What We ACTUALLY Pack for a Cruise (And What We Leave Behind)
Packing for a cruise without bringing half your house can be harder than it sounds. So instead of giving you another generic cruise packing list, we’re showing you exactly what we actually pack for a cruise — from our embarkation-day carry-ons to our checked luggage and everything in between. After years of cruising, we’ve figured out which things we actually use, what makes life easier onboard, and what isn’t worth taking up precious suitcase space. In this video, Kara walks through her complete cruise packing setup, including her carry-on essentials, toiletries, packing cubes, cabin organization, clothing, medicines, hair tools and some of the little things we’ve learned are worth bringing onboard. Then Will takes over with his somewhat more stripped-down approach, including his cruise clothing, bags, Princess luggage tags, electronics, camera gear and everything we bring along to film Constantly Cruising while we’re onboard. Our packing styles are definitely a little different. 😂 This isn’t meant to be a list of things you absolutely HAVE to buy or pack. Instead, we wanted to show you what has actually worked for us so you can decide what makes sense for your cruise — and hopefully avoid packing a suitcase full of things you never use. 👇 What’s ONE thing you always pack for a cruise that we missed? Let us know in the comments. We’re always looking for new ideas that make cruising a little easier. 🛳️ CRUISE PACKING CHAPTERS 0:00 How to Pack for a Caribbean Cruise 0:32 Cruise Packing Tips & What We Bring 1:30 Cruise Carry-On Bag Essentials 3:00 What to Pack for Embarkation Day 5:00 Cruise Documents & Princess Medallion 6:53 Cruise Carry-On Essentials & Accessories 8:00 Cruise Cabin Magnets & Organization Hacks 10:15 Cruise Travel Fan & Cabin Essentials 12:00 Makeup, Skincare & Cruise Toiletries 17:32 Small Cruise Essentials We Always Pack 18:17 Best Purse or Clutch for a Cruise 19:00 How We Pack Our Checked Cruise Luggage 20:25 Over-the-Door Cruise Cabin Organizer 21:08 Packing Cubes for a Cruise 22:51 Cruise Laundry Tips & Dirty Clothes Storage 23:52 Cruise Toiletry Bag & Hair Tools 25:46 Hair Tools, Blanket & Cabin Comfort Items 27:49 Cruise First Aid Kit & Medicines We Pack 29:45 Men’s Cruise Packing List 30:00 Best Small Bag for Walking Around a Cruise Ship 32:00 Cruise Carry-On Backpack & Embarkation Clothes 34:00 Princess Cruise Luggage Tag Holders 35:00 Checked Luggage for a Cruise 36:00 Men’s Cruise Clothes & What Will Packs 39:00 Cruise Shoes, Books & Water Bottle 40:00 Camera Gear We Take on a Cruise 42:00 DJI Action Camera & Microphones for Travel 44:00 Travel Tripods, Charging Cords & Accessories 45:00 How We Pack Formal Wear for a Cruise 🛒 CRUISE GEAR WE USE Kara’s Cruise Packing Gear: https://a.co/d/06z8uiAg Will’s Cruise Packing Gear: https://a.co/d/02PEFi4f As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase through them at no additional cost to you. We only share products we personally use or believe may be helpful to our viewers. ⚓ MORE CONSTANTLY CRUISING If you enjoy practical cruise tips, Princess Cruises information, ship tours, dining guides and our adventures at sea, subscribe and come cruise with us! ❤️ Join the Constantly Cruising Community Want more Constantly Cruising? Join us on Patreon for bonus videos, early access, behind-the-scenes content, cruise planning updates, Q&As, and more ways to be part of the community. https://www.patreon.com/cw/ConstantlyCruising Your support helps us keep cruising, creating, and sharing everything we learn along the way. Thanks for watching, and until next time… Stay Constantly Cruising!