{"id":55122,"date":"2019-06-17T12:35:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T16:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=55122"},"modified":"2019-06-18T12:40:28","modified_gmt":"2019-06-18T16:40:28","slug":"things-to-pack-on-a-caribbean-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/06\/17\/things-to-pack-on-a-caribbean-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Pack on a Caribbean Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/caribbean-cruise-1-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/caribbean-cruise-1-400x250.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/caribbean-cruise-1-400x250@2x.avif 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/caribbean-cruise-1.avif 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55145 size-full\" title=\"caribbean cruise\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/caribbean-cruise-1.jpg\" alt=\"caribbean cruise\" width=\"1000\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/caribbean-cruise-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/caribbean-cruise-1-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><\/p>\n<h2>Before heading out on your next cruise, learn which items are best to pack for your cruise.<\/h2>\n<p>Getting ready for a Caribbean cruise vacation is very exciting. You want to be sure you don&#8217;t forget to pack anything that you might really want once you board your ship. Everyone remembers to pack their clothes, bathing suit, sandals, and sunglasses, but there are lots more things you might not think of.<\/p>\n<p>Here at CruiseExperts.com, we&#8217;ve put together a cruise packing list to help you with some of the things you might not think of. So get ready to learn what to pack for a cruise.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Traditional Things to Pack for a Caribbean Cruise<\/h3>\n<p>There are certain things you want to pack for every vacation, and you&#8217;ll want to pack most of those for the Caribbean too. You&#8217;ll pack summer clothes, and unless you want to pay a hefty fee for laundry services, you should pack enough for the entire trip.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the common things you should pack for the hot and often humid weather in the Caribbean:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Women &#8211; Shorts, slacks, tops, sundresses, 2 bathing suits, cover-up, shawl, sweater or lightweight jacket, walking shoes, sandals, flip flops. sun hat, something dressy (if your cruise line requires it), hygiene products, poncho, an umbrella.<br \/>\n\u2022 Men &#8211; Shorts, slacks, shirts, 2 swim trunks, t-shirt, sweater, jacket, sandals, flip flops, walking shoes, jacket and tie (if your cruise line requires it), rain gear, visor, hat.<br \/>\n\u2022 Men and Women &#8211; Modest clothing for visiting religious sites. sunglasses (an extra pair), sunscreen, aloe vera gel, insect repellent, personal toiletries, earplugs, chargers for phones and other electronics, storage disks for digital cameras, a power strip (cabins seldom have enough outlets), bag for dirty laundry, prescription medications, and over the counter drugs (very expensive in some areas.)<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/05\/30\/how-to-get-upgraded-on-a-cruise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to learn how to get upgraded on your next cruise.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Non-Traditional Things to Pack for a Caribbean Cruise<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Men and Women &#8211; Water shoes, waterproof casing for camera or phone (underwater photos), magnetic hooks (for hanging swimsuits, towels, hats, and more) &#8211; rash guard shirt for extended time on the water, specialty gear for scuba diving, snorkeling, and golfing (can also be rented). binoculars, travel mug, lanyard for your pass card, small combination locks, waist bag for cash, cards, and phone (safer than handbag), travel adapter for plugs, portable fan, shower organizer, a tablet with several Netflix movies downloaded, sports watch, journal, and a lint brush,If you&#8217;re an avid reader and like some good fiction at bedtime. Bring a tablet with a few books downloaded for those early mornings and late-night reading times. The most important thing to bring on your cruise is a vacation mindset that is ready to have fun!<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/what-to-pack-for-a-cruise-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/what-to-pack-for-a-cruise-400x267.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/what-to-pack-for-a-cruise-400x267@2x.avif 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/what-to-pack-for-a-cruise.avif 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/what-to-pack-for-a-cruise.jpg\" alt=\"what to pack for a cruise\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/what-to-pack-for-a-cruise.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/what-to-pack-for-a-cruise-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>Your cruise will be an exciting adventure, and here at CruiseExperts.com, we want to make it as easy for you as possible. Call us at <a href=\"tel:18888042784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a> and we&#8217;ll take all the hassle out of your cruise booking.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/06\/11\/best-drinks-to-order-on-a-cruise-beverage-package\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to learn the best drinks to order on a cruise.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>You want to be sure you enjoy every minute of your cruise from the time you walk onboard until the time you leave. If this is your first cruise or your sailing on a different cruise line than previously, we will help you get all the arrangements made. Call us at <a href=\"tel:18888042784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a> and let us know when and where you want to take your next cruise and what your budget is. As with every cruise we book, we&#8217;ll get you the very best deals and discounts on drink and dining packages and other specials, and we&#8217;ll never charge for our services. We can answer all your questions, book plane flights (when needed), hotels, your cruise, excursions, and more. Our job is to lessen your workload, save you money and time, eliminate guesswork, and give you more time to enjoy your amazing cruise.<\/p>\n<p>Call us today at <a href=\"tel:18888042784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a>, and let us make your cruise a reality. We can help you with all your cruise-related questions, and we love doing it. <strong>Visit our webpage at <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CruiseExperts.com<\/a><\/u>, and check out our <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CruiseExperts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook page<\/a> <\/strong><strong>and join the <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/innercircle.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">InnerCircle<\/a><\/strong><strong> for exclusive offers. 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