables for entertainment devices

  • [ ] Charger (Wall plug) for entertainment devices

  • [ ] Copy of all passport/birth certificate, credit cards (should also be on your phone)

  • [ ] Covid test results (if required)

  • [ ] Drivers License

  • [ ] Ear plugs

  • [ ] Entertainment devices

  • [ ] Motion sickness pills / patches

  • [ ] Passport / birth certificate

  • [ ] Prescription Medications (all of them for entire trip)

  • [ ] Vaccination card (if required)

Accessory Cube

  • [ ]Baseball cap / hat

  • [ ]Belt

  • [ ] Motion Sensor Nightlight

  • [ ] Portable Fan

  • [ ] Sunglasses

  • [ ] Lanyard for SeaPass

  • [ ] Mesh Laundry Bag/s

  • [ ] Post it notes

  • [ ] Tide-to-Go stain stick

  • [ ] Watch

  • [ ] Wrinkle Release Spray

Active wear Cube

  • [ ] Shorts (3 - 4)

  • [ ] UPF 50+ sun protection shirts

Cabin Item Cube

  • [ ] Small Fan

  • [ ] Magnetic Hooks

  • [ ] USB Charger / Cables for everything

  • [ ] Outlet adapter (If you stuff is not US)

Clothing Cube

  • [ ] Jeans (1 -2)

  • [ ] Sweater / Sweatshirt (1)

Hanging Cloths

  • [ ] Buttoned Shirts (1 - 2)

  • [ ] Dress Shirts (2)

  • [ ] Polo’s (3 – 4)

  • [ ] Slacks / Khakis (1 - 2)

  • [ ] Suit (1)

  • [ ] Light / Waterproof jacket

T-shirt Cube

  • [ ] T-shirts - 1 for each day plus 2

Underwear Cube

  • [ ] Underwear 1 for each day plus 2

  • [ ] Sleepwear

Sock Cube

  • [ ] Every day plus 3

Shoes

  • [ ]Sandals / flip flops

  • [ ] Dress Shoes

  • [ ] Hiking / Walking / Work Out

  • [ ] Water Shoes

Swimsuit Cube

  • [ ] Swimsuits (2 - 3)

  • [ ] Rash guards/swim shirts (3 - 4)

  • [ ] Waterproof phone carrier

  • [ ] Towel clips

Misc

  • [ ] Dry Bag