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Packing for the NKOTB cruise can be a challenge. Weather your 1st timer or past cruiser. I have learned that a packing list is essential to avoid forgetting something and then having to buy it on the boat or at the port.

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One important packing tip

If traveling with a companion or spouse, divide our checked items into two (or more) suitcases. That way, if one is lost, you will both have some clothing to wear! It would be terrible for your companion / spouse to have all of their clothes and you to have nothing but your carry on. Also, be sure to carry on anything that you cannot live without for a couple of days (or more), just in case your luggage is lost or delayed.

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Use the list below as a starter and modify it for your personal tastes.

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Some essentials and general items are found below:

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Essentials
•Cruise documents
•Passports

•Lanyard

​•Wallet and / or travel purse
•Medical insurance cards and medical history (especially if traveling alone)
•Another picture ID if you don't take driver's license
•Credit cards - be sure to call credit card companies before traveling to alert them you are traveling outside your normal area ATM card
•Watch
•Pre-paid phone card (if you want to make calls back home from ports)
•Cash
•3 copies cruise tickets, passports/visas, itinerary - pack 1 copy in carry on, 1 copy in checked luggage, and leave one copy with someone at home
•Contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit cards
•Emergency numbers at home
•Prescription drugs and any other essential medications in carry on bag (remember to get a note from doctor as well )
•Glasses, contacts, contacts cleaner
•Extra reading glasses
•Sunglasses
•Reading sunglasses
•Journal or notebook and pen/pencil- for making notes and good to exchange details with other cruisers you meet.
•Cell phone and charger
•Home and email addresses of friends/relatives back home
- for sending postcards, emails, or gifts
•Disposable underwater camera
- for snorkeling or beach days
•Digital camera
•Extra memory cards for digital camera
•Batteries for digital camera
•Battery charger
•Extension cord with multiple plug-ins
•iPod/mp3 player
•Small travel alarm clock -battery operated
•Extra luggage name tags (in case yours are lost on the outbound trip)
•Zip loc bags of all sizes and garbage/laundry bags
•Small flashlight
•Night light
•Small umbrella
•Small first aid kit (band aids, Q-tips, vaseline, dramamine, antibiotic cream, bandages, anti-diarrheal medication, cortisone
cream, aspirin/tylenol/advil)
•Sun screen/sun block and lip sunblock
• Hand Sanitizer
•Hand lotion
•Hats/caps/visors
•Empty folding tote bag -for souvenirs or the beach
•Handi-wipes

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Cruise Clothing Packing List
•Bras (include strapless if needed for evening wear)
•Panties
•Night gown/pajamas/robe
•Exercise/walking socks or pantyhose
•Purses (day and evening)
•Belts
•Walking shoes
•Walking sandals
•Rubber sandals for reef walking and beach
•Evening shoes
•Costume jewelry and extra watch
•Swim suits
•Swim suit cover-up/pareo/sarong
•Thongs/flip flop shoes
•Dress/outfit for Retro Red Carpet night on ship
•Dress/outfit for Comfy & Cozy night on ship
•Dress/outfit for Remix night on ship
•Dress/outfit for GPS night on ship
•Shorts
•Tops of all types (sleeveless, short-sleeved, long-sleeved)
•Capri pants
•Slacks
•Windbreaker jacket or cardign for evenings up on deck

 

***Don't Pack More Than You Need Be frugal when you pack. It will lighten your load ***

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Women's Sundries

•Blow dryer
•Curling iron or curlers
•Comb/brush
•Hair gel or Hair spray (non-aerosol)
•Shampoo
•Conditioner
•Shower cap
•Bar soap in plastic container
•Deodorant
•Toothbrush
•Toothpaste
•Dental floss
•Mouthwash
•Tweezers
•Make-up mirror
•Make-up and make-up bag(list can be endless!)
•Make-up remover
•Cleanser
•Moisturizer and freshener
•Nail polish and remover
•Nail clippers and file (be sure to pack in checked luggage)
•Razor and shaving cream

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Miscellaneous

​• Scissors, tape, markers, post it notes or message board & door decoration stuff

•Shoe bag holder to store items

•A few emergency items are useful, particularly a flash light. It's nice to know that you have an extra light for your room.

•You’ll may also want to take a nightlight if you’re staying in an inside cabin.

 

Leaving Home Checklist

To ensure peace of mind while you are away, why not run over this last-minute checklist of things to do before
you go?

