Packing for a Caribbean Cruise

Getting your packing right for a Caribbean cruise is more important than for other holidays for two reasons. First of all, if you find yourself without an essential you will have limited options for buying and therefore limited choices. Secondly, whereas in other situations an inappropriate wardrobe or dress choice may be excused with an "I'll never see these people again" attitude, on a Caribbean cruise this will not work. You will be seeing the same people day in day out, and whatever anyone says, first impressions do count.

Start with the real essentials; tickets, cruise documents, visas, passports, travel insurance documentation, medicines, money, credit cards. Often travelers checks or an ATM card are preferable to exchanging money before leaving as this saves you having to carry around 5 different currencies with you. Next, think about the things to make your experience more comfortable; glasses, sun glasses, reading material, playing cards, maps and travel guides, business cards and your address book.

Don't forget essentials such as plenty of sunscreen, a hat etc. Then electronics; a cell phone which you have of course made sure is open to roaming, camera and film or extra memory card, batteries, waterproof camera, alarm clock and a charger for all. Make sure to check with the company that the electricity supply is compatible and if not, to take the appropriate transformer. You will probably pick up souvenirs on the way, so an extra small bag is often a good idea. Finally clothes: you must consider all weather and air conditioning options, as well as all activities that will be available. The most important point when packing clothes is to pack appropriately: Jeans and a t-shirt will not be appropriate evening attire on a luxury cruise; whilst black tie would not be appropriate on a disco cruise.

Of course, make sure you use a Caribbean cruise specialist. A true specialist is someone who has been on the ships! Ask them if they have indeed been on the particular ship you are looking to book. This is easy to tell. Simply ask them questions about the particular ship. If they have been on it, they'll be able to answer your questions fast and accurately. If they haven't been on the ship, you'll probably hear them fumbling around with a brochure trying to find the answers you need.

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