Printable cruise packing list
- Print your packing list before you start — checkboxes included.
- Cruise-specific skip list saves space (leave the iron and surge protector home).
- Default setup suits a 7-day Caribbean-style cruise — adjust days and ports in the tool.
What you’ll likely need
A quick peek at must-bring and strongly suggested items for this trip. Your full checklist with checkboxes appears in a moment.
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Packable rain jacket
- Pants / shorts
- Socks
- Sun hat / cap
- Swimsuit
- Swimsuit
- T-shirts / tops
- Underwear
- Review cruise line dress code
- Small day bag for port days
- Credit / debit cards
- Cruise boarding pass
- Driver's license / ID
- Flight / booking confirmations
- Health insurance card
- Passport
- Passport (even closed-loop)
- Shore excursion tickets
- Visa / entry documents
- Phone
- Phone charger
- Travel power adapter
- Quick-dry swim towel
- Swim goggles
- Meds in original containers
- Prescription medications
- Deodorant
- Extra sunscreen (tropical ports)
- Sunscreen SPF 30+
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste (travel size)
- TSA liquids bag (100ml)
- Day backpack
- Packing cubes
- Comfortable embarkation day outfit
- Disembarkation day outfit (keep accessible)
- Formal outfit
- Light jacket / layer
- Light rain poncho (tropical cruise)
- Sandals / flip-flops
- Sleepwear
- Beach towel (pool deck)
- Cocktail dress / suit
- Cruise lanyard with card holder
- Dress shoes for formal night
- Plan 1–2 formal outfits
- Waterproof phone pouch
- Downloaded offline maps
- Emergency contact list
- Local currency / cash
Tips for this trip
- Pack one small day bag for port days — ship key card, sunscreen, and copies of ID stay with you.
- Magnetic hooks are cruise-cabin favorites for extra hanging storage.
- Motion sickness remedies work best if you start before embarkation day.
More cruise packing lists guides on our cruise packing lists hub , or use the full packing tool
Common questions
How do I save this cruise list as a PDF? +
Use Print, then choose Save as PDF in the print window for a printable packing list with checkboxes.
What should I not pack for a cruise? +
Skip irons, surge protectors, drones, and full-size hair dryers — most are banned or provided onboard.