What to Pack (Without Bringing Your Whole Closet!)
🎭 Dress to Impress (Or Not – Your Choice!)👗
Look, formal night isn’t as scary as it sounds:
- Guys: Pack that suit or nice button-down and slacks
- Pro tip: One nice jacket works for multiple nights!
- Ladies: That cocktail dress you love? Perfect!
- Or rock a nice jumpsuit – totally works!
- Hot tip: Check how many formal nights your cruise has before overpacking!
☀️ Daytime Cruise Vibes
Keep it casual and comfy:
- Shorts and tees (you’ll live in these!)
- Sundresses (easy to dress up or down)
- Tank tops and cover-ups
- Gym clothes (if you’re ambitious 😉)
- Light jacket (those dining rooms get COLD!)
🏊♀️ Pool & Beach Life
Don’t forget the basics:
- 2-3 swimsuits (no one likes putting on a wet suit!)
- Cover-ups (required for the buffet – trust me!)
- Water shoes (those beach rocks are no joke!)
- Hat and sunglasses (sunburn isn’t a good look)
👟 Shoes (The Real MVP)
Your feet will thank me:
- Comfy walking shoes (ports = lots of walking!)
- Dress shoes for formal nights
- Flip flops for pool/beach
- Pro tip: Break in any new shoes BEFORE the cruise!
🏥 The “Just in Case” Stuff
Better safe than sorry:
- Basic meds (Dramamine, pain relievers, tummy stuff)
- Band-aids (those new shoes might betray you)
- Sunscreen (ship prices are CRAZY!)
- Personal care items (pack extra contacts!)
🍷 BYOB (Check Your Cruise Line First!)
Yes, you can bring some drinks!
- Wine: Usually 1-2 bottles per adult
- Carnival = 1 bottle
- Royal Caribbean = 2 bottles
- Soda/Water: Check your cruise line
- Pro tip: Pack these in your carry-on!
Quick Packing Hacks:
- Roll your clothes (more space + less wrinkles!)
- Pack outfits by day (no more “what goes with this?”)
- Bring a pop-up hamper (game changer!)
- Pack a small power strip (outlets are limited!)
Remember: You can always do laundry on board, but it’ll cost ya! Pack smart, not heavy! 🧳
JaQuay