Notify your credit card company of your travel plans to prevent potential account restrictions. Additionally, consult your mobile provider regarding coverage and possible roaming charges at your destination. Enabling airplane mode while at sea can help avoid unexpected fees.

• Passport, visas, and any required entry documents

• Boarding passes and cruise line materials (e.g., medallions, wristbands)

• Driver’s license or other valid photo ID

• Credit card (often required at check-in)

• Cash for small purchases and gratuities

• Travel vouchers for hotels, transportation, tours, or car rentals

• Prescription medications (enough for the duration of the trip plus 2-4 days more)

• Headache medicine or other over the counter medicines you may want.

• Band-Aids and other first aid items (Dramamine or Bonine if concerned about motion sickness)
  
  I also like to bring cold medicine, probiotics, stomach meds (Tums/Pepto) and allergy meds!

• Sunglasses

• Spare reading and/or prescription glasses

• Hat (one for sun, one for warmth if visiting a colder climate)

• Sunscreen (even if just for your face)

• Watch or device to keep track of time (be sure to have it on the local time, as the ship waits for no one, and you don't want to miss it)

• Binoculars

• Backpack or small tote bag for going ashore (good for the extra jackets, umbrella or even a snack. Along with the essentials of hand sanitizer, lotion, etc.)

• Refillable water bottle (empty when going through TSA. It will be nice to use for water or coffee when on and off the ship!)

• Most of the time casual clothing will be appropriate

• A light to mid-weight jacket and raincoat will be helpful.

• Formal wear (not required, but often fun for an evening. We probably discussed this earlier.)

• Good walking shoes (waterproof is a bonus) for when you are out and about. 

• Cell phone and charging cable with wall plug. Outlet extenders or European adapters are allowed but no extension cords and NO SURGE protectors. These are strictly forbidden on cruise ships and many other locations.

• Camera (if not using your cell phone)

• iPad or laptop w/ chargers. (but leave at home if you can, it's good to disconnect a bit)

• Everyone is excited and anxious to start their vacation. Don't forget to pack some patience as it will be needed at security checks and other check in-check out situations.