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> Have the post office hold your mail.
> Stop your newspaper delivery, or have a friend or neighbour take them in for you.
> Leave copies of your passport, any credit cards you plan to use with a family member or trusted friend.
> Place a card with your name and address inside your luggage,as well as on the outside.
> Bring your travel and health insurance information and have it handy at all times.
> Verify that your identification and travel tickets are in your carry-on bag and will be available at all times.

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More Packing Tips For The Cruise

•Never pack anything in your luggage you couldn't stand losing forever.
•Tape your name, address, phone and cell numbers inside your luggage.
•Always carry your cruise documents on you and not in your luggage or carry-on bag.
•Stuff a small collapsible light weight bag or two into your suitcase. At the end of your cruise, use the bag for your laundry or those souvenirs' you bought.
•Before your go, take a picture of your luggage inside and out. This will make them easier to identify your belongings if they are lost.
•Although you can purchase many items on ship or in cruise ports, you will often pay a heavy premium, and may not find exactly what you need.
•If you choose to travel with expensive jewelry, use the purser's safe when you're not wearing it. Although room safes are available on many ships, only valuables locked up in the purser's safe are covered under the ship's insurance (check you cruise contract, usually supplied with your cruise documents). Frankly, I’d recommend leaving your very expensive and/or priceless jewelry at home, or in your bank's safe deposit box.
•If you're planning to buy t-shirts, hats, etc. on the ship or ports of call, why not wear them on your cruise? You'll cut down on the amount of clothing you'll bring, and you won’t need to plan for extra
space on your trip home. If you under-packed (unlikely), you can purchase additional clothing during the cruise.
•In the tropics, use light cotton clothing as often as possible. You'll be cooler and more comfortable.
•Plan your carry-on load carefully. A larger carry-on bag is useful so that you can comfortably carry
a change of clothing. Keep your carry-on bag safe and never leave it unattended.
•Carry all documents, medicines, essentials, and valuables with you in your carry-on. If your main article of luggage is lost or misplaced, can you exist with what you're carrying?
•Do not plan to find space for a garment bag. Better to carefully pack your clothing in a suitcase than to jam it into an overhead compartment.
•Instead of bringing full-size toiletries, like a full bottle of shampoo, save or purchase smaller plastic bottles and bring only what you need. Try sealing plastic bottles in zip-lock bags for added protection.
•Zip-lock baggies, preferably the thicker freezer-type, are great for keeping things dry, especially when you go to the beach. You can stuff your credit cards, driver’s licenses, cash, etc. in them and keep them safe inside your bathing suit.
•If you really depend on a hair dryer, plan to bring your own. Even if the ship provides them, you may not find them to be powerful enough to handle your needs, particularly if you have long or heavy hair.

 

 

Top Cruise Packing Tips

Camera. Sunscreen. Swimsuit. Okay, now that we've got the basics out of the way, here are a few must-have cruise items that'll help make your vacation more comfortable, enjoyable and memorable.

1. On the first day...
For the first day of your cruise, pack a small carry-on bag with your travel documents, a change of clothes, bathing suit, workout clothes, and any medications you may need.That way you don't have to wait for your checked bags to arrive in your stateroom.

2. Onboard attire...
Shorts, t-shirts, slacks, trousers, casual skirts, blouses and sundresses are all perfect during the day, whether indoors or out.

3. For lounging by the pool...
Pack two bathing suits (an extra suit in case the other is wet) and a pair of casual shoes (e.g., flip-flops, sandals, sneakers). You'll also need some casual shorts and a couple of t-shirts or a cover-up for getting to and from the pool areas.

4. Onboard fitness center...
If you're planning to visit our onboard fitness center, be sure to bring extra shorts, t-shirts and socks that you won't mind working out in –plus a pair of tennis or running shoes/sneakers.

5. Onshore attire...
You'll need comfortable walking shoes, as well as a hat and sunscreen for protection from the sun.​

6. If you are bringing Scissors..... for your door decoration they need to be in checked baggage or even better bring kiddie safety scissors you can pack in your carry-on.

7. For International travellers.....You can bring 2 pieces of baggage at 23 kg each. What I normally do is put the full suitcase or half full suitcase inside the 2nd one and as I buy things then seperate the two to bring home or you can always pick up a 2nd cheap suitcase over in the USA.