Checked luggage may not reach your cabin immediately. Pack your carry-on for the first several hours.
Keep documents and medication with you
Identification, cruise documentation, medication, glasses, and critical personal items belong in your possession.
Pack a warm-weather change
For a Caribbean sailing, Laura considers a bathing suit and warm-weather clothing essential. A swimsuit, cover-up, sandals, and sunscreen can let you begin enjoying the ship.
Include phone power
Keep your phone, cable, and a compact battery accessible.
Do not turn it into a second suitcase
A carry-on works best when it remains easy to manage through the terminal and around the ship.
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