The clothes you pack for your cruise should be relevant to the destinations you visit so consider what the weather will be like in your ports of call at the time of year you are visiting.
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Travel documents
Passport
Boarding pass
Travel & Medical insurance
Credit cards
Windproof jacket
Comfortable shoes
Light weight backpack
Smart evening wear
Swimsuits
Broad-rim hat or baseball cap
First aid kit & medication
Plasters
Painkillers
Insect repellent spray
Antiseptic cream
Indigestion tablets
Motion sickness tablets
Sunglasses
Toiletries and sun screen
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Shampoo
Shower gel
Razor
Moisturiser
UV lip balm
Refillable water bottle
Fruit concentrate on-board water is safe to drink but can taste unusual)
Portable speakers for phone/MP3 player
Electrical Plug adapters (check with cruise operator which outlets the ship uses)
Device chargers
Binoculars
Camera
Surge Protector (there are not many outlets in the rooms)
Clothing
Light, summer clothing is a must for cruises to warm-weather destinations while more durable wears will make sense on an expedition cruise.
Some cruise lines might have a dress code so you should consider this and pack accordingly and be prepared to dress for dinner if sailing on a more formal cruise. Most cruise ships have laundry facilities on board allowing guests to refresh their wardrobe if needs be.
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