When packing for a cruise, it is important to consider the activities you will be doing and pack accordingly. Here are some items to consider packing:

• Clothing: Bring activity-appropriate clothing and shoes, including bathing suits and cover-ups, sundresses, shorts, and tee shirts. Pack a variety of mix-and-match items, also known as a capsule wardrobe, and consider reversible clothing and outfits that can easily transition from day to night. Dont forget formal attire if your cruise has formal nights.

• Accessories: Bring a tote bag or backpack for shore excursions and shopping. Dont forget hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen for sunny days, and warm hats, gloves, and waterproof gear for cold-weather cruises.

• Toiletries and medicine: Pack shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, glasses, contacts, and contact solution. Bring over-the-counter remedies such as aspirin, sea-sickness medicine, Pepto, Tums, allergy medicine, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, and after-sun lotion.

• Electronics: Bring your cellphone, tablet, portable video game system, and e-reader, along with all related charging cables. Consider bringing a DSLR camera and/or binoculars for scenic destinations.

• Miscellaneous: Bring a small, portable cabin fan, outlet adapter, and a corkscrew. Consider packing a nightlight, wall magnets, highlighters and pens, post-it notes, tide stick or liquid laundry detergent packs, and ziplock bags.

Remember to check your cruise lines policies on what items are allowed on board, such as firearms, hard liquor, and household appliances like irons and steamers.