Are you planning a cruise next year or in a few months? Cruises offer a fantastic way of seeing a part of the world by luxury liner, whether you want to explore a tropical paradise or see the Northern Lights. Cruise ships are an encapsulated metropolis, but you should still remember the motto “Always Prepared”. Cruise ships sometimes don’t dock for weeks at a time, so you will want to avoid the stress of needing an essential item but having to wait to get on dry land.

So, what do you need to pack for your next cruise? What should you add to your packing list? These are the essentials you will need for your next cruise. 

Everyday outfits

Start with figuring out everyday outfits to wear daily on the trip. Choose a pair of your favorite shorts, skirt, or leggings to wear. Then find two or three tops that you can cycle through. Don’t forget comfy shoes, slippers, and sandals. Cruise ships tend to make stops at various tourist attractions along the way. Some of these locations include a place to hike or explore. Make sure you take along some good walking shoes for an excursion on land. If you are going on a Caribbean cruise, you will want a good swimsuit, hat, and other beachwear. For an Alaskan cruise, make sure to pack layers, like a couple of sweaters or a jacket and gloves. 

Staying Active

You will want to stay active on board, to work off all those mimosas and all-you-can-eat brunches. Add your favorite activewear outfit to your suitcase so you can take advantage of the ship’s fitness facilities. Be sure to grab an extra sweater or jacket; if you are on an Alaskan cruise, you may want to go hiking and explore the beautiful northwest. It can get chilly that close to the Arctic circle!

Evening outfits

There are a number of cruise lines with relaxed rules around evening wear onboard a cruise ship. However, many of the luxury lines stipulate a more formal dress code in the evening. When planning your wardrobe, be sure to pick out a few business casual outfits, and even a couple of formal looks to wear on the ship at night.

Essentials

If you take a prescription medication, be sure to bring along more than enough for the cruise. It’s always best to have more than you need just in case and divide them into separate containers, in case you lose one. This way, you will not lose all of your medication if you happen to misplace a container. 

Of course, grab all your toiletries and essential items you will need for a trip. Travel experts recommend taking along a first aid kit as well. 

Are you planning on taking a relaxing cruise in the near future? If so, you should definitely look into travel insurance policies to protect yourself while globetrotting. If you want to get a free quote and chat with an agent about your options, give the team here at Healthedly a call.