Cruise booked? Excited to sail but not sure what to bring? I got you! I just got back from a January 2023 sailing with Celebrity Cruises on the Beyond Cruise Ship. (Which I loved!) I am going to share with you everything I packed to bring on my Celebrity cruise (which includes my favorite cruise and travel items) and a FREE PRINTABLE cruise packing checklist. This cruise packing list will make easy work of packing for your cruise. Keep scrolling for the free and printable cruise checklist, what to pack in your carry on, my favorite cruise items and what not bring on a cruise.
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Thinking of sailing with Celebrity Cruises? Check out our review of the Celebrity Beyond Review.
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Best Items I Brought on my Cruise
Samsonite Freeform Carry On
I hate checking my bags. So I always bring a carry on/personal item. This Samsonite Freeform Carry On suitcase did just the trick. I was able to fit multiple outfits and shoes into this suitcase. It fit easily under the stateroom bed and was a breeze around airports. Practical and reliable!
Check out our guide to Nassau.
Lily & Drew Carry On Weekender/Shoulder Bag
I love this bag. I mean really love it. It is sleek, affordable and oh so practical. So much space with multiple pockets and two sleeves for water bottles. I love that the trolley sleeve zips closed to have another pocket. Even when stuffed, it fits under the airplane seat. I once used this bag ONLY for a five day trip to Florida. That is how much space it has. And it fit perfectly under the stateroom bed and was easy to carry around on embarkation day. I cannot recommend this bag enough!
Travel Space Saver Bags
These space saver bags have made packing so easy. I can pack as much as I like then roll them up to get the air out. I don’t need to worry about a vacuum or pump to get rid of the air. I have used them on many many trips. They are also great for storing dirty laundry.
Mangopop Long Sleeve Bodysuit
This was such a great find for traveling. It can be dressed up and down. On the cruise, I wore it with skirts and jeans. The large fit great! Highly recommend. 
Soft White Sweater
This was a great Amazon find for the cruise and travel. It is a soft, warm and versatile sweater. It went well with so many of my outfits. It was perfect for when the ship was a bit chilly inside or breezy/chilly outside. Highly recommend!
Silky V-Neck Midi Slip Dress
Another great versatile option! This was easy to dress up and dress down. It was also small so easy to pack and it is super flattering. I highly recommend this dress for all of your travels. 
Check our budget shore excursion guide to Costa Maya.
Kindle
I am a huge reader when I travel. I was so stubborn and like to travel with physical books. Until I realized how much weight I was carrying and how much space it was taking up. 
So I bought this Kindle and will never go back! It is the best travel item I have recently bought. (Yes, I know I am late to the party. haha)
Here is our guide to the perfect day on the Cayman Islands.
What I packed: Cruise Packing List
Important Items
- Passport/photo ID
- Cruise materials and shore excursion materials (if necessary)
- Wallet with CASH. I can’t tell you how important that was. I brought cash with me and the cruise staff helped break down large bills.
- Printed luggage tags
- Cell phone with charger
- Portable charger
- Insurance Cards and COVID Vaccine Card
- Pen
Clothing & Accessories
- PJs
- Workout gear for exercise and walking to the beach
- Underwear/socks/bras
- Bathing Suits/coverup
- 3 bodysuits (easy to mix and match for the evening)
- 2 dresses and 2 skirts
- 2 sweaters
- Jeans
- 2 pairs of linen shorts
- 2 tank tops
- Sneakers, sandals, nice pair of flats
- Small clutch that fit my phone and credit cards
- Collapsible tote bag with a zipper to bring to the beach
- Sunglasses
- Spare pair of glasses
Bathroom Gear
- Toothbrush, toothpaste
- Face wash
- Daily moisturizer with SPF, concealer and eye liner
- Night cream and eye cream
- Shower gel (didn’t use it much. I just used what they provided.)
- Shampoo, conditioner, gel and a volume product
- Body lotion
- Portable diffuser for my curly hair
- Sunscreen and bus spray
- Powdered laundry detergent (Just in case)
Medical Gear
- Personal medications
- Pain Relief, Imodium, Stool Softners
- Masks and hand sanitizer
- Band-aids
Miscellaneous
- Headphones and charger
- Kindle with charger
- Lip Balm with SPF
- Poo-Pourii
- Wrinkle Release Spray
Not sure what to do in Cozumel? Check out our review on Nachi Cocom.
What should be in your carry on bag?
- Your carry on bag stays with you while boarding the cruise. Your luggage is delivered to your stateroom.
- Passport, photo ID, wallet, cash
- Important cruise documents
- Personal medications and motion sickness medication (if needed)
- Change of clothes, bathing suit and sandals
- Jewelry and valuables
- Entertainment gear like your Kindle or games
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
Don’t bring these items on a cruise
- Irons and steamers
- Candles and incense
- Homemade snacks
- Liquor, beer, cider
- Weapons of any kind
- CBD products
- Large floats for the pool
- Beach towels
- Coffee makers, tea kettles, mug warmers
Free/Printable Cruise Packing Checklist
Download: Cruise Packing Checklist
Download: Blank Packing Checklist
