This is a list that I have compiled from personal experience and is mostly geared toward women, but I think you men will get the idea! We have a luggage scale so Ken weighs the piece of luggage that I am going to check to make sure that I don't go over the 50 pound limit! (He is always well under the 50 pound limit, so I know that I'll have room to bring back souvenirs)!
Most
airlines allow each passenger to check one bag of 50 pounds or less. Be sure to check with your airline before departure as to luggage restrictions. In addition to one checked bag, I take a
carry-on (which is often a backpack) and a purse. To make it easier to spot our
luggage, we wrap each checked bag with a colorful luggage strap.
Miscellaneous:
Passport
Cruise
and Air Docs
IPhone,
IPad, Ipod, Camera and CHARGERS (memory cards, cables, etc.), Kindle (or books), headphones, journal,
sunglasses, reading glasses, eye-glass repair kit, umbrella, lightweight tote bag
Backpack/purse/carryall
Credit
cards, cash, euros (or local currency)
First Aid Kit:
Your
prescription meds (in your carry-on)!
Band-aids,
Neosporin
Advil,
pain reliever, etc.
Bonine
for motion sickness
Cough
drops, Eye drops
Immodium,
Pepto Bismol
Ace
bandage
Insect
repellent
Sunscreen
Hand
sanitizer
Stateroom:
Highlighter
pen
Sticky
notes (for leaving notes on your door or doors of friends)
Duct-tape
(you never know!)
Travel
alarm clock
Corkscrew/champagne
stopper, wine
stoppers
Small
flashlight
Battery
operated candle (great for the bathroom because it’s really dark!)
Jewelry: Don’t take good jewelry! I usually purchase locally made jewelry as
souvenirs.
Laundry:
Shout
wipes (for oops!)
Clothes
pins (if you want to hand wash some items and hang them in the bathroom)
Personal Hygiene/Beauty:
Shampoo/Conditioner
Hair
gel/mousse
Razor
Perfume,
body lotion
Deodorant
Facial
cleanser/moisturizer
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Mouthwash,
dental floss
Hair
dryer (there will be one onboard)
Hair
accessories: clips, scrunchies
Brush/comb
Make-up,
foundation, etc.
Nail
file, nail polish, remover wipes
Excursions:
Photo
ID (I take an expired driver’s license and use that unless we are advised to
take our passports ashore)
Backpack,
fanny pack,
Security
wallet
Money
and credit card
Clothing:
Travel
clothing to and from (be comfy for long overseas flights)
Daytime
wear onboard and for excursions:
Assortment
of dresses, skirts (long and short), sundresses, capris, tights, jeans, shorts,
skorts, tee shirts, dressier tops, tank tops
Sweater,
light windbreaker jacket, shrug, shawl, bathing suit and cover-up
Workout
wear, jammies, undies, socks
Rain
coat/poncho
Hats/visors,
belts and purses
SHOES:
walking, sandals, dressier, sneakers, flip flops
Evening
wear: may include dresses, dressier capris or slacks and tops, skirts, tops,
shoes, formal wear or sparkly top with dressy skirt or slacks (for men: tuxedo,
suit, or coat and tie)
