Paperwork (KEEP ALL OF THESE IN YOUR CARRY ON):

Passport (note: your passport must not expire before August 26, 2025)

Drivers License and Certified Copy of Birth Certificate (without passport)

Printed out luggage tags

Printed out SetSail Pass or show it from your phone

Clothing:

About 2 outfits per day - casual for day and nicer for night

Shorts/capris

Long pants/jeans/leggings

Tops/t-shirts/button-down short sleeve shirts

Sundresses (Note, it gets VERY windy on the deck so be careful)

Light jacket or sweater

Swimming suits (at least 2)

Swim cover up

Underwear

Pajamas

Workout clothes for the gym if you like

Formal Night Clothing (there are 2 of these and they are optional):

Sharp suits or tuxedo for the men

Ballgowns and cocktail dresses for the ladies

Or Sunday best! (Some dress like they are going to the Oscars)

Shoes:

Flip flops or other slip ons

Nice sandals

Sneakers & socks

Dress shoes for dinner (and formal night)

Water shoes for the beaches https://amzn.to/3FJ5aLX

Accessories:

Jewelry for your outfits

Watch or Fitbit

Hair accessories like pony tail holders, headbands, barrettes

Belts

Sunglasses (must-have!)

Sun hat/Visor (must-have!)

Fun lanyard for your sea pass card (can be bought on board too)

Cross-body bag for excursions (optional)

Toiletries:

Bathroom items:

Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss

Lotion, deodorant, shaving cream, razors

Wipes (don’t flush them!)

Shower gel (note: they provide combination shampoo/shower gel in an in-shower dispenser)

Hair care: shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner

Hair styling tools: brush, comb, styling products, hair clips, shower cap

ALL your prescription medications

Travel size medicine cabinet items you might want

(like tylenol, advil, immodium, melatonin, nyquil, dramamine, gas-x, pepto, etc.)

SPF lip balm - trust me!

SunScreen (the law says you must now use biodegradable and REEF SAFE)

Sunburn treatment if you burn

Nail kit (clippers, file)

Sleeping:

Sleep mask if you need it

Ear plugs for sleeping if you need them

Your favorite pillow if you need it

Fan if needed https://amzn.to/3Bu57Bg

CPAP machine if needed (they provide distilled water and an extension cord for you IF you fill out the special needs form!)

Electrical Items:

External Battery for charging your phone: https://amzn.to/3a4uQSy

USB Hub with no surge protection: https://amzn.to/4ePW0fk

Phone and all charging cables/cubes

Curling iron or flat iron FOR HAIR ONLY (no clothes irons allowed)

There is a hair dryer in every cabin, so you don’t need to bring one

Shore Excursion Items:

Insect repellent (I like these bracelets): https://amzn.to/3izQuCZ

Waterproof phone case: https://amzn.to/3ozUKpB

Travel bag/backpack

Money belt: https://amzn.to/3Bts5s1

Water shoes:https://amzn.to/3NdgSBg

Optional but Awesome to Have:

YOUR CABIN IS METAL! Magnets are your friend!

Get magnetic hooks for you cabin walls to hold EVERYTHING:

https://amzn.to/3BCLMkk

White board sheet for your door like this if you want people to leave you messages: https://amzn.to/3XXkTyY

Magnetic cruise door decor on Amazon just for fun if you want to decorate your door (please don't bring any pineapples for your door)

Highlighter marker to mark up the Cruise Compass if you request a paper copy from your room steward (I always do!)

Folder to keep all the papers you will be getting

Over-door organizer/shoe holder to keep your room neat

https://amzn.to/3W4NLmR

Collapsible water bottle: https://amzn.to/4eyU9f4

Laundry basket (you can fill a small bag they provide and have everything inside laundered for around $40-$50)

Large plastic bags for wet/dirty laundry to prevent cross-contamination

Notebook and pen

Air freshener for the bathroom or POO Pourri: https://amzn.to/3izeshC

Games! We have the conference room booked each night for games!

Something to read if you like to read, or sudoku or crossword, etc.

Binoculars to watch dolphins or clearly see other ships, wildlife, birds, etc.

Hanging toiletry bag - it’s awesome in the tiny bathroom!

https://amzn.to/3WdliuF

Wrinkle release spray: https://amzn.to/3morOOR

Lanyard for your sea pass (you can also buy them on the ship)

Tiny first aid kit with only essentials

Tiny sewing kit

Luggage Tag holders for your printed out luggage tags: https://amzn.to/3GCvoQ2

Cash and Credit Cards:

Cash to tip people on your shore excursions off the ship

Cash for your favorite people on your final day on board ($20 to $100 is typical). Most people give their 2 main dining room waiters an extra tip at the last dinner - envelopes will be provided

Also it’s good to leave an extra tip for your room steward! ($20 to $100 is typical)

Remember your tips are already charged to your account, so this is EXTRA

Credit cards for shopping in ports.

You might want to call your banks and tell them you where you are going or your cards could get suspended the first time you use one.

Other than the final day tips, this is a cashless ship. Everything will be charged to your credit card on file, so you only need your credit cards for the non-cruise things, like airport or cruise terminal purchases, or if you want to use a card during shore excursions for shopping and dining.

Soda/Water Notes:

You are allowed to bring 12 cans/bottles of soda or water that are 17oz or smaller but they must be in your carry-on bag, not in checked bags so consider the fact that you have to carry them around all day until you can get into your stateroom (use a wheeled carryon!)

Here are the current drink prices per drink on board:

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/royal-caribbean-drink-prices

They do provide a small glass per person in your bathroom and the sink water is drinkable

You will have a small fridge so consider bringing at least one refillable water bottle each

Your steward will throw away any used water bottles, so refill them immediately and tuck them in your fridge

Seasickness Notes:

THE BEST OPTION IS THE SCOPOLAMINE PATCHES! By prescription only though.

The ship has seasickness pills available 24/7 at the customer service desk

Consider bringing your own Dramamine: the daytime one AND the nighttime one

You can bring the acupressure bands too: https://amzn.to/2YjLniS

Or the lozenges: https://amzn.to/3uPB9mz

Also consider getting a jar of candied ginger to eat when seasick.