Caribbean Cruise Packing List

Packing for a Caribbean Cruise

Hey there! If you're planning a Caribbean cruise for 2023, congratulations! It's always exciting to be planning a vacation. It's important to pack appropriately, so you can be comfortable and have everything you need while you're away.

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When it comes to what clothes to bring, think about the time of year you'll be cruising and what activities you'll be doing. For daytime, shorts and t-shirts or tank tops, as well as light sundresses are perfect. In the evening, cruise lines often have dress codes, so make sure to check these out before you pack. You'll want to bring cocktail dresses/fancy dresses, dressy shoes, and possibly light shawls or cardigans for cooler evenings.

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Make sure you don't forget any must-have items for your Caribbean cruise. There are a lot of useful items that can make your trip more enjoyable, such as cruise-approved power bars, over the door hanging organizers, magnetic cabin hooks and clips, cruise luggage tag holders, packing cubes, luggage with four spinner wheels, portable digital luggage scales, lanyards and keycard holders, towel clips or adjustable towel bands for beach chairs, motion sensor nightlights, and portable fans.

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If you're looking for more details on what to pack, we've got you covered! We've included a detailed list of items to bring for both men and women (including bathing suits, casual and dressy clothes, gym wear, shoes, and accessories) as well as a list of cruise-approved items to make your trip more comfortable.

We hope you have a great time during your Caribbean cruise in 2023!

Cruise Clothing Packing List for Women

• 2-3 bathing suits

• 2 cover ups

• 3-4 pairs of shorts

• 7-8 t-shirts or tank tops

• 2-3 sundresses

• 2-3 casual evening dresses

• 2 cocktail dresses/fancy dresses

• 2-3 Light tops/blouses for evening

• 2 Capri pants/nice jeans for evening

• Gym wear (including gym shoes)

• Sleepwear

• undergarments & socks

• Comfortable shoes for walking

• Dressy shoes (evening)

• Flip flops or sandals for beach or pool

• Casual shoes for day

• Casual shoes/wedge for evening

• *Shawl or Pashmina (cruise ship air conditioning on the shoulders)

• Light sweatshirt or cardigan for cooler evenings

• Sunhat

• Evening bag or clutch

• Jewelry

• Mask if required

Cruise Outfit Packing List for Men

• 3-4 shorts

• 7 t-shirts

• 2-3 bathing suits

• 1-2 pairs jeans

• 1-2 khakis

• 3-4 polos

• 1-2 buttoned shirts

• 1 suit

• 2 dress shirts

• undergarments and sleepwear

• work-out clothes

• 1 sweater or sweatshirt

• sandals/flip flops

• Gym shoes

• 1 pair dress shoes

• 1-2 pairs casual shoes

• baseball cap or hat

• sunglasses

• belt

• mask if required