As more and more Americans get vaccinated, COVID-19 cases continue to trend downwards in the United States. Because of that, traveling is becoming a real option for many once again.
Although following CDC guidelines is still essential, a cruise might be just what you and your family need to shake away the stress from the past year.
Instead of trying to figure out where to stock up on toilet paper, you can now worry about more exciting things, like how to pack for a cruise.
To help you ensure that you have everything you need, we’ve put together this guide. Reading it will help you ensure you have everything you need for a safe and memorable trip.
Read on for a comprehensive cruise packing list.
A Copy of Your Passport
Most people remember their passports, but having copies of your passports is also essential. You can then leave your passport in the safe of your room, bringing around the copies as proof of it.
Sunscreen
Regardless of which destinations you’re headed to, there’s a good chance you’ll get a lot of sun while there. Bringing sunscreen will keep you from getting burned, as well as protect your skin from long-term damage.
Hand Sanitizer
The pandemic may now be less severe in the United States, but it rages on across the world. You don’t know where the travellers around you come from, so make sure to bring hand sanitizer and masks just in case.
Bug Spray
There probably won’t be bugs flying around you while you’re on the ship, but it could be a different story when you’re at port. Bringing a bottle of bug spray will help ward off sand flies, gnats, mosquitoes, and any other flying creature that would otherwise put a damper on the trip.
Dramamine
Nobody thinks that they get seasick until they’re on a boat that’s churning through choppy water.
Bringing a box of Dramamine will help you feel better if motion sickness starts to set it. It’s only a few dollars, so make sure to buy it and bring it.
Sunglasses
Unless you plan on squinting and getting headaches while on your trip, a pair of sunglasses is a must. You want to be able to see both the landscapes and the ship around you. The latter is especially true if you’re on a luxury ship, like a Regent Seven Seas cruise. Check out this site for some Regents Cruise reviews.
Understand How to Pack for a Cruise
A cruise can be an amazing experience, but you won’t have much fun if you forget to bring something. That’s why it’s important to understand how to pack for a cruise.
Use this cruise checklist to help you do just that. By bringing along the items mentioned, you can rest assured that you’ll have the time of your life.
Do you now have a better idea of what you should bring when going on a cruise? If you do, make sure to check out the rest of our site for more great content.
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