Why should you make a Packing List?

Why should you make a Packing List?

So....on our last cruise....yes, me the seasoned cruiser and organized one, forgot my one and only prescription medicine.  This was the one time I didn't print my list and cross off items as I went.  

I take a high blood pressure pill each day along with some calcium, fiber and low dose aspirin.  I must have got side tracked as I was putting the pills in my little daily boxes.  Of course the only one I left out was the one I am needing.

Did you know that if you are traveling in the islands, some places will give you a 5 day emergency order of medicine?  As long as it isn't some restricted medicine or super duper pain killer that is going to send you into la-la-land.....

So, I paid $37.60 for FIVE pills that I usually pay $15/90 pills.....such is life.  My husband has paid $6.00 for deodorant before and that was back when it was $2.00.

So here is my packing list...I am thinking I will use it again, next time and every time!

in your Carry-On Bag:

Passport or Birth Certificate
Cruise Documents and Boarding Pass
Driver's License
Gift Cards or Onboard credits
Cash/Traveler's Checks (including plenty of "ones and fives" for tipping)
Credit/Debit Cards
Cellphone & Charger
Pens
Highlighters
Sticky Notes
Camera, Case, Charger, & Memory
Addresses For Postcards and/or Emails
Eyeglasses & Case/Contact Lens Needs
Sunglasses & Floatable Cord
Jewelry for security reasons
Bathing Suit (in case you want to swim before bags reach cabin)Change of Clothes
Prescription Medications
Lanyard 
Wine (if your cruise line allows)
Door Decorations (you can do this while awaiting your suitcases)
in your Checked Luggage 
Ibuprofen/Aspirin
Toothache Remedy, sleeping pills if he snores,etc.
Seasickness Prevention/Remedy
Antibiotic Ointment
Cold & Allergy Medications
Lip Balm/chap stick
Adhesive & Liquid Bandaids
Indigestion/Gas Medication
Aloe Vera Gel
Sunscreen (check that expiration date)
Insect Repellant
Cosmetics
Feminine Hygiene Products
Deodorant/Antiperspirant
Moisturizer
Hairbrush and/or comb
Hairspray, Styling Gel/Mousse
Hair Accessories and ponytail holder
Hair Styling Appliances
Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Denture Care Items
Dental Floss
Mouthwash
Cotton Balls/Swabs
Razor and Shaving Cream
Shampoo
Hair Conditioner
Odor Neutralizing Spray
Disinfectant Spray or Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Two Gallon Ziplocs
One Quart Ziplocs
Travel Sized Toilet Paper (for use in ports)
Toilet Seat Liners (for use in ports)
Travel Sized Laundry soap (works for hand & machine washing)
Wrinkle Release Spray
Safety Pins
Scissors

CLOTHES

Formal wear..don't forget socks, belts, slips, etc!

Bathing Suits (at least two so one can dry while the other is being used)
Cover-ups
Sun Hat
Water Shoes
Sandals
Walking Shoes
MORE SHOES
Backpack, tote bag, or Fanny Pack to use in Ports
Mesh Beach Bag
Cheap Plastic Watch (to attach to beach bag strap)
Drink Snugglies/Coozies
Large Thermal Mug(s) and water bottles
Inexpensive Rain Ponchos
Collapsible Cooler
Bubble Wrap (for breakable souvenirs)
Reading Material
Underwater Camera(s)
Over the door Shoe Holder (not for shoes…helps keep cabin uncluttered)
Extension Cord & Power Strip/Surge Protector (sometimes there is only one outlet)
Music (on your phone or other device)
Walkie-Talkies (or rent onboard)
Duct Tape (too many uses to list)
Clothes Pins
Bungee Cord (for balcony cabins to hold door open)

and for me......Flavored Coffee Creamer and favorite pillow