what should i bring for my cruise?

Question

anyone have other tips aside from basics? im going on a 7 day cruise to the southern carribean, san juan, st. thomas, antigua, barados, dominca ect...

Answer 1

Here's my recommendations based on the almost 20 cruises I have been on, including all over the Caribbean.

The dress on ship is casual all day until 6:00PM. So take swim wear, shorts, sandals, beach shoes, your snorkel equipment if you have it, sun glasses and sun screen, lotions, a cap or big hat for the sun, a book if you are a reader, your music player, sneakers and clothes to workout in if you like to use the gym, good walking shoes, your camera, and other personal toiletries. Take a warmup suit and/or light jacket for days when its breezy.

Your cabin will have towels and soap provided, including pool and beach towels. It will also have a generic hair shampoo so you do not need to bring that unless you like a specific brand. They do not provide tooth paste, mouth wash or lotions. They DO provide a hair dryer.

After 6:00 PM they request that you wear "sports or resort casual" attire. That's attire that you would expect a person to wear in a business office, (like a bank employee), shirt with a collar, slacks, skirt, blouse, etc. You can still wear shorts and swim wear in the pools and spas but not in public areas like dining rooms and restaurants, show rooms, bars, casino, etc.

Most cruises have a formal night or two when you can wear your best stuff and get pictures taken, and maybe meet the ship’s Captain. The formal nights are REQUESTED not required attire. But most people do dress up in a tux for men and a long dress (any color) for women. Some men just wear a suit and tie and some women wear a nice dress but not a gown. You will not be denied access to the dining room or anything else if you choose not to dress up.

- Its best to pack using soft-sided luggage because with space limited in your cabin it fits under the beds better if its not hard sided luggage. Take a small carry-on bag for the last night of the cruise. On the last evening you will be required to put your luggage outside your cabin by about 2:00 AM so that they can start taking it down to the lower deck for offloading the next morning. So you will need a small bag for your toiletries and your clothes that you sleep in.

- Cruise lines charge a lot (about $15 to $25 per photo) for the photos they take so take your own photos around the ship when you get the chance, especially on the formal nights. Take your own camera and ask other passengers to take photos for you, they generally are very willing.

- If you can take a six-pack of bottled water and soft drinks in your carry-on for your cabin. You will have to pay for both on the ship and its nice to have those handy in the cabin.

- If you are taking your cell phone, MP3 player or other item that needs to be plugged in take an extension cord as the plugs in the cabin are generally not in the best places and there are usually only one or two.

- Take a small bottle of hand sanitizer. There are generally sanitizer dispensers at the entrances of restaurants, the buffets and dining room, but some times the are not there or not working. The sanitizer helps prevent the spread of the Norwalk Virus that sometimes occur on cruise ships.

- Your cruise ship will likely have an internet cafe but the prices will be outrageous; like $50 to $60 an hour. So skip the ship's internet service and look for an internet cafe when you get to each port. You can usually get an hour in a port for about $5-6.00.

Answer 2

no longer bringing marijuana on your cruise better be an decision. As a previous poster reported, as quickly because it truly is detected, you'd be detained on your stateroom and grew to change into over to the authorities on the subsequent port of call. you do not opt for to stuck with drugs out of the country because the U. S. State branch can haven't any further something to do with you. note that your license gained't recommend a element as that all cruise ships are registered to international locations except the U.S.

Answer 3

hi!
im going on a cruise soon too!
im bringing
1)clothes - its 80 degrees year round in the caribbean
2)sunscreen and hat - protect yourself
3)money!!!!!!!!!! - shopping at St. Thomas is great! (thats what i heard)
4) sea sick medicine
5)CAMERA - most important...going on a cruise with ocean views and no camera wouls be the last thing you want.
6)formal dresses because almost every cruise has 2 formal nights.
7)hmmm you can go on the internet for more travel tips.
Hope I helped!

Answer 4

Lucky! Don't forget the dramamine/bonine for motion sickness. I usually take over the counter Ginger daily and don't need to stronger Rx, which makes me drowsy.

A sweater is sometimes needed, no coat. Comfortable shoes, small camera, sunscreen! (the caribbean sun is a whole new experience). Mostly dress for comfort, everyone else does. Pack light!

Answer 5

More money and less clothes.

Have a great trip. Enjoy)

Answer 6

Antibiotics, Pain medication and such...if you get sick while your there you will be very happy you were prepared

Answer 7

pillow, deck of cards, digital camera/camcorder, sea sick medicine, business cards if you have them, bottled water, hat, and hand sanitizer

Answer 8

self defense skills in case you run into pirates.

Answer 9

take sea sick medicine before you get sick!

Answer 10

good book..sea sick medicine...sea sick medicine