When embarking on a Royal Caribbean Cruise Line vacation you want to be prepared, but don’t want to overpack.  This guide will help you determine the necessities you and/or your family will need for the best possible voyage. 

CARRY-ON LUGGAGE ITEMS

Pack these items in a day bag to keep with you, as your luggage may not arrive at your stateroom until a few hours after the ship leaves port.

·         Carry-on with wheels.

·         All airline and travel documentation.

·         Daily prescription or OTC medication (in their original containers.)

·         Passport and/or required citizenship documentation.

·         Camera and accessories (batteries, memory card, etc.)

·         Extra prescription glasses or contact lenses.

·         Sunscreen or hat.

·         Sunglasses.

·         Swimsuit and cover-up Chargers for phones*/portable electronic devices/earbuds.

·         Cash – Bring small bills for tipping. 

·         Toothbrush and toothpaste for everyone.

·         Dramamine or Bonine for motion.

·         Lanyard w/pouch for each family member for your ID and Set Sail pass. 

 

*Check with your carrier on how to avoid accidental international charges. When in port, you may find cell service, so your smart phone may try to download emails, receive voicemails, etc. which can be costly at international rates. You will have the option to purchase a Zoom Internet package on the ship if you like.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Guests 21 years and older may bring a maximum of 1 bottle of unopened wine or champagne (no larger than 750 ml) on board at the beginning of the voyage and at each port of call. These beverages must be packed in carry-on (not checked) bags or luggage.  Alcoholic beverages (beer, seltzer, or hard liquor) seized on embarkation day will be returned at the end of the voyage provided that they are in the original sealed package.  Guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages as carry-on items on boarding day. Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. Milk and distilled water brought on for infant, medical, or dietary use are permitted.

CHECKED LUGGAGE ITEMS

·         Air Freshener – Contained rooms have little ventilation.

·         Aloe – for the accidental sunburn.

·         Aspirin or other over-the-counter medicines. 

·         Band-Aids  (waterproof suggested).

·         Battery operated fan (if you sleep with a fan)

·         Waterproof camera.

·         Candy- Bring your own for shows or movies.  

·         Dry erase board-To communicate with your family – Magnetic ones can be posted on your door.

·         Non-perishable snacks in sealed, original packaging.

·         Hair dryer – dryers in the staterooms are weak. If you are particular about this, bring your own.

·         Wrinkle release spray.

·         Luggage-Pack a foldable extra luggage bag for the souvenirs and laundry. 

·         Night Light-Plug this in your cabin bathroom. You can also leave the light on in the bathroom and crack the door slightly. 

·         Magnetic hooks for stateroom walls.

·         Sunscreen/Sunscreen spray- Spray for the scalp.

·         Tote Bag/Beach Bag/Day Bag.

 
CLOTHING AND ATTIRE

General Clothing Suggestions

·         Jeans or trousers.

·         Sundresses.

·         Sandals or sneakers (rubber-sole shoes for Port Adventures).

·         Sweater or other clothes you can layer.

·         T-shirts.

·         Shorts.

·         Swimsuits/Cover-ups/Beach wear.

·         Windbreaker/rain jacket.

·         Dinner attire (see below).
 
Temperatures can vary drastically in Alaska, so in winter/on Alaska cruises, in addition to the general clothing suggestions, you may also want to bring:

·         Waterproof rain jacket or windbreaker.

·         Vest or lightweight jacket.

·         Closed-toe footwear.

·         Base layers.

·         Sweaters or other layering pieces.

·         Comfortable trousers.

·         Waterproof Shoes.

·         Hats/gloves/scarves (consider touch gloves to allow for use of a mobile device when wearing them.)

 

If you plan to stay active on your cruise:

·         Workout clothes & sneakers/closed-toe shoes for gym, rock climbing, sports, and the sky-diving simulator. 

·         Long pants & thick socks if planning to ice skate.

·         Snug-fitting swimwear if you intend to try the FlowRider.

 

Dinner Attire

When you’re onboard, the right look will vary by venue. But here are a few types of suggested attire you’ll see, grouped by item.  Dining attire is smart casual in all main dining restaurants, meaning no swimwear or tank tops. Guests often like to dress up, but this is optional.

Casual: You’re on vacation – relax! Jeans, polos, sundresses and blouses are all the right amount of laid back. Please keep swimwear to the Pool Deck. Shorts are welcomed for breakfast and lunch.

Smart Casual: A step up from your typical dinner wear:  collared shirts, slacks, dresses, skirts and blouses, or pantsuits. Jackets, sports coats and blazers are welcomed.

Formal: Make it a night out in your best black-tie look – suits and ties, tuxedos, cocktail dresses or evening gowns. There can be 1-3 formal nights during a sailing and is at the ship’s discretion.

Specialty Dining Venues

Almost every specialty dining venue will require a dress code that is a step above smart casual, leaning more towards formal attire, to match the atmosphere. 

Please note that bare feet are not allowed at any time in any venue and tank tops are not permitted in the Main Dining Room or Specialty Dining venues for dinner.

Check the Royal Caribbean app to find the required attire for each dining venue. 

WHAT NOT TO PACK

Everyone on board a Royal Caribbean cruise ship must comply with specific safety guidelines mandated by U.S. Customs and Port Security. This includes not packing certain items.

Please DO NOT bring:

  • Firearms and ammunition, including realistic replicas.
  • Sharp objects, including all knives and scissors. (Note: Personal grooming items such as safety razors are allowed.  Scissors with blade lengths less than 4 inches are allowed. 
  • Illegal Drugs & Substances.
  • CBD Oil / CBD Products.
  • Candles, Incense, Coffee Makers, Clothes Irons, Travel Steamers & Hot Plates. (Items that generate heat or produce an open flame. This includes heating pads, clothing irons, hotplates, candles, incense, and any other item that may create a fire hazard. NOTE: The only exception to this policy is curling irons and hair straighteners. Matches and normal lighteners are allowed onboard. However, “torch lighters” and novelty lighters that look like guns are not allowed onboard. Torch lighters emit a powerful concentrated flame, and therefore are prohibited.
  • Hoverboards
  • Martial Arts, Self Defense, and Sports Gear, including handcuffs, pepper spray, night sticks.
  • Flammable Liquids and Explosives, including lighter fluid and fireworks.
  • Hookahs & Water Hookah Pipes
  • HAM Radios
  • Electrical Extension Cords
  • Dangerous Chemicals, including bleach and paint.
  • Perishable Food & Meat Products
  • Alcoholic Beverages (beer, seltzer or hard liquor) seized on embarkation day will not be returned.