What to Wear on a Cruise: The Essential Packing List
Cruise season is still upon us and for all of you vacationers out there gearing up for your big trip, we'd like to remind you of what to pack.
To make your next cruise a breeze to pack for, we went ahead and provided some inspiration on the best cruise outfit ideas for women, men, and children. We also added an essential cruise packing list as well. Read on to learn more - and take notes!
Essential Cruise Packing List for the Entire Family
Clothing will make up the bulk of what you will pack on this trip. We'd like to remind you to make sure to pack clothing with a high UPF rating. With so many different scenarios to dress for on a cruise, it’s helpful to bring a combination of causal and formal attire.
Of course, how much clothing you need to pack depends on how many days you’ll be at sea. It's okay to wear the same outfit twice on a cruise, and cruise ships will also have shopping areas on board too.
For a 7 day cruise, we recommend bringing 3 to 5 outfits for each member in your family/party.
Cruise Accessories
Here are some must-have cruise accessories we recommend bringing onboard:
- Broad-spectrum, high SPF sunscreen
- Wide-brim, crushable sun hat
- Polarized sunglasses
- Chapstick with SPF
Cruise Clothing
- T-shirts with UPF
- Sun-protective swimwear
- Sun-protective cover-ups
- Formal wear
- Sandals
- Formal shoes
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Shorts with UPF
- Sleepwear
- Socks
- Underwear
- Light jacket or hoodie
Personal Items
- Passport
- Wallet
- Phone and phone charger
- Lap top and charger
- Medication
- Ear plugs
- Eye mask
- Tooth brush and tooth paste
- Lotion
- Hair supplies (shampoo, conditioner, hair ties, headbands etc.)
- Perfume/cologne
- Deodorant
- Feminine products
- Makeup
- Waterproof phone case
- Beach bag
Items for Babies and Kids
- Baby sun blanket (to protect them from UV rays)
- Baby sunscreen (for babies over 6 months of age)
- Toys and games
- Stroller
- Swim diapers
- Water shoes
- Water bag
- Hooded towels
Cruise Outfit Ideas for Ladies
Boat Cruise Dresses
Boat Cruise Cover-Ups
Boast Cruise Shirts
Cruise Outfit Ideas for Men
Cruise Clothing for Babies and Kids
Tips on Staying Sun Safe on a Cruise
Remember that while it's nice to realx under the sun on deck, you still need to take precuations to keep you and your loved ones safe from UV rays while on vacation. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind:
- Wear sun-protective clothing and swimwear
- Put on broad-spectrum, high SPF sunscreen every 2 hours
- Avoid sun during peak hours
- Seek out shade
- Remember your wide-brim hat
Be sure to browse our collections for more sun-protective clothing and swimwear inspiration for your next cruise.
