Packing List Seven Day Cruise

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1 Packing List Seven Day Cruise Before you leave: Call your credit card companies to let them know the dates you are traveling Stop your mail and newspaper if no one is at your house Arrange pet care while you are away Water plants and arrange watering while you are away Make your home seem lived in by putting lights and a radio on timers Lock windows garage and doors securely Clean out perishables from the refrigerator, things ripen after a week away Take out the garbage Turn off and unplug all appliances and electronic devices Turn down home A/C to save energy Turn off water to the washing machine. You don t want to return to burst hoses. Setup automatic response Clear answering machine Set DVR to record programs while you are away Pay bills due while you are gone Turn on international roaming on your mobile device Buy or recharge phone card. Remove all but necessary credit cards from your wallet/purse. Only take those credit cards that you need. Make two copies of your passport, driver's license, and credit cards. Leave one copy at home and carry a copy with you Tell neighbors you are away, leave them a copy of your itinerary and how to reach you in case of an emergency Close blinds and curtains Wash the dishes and run the garbage disposal (to prevent unpleasant odors) Collect emergency contact information The Basics: Passports or original (with embossed seals) birth certificate Credit Cards, Money ATM, debit card Lots of Dollar Bills for tipping LOTS SetSail Pass, Cruise Documents Print out from website Driver s license & an additional from of identification AAA and AARP card(s) for discounts Health insurance card(s)

2 Copies of Prepaid Shore Excursion Receipts (On-Line Purchased) Copies of Prepaid On-Board Purchase Receipts (Dining Reservations On-Line Purchased) Luggage Tags from the cruise line Place a printed label/paper in your luggage with your name, address and phone number incase your luggage is lost Keys (Luggage, Car, Home) Airport Parking Lot Ticket If Parked Airline Tickets/Boarding Passes Airline Itinerary Hotel Itinerary and Reservations I-Pod I-Pod Charger Laptop Computer Laptop Computer Charger Cell Phone Cell Phone Charger Camera Still and Video Camera Charger Extra Camera Memory Cards Extra Video Tapes Extra Camera Batteries or Chargeable Batteries Miscellaneous: Several Disposable Waterproof Cameras (Wal-Mart) Inexpensive Waterproof Watch to Wear on Excursions Small Lint Roller Small Magnets to Stick Notes to the Door Ear Plugs for Flight Extra Pair of Prescription Glasses and a small repair kit Glasses Lanyard Pair Cheap Sunglasses A Couple of 12 x 9 Cardboard Mailers (Wal-Mart) to transport pictures Small Roll Duct Tape Small Handy Pack of Super Glue Insulated Mister Bottles Powdered Crystal light or other individual drink mix Suntan Lotion, Sunscreen Mosquito Repellant, Bug Repellant Wine opener (corkscrew) if you have wine Plastic Glasses Zip Lock Bags different sizes for wet stuff and dirty clothes Business Cards or Personal Cards

3 Small Amount of Cereal or Bread in Zip-Lock Bags for Snorkeling (feeding fish) Collapsible/Foldable Extra Bag for Souvenirs Lanyards Stain Stick Fanny Pack or Tote Bag Disposable Raincoats Backpack Small Spray Bottle Walkie-Talkies Binoculars Rum Runners Hand Sanitizers small bottle Insulated Sports Bottles TSA Approved Locks for your suitcases or those plastic cable zip ties Highlighter to mark on the cruise newsletter what you want to do Ribbon or Colored Tags for your suitcase to identify them easier at the airport Ziploc of detergent and softener sheets if you want to rinse things out in sink Cheap T-shirt or cheap gift for the cabin steward (more personal service) Folding tote bag or beach bag Hats, Caps, Visors Books, magazines Pens and Pencils Cabin Items: Extra Hangers Clothes Pins Power Strip Small Flashlight Extension Cord Lighted Travel Alarm Clock Night Light Small Over-the-Door Clothes Hook Bathroom Spray Small Lint Brush Clorox Disinfectant Wipes Bar Soap Sound Machine Plastic Over-the-Door Shoe Organizer Post-It Notes Bungee Cord (to hold Balcony Door Open) An old, outdated member card from a store that has a magnetic strip on the back to use to lock/unlock your cabin safe (if the ship uses that type of safe)

4 Security Checked Items: These items should be in your Checked Baggage NOT Carry On. Nail Care Items (clippers, file, polish, remover, nail polish) Tweezers Razors and Blades Small Emergency Sewing Kit Small manicure scissors in one of the pockets of your suitcase to cut off plastic cable zip ties Personal Items: Personal Items Toiletries (deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, perfume, cologne) Small First Aid Kit Hair Care Items (brush, shampoo, conditioner, spray, gel, shower cap) Medicines: Prescriptions Motion Sickness Medicine Over-the-Counter Medicines o Sudafed o Vitamins o Tums o Pepto-Bismol o Imodium o Alka-Seltzer o Aspirin o Band-Aids o Mole Skin o Tooth Ache Gel o Aloe Vera Gel (for Sunburns) o Eye Drops o Cough Drops o Breath Mints o Vaseline o Sort Throat Spray o Contact Lenses Solution o Neosporin or Bactine For Her Seven dinner outfits for her

5 Shoes (Flip-Flops, flats, dress, sandals, tennis shoes, casual) Water Shoes T-Shirts Shorts Tops Bathing Suit Bathing Suit Cover-up Sweater of Sweatshirt Scarves, Belts Jewelry (watches, necklaces, chokers, bracelets, earrings, rings) Purses, Handbags Socks, Pantyhose Undergarments (strapless bra) Nightwear (PJs, gowns, robes) Curling Iron Makeup/Cosmetics Shower cap Workout Clothes, wrist/headband For Him Seven dinner outfits for him Suit and Ties or Tuxedo and accessories Slacks Shirts and Polo Shirts Shorts Undergarments, socks Sweater or Light Jacket Shoes (formal, tennis, flip-flops, sandals, casual) Water Shoes Workout Clothes, wrist/headband T-Shirts Bathing Suit Shaving items Items NOT to Carry These items are forbidden on most cruise ships and will be confiscated and held for you until the end of the cruise. Travel Iron Liquor in bottles Coffee Makers Travel Hot Plates

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