I wish a had a Fairy Godmother that could say those magical words and all my clothes would be packed; but that is not the case. In fact, this is the least desirable part of my pre-cruise planning. Luckily, my wife devised an excellent worksheet we use to plan what we will need for each day of our cruise. Click here to download a copy of our clothes packing worksheet.
This worksheet will accommodate up to a seven-night cruise. Start by entering the scheduled ports of call each day. Next, note any planned excursions and dinning reservations at Palo or Remy. With that information, just make a note of what you will wear each day. Packing for fun in the sun, hiking in Alaska, or exploring Europe is one thing, but you also need to consider what you will be wearing to dinner and the shows.
For most evenings, dinner attire is cruise casual. Depending on your cruise, you may also have Semi-Formal and Formal evenings. If you plan have dinner at the adult-only restaurants Palo and Remy , you will need to dress more formally than you would at the rotational restaurants. There is one unique exception to the dress attire, and that is Pirate Night, where Disney encourages everyone to dress up in their best pirate costumes.
Pirate night is for everyone; not just the kids! One thing I do is stage my clothes on the bed then remove a few items as I am a chronic over packer.
The ships have self service laundry facilities so you can always pack lighter and wash clothes on the ship. If found, these items will be confiscated by security and returned at the end of your cruise.
Just remember, surge protectors and extension cords are not permitted so plan ahead on how you will charge your devices and camera batteries. Last, but not least, plan what you will pack in a carry on bag carefully. You should take everything you and your family members may need on embarkation day. First and foremost, make sure you have all your travel documents and identification with you, and ensure they are easily accessible to avoid check-in delays.
You will need these documents immediately upon arrival to the port. Depending on when you arrive you may board the ship before the staterooms are ready which is usually around PM, your checked luggage will be delivered the hallway outside your stateroom piece by piece up to PM.
If you plan to be onboard earlier in the day and want to swim or just enjoy the pool deck, make sure you pack swim suits and sun protection in your carry-on. Additionally, you should keep all your important documentation and medications with you to avoid any issues while you are waiting for your luggage to be delivered to your stateroom. Remember to take your final packing list with you so that you can make notes during your cruise while it is fresh in your head. It is also helpful to make note of things you packed and did not use and do not think you will need in the future.
Keeping an updated customized packing list will make it easier the next time you are packing for the next cruise. What are your must pack items?
When we bring toys for kids we use the storage ottoman as a toy box…I prop it open with a hair brush or lint brush. A fun piece of advice for all. This is a great tip on the Dream class ships. A follow up tip would be to make sure the supports are working otherwise the lid could slam shut smashing fingers. The address labels are an excellent idea, thanks for that tip! Do you know if small travel steamers are allowed? I did not see them on the prohibited items list checked a couple days ago.
Thanks for sharing! It is not allowed-I tried to bring one for my vow renewal dress and they took it and held it until the end of the cruise. PIcked it up at the terminal when claiming luggage. Steamers are not allowed!
They confiscated mine at the port, and I had to pick it up in the terminal once we disembarked. This happened two months ago, and obviously I am still not over it.
Did they show you language stating steamers are not allowed? I have not been able to find anything. Guess I will have to call and ask. Downy wrinkle release works great for clothes. Also, If you hange your clothes in the bathroom, the steam from the shower will help dewrinkle your clothes. While not specifically stated, it is considered an electrical appliance and covered in the following bulletpoint. I was able to get my vow renewal dress steamed onboard.
It could not be pressed because of the delicate material and embellishments. I have the older 5 port non QC version and will be upgrading for the Alaska cruise. They explain this is so that the allowance is similar to airline restrictions, as many passengers must fly to the port. Saga Cruises take the crown when it comes to offering baggage.
Viking Cruises largely bases its luggage allowance on air operator guidelines, with many of its cruise packages including flights. You are permitted one carry-on, dimensions not exceeding 22 x 14 x 9 in 56 x 36 x 23 cm and weight not exceeding 15 lbs 7 kg. You are also permitted one checked bag, dimensions not exceeding 16 x 23 x 39 in 40 x 60 x cm and weight not exceeding 50 lbs 23 kg. However, they also set out a list of common air carriers and their guidelines to help benefit guests.
The newest cruise line to enter the market is Virgin Voyages. They suggest ensuring bags do not exceed 20kgs and recommend repacking if so. Olsen allow cruises to bring on board up to 90kg worth of luggage though they do suggest that no singular suitcase weighs more than 20kg. Cruise: How much hand luggage are you allowed on a cruise? Image: Getty Images. Learn More About Marcy. Didn't find what you were looking for? Click the Ask a Question button to open the Ask a Question dialogue box.
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