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Packing for an Alaskan Cruise

I found this on a thread and thought it would make a good starting point.

Clothing

  • Formal wear for two night
    • cuff links, cummerbund, tie, shoes
    • evening bag, jewelry, wrap, heels
  • Cold weather clothes (wear layers)
    • jeans, shirts, sweater (there are laundry facilities on the ship)
    • 1 or 2 pairs shorts & tops
    • "hang out in the cabin" clothes
    • shoes/boots
    • traveling clothes
    • pre/post cruise clothes
  • Undergarments
  • Sleepwear/robe
  • Rain Hat
  • Rain Jacket
  • Fleece pullover
  • Fleece Jacket
  • Fleece Gloves
  • Shower shoes and Slippers

Cabin\ship essentials

  • Extension cord (We took 2 and used both!)
  • Hair Dryer (The cabin one was permanently mounted in a drawer in the poorly lit vanity area)
  • Travel Mugs
  • Travel Clock
  • Small pair of scissors
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Green Tea & Bottled Water
  • Over the door organizer (great for keeping all those little items off table tops and within easy reach)
  • Of course, our cameras, binocs (one for each person), laptop, cell phones and all the chargers
  • Good book or two
  • Hot chocolate packets??

Toiletries

  • Shampoo/conditioner
  • Hair gel/spray
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste and floss
  • Deodorant
  • Razor
  • Makeup and remover
  • Medications
  • Motion sickness remedy
  • Contact solution (extra contacts)
  • Glasses and/or reading glasses

Excursion needs

  • Camera, film, charger, memory cards
  • Binoculars
  • Travel Umbrella
  • Sun glasses
  • A Large Tote bag (I used this constantly in port for carrying stuff, DH carried the backpack)

Miscellaneous

  • Business cards or name cards to give to new friends
  • Preprinted address labels
  • Ziplock bags
  • Dog Treats for the Sled Dogs......Their Owner was so appreciative that I brought his dogs treats! (As a courtesy, ask permission first)
  • A large Canvas Duffle bag for packing all those t-shirts, sweatshirts and souvenirs to bring home


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