Before You Leave:

Unplug electrical appliances such as computers, microwaves, & televisions (to protect from power surges)
Arrange for pet and plant care while you're away
Stop routine deliveries (such as newspaper and mail)
Make your home seem lived-in by putting lights and a radio on timers
Lock windows, garage, and doors securely
Tell neighbors you're away and how to reach you in case of an emergency

Close blinds and curtains
Remove perishables from refrigerator
Empty all garbage baskets
Wash the dishes and run the garbage disposal (to prevent unpleasant odors)

Check your spare tire and jack to make sure they're in working order
Check oil level, coolant level, and tire pressure
Fill windshield wiper fluid
Pack a first aid kit in the trunk

The Basics:

Cruise tickets
Flight tickets
Hotel vouchers
Health insurance card
Luggage tags provided by cruise line
Driver's license & additional form of identification
Passport or birth certificate
Pens/Pencils

Maps
Address book
Money belt/passport carrier
Tote bag
Wallet with cash
Traveler's checks
Credit cards
Phone cards
ATM debit card
Emergency contact information

Cell phone & charger
PDA & charger
Laptop
Camera
Underwater disposable camera
Video camera & battery charger
Film
Extra memory cards (for digital cameras)
Personal audio player & headphones
Extra batteries
Watch

Basics for Her:

Bras
Panties
Jacket & sweatshirt
Nightgown
Pajamas & sleepwear
Robe

Footwear:

Shoes
Sandals
Sneakers
Socks
Slippers
Pool shoes
Evening shoes

Daytime Clothing:

Bathing suits
Cover ups
Exercise shorts & tops
Casual shorts & skirts
Casual tops
CruiseCrazies T-Shirt
Belts
Sun hats/visors
Jeans
Pocketbook/tote bag

Evening Clothing:

Evening purses
Dress slacks & tops
Evening gowns/dresses
Stockings
Slips/undergarments

Basics for Him:

Underwear
Socks
Jacket & sweatshirt
Shoes
Sneakers
Sandals & slippers
Bathing suits
Casual shorts
Exercise shorts
Tank tops/tee shirts
CruiseCrazies T-Shirt
Casual shirts
Jeans
Golf/Polo shirts
Pajamas & sleepwear

Evening Clothing:

Tuxedo or suit
Dress shirts
Dress slacks
Dress shoes & socks
Ties & bow tie
Cummerbund
Vest & Cuff links
Belts/suspenders

For Children & Infants:

Light weight stroller
Diapers & wipes
Formula
Night light
Toys, books, & pool toys
Wings for swimming
Swimmers' ear drops
Ear plugs (to keep pool water out of ears)
Bottles & brushes
Anbesol for teething
Pacifiers
Stuffed animals

Shorts & tops for daytime
Long pants
Sweatshirt
Evening outfits
Socks for day & night
Underwear
Sandals
Sneakers
Dress shoes
Slippers
Bathrobe
Pajamas
Hair clips & ponytail bands
CD player with cd's

Personal Items:

CruiseCrazies Lapel Pin

Chapstick
Deodorant
Moisturizer
Hair brush/comb
Hair clips/curlers
Hair dryer
Curling iron
Hair styling products
Hair accessories

Makeup & makeup remover
Cotton balls & Q-Tips
Floss
Ear plugs (for loud music & noisy neighbors)
Shampoo & conditioner
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Contact lenses & solutions
Perfume & cologne
Skin care products
Antibacterial hand cleanser

Razor & blades
Electric razor charger
Shaving cream
Aftershave
Mouthwash
Handkerchiefs

Cabin Items:

Nightlight or small flashlight
Travel alarm clock
Extension cord/power strip
Post-it notes (to leave a note for cabin steward or family)
Bungee cord (to hold balcony door open)
Plastic shoe bag (to hang over bathroom door for lots of essentials)
CruiseCrazies Door Hang
Air freshener
For Smokers: A smokeless ashtray

Medicines:

Prescription medicines
Over the Counter medicines
Vitamins
Sinus/Allergy medications
Dramamine or Bonine (for sea sickness)
Tums
Gas X
Tylenol/Advil/Aspirin
Vaseline
Cortisone
Cough drops
Eye drops
Sore throat spray
Aloe Vera gel (helps with sunburns)
Seasickness wrist bands

Security Checked Items:

Sewing kit
Needle
Tweezers
Nail file & clippers
Razor & blades
Small scissors

Miscellaneous:

Duct tape
Sunscreen & Sunblock
Bug Repellent
Reading Material
A large mailing type envelope (so photos don't get bent in luggage)
Return address labels (to give to the new friends you meet)
Pre-printed address labels & stamps (to send postcards from ship)
Small spray bottle (to spray yourself when it gets too hot)
Refillable, insulated water bottle

Handheld mirror
Band-aids
Prescription eyeglasses & kit for repairs or tightening
Sun glasses & leash (for active tours)
Bobby pins
Shower caps
Watch
Jewelry (daytime & evening)
Rain gear
Business cards
Binoculars
Goggles or underwater mask
Zip-Lock bags
Small calculator
Extra foldable bags (for bringing home all the extra souvenirs)
Stain stick

Packing Tips:

• Pack a highlighter so you can mark the activities of the day in the ship's circulated activities guide. If you're traveling with other people, bring more colors so you can coordinate their activities with yours.

• If you plan on bringing lots of delicates (such as wine) in your suitcase, you may want to consider lining the suitcase with bubble wrap. On the way back you can also use it to wrap your souvenirs.

• If you wear glasses, be sure to bring an extra pair, or at least a glasses repair kit. Don't forget the sunglasses.

• It's a good idea to bring quite a few one dollar bills for tipping baggage handlers or room service or anything else that might come up.

• Bring some hand sanitizer to help avoid germs and in case of using a bathroom on a tour that's not quite clean. Bring a little toilet paper in your purse, also, for the same reason.

• Always bring at least one warmer piece of sleepwear in case of cold weather.

• Be sure to label your camera with return address labels, in case you lose it.

• Don't pack all of your clothes in one bag and his in another. Divide the clothes up so you will both have clothes if something should happen to your bags.

• Don't forget your clothes pins or potato chip clip, to weigh down the shower curtain in your cabin....No more shower curtain stuck to your rear end dilemma!!

• Be sure to pack all essentials such as documents, medicines, and valuables in your carry-on luggage. In the rare event in which your luggage is lost, at least you'll have the more important items with you.

• Put a sheet of paper in each piece of luggage with your name, address, and phone number in case your luggage is lost.

• To save precious space when you're packing your personal items such as shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash, etc, buy the travel-sized products or pour some from the original bottles into smaller ones. If you do this for each personal item, you'd be amazed to see how much space you could save.

• Bring lanyards for each person of your group, and stop by the pursers desk to get holes punched in your sail & sign cards as well as beverage cards. Tie the lanyards through the punched holes, and losing the cards will be much more difficult. Many people even wear them around their necks during the day to reduce pocket clutter.

• Bring an old, outdated member card from a store that has a magnetic strip on the back. Instead of using your credit card to lock and unlock the cabin safe, you can use this instead. This way, you won't have to carry around any credit cards around with you all the time. After all, ships don't use credit cards: They bill all onboard purchases to your sail and sign card's account.