What To Pack For Your Cruise Vacation

These essentials will ensure smooth sailing, trekking, and whatever other adventures come your way.

A Favorite Swimsuit 

Choose a swimsuit that’s versatile and makes a statement. The Patagonia men’s stretch all-wear hybrid shorts perform just as well on land as they do in water, while Miraclesuit’s Classics Speed one-piece swimsuit sports long-lasting Lycra stretch fabric in cherry red with an eye-catching, dive-in attitude

Packing Cubes

Once you use Bago’s Packing Cubes five-piece set to keep clothes, shoes, and accessories neatly folded and organized, you’ll never go back. Opt for different colors for easy remembering: blue for beachwear, green for safari gear, etc.

A Stylish Sun Hat

Pick up a Panama-style hat with a collapsible brim: It’s classic travel chic with twenty-first-century practicality (and skin protection). We love the packable straw Adriana from Janessa Leoné.

A Sleep Mask

Get a blissful snooze no matter what time zone you’re in: The Slip sleep mask offers long-fiber mulberry silk and more than 25 playful designs for celebrity-style comfort.

Sunscreen!

From sunbathing to skiing, Badger Broad Spectrum SPF 30 checks all the boxes with 100 percent natural ingredients such as reef-friendly zinc oxide and moisturizing sunflower oil, beeswax, and vitamin E.

Scarves for Chilly Evenings

A wrap wards off evening chill, covers your shoulders on visits to religious sites, and adds a final touch to your dinner outfit. Our two recommendations: a vivid Ferragamo silk scarf with foliage print for warm-weather pizzazz or a neutral White and Warren cashmere travel wrap for extra coziness.

A Backpack for Shore Excursions

Lightweight, stylish, and uncomplicated, Osprey’s Daylite backpack is a versatile must-bring for day outings on the road. A mesh-covered panel ensures comfort for your back, and just the right number of pockets keep everything in its place.

Comfortable Walking Shoes

Allbirds’ Wool Runners sneakers are machine washable, take up minimal space in your suitcase, and give you a big comfort boost with superfine New Zealand merino wool. The company is sustainability focused – even the laces consist entirely of recycled polyester.

Binoculars for Your Balcony

Whether you’re peering at the coastline from a yacht or scanning for cheetahs in Africa, Nikon Travelite 8x25 binoculars provide a focused view. They’re specifically designed for travel convenience, with compact 25mm lenses; shock-resistant, no-slip rubber coating; and lightweight ergonomic design.

A Solid Power Adapter... 

MacBook owners, the OneWorld PD All-In-One world adapter is your one-stop adapter to outlets in more than 150 countries and can charge up to five devices at once.

... and a Portable Phone Charger

Surf, post, and chat at will throughout the day with the Skyroam Solis. The hockey-puck-size device is a 16-hour power bank and portable Wi-Fi hub with instant coverage in more than 130 countries.

A Healthy Boost

Vacation like you mean it: 8 Greens’ nutrient tablets fuel your body with spinach, kale, blue-green algae, and other superfoods to pack a vitamin C and B punch – so you can keep ordering two-a-day gelato.

A Smart Travel Wallet

The featherlight, classic black Sprigs Banjees wrist wallet is a winning piece of smart travel gear. Head out for a night on the town or an active day of sightseeing with just your phone, credit cards, cash, and ID tucked safely inside.

Memories for the Kids

Traveling with kids? I Was Here: A Travel Journal for the Curious Minded suggests fun prompts to encourage interaction with locals and a deeper look at the surrounding culture.