9 Essential Items You’re Forgetting to Pack for a Cruise (2024)

Prepping for a trip almost always brings about some level of stress. No matter how many times you’ve organized your bags, the lingering feeling of “Am I forgetting something?” persists when you're deciding what to pack for a cruise. On cruises, creating—and sticking to—a packing list becomes even more important. Depending on your itinerary, it could be a day or two before you reach a new port, and when you do, there’s rarely a familiar drugstore ready and waiting with your go-to conditioner and a spare phone charger on sale. Read on for nine often-forgotten items that will make your time on board all the more enjoyable.

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9 Essential Items You’re Forgetting to Pack for a Cruise (2024)
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