Beach Bag | Hat (similar) | Sunglasses | Sandals | Bathing Suit (similar here and here) | White Dress | Blue Floral Dress | One Shoulder Striped Top | Striped Ruffle Shirts | Chambray Scallop Shorts | Yellow Floral Shorts
In less than a week we will be sailing aboard the Ruby Princess Cruise ship to Cabo San Lucas for 5 days and 5 nights! We are all so excited because lately we’ve had so much going on that stress has been building little by little in our household and we all could use a little rest and relaxation. I can’t wait to be pampered and drink endless margaritas by the pool!
We’ll be going with my side of the family which includes my mom and brother and his family. The last time we were all together was in July in San Diego for Emilia’s baptism so it’s going to be great to be together again. Since we all live far from each other with my brother being the farthest in Canada, we make it a point to go on a family vacation at least once a year. Last year we went to Hawaii and it was Emilia’s first big trip and first time on an airplane! She did so well at just 5 months old!
This time my mom decided on a cruise because she had gone this past November and had such an awesome time! I’ve been on several cruises in the past myself and I do have to say that its one of my favorite ways to vacation. You’re literally taken care of from the moment you step on the ship until you disembark. And the food! Oh the food! I expect to gain at least 5 pounds on this trip. Oh well!
Packing for a cruise is a little different than packing for a regular beach getaway because they have certain themed nights on the ship. For example, the last night is a formal night where everyone gets dressed to the nines. Men are expected to wear suits (or at least a shirt and tie) and women wear dresses (I’ve seen some women wear full on gowns!). It’s very reminiscent of Titanic, just hopefully without the sinking.
This year, because I now have four people to pack for, I created a checklist of all the items I need to bring on the cruise that hopefully you’ll find useful for your next vacation.
Important Necessities
- Cruise/Travel documents
- Passport (and/or visas if necessary) or proof of citizenship
- Driver’s license and/or other form of picture ID
- Major Credit/ATM card
- Cash
- Medical insurance cards
- Emergency contact numbers
- Vaccination certificate (if required)
Electronics
- Cell Phone + chargers
- iPad + chargers
- Laptop + chargers
Clothing
Daytime
- Sunglasses
- Beach hat
- Flip Flops
- Running Shoes
- Wedge Sandals
- Flat sandals
- Slip on walking shoes
- Work out clothes
- Shorts
- T-Shirts
- Casual daytime dresses
- Rompers
- Bathing suit/Swim trunks
- Backpack
- Tote bag
- Beach bag
Evening
- Casual evening dresses for informal nights for myself and Emilia
- Formal dress for formal night for myself and Emilia
- Suit for Rowell and Gabriel
- Dress shoes for Rowell and Gabriel
- Dressy sandals for myself and Emilia
- Jeans/Slacks for the boys
- Shirts of all types (sleeveless, short-sleeved, long-sleeved)
- Clutch evening bag
Personal
- Pajamas
- Socks
- Undergarments
- Sports bra
- Ties
- Camisole/Slip
- Belts
- Jewelry
Outerwear
- Fleece jacket
- Sweatshirt
- Light cardigan
Toiletries
- Sunblock
- Shampoo/Soap
- Body wash
- Loofah
- Toothpaste/brush/floss
- Face wash
- Face creams
- Cosmetics
- Shaver/shaving cream
- Hair Brush/comb/elastics
- Feminine Products
- Deodorant
- Hair dryer/curling iron
Medical
- Flonase for Rowell
- Kids Tylenol
- Sea sickness medicine
- Hand sanitizer
- Bug spray
- Antibiotic ointment
- Bandaids
Specifically For Emilia (1 yr old)
- Diaper bag
- Diaper rash cream
- Diapers
- Swimming diapers
- Wipes
- Bath soap
- Bath cloths
- Bottles
- Baby snacks
Other
- Camera
- GoPro
- Selfie Stick
- Light clip for iPhone
- Books
- Magazines
- Small Toys
- Headphones
I know it seems like a lot and I guess it is but this is what it’s like when you travel with kids!
Are you guys going on a trip any time soon? Let me know where you are headed in the comments section below. I’d love to hear from ya!
I still have yet to go on a cruise. But I do want to make that my next vacation! these are some great tips on what to bring Ill def have to keep this in mind! Have fun on your vacation!
XO-Lisa
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Thanks so much! You will love it, I promise! You should totally book a cruise for your next vacation!
I’m dying for a cruise right about now. So dreamy!
Liz
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Thanks so much, Liz!
I’ll be going on my first cruise this fall, so I’m totally saving this! Thanks for the practical tips. 🙂
You’re welcome! Have fun on your first cruise! It’ll be amazing!
Ooh this was very helpful because I am going on my first cruise this summer!
Awesome!! Have a great cruise! You are going to love it!
Such a great list! I am always forgetting to pack things on trips… I need a list for every trip lol!
XO, Amanda
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Thanks for checking it out, Amanda! Hopefully it helps. 🙂
How fun! Hope you enjoy your time with your family! Looks like you’re set with everything, including cute wardrobe!
Great tips! I’m going on my third cruise next March and already can’t wait to start packing!
Fantastic packing list for a cruise! I am not much of a cruise person, but had the opportunity to check out one of Royal Caribbean’s brand new fleets and was really impressed, so now cruising looks like fun to me! Won’t be cruising anytime soon but will be going over to Europe again in a few months. Can’t wait!
this is an awesome list! i’ll definitely be using it on my next cruise!
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Such a great list and I’m more than obsessed with the bag and hat here! I am heading on a vacation next month so thanks for getting my list started. 😉
xx, Tessa
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Definitely saving this post for the future!
Xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
I have had my eye on the one shoulder top for months now, but they have been sold out of my size forever. I so wish they would restock! Love your list!
This is so helpful! I am going on one in the fall and will definitely be using this guide.
Great post! So super helpful for packing. I recently went on a cruise and took way too much stuff. With how small our room was it would have been more enjoyable to have brought so much less. Your lists are perfect! I’m saving these for future help. Thanks!
This is such a thorough list! I never remember to bring sunblock so I am so glad you included it here. And you’re so right about the evening attire – that’s an easy one to forget too!
Great suggestions! It’s been ages since I’ve gone on a cruise!
This is perfect – I was actually planning to go on my first cruise fairly soon!
What a great packing list. This is something I need to print off for future trips. I have nothing planned yet but a cruise definitely sounds nice! Thanks girl x
Love the checklist, so helpful! I’m going to Spain & Morocco in 5 weeks.
As a cruise lover myself, I feel so excited for you to getaway from the mundane life’s schedule a bit. Your packing list is so practical and thank you for sharing it. I’ll be saving it for future reference for when I’m packing for our next cruise. Enjoy!
I definitely needed this guide for the summer trips I have planned. Thanks a bunch for sharing!
Xoxo,
Lou 💋
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Great loofahs of manageable size! Usually I have loofahs that are way too large and are uncomfortable to use in the shower, but these were the perfect size. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.