tonip

§ Shampoo & conditioner (plus any other hair treatments, color touch-up, etc.)

§ Toothbrush & toothpaste + Mouthwash + Dental Floss (other mouth care items, toothpicks, etc.)

§ Contact lenses & solution; Eye drops

§ Perfume & cologne (Aftershave for men)

§ Skin care products (cleanser, toner, moisturizer, mask, scrub, etc.)

§ Razor & blades + Shaving cream (or Electric razor)

§ UNDERWEAR!! (Just added this one thanks to recent CC post)

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there may be a few double ups!! tonip

yes the list that never ends....

Toiletries/Personal items

§ Chapstick

§ Deodorant

§ Body/Hand Lotion/Mosturizer

§ Hair brush / comb

§ Hair dryer (if the in-cabin one isn’t strong enough for you)

§ Curling iron, Hair clips/curlers, Hair styling products (spray, gel, pomade, mousse, etc.)

§ Hair accessories (hairbands, ponytail holders, clips, etc.)

§ Cosmetics & makeup remover

(Lipstick, lipliner, foundation, blush, eyeliner, mascara, eyeshadow, brow pencil, nail polish)

§ Cotton balls & Q-tips; travel-size tissue pack; Handkerchiefs

§ Tweezers; Manicure set - nail file, emery board, scissors, clippers, cuticle nipper, pusher, etc.

§ Ear plugs (for sleeping… swimming… loud music clubs!) ; Aqua ear drops (for swimmer’s ear)

* Insect repellant / Sting-eze or Caladryl (to soothe bugbites)

* DEODORANT (Yes, this should be on your toiletries list, but believe me, you don’t want to forget it any more than your toothbrush… plus it’s harder and more expensive to replace onboard or in foreign ports)

Most important to bring: "THE ATTITUDE TO ENJOY IT ALL"

After all that you still have clothes to pack! (Don’t forget socks and sneakers for gym or outdoor activities, and long pants if you’re on a ship with an ice rink or plan to go horseback riding…)

i will finish this when the boards are behaving!!! :confused: tonip

I am encountering problems posting more than a few lines!

• Woolite / Tide-to-go / laundry supplies (if there is self-service laundry)

• Lysol or other cleaning wipes (wipe that TV remote and phone headset!!)
  
• Hand Sanitizer; Antibacterial/antiviral gel/wipes
  
• Airborne / Pepto / other disease prevention meds (take before traveling with crowds)
  
• Travel neck pillow / earplugs / eyeshade for sleeping + soft “airplane” socks

Medical/Health/Personal Care/Travel Stuff

• Prescription medication in original containers
  
• Vitamins and other health-related items.
  
• Extra prescription eyeglasses and/or contact lenses (in case originals get damaged/lost)
  
• Sunscreen (pack lots -- it’s sure to be cheaper than onboard or in port) + sunburn coolers
  
• First Aid Kit (Bandaids, Bactine/Neosporin/hydrocortisone (anti-itch), Aspirin/Tylenol/Advil, cold remedies/nasal sprays, Dramamine/Bonine, Tums/Pepto/Immodium, hydrogen peroxide, etc.)
  
• Moleskin/footpads/baby powder/ache-relieving gel (for those sore feet…)
  
• Febreeze or other air freshener / PLUG-IN air freshener (with fan)
  
• Wrinkle-release spray (or travel steamer; DO NOT pack an iron – illegal, and there’s one in the laundry room on Princess anyway… or pay half the cleaning charge to have an item ironed)

Household / Cabin / Food Items

• Safety pins / sewing kit (w/small scissors) / Scotch tape / fun-tak
  
• Duct tape (recently used it to repair a broken suitcase)
  
• bungee cord (to hold open balcony doors or use as extra drying cord)
  
• Clothespins
  
• Coil water boiler / drip coffee filter & cones + coffee (if you just gotta have your own…)
  
• Snacks & water / soda / wine for in-cabin consumption (can re-use water bottles onboard)
  
• Ziploc bags (all sizes)
  
• Pop-up mesh laundry hamper (or use pillowcases)
  
• Some people like to bring their own pillow! (or at least pillowcase)
  
• Extra (wire) hangers; multi-skirt/pant hangers
  
• Door/cabin decorations (if you’re so inclined…) (cruise critic magnet, anyone?)
  
