Cruising— Packing

My husband and I decided to go on the Norwegian Epic cruise before I start my new job.  There are often times when I went cruising and wished that I had remembered to pack a certain item.   These aren’t items that are deemed a necessity, so often times you can overlook them.  

• Cardigan/pashmina/blazer—If you are like me and easily get cold--then you should consider bringing something warm (yet stylish) to keep yourself from being cold from the ship’s A/C.

•  Pants—for the same reason as above— it gets cold or windy in the evenings, so I like to wear jeans and leggings often.

• Soda/Water—a lot of the cruises allow you to bring your own soda and water.  You should do this as a carry-on (although, I've seen people checked it in too).  Sodas are not free on cruises and they can get quite expensive.  I often like to drink water in the middle of the night, so I keep water in my cabin handy. (please double check with your cruise before you do this).

•  Comfortable shoes—I find myself walking around the ship a lot.  So make sure you pack a pair of nice flats, sandals, pool/beach sandals, and if you really must bring a heel—I recommend a cute wedge.  Also, if you plan on going to the gym or doing high intensity activities while out in port--a pair of sneakers is a good idea as well.

• Hat—your face is delicate and you want to protect it from the sun’s harmful UV light.  One time, I forgot to bring a hat and I came back from the trip with sunspots all over my cheeks. 

• Umbrella— unfortunately, you may not always get ideal weather while in port and it is a good idea to bring an umbrella if the skies look gloomy.

• White outfit— a few of the cruises have parties where the dress code is all white--so you might want to find a fun party outfit to wear.