PACKING CHECKLIST SUGGESTIONS – GENERAL TRAVEL
ESSENTIALS:
 Wallet
 Driver’s license and auto insurance card - in case you decide to rent a
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car
Medical insurance card and medical history written in wallet (verify
with insurance coverage if necessary)
Credit/Debit cards - be sure to call credit/debit card companies
before traveling to alert them you are traveling outside your normal
area
ATM card
Prepaid phone card
Cash or traveler’s checks (be sure to keep traveler’s checks receipt in
separate location)
Copies of passports and driver’s license - pack 1 copy in carry on
luggage, 1 copy in checked luggage, and leave 1 copy at home
Emergency contact numbers at home
Contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit/debit cards or traveler’s
checks
Prescription drugs and any other essential medications in carry on
bag
Glasses, contacts, contact cleaner
Extra reading glasses
Sunglasses / reading sunglasses
Reading material - books/magazines to read while poolside on ship
Notepad and pen/pencil/highlighter
Home and e-mail addresses of friends/relatives back home – for
sending postcards, gifts, etc.
Cell phone and charger
Binoculars
Watch
Ear plugs
Film Camera / manual / extra film
Video Camera / extra recording media / power supply / battery
recharger
Digital camera / manual / extra memory cards for digital cameras /
battery recharger
Batteries for digital camera and charger
Zoom lenses / tripod
Walkman / MP3 Player / IPod
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 Extension cord with multiple plug-ins
 Small travel alarm clock - battery operated with lighted numbers
 Small flashlight
 Night light / reading light
 Corkscrew / Swiss army knife or something similar
 Travel steamer
 Laundry or dirty clothes bag / Zip loc bags of all sizes
 2-way radio or walkie talkies with 2 – 5 mile range
ESSENTIALS CONTINUED
 Bug repellent
 Rubbing alcohol
 Travel size Woolite
 Clothes pins
 Small umbrella
 Small first aid kit (band aids, Q-tips,
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anti-diarrhea medication,
cortisone)
Sunscreen/Sunblock and lip sunblock
Germicidal hand cleaner
Handi-wipes
Body lotion
Sewing kit and scissors/safety pins
Empty tote bag - for souvenirs or going to the beach
Hats/caps/visors
Water bottle - to take to beach or poolside
Crazy glue
Goggles / face masks / snorkels
Laptop or PDA / battery packs / accessories
Collapsible travel pillow
Women’s Clothing Packing List:
 Bras (include extras for evening wear)
 Panties
 Pantyhose for evening wear
 Lingerie/pajamas, robe
 Slippers
 Exercise/walking socks
 Camisole/Slip/Under garments for evening wear (if necessary)
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 Purses for evening wear (if necessary)
 Walking shoes and sandals
 Rubber sandals or flip flops for beach
 Costume jewelry and extra watch
 Evening shoes
 Swimsuit and swimsuit coverup
 Workout clothes and athletic shoes
 Sweater / wraps - for cooler evenings
 Slacks (for evening)
 Capri pants for daywear
 Shorts
 Tops of all types (sleeveless, short-sleeved, and long-sleeved)
 Dress (if needed)
 Sweatshirt (depends on time of year)
Women’s Sundries and Miscellaneous
 Curling iron or curlers
 Satin bonnet for sleeping
 Comb/brush
 Hair products – shampoo, conditioner, gel, hair spray, etc.
 Shower cap
 Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental floss
 Make-up and make-up bag (list can be endless)
 Air freshener for bathroom
 Nail file/tweezers/nail clippers
 Deodorant
 Small makeup mirror
Men’s Clothing Packing List
 Underwear
 Undershirts
 Pajamas and robe
 Shorts
 Slacks (casual and dress)
 Casual shirts / polo shirts / dress shirts
 Casual shoes / walking shoes / sandals
 Rubber sandals / flip flops on beach
 Sport jacket
 Tuxedo jacket and pants or dark suit (if necessary)
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 Evening or dress shoes (if necessary)
 Black dress socks (if necessary)
 Ties, Belts
 Swim suit
 Exercise/walking socks
 Workout clothes/T-shirts
 Sweatshirt (depends on time of year)
Men’s Sundries and Miscellaneous
 Comb/brush/tweezers/nail clippers
 Shampoo and hair products
 Deodorant
 Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Dental Floss, Mouthwash
 Razor and shaving cream (or electric razor and supplies)
 Hand Lotion
Leaving Home Checklist for Everyone
 Stop your newspaper delivery, or have a friend take them in for you.
 Place name and address inside your luggage, as well as on the
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outside.
Bring your travel and health insurance information and have it handy
at all times.
Make sure your identification are on your bags and will be available at
all times.
Kid’s Packing List:
 Children’s Shampoo
 After-sun moisturizer
 Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss
 Brush/comb
 Hair bands / barrettes / scrunchies
 Children’s Tylenol
 Antibiotics / drops for ear or eye infections
 Bug / mosquito repellent for kids
 Sneakers / sandals / waterproof shoes/boots
 Athletic socks
 Underclothes
 Pajamas
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 Shorts / T-shirts
 Raincoat / Fleece jacket
 Turtleneck shirt / sweatshirts / long sleeved shirts
 Several pairs of long pants, jeans or leggings (depending on season)
 Bathing Suits
 Baseball cap / hat / visor
 Nice outfit for sit-down dinners (if necessary)
 Backpack stuffed with coloring books and crayons / favorite stuffed
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Travel games / books / Walkman, MP3 Player, IPOD
Disposable camera
An address book with your child’s friend’s names and addresses so
they can send out postcards
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Infants and Toddlers:
 Bottles
 Formula
 Food containers and spoons
 Diapers / Diaper bag
 “The Blankie”
 Quart sized Ziploc bags and Lysol
 Trial-sized germicidal gel for diaper bag
 Sun hat / socks
 Swim diapers
 Infant seat
 Stroller
 Pacifiers / toys
 Bibs
 Sippy Cups
 Baby sunscreen
 Baby wipes
 Baby shampoo
 Baby aspirin or Tylenol
 Infant thermometer
 Aspirator
 Juice boxes for excursions
 Inflatable swim aids
 Bug / mosquito repellent for kids
 If your child is younger than 5, we recommend bringing a stroller or
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baby backpack for walking and/or sight-seeing
Port-a-crib
Waterproof pads for toddler’s bunks
Items to childproof a room, such as outlet plugs and pipe cleaners
Updated pictures of your children in case they wander off. You’ll
need recent pictures so others can help you look for them
Pediatrician’s name, regular and emergency phone numbers
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