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(Consider italicized items for Cold climate cruises like Alaska, Arctic, Antarctica, Norwegian Fjords and Iceland)

(Consider italicized items for Cold climate cruises like Alaska, Arctic, Antarctica, Norwegian Fjords and Iceland)

Must


  • Travel documents

  • Phone + charger

  • Personal medications / medical equipment*

  • Credit card / cash

  • Toiletries, Hair conditioner, personal hygiene products

  • Chap stick / Lip balm

  • Body / hand lotion

  • Sunglasses

  • Wide-mouth water bottle / thermos

  • Walking shoes

  • Download offline maps of destinations

  • Waterproof jacket and / or umbrella

  • Layered and warm clothing / headgear

Must


  • Travel documents

  • Phone + charger

  • Personal medications / medical equipment*

  • Credit card / cash

  • Toiletries, Hair conditioner, personal hygiene products

  • Chap stick / Lip balm

  • Body / hand lotion

  • Sunglasses

  • Wide-mouth water bottle / thermos

  • Walking shoes

  • Download offline maps of destinations

  • Waterproof jacket and / or umbrella

  • Layered and warm clothing / headgear

Great


Great


Optional


  • Workout clothing / swimwear

  • Shampoo / conditioner

  • Luggage tag / keycard lanyard

  • Camera

  • Power banks

  • Backup cell phone

  • Ziploc bags

  • Waterproof phone pouch

Optional


  • Workout clothing / swimwear

  • Shampoo / conditioner

  • Luggage tag / keycard lanyard

  • Camera

  • Power banks

  • Backup cell phone

  • Ziploc bags

  • Waterproof phone pouch

Don't


This is NOT an exhaustive list. Please consult the cruise line you are traveling with for a comprehensive list of prohibited items.

  • Any weapons/explosives/firearms/drugs/fireworks

  • Drones

  • Surge protected power strips (Consider non-surge protected ones instead)

  • Appliances containing heating elements (except curling irons/straighteners)

  • Bluetooth speakers

Don't


This is NOT an exhaustive list. Please consult the cruise line you are traveling with for a comprehensive list of prohibited items.

  • Any weapons/explosives/firearms/drugs/fireworks

  • Drones

  • Surge protected power strips (Consider non-surge protected ones instead)

  • Appliances containing heating elements (except curling irons/straighteners)

  • Bluetooth speakers

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