• Cruise tickets
• Passport or Birth Certificate and Driver’s license (please check with Cruises For Families to see which you need)
• Other travel documentation, such as airline tickets, rental car confirmation numbers, and hotel reservation details if needed
• Medical insurance cards
• Emergency contact information
• Addresses of friends and family to send postcards

Bathroom Necessities:

• Deodorant or antiperspirant
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Hairbrushes, combs, dryers, and other styling tools
• Lotion
• Instant hand sanitizer
• Sunscreen (at least SPF 15)
• Bug spray if desired (particularly for tropical destinations)
• Vitamins and any prescription medication
• Medicine kit with small bandages, aspirin, and other minor medications
• Makeup
• Razors (for men and women)
• Tooth brush, tooth paste, and mouthwash

Clothes:

• Casual shirts for daily wear (take one or two extra in case a change is needed)
• Shorts or jeans for daily wear
• Suitable attire for the cruise ship formal night such as a dress, suit and tie, and appropriate shoes
• Clothes for cruise ship 'smart casual' nights, such as pantsuites or sundresses - pants and collared shirt for men
• Watches and jewelry
• Belts if needed
• Exercise clothes to enjoy the ship’s fitness center
• Multiple swimsuits so one is always dry
• Shoes for all occasions, including sneakers, formal shoes, footwear for dinner, and swim shoes or flip flops
• Sweater or windbreaker for cooler evenings
• Pajamas
• Undergarments (bras, underwear, socks, etc.)
• Sunhats or caps if desired

Electronics:

• Camera with film or extra memory card
• Personal music device if desired
• Extra batteries
• Portable alarm clock  (cruise ship staterooms often do not have alarm clocks)
• Flashlight, especially if staying in Interior Stateroom with small children
• Waterproof camera cover if desired
• White noise machine such as a sound machine or small fan if desired for sleeping

Miscellaneous

• Small umbrella
• Highlighter to note interesting activities in the cruise newsletter
• Reading materials
• Children’s toys if necessary
• Refillable water bottle
• Sunglasses
• Binoculars
• US dollar cash, particularly small bills for tips and souvenirs on shore

When Travelling with Babies

• Hat
• Infant Tylenol/Benadryl/Neosporin
• Sun Block
• Diaper rash ointment
• Water Shoes
• Diapers
• Diaper Wipes
• Sipper Cups
• Bathing Suite
• Pool Side Robe
• Small Umbrella Stroller
• Juice boxes
• Favorite toy/Blanket

Feel free to print this list as a handy checklist for all your cruise packing needs.