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Countdown & packing checklist

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🛂 Documents

Passports (6+ months validity) Counts for every country on the itinerary
Visa requirements checked for every port country Sometimes required even if you stay aboard
Online check-in done with the cruise line Photo uploaded + card linked = faster boarding
Travel insurance that covers cruising
Passport copies (paper + phone), stored separately

💳 Money & electronics

Credit card for the onboard account + some cash
Local cash for ports of call Pier markets and taxis are often cash-only
Universal power adapter Ships mostly run US or EU sockets
Power bank (carry-on only — never checked luggage)
Internet plan decided Ship Wi-Fi vs roaming — decide before you sail

💊 Health & meds

Seasickness tablets or patches Bring some even if you never get carsick
Regular medication for the whole trip + 2 spare days, in carry-on
Basic med kit: painkillers, stomach, plasters
Sunscreen (deck days burn more than you think)

👕 Clothing

One smart outfit Some ships hold formal nights — check your dress code
Swimwear ×2 (one dries while one swims)
A light jacket Ship aircon and night decks run colder than you expect
Comfortable walking shoes + slippers

👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & seniors

Kids’ documents complete (some routes want birth certificates)
Kids-club age groups and hours checked
Seniors’ medication list with English drug names The ship doctor will ask
Wheelchair / mobility needs registered with the line in advance

🛳 Embarkation day

Arrive at the terminal 2+ hours early
Day bag packed: documents, meds, valuables, one change of clothes Checked luggage may not reach your cabin until evening
Luggage tags printed and attached

Want detail? Read the practical A–Z, cruising with parents, and the typhoon-season risk table.