First Time Cruisers
Suggestions for Conference Packing
Travel Documents, Wallet Items, and Paperwork
• airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation
• cruise documents
• passports
•driver's license and auto insurance card (in case you decide to rent a car when ashore)
• medical insurance cards and medical history (especially if traveling alone)
• copy of prescriptions and list of all medicines you are taking
• another picture ID (if you don't have a driver's license)
• credit cards ( be sure to call credit card companies before traveling to alert them you are traveling outside your normal area and cruising to various ports)
• ATM card
• pre-paid phone card
• cash or traveler's checks (be sure to keep traveler's checks receipt in separate location)
• 3 copies of airline tickets, cruise tickets, passports/visas, itinerary - pack 1 copy in carry on, 1 copy in checked luggage or with another travel partner, and leave one copy with someone at home
• contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit cards or traveler's checks
• emergency numbers at home
• currency conversion chart
• wallet, fanny pack, or back pack
• watch (dual time zone watch is perfect!)
Reading Material and Necessities
• glasses, contacts, contact cleaner
• extra reading glasses
• sunglasses
• reading sunglasses
• guidebooks and other port of call information
• foreign language phrase book or dictionary
• maps
• reading material - books to read while on the plane or lounging by the pool
• journal or notebook and pen/pencil - for making notes to tell your friends back home about your experiences
• business cards with email address to give out to new IGAEA friends
• home and email addresses of friends/relatives back home - for sending postcards, emails, or gifts
• photo album
Electronics and Camera Equipment
• your IGAEA Presentation information, personal lecture notes, and a back-up of your presentation (IGAEA Conference Committee will already have your electronic presentation/project handouts, etc. the deadline for submission is 7/1/08)
• plug adaptor and converter
• cell phone and charger (check with your service provider)
• PDA and charger
• laptop computer and charger
• binoculars
• film camera and manual
• extra film (don't put undeveloped film in checked luggage)
• disposable underwater camera - for snorkeling or beach days
• digital camera and manual
• extra memory cards for digital camera
• batteries for digital camera
• battery charger
• extension cord/power strip with multiple plug-ins
• MP3 player (for walking on deck or on treadmill)
• small travel alarm clock - battery operated
• lighted dial clock for cruise ship cabin
• small flashlight
• night light
Medicine Kit
•prescription drugs and any other essential medications in carry on bag
• ear plugs or "ear planes"
• small first aid kit (band aids, Q-tips, vasoline, dramamine, antibiotic cream, bandages, anti-diarrheal medication, cortisone
• cream, aspirin/tylenol/advil)
• germicidal hand cleaner
• handi-wipes (for cleaning hands when ashore)
• hand lotion
• rubbing alcohol or foot lotion for soothing tired, hot feet
• bug spray (not for your cabin on the ship, but for those pesky mosquitoes and "nonos" ashore)
• sun screen/sun block and lip sunblock
Other "Necessities"
• duct tape or strapping tape
• extra plastic cable-lock ties for securing luggage for return trip (better than locks, but one-time use only)
• extra luggage name tags (in case yours are lost on the outbound trip)
• ziplock bags of all sizes and garbage/laundry bags
• corkscrew (be sure to put in checked luggage)
• Swiss Army knife or something similar with screwdriver head, etc. (be sure to put in checked luggage)
• small umbrella
• collapsible travel pillow for those long airplane flights
• Crazy glue
• playing cards
• sports gear (e.g. snorkeling gear)
• shoe horn for getting those shoes back on your swollen feet
• sewing kit and scissors (pack in checked luggage)
• travel-sized Woolite
• clothes pins
• empty folding tote bag - for souvenirs or the beach
• hats/caps/visors
• insulated large coffee mugs
Women's Cruise Clothing Packing List
• exercise/walking socks
• trouser socks or pantyhose
• camisole/slip
• purses (day and evening)
• belts
• scarves
•walking shoes
• walking sandals
• rubber sandals for reef walking and beach
• evening shoes
• costume jewelry and extra watch
• swim suit
• swim suit cover-up/pareo/sarong
• thongs/flip-flop shoes
• work out clothes and jog bra
• dress/outfit for informal nights on ship
• dress/outfit for formal nights on ship
• dress/outfit for casual nights on ship
• shorts
• tops of all types (sleeveless, short-sleeved, long-sleeved)
• capri pants
• slacks
• windbreaker jacket
• sweatshirt
• evening sweater
• raincoat with hood
• bras (include strapless if needed for evening wear)
• panties
• lingerie/night gown/pajamas/robe
• compression stockings (for airplane flight to prevent swollen ankles)
Women's Sundries and Miscellaneous
• curling iron or curlers—hair dryers are in staterooms
• comb/brush
• hair gel
• hair spray (non-aerosol)
• shampoo
• conditioner
• shower cap
• bar soap in plastic container
• deodorant
• toothbrush
• toothpaste
• dental floss
• mouthwash
• tweezers
• make-up mirror
• make-up and make-up bag (list can be endless!)
• make-up remover
• cleanser
• moisturizer and freshener
• nail polish and remover
• nail clippers and file (be sure to pack in checked luggage)
• razor and shaving cream
Men's Cruise Clothing Packing List
• underwear (briefs or boxer shorts)
• undershirts
• pajamas and robe
• compression socks (for airplane flight to prevent swollen ankles)
• exercise/walking socks
• black dress socks
• belts
• walking shoes
• walking sandals
• rubber sandals/shoes for reef walking and beach
• evening or dress shoes
• "docksider" casual shoes
• tuxedo jacket and pants (or dark suit)
• tuxedo tie, suspenders, and cummerbun
• tuxedo cufflinks/studs/tie tac
• sport jacket
• regular ties
• tuxedo shirt
• dress shirts
• swim suit
• work out clothes/T-shirts
• shorts
• casual shirts/polo shirts
• slacks (casual and dress)
• windbreaker jacket
• sweatshirt
• raincoat with hood
Men's Sundries and Miscellaneous
• comb/brush
• shampoo and hair products
• bar soap in plastic container
• deodorant
• toothbrush
• toothpaste
• dental floss
• mouthwash
• tweezers
• nail clippers and file (be sure to pack in checked luggage)
• razor and shaving cream (or electric razor and supplies)