Cruise Packing List For Your Next Voyage: Cruising In Comfort

When going on a cruise, you must prepare many items for the entire holiday. This will require a lot of planning and consideration. That being said, you can always make things a lot easier by using our cruise packing list instead.

Here, we provide a complete list of all essential items you should and should not bring, including clothing, toiletries, and electronics, among other things. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cruise traveller, the list will be handy. Always use it to plan and pack your items most efficiently.

Clothing

A cruise holiday calls for at least several set of clothes for swimming, formal nights, and leisurely activities. Ths, you need to be fflexbile with deciding what shoes, clothes, and accessories to pack for a cruise trip.  

Swimwear

When travelling by sea, bathing suits and other swimwear are always necessary, especially for beaches and pool days. Always look for ones that fit you well and are comfortable to wear.

For men, the options are pretty straightforward. Shorts or swim trunks are always the right choices. But for women, consider one-piece or two-piece styles, depending on your own personal styles.

Since you’ll be using them a lot, we highly recommend bringing at least two so you don't have to wait for your only swimsuit to dry. And, of course, if you're planning on doing certain water activities, like snorkelling or scuba diving, then proprietary clothes are required.

Exploring the underwater world is a must-do on any cruise. Pack your own snorkel and mask so you can dive into the crystal-clear waters and discover a whole new world beneath the waves. A rash guard will help to protect you from the sun and potential cuts while playing at the beach.

On the other hand, a wetsuit is great for keeping warm when diving. Depending on the water temperature, you can consider different wetsuits with various thickness levels. These clothes will help you immerse in these activities worry-free and comfortably.

Casual Clothes

For daily activities, you’ll need to pack a few casual clothes. Depending on the number of days you’ll spend on the ship, your list of outfits might change. But we always recommend bringing enough clothes to change daily while keeping a spare. 

For men, simple shorts, T-shirts, or polo shirts paired with shorts, trunks, or khakis pants are enough to keep you comfortable during the day. During most cruises, your regular swimwear is also a viable option at the poolside lounge. If the weather gets colder where you're going, a simple jacket or sweater should do the job.

For women, sundresses, skirts, shorts, and other casual outfits are perfectly viable during the day. Again, if you plan to stay at the poolside, wearing your swimwear is also a good idea.

Formal Clothes

During dinners and parties, most cruises require their passengers to dress up a little bit for the occasion.

For men, this means that you'll need at least a dark suit or a tuxedo with matching dress pants. Make sure that the clothes fit you well so that you can be most comfortable during the entire activity. On the other hand, if you don't wish to carry your clothes, certain cruise lines will offer formal outfits that you can easily rent.

For the ladies, party dresses, together with other formal clothes, can make you the centre of the event. Always pick something that goes well with the theme and will allow you to stand out. Plus, don't forget to pick the right shoes, along with matching jewellery, that can complement your dresses.

Footwear

Speaking of which, for formal dinners and parties, you’ll need matching dress shoes for the gentlemen and high heels for the ladies. Always m