We all know how packing is such a painful process. We always tend to miss one or two essential items. About.com actually came up with a brilliant packing list for all of us...please check it out and tailor the list to your personal needs. <br /><br /><br />CRUISE TRAVEL ESSENTIALS COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIST<br /><br />Travel Documents, Wallet Items, and Paperwork<br />* airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation <br />* cruise documents <br />* passports and visas (if necessary) or proof of citizenship (check with your cruise line for requirements) <br />* vaccination certificate (if required) <br />* driver&#039;s license and auto insurance card - in case you decide to rent a car when ashore <br />* medical insurance cards and medical history (especially if traveling alone) <br />* copy of prescriptions and list of all medicines you are taking <br />* another picture ID - if you don&#039;t take driver&#039;s license <br />* credit cards - be sure to call credit card companies before traveling to alert them you are traveling outside your normal area <br />* ATM card <br />* pre-paid phone card <br />* cash or traveler&#039;s checks (be sure to keep traveler&#039;s checks receipt in separate location) <br />* 3 copies of airline tickets, cruise tickets, passports/visas, itinerary - pack 1 copy in carry on, 1 copy in checked luggage, and leave one copy with someone at home <br />* contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit cards or traveler&#039;s checks <br />* emergency numbers at home <br />* currency conversion chart <br />* wallet and fanny pack <br />* watch - dual time zone watch is perfect!<br /><br />Reading Material and Necessities<br />* glasses, contacts, contact cleaners <br />* extra reading glasses <br />* sunglasses <br />* reading sunglasses <br />* guidebooks and other port of call information <br />* foreign language phrase book or dictionary <br />* maps <br />* reading material - books to read while on the plane or lounging by the pool <br />* journal or notebook and pen/pencil - for making notes to tell your friends back home about your experiences <br />* business cards with email address to give out to new cruise friends <br />* home and email addresses of friends/relatives back home - for sending postcards, emails, or gifts <br />* photo album <br /><br />Electronics and Camera Equipment<br />* plug adaptor and converter <br />* cell phone and charger <br />* PDA and charger <br />* laptop computer <br />* binoculars <br />* film camera and manual <br />* extra film (don&#039;t put undeveloped film in checked luggage) <br />* disposable underwater camera - for snorkeling or beach days <br />* digital camera and manual <br />* extra memory cards for digital camera <br />* batteries for digital camera <br />* battery charger <br />* extension cord/power strip with multiple plug-ins <br />* walkman and tapes (for walking on deck or on treadmill) <br />* small travel alarm clock - battery operated <br />* lighted dial clock for cruise ship cabin <br />* small flashlight <br />* night light <br /><br />Medicine Kit<br />* prescription drugs and any other essential medications in carry on bag <br />* ear plugs or &quot;ear planes&quot; <br />* small first aid kit (band aids, Q-tips, vaseline, dramamine, antibiotic cream, bandages, anti-diarrhea medication, cortisone <br />* cream, aspirin/tylenol/advil) <br />* germicidal hand cleaner <br />* handi-wipes (for cleaning hands when ashore) <br />* hand lotion <br />* rubbing alcohol or foot lotion for soothing tired, hot feet <br />* bug spray (not for your cabin on the ship, but for those pesky mosquitoes and &quot;nonos&quot; ashore) <br />* sun screen/sun block and lip sunblock <br /><br />Other &quot;Necessities&quot;<br />* duct tape or strapping tape <br />* extra plastic cable-lock ties for securing luggage for return trip (better than locks, but one-time use only) <br />* extra luggage name tags (in case yours are lost on the outbound trip) <br />* zip loc bags of all sizes and garbage/laundry bags <br />* corkscrew (be sure to put in checked luggage) <br />* Swiss Army knife or something similar with screwdriver head, etc. (be sure to put in checked luggage) <br />* small umbrella <br />* collapsible travel pillow for those long airplane flights <br />* Crazy glue <br />* playing cards <br />* sports gear (e.g. snorkeling gear) <br />* shoe horn for getting those shoes back on your swollen feet <br />* sewing kit and scissors (pack in checked luggage) <br />* travel-sized Woolite <br />* clothes pins <br />* empty folding tote bag - for souvenirs or the beach <br />* hats/caps/visors <br />* insulated large coffee mugs <br />

Besides the comprehensive general list in the 1st post, About.com also has a separate packing list for Men and Women as well. How cool is that!<br /><br /><br />Women&#039;s Cruise Clothing Packing List<br />* bras (include strapless if needed for evening wear) <br />* panties <br />* lingerie/night gown/pajamas/robe <br />* compression stockings (for airplane flight to prevent swollen ankles) <br />* exercise/walking socks <br />* trouser socks or pantyhose <br />* camisole/slip <br />* purses (day and evening) <br />* belts <br />* scarves <br />* gloves and stocking cap(if expect cold weather) <br />* walking shoes <br />* walking sandals <br />* rubber sandals for reef walking and beach <br />* evening shoes <br />* costume jewelry and extra watch <br />* swim suit <br />* swim suit cover-up/pareo/sarong <br />* thongs/flip flop shoes <br />* work out clothes and jog bra <br />* dress/outfit for informal nights on ship <br />* dress/outfit for formal nights on ship <br />* dress/outfit for casual nights on ship <br />* shorts <br />* tops of all types (sleeveless, short-sleeved, long-sleeved) <br />* capri pants <br />* slacks <br />* windbreaker jacket <br />* sweatshirt <br />* evening sweater <br />* raincoat with hood <br /><br />Women&#039;s Sundries and Miscellaneous<br />* blow dryer <br />* curling iron or curlers <br />* comb/brush <br />* hair gel <br />* hair spray (non-aerosol) <br />* shampoo <br />* conditioner <br />* shower cap <br />* bar soap in plastic container <br />* deodorant <br />* toothbrush <br />* toothpaste <br />* dental floss <br />* mouthwash <br />* tweezers <br />* make-up mirror <br />* make-up and make-up bag(list can be endless!) <br />* make-up remover <br />* cleanser <br />* moisturizer and freshener <br />* nail polish and remover <br />* nail clippers and file (be sure to pack in checked luggage) <br />* razor and shaving cream <br /><br /><br />Men&#039;s Cruise Clothing Packing List<br />* underwear (briefs or boxer shorts) <br />* undershirts <br />* pajamas and robe <br />* compression socks (for airplane flight to prevent swollen ankles) <br />* exercise/walking socks <br />* black dress socks <br />* belts <br />* gloves and stocking cap(if expect cold weather) <br />* walking shoes <br />* walking sandals <br />* rubber sandals/shoes for reef walking and beach <br />* evening or dress shoes <br />* &quot;docksider&quot; casual shoes <br />* tuxedo jacket and pants (or dark suit) <br />* tuxedo tie, suspenders, and cummerbund <br />* tuxedo cufflinks/studs <br />* sport jacket <br />* regular ties <br />* tuxedo shirt <br />* dress shirts <br />* swim suit <br />* swim suit cover-up <br />* work out clothes/T shirts <br />* shorts <br />* casual shirts <br />* slacks (casual and dress) <br />* windbreaker jacket <br />* sweatshirt <br />* raincoat with hood <br /><br />Men&#039;s Sundries and Miscellaneous<br />* comb/brush <br />* shampoo and hair products <br />* bar soap in plastic container <br />* deodorant <br />* toothbrush <br />* toothpaste <br />* dental floss <br />* mouthwash <br />* tweezers <br />* nail clippers and file (be sure to pack in checked luggage) <br />* razor and shaving cream (or electric razor and supplies) <br />

Thanks for this very detailed list!
I will use it when packing for my next cruise