• For transporting food and drinks from buffet to your cabin and/or storing juice in room: plastic tray, locking covered dishes, plastic covered pitcher and/or large (insulated) travel mugs.
  
• Bubbles to blow for sailaway!

Electronics/Electrical Equipment/Entertainment

• Cell phone & charger (and walkie-talkies if you’ve got ‘em)
  
• Call cell phone company in advance to find out about overseas/roaming charges/service.
  
• Laptop, charger & media reader for camera disks
  
• Camera, extra batteries or charger, film or digital media
  
• Disposable camera / disposable underwater camera
  
• Portable DVD player / CD player / radio / Gameboy / PSP / iPods, speakers, etc. + chargers/batteries
  
• Books & magazines, crosswords & sudoku, needlework, cards, travel games, etc.
  
• Clock with lighted display & battery backup
  
• Flashlight / Night light / mini-reading lamp / touchlight
  
• Binoculars (especially if you have a balcony)
  
• Extension cord or power strip (to plug in all that other stuff!!!)

Clothing/Shoes/Bags/Accessories

• Hat or visor (+ hat clips/cords)
  
• Sunglasses (+ cords)
  
• Umbrella & poncho or rainjacket
  
• Sweater/shawl for chilly dining room
  
• Water shoes, flip-flops
  
• Swim goggles (snorkel gear, if you’ve got it)
  
• Water bottle + carrier / insulated mug
  
• Beach bag / fanny pack / mini-backpack (for shore excursions)
  
• Small collapsible cooler for keeping drinks cool at the beach
  
• Extra folding bag for return packing with souvenirs! (or pack two suitcases inside each other)

+ bubble wrap for delicate objects

• Over-the-door shoe organizer w/clear pockets (for bathroom stuff) + plastic suction hooks

Hi, finally found this great list I have been searching for:

I found it under a thread something like "what not to forget when packing"

I have tried numerous times to post it but it keeps freaking out so I

will do it in stages!!

tonip

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More Comprehensive Packing List

Okay, here's the more comprehensive packing list I have on my office computer:

Packing List of those “other” things you should bring:

Travel Paperwork/Personal IDs/

• E-ticket / boarding passes for the airlines
  
• Confirmation emails from car rental, hotel and private excursions
  
• Cruise documents including completed boarding papers, immigration papers, etc.
  
• Printouts of any emails or letters re: OBCs, tour reservations, etc. (to prevent problems)
  
• Passport and any required travel visas (keep copy separately)
  
• Leave copy of itinerary / phone numbers with relatives/friends
  
• Self-sticking address labels for airline/cruise luggage tags (saves time over filling them in)
  
• Make a copy of the contents of your wallet (cards, etc.) and keep separately
  
• Waterproof wallet (to keep money with you at beach and water sports)
  
• Cash (with plenty of ones & fives for tipping) (some people like $2 bills and dollar coins, too)
  
• Credit cards (list account and telephone numbers in case of loss and pack separately)
  
• Call Credit Card Companies in advance to advise of shipboard/foreign charges
  
• Watch (bring a waterproof one if you’ll be doing water sports)
  
• Business/Social Cards (with phone number and email address) for your new friends!
  
• Addresses of those you may want to send a postcard to
  
• Hi-lighter (can select things on the Daily Schedule to do) and other pens for filling in forms
  
• Post-it notes to leave notes for each other, room steward, etc.
  
• Lanyard to hang ID (or get one onboard; stores will punch hole in your card, or bring plastic pouch)
  
• Local gifts for CC gift exchange, or for cruise staff (steward, etc.) - nice touch in addition to tip
  
• Port books/maps, or printouts of internet research on ports of call visited during cruise