I just got back from my 9th cruise so I've compiled a helpful packing list.

• Irons and steamers are not allowed on cruise ships so pick up a bottle of Downy Wrinkle Releaser
• Highlighter pen - every night in your room you will find a printed program for the next day.
• Refillable insulated water bottle to fill up with free water to take ashore with you that stays cold
• Beach Chair Towel Clips - to hold your beach towel up on the beach chair
• Packing cubes - this is how I pack
• Seasickness relief - prescription behind your ear patch, Seaband pressure bracelet, Bonine or Dramamine
• Hat - so important! Caribbean sun is so strong and you want to protect your forehead skin from premature wrinkles so you should be wearing a hat everyday
• Nail file - I always forget to pack this and it seems like only on vacation do I have a nail emergency lol
• Sticky Notes - to leave in your cabin for your travel companion to say where you are
• Disinfecting wipes -  wipe down in your cabin the remote control, door knobs and light switches
• Plastic bag - to bring home a wet swimsuit
• Travel Scarf - to hide your valuables when you travel
• Waterproof fanny pack - this is the best invention ever! You can go swimming with your phone if it's not waterproof
• Travel Safe
• Portable Phone Charger
• Sunglasses, bandaids, sunblock, aloe for sunburn, large beach bag and flipflops
• Royal Caribbean allows guests to bring one bottle wine per person when you first board the ship, so pick up a bottle from a liquor store in Miami and throw it in your suitcase.
• Luggage tags - Cruise lines now make you print out your own luggage tag and staple it to your bag handle at home. Here's a plastic alternative you can purchase:

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