Cruise Essentials

Below are things to keep in mind. We recommend remembering the following items when preparing for and leaving on a cruise. Cruise preparation is key!

Travel Documents, Wallet Items, and Paperwork

• Airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation
• Cruise documents issued by your travel agent or cruise line
• Passports and visas (if necessary) or proof of citizenship (check with your cruise line for requirements)
• Vaccination certificate (if required)
• 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 take driver's license
• Credit cards - be sure to call credit card companies before traveling to alert them you are traveling outside your normal area
• 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, and leave one copy with someone at home. TIP: You can also scan the documents and email an electronic copy to yourself so that you can access them from any computer terminal.
  
• Contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit cards or traveler's checks
• Emergency numbers at home
• Currency conversion chart
• Wallet, purse or fanny pack
• Watch
• Reading Materials, including eye glasses and sun glasses

If you have any questions when booking a cruise, please don't hesitate to talk with your travel agent. 98% of our travel agents have experienced cruising first hand and can also offer you additional insider tips and secrets to make the most out of your cruise vacation!