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~Linda's
Cruise Diva Packing List~
Cruise
Packing for Men
The
first question women ask me is, "Will my husband need a
tuxedo?" The answer to that lies in part with the gentleman
himself.
While a tuxedo isn't
100% necessary, it's a refreshing change to see our significant
others in their very best bib and tucker. My husband packs his own
bags, or at least stages them for me. For a seven day cruise, here
are his necessities and some "extras" suggested by
cruising friends. Typically a week-long cruise includes two formal
nights, one or two informal nights, and three or four casual nights.
The informal/casual nights vary from ship to ship--check your
documents and adjust your list accordingly.
Night
Life
Tuxedo
Studs
Formal Shirt(s)
Tie, Cummerbund & Belt
Shoes & Black Socks
or Dark Business Suit & Accessories
Sport Coat (to be worn
on the plane)
Shirts (2) & Ties (2)
Shoes & Dark Socks
Slacks & Belt
Polo/Golf Shirts (3)
Dockers
Shoes (Socks Optional)
Day
Wear
Tee Shirts or Polo
Shirts
Shorts
Swim wear (2)
Tennis shoes & socks
Other
Wear
Boxers or Briefs
Sleepwear/Robe
Hat or Cap
Sunglasses
"Stuff"
Shaving kit (his
includes what he needs)
Reading glasses
MP3 player & charger
Cell phone & charger
Thermal insulated mug
Travel clock
Short, multi-plug extension cord or power strip
Notebook & pen
Prescription & OTC medicines
Strapping tape/duct tape
Cable ties
Small flashlight and/or night light
If you simply can't
leave it behind, bring along your laptop and stay in touch by taking
advantage of the wireless connections most ships now feature.
By nature, a shaving
kit is a personal thing. Manly nostrums aren't the sort we women
truly understand. Men know instinctively what they can't get by
without, though it wouldn't hurt to check his shaving kit to be
certain his deodorant and shaving cream containers aren't empty. How
anyone can get by with a simple toothbrush and razor is simply
beyond my comprehension.
Their lists are
shorter than ours, right? Yes, because we'll share our hairdryers
and things like cameras and first aid remedies. Now, are you shaking
your head over some of the "stuff" listed? You'll just
have to trust me on some of those items. The first time a luggage
repair is accomplished with a bit of strapping tape, he'll beam at
pride for this bit of foresight. Just make him leave the power tools
at home. No doubt the ship's engineers have their own drill bits.
PS - Pack light and
use the ship's laundry/dry cleaning service. Hint: They do a
SUPERB job on pleated formal shirts!
Want
to print this list? Here's a "printable
page"
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!
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