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Nothing could be better than enjoying your vacation with sun, sea, and endless buffets among the most serene tropical destinations. But before you really imagine yourself enjoying the view on the deck with a mocktail in your hand, let’s get into packing for your cruise journey. While packing for a family cruise can feel like an uphill battle, with this comprehensive guide, you can make sure to not miss out on the essentials of this trip.
Top 5 Must-Haves for Family Cruise Packing
Here are some of the family cruise packing essentials to ensure you’re all set for this vacation without any hassle.
Documents, IDs, and The Basics
If you probably don’t want to turn everything into a vacation disaster, it’s better not to miss out on the passports at home. So make sure you pack in the following
- Keep passports and updated IDs depending on the cruise destination you picked. Also, make sure to double check the expiry dates.
- Download and keep a hard copy of cruise tickets and boarding passes well before the time.
- Just in case, don’t forget to keep the health insurance cards.
- A list of emergency contact numbers, including the travel agent and cruise helpline numbers.
Casual to Cocktail Clothing
When it comes to packing for a trip, there is a fine line between overpacking and ‘I’ve nothing to wear.’ Here’s what we will suggest.
- Pack at least two swimwears per person. After all, your cruise trip is 60 percent about spending daytime hours at the pool or beach.
- Sundresses, t-shirts, lightweight sandals, and shorts for strolls around the port or beach.
- Fancy evening outfits for formal nights at the cruise—a cocktail dress, a nice shirt, and some cute outfits will do.
- For relaxing nights or for taking in a show, a causal outfit is a must-have.
- Flip flops and sandals for quick strolls around the ship.
- Sneakers—great for deck activities.
- Dress shoes to match up with the formal evening nights
Health and Safety
When it comes to your family’s health and safety, it is better to be overprepared.
- Motion sickness pills because almost 20 percent of first-time cruisers experience sea sickness.
- Travel-friendly hand sanitizer
- If any family member has some ongoing medications, keep the prescription medications a little extra.
Toiletries
Here are some toiletry essentials to pack in.
- Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher for spending daytime hours at the beach or the deck. Studies show that 90 percent of skin aging is caused by the sun, so don’t skimp on sunscreen.
- Insect repellant
- Travel-sized shampoo and conditioner, especially if you’re a little picky about your hair care products.
- First aid kits include bandages, antiseptic wipes, and OTC medications for motion sickness.
Extras
These extras include things you don’t realize until you need them well.
- Reusable water bottles to stay hydrated
- If you’ve multiple devices, an extension cord is a must-have since cruise ships surprisingly lack outlets.
- Laundry bags for keeping wet swimsuits and dirty clothes.
Takeaway
Packing for a family cruise trip requires a lot of sunscreen and patience. With this comprehensive essentials packing guide, you can be rest assured to not forget the important things that you will require on your trip. You’re now all set to lounge on the deck with the wind in your hair.
