Packing list?

Hi! Virgin cruiser here. Wondering what I need to pack for my husband and I to go on a 4 night cruise to the Bahamas. Any help would be appreciated!

Oceanbound05,

What cruise line and ship are u sailing? Since its only a 4 day, a tux and evening gown for the one formal night isn't that necessary. Let me know if you have a balcony stateroon too. We use bungie cords to hold the balcony door open. Its nice to have a nice caribbean breeze coming throufgh the room. On any cruise, I pack zip lock baggies (1 Gal.) to plcae bottles of liquor in them. It protects against breakage, unless you have plastic liquor bottles. The best thing to pack is airport bottles of liquor in your luggage. If your with a group pack a pin up board on the outside of your room. This way, people in your group can sign it or know where you headed to on the ship if they can't phone you. Two-way radios are great also.(Self-explanitory) Here some other packing options for you:

1. Medication - (Motion sickness, Prescriptions, etc)

2. An extra carry-on or suit case for souvenirs

3. collapsable coolers are great by the pool (If you have beers in your stateroom)

4. Money to gamble in Atlantis Casino, Paradise Island (If your going to Nassau)

These are just a few things. If you have any other questions or concerns, let me know. Since you are first time cruisers, visit the first time cruiser thread on this site.

John

Thanks John!

So we can pack alcohol in our luggage for on the cruise? I keep reading this may or may not be taboo...

Obviously, You don't want to make it obvious, but if your discreet about it, and pack the right kind of liquor, you can definitely get it on board. I've never had a problem. If your aprehensive about boarding with it or packing it in your checked luggage, then you could always contact gift services through your cruise line and pre-order it for your cabin prior to your arrival.

John

SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN,SUNSCREEN;)

Plastic Ties for the Suitcase (and nail clippers for the travel bag to cut it)

Don't forget a notarized medical release to give to your babysitter (if needed)

Travel Bag--

Birth Certificate

Driver’s Licenses

Cash/Traveler’s Checks

Credit Cards

Cell Phones

Cell Phone Chargers

Royal Caribbean Notebook

Pens

Highlighters

Digital Camera/Charger

Hearing Aid Batteries

Ziplock Baggies

Medicines

Tylenol

Post it Notes

Door Decorations

Laynard

Organization Tools for Room/Miscellaneous--

Dewrinkle spray

Alarm Clock

Popup Mesh Laundry

Over the Door Shoe Holder

Suction Cups

Duct Tape

Clothes Pins

Alarm Clock

Thermos

Glade Plugin

Wine

To The Beach/Etc--

Mesh/Beach Bag

Bathing Suits/Coverups

Squirt Bottle

Lunch Bag (Collapsible)

Water Bottles

Lip Balm

Sunglasses

Disposable Water Camera

Sunscreen

Bug Spray (some locations need it)

Rain Panchos

Spritzer Mist Bottle (for when it gets hot)

Tolietries--

Hand Sanitizer (and maybe lysol)

Makeup Bag

Jewlery

Brush

Toothbrushes

Razor/Shaving Creams

Deodorant

Hand Sanitizer

Hair Dryer

Flat Iron

Curling Iron

Shampoo/Conditioner

Bath and Body Works

Soap

Clothes--

PJs

Shirts (Hers)

Shirts (His)

Pants (Hers)

Pants (His)

Shorts/Capri Pants (Hers)

Shorts (His)

Underwear (Hers)

Underwear (His)

Socks (Hers)

Socks (His)

Formal Wear (Hers)

Formal Wear (His)

Shoes (Hers)

Shoes (His)

Oceanbound,

Go to the internet and type in packing lists. You will find cruise diva. She has good tips.

Paco

Don't forget insulated drink containers. They are great for bringing back juices to your cabin, or mixing your own drinks in the cabin and taking out on deck, etc. It keeps your drinks colder longer as well.