The
essential carry-on bag --
(No one needs everything
on this list but I start out with it for every cruise. I mark
off the things I need as I pack them and simply cross off the ones I
don't. Want to print this list? Here's a "printable page"
- makeup remover
- freshener/moisturizer
- cotton
balls/q-tips
- toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash/floss
- perfume/body & hand lotions
- deodorant/talcum
powder
- sun screen
- eye shadow/liner/mascara
- powder/blush/concealer/lipstick
- nail
polish/polish remover pads
- shampoo/conditioner/gel/hair
spray (non-aerosol)
- brushes/combs
- bobby
pins/clips/bows/hair bands
- hair
dryer/curling iron/shower cap
- make-up
mirror/plug in cube tap
- clothes
steamer/lint brush/Woolite
- folding tote
bag/fanny pack
- caps/visors
- Zip-Lock
bags/garbage bags
- jewelry
- medicines/bandages/antiseptic
cream
- feminine hygiene products
- germicidal hand cleaner
- extra glasses/contact lens
supplies
- flasks
- camera/film/extra
batteries/binoculars
- Walkman/speakers/tapes or
CDs
- passport/money/documents/keys
(home & luggage)
- watch/travel alarm clock
With post-9/11 airline
regulations prohibiting sharp objects in carry-on bags, I now pack the
following in checked luggage:
- nail file and
buffer/nail clippers & scissors
- tweezers/sewing
kit/small scissors
- razor/shaving accessories
MORE about
Packing & Organizing -- I have a special treat for
cyber-cruisers! An entire PAGE of packing tips. Here you'll
discover some Secrets for Packing and Organizing. Not all my
secrets, mind you. However they are some of my favorites.
Another way to plan...
Chart Your Course Day-by-Day
(A wardrobe plan for a sample
7-night Caribbean cruise with pre-night hotel stay.)
Fly to
San Juan and a one-night hotel stay pre-cruise
- sweater set/navy print slacks/tennis
shoes (plane)
- shorts (hotel afternoon)
- purple top and flowered skort/sandals
(evening)
Embarkation Day
(San Juan) - Casual
- shorts and polo
top/tennis shoes
- purple crinkle rayon
pants and tunic/black sandals
Important Note:
Carry on the outfits you want to wear to dinner--your luggage
might not get delivered to your cabin in time to change!
Day One (at sea)
- Formal
- exercise shorts and
t-shirt
- swimwear
- flowered shorts and
top
- print cocktail
dress/black heels
Day Two
(Martinique) - Informal
- exercise shorts and
t-shirt
- navy paisley shorts
and top
- swimwear
- navy and gold pants
and tunic/gold sandals
Day Three
(Barbados) - Casual
- exercise shorts and
top
- shorts and polo top
- swimwear
- black linen
sundress/black sandals
Day Four
(Antigua) - Casual
- exercise shorts and
top
- shorts and polo top
- swimwear
- blue flowered slacks
and tunic/black sandals
Day Five (St. Marteen) - Formal
- shorts and t-shirt
(for sailing excursion)
- swimwear
- shorts and top
- black cocktail
dress/black heels
Day Six (St.
Thomas) - Casual
- exercise shorts and t-shirt
- swimwear
- shorts and top
- black flowered slacks and cotton
sweater/sandals
Day Seven
(Disembarkation-San Juan-fly home)
- navy print slacks and
white top/tennis shoes
Misc.
Clothing and Accessories
- night
gowns/robe
- pantyhose/knee-high
stockings
- bras/panties/slips
- white
shorts/white slacks/two blouses or polo shirts
- knock around
shorts and t-shirt
- flip
flops/water shoes
- swimsuits
(3)/cover-up
- jewelry
- socks/white
tennis shoes
- purses
(daytime & evening)
P.S.
Ladies, pack something for your husband, too! See Packing for
Men.
Do you
have a favorite packing idea? Have I left something out that you
feel is absolutely essential?
Write
to me
and let me know!
