Thursday, July 24, 2025

What to pack for your cruise vacation

I have a cruise packing list that's a word document.  You can edit it to your specifications.  It's come in handy as I print it off for not only cruise trips but land trips.  I started making travel lists when we had a truck and camper.  I packed the food and the children.  My husband "forgot" to put in the sleeping bags.  That's the way I saw it, he however, said it was "my fault".  Too funny, we went to Zellers and bought bedding!  I thought all the sleeping bags were always in the camper.  At least we had a good laugh.

If you don't have a list and want to make your own, here are things some people forget:

  • An International adapter to charge your electronics.  On a cruise ship you can plug it in the European slot and use your USA/Canada devices.  Extra socket!
  • Band-aids to treat blisters or minor scrapes
  • Portable Battery Packs.  Do not put in your packed luggage, but in your carry-on!
  • Chargers and Cables for your electronics
  • If you are flying, check the wi-fi on your flight.  Some use apps and to get free wi-fi you need to have a membership number and password to get free access.
  • Hand Sanitizer and wipes to clean and kill germs
  • Masks, just in case there is an outbreak on your cruise
  • Pack your own over the counter drugs.  If you go to the cruise shop and ask for Imodium, they could think you have norovirus and confine you to your room!
  • Ziplock bags.  They come in handy if you need an ice pack

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