Packing List 1

His Fanny Pack -

travel documents (air tickets, cruise tickets, insurance forms)

confirmations (taxi, limousine, hotel, motel)

identity documents (passports, birth certificates, SCUBA and drivers licenses)

copy of her credit card(s) *

$ 320 cash ($200/$2s - $100/$20s - $20/$1 coins) **

business cards

calculator

currency exchange card ***

sleep mask

ear plugs ****

his keys

Her Fanny Pack -

copies identity documents (IDs) *

confirmations (taxi, limousine, hotel, motel) *

copies of travel documents*

copy of his credit card(s) *

$ 500 "dual" traveler's checks (in $20s)

business cards

copies of all prescriptions

currency exchange card ***

address/phone book

sleep mask

ear plugs ****

her keys

Certified true copies of the originals, w/raised (embossed) notary/official seal.

Use the $2 bills and the (new, gold) $1 coins for various tips. Room service, bag porters, etc. You will be remembered.

***

The link provided allows you to create custom converters for each country you will be visiting.

****

Noisy children on planes.

Camera Bag (small, belt type) -

small camera *

4 rolls film *

camera battery

- or -

Camera Bag (large, over the shoulder) -

camera(s) *

lenses

light meter(s)

flash

filters

film (floppies) *

mono-, bi-, or tripod

cleaning kit

batteries (camera, flash, meters)

charging units

cables, etc.

Put return address stickers on each film canister (floppy or cassette) and disposable camera. Use the self-stickum

kind that you usually put on snail-mail. This will increase your chances of the item being returned if it is lost or picked

up by someone else by mistake. Likewise, when you grab YOUR disposable camera, before you start clicking away,

look for YOUR sticker. Don't bother labeling a good camera, but do record the serial numbers of the camera body and

any lenses. They can identify them as yours if there is ever a question.

Walkman Pack (belt type) -

CD/Cassette Walkman w/adapter

headphones

CDs/Cassettes

mini speakers

batteries

First Aid Kit (pack in 1st carry-on)* -

Band-Aids ®

Ace ® wrap (2")

adhesive tape (1", water resistant)

nail clippers

tweezers

small scissors

alcohol prep-pads

thermometer

insect repellent (spray w/20-25% Deet)

lip balm

eye drops

ear drops (Star-Otic ®, etc.)

sun-block (SPF 30, or higher)

sinus spray/drops

anti-diahrreal (Imodium AD ®, Pepto-Bismol ®, etc.)

antacid (Tums ®, Rolaids ®, Phazyme ®, Pepcid AC ®, etc.)

analgesic (Bayer ®, Tylenol ®, Bactine ®, etc.)

expectorant (Halls ®, Robitussin-DM ®, etc.)

decongestant (Nyquil ®, Dayquil ®, Benadryl ®, etc.)

triple antibiotic cream (Bactracine ®, Myatracine ®, etc.)

anti-nausea (Bromie ®, Dramamine ®, Sea-Bands ®, etc.)

I've found that a medium sized (3"x 6"x 8") men's toiletry bag does very well.

1st Carry-On (toiletries/personals) -

her toothbrush

shower cap(s)

his toothbrush

hair spray

toothpaste

combs/brushes

denture cleanser

hair items (bobby pins, scrunchies, etc.)

mouthwash

make-up

dental floss

cotton balls

her razor w/extra blades

Q-Tips ®

his razor w/extra blades

nail polishes

shaving cream

polish removers

bath soap

talcum powder

anti-bacterial hand wash

moisturizers

hair dryer

tanning lotions

curling iron

feminine products

her deodorant

vitamins

his deodorant

medications

her perfumes

spare glasses

his after-shave

magnifying mirror

her cologne

contraceptives

his cologne

powdered laundry detergent

shampoo

$10 roll of quarters

conditioner

First-Aid Kit

2nd Carry-On

* 2 paperback books

sewing kit (w/safety pins)

* your family address book

dry cleaner kit

* bilingual dictionary

Woolite ®

* cell phone w/charger

steamer

* flashlight

2 spritzer bottles

* notebook/journal/diary

gang strip

* small binoculars

plastic/wooden clothes pins

* Leatherman ®

spare Walkman ® batteries

* cable ties

mesh shopping bag

* 4 pens

mesh laundry bag

* 2 rain gear

Duct Tape ®

* 2 pair sunglasses

Post-It ® notes

* headphones

Zip-Lock ® bags

* folding umbrella

church key

* Swiss Army Knife (with corkscrew!)

2 closet organizers

AAA Tourguides ®

2 highlighters

area map

2 Peepers ®

cruise brochure

compass or GPS

two-way radios (short range)

eyeglass repair kit

4 disposable underwater cameras

Super-Glue ®

nightlight

2 Bungee ® cords

* - Keep readily accessible in outer pocket(s).

3rd Carry-On (in case your bags are delayed) *-

1 blouse

1 light sweater (hers)

1 pair shorts (hers)

1 pair nylons/pantyhose

1 brassiere

1 pair panties

1 polo shirt (his)

1 pair shorts (his)

2 pair tennis shoes (1 each)

2 light jackets (1 each)

2 swimsuits (1 each)

2 pair underwear (1 each)

2 pair socks (1 each)

jewelry (theirs)

* - Use a back-pack style bag, if possible. Will do double duty later as a beach bag for those shore excursions!

Large Suitcase #1 -

Their Stuff -

3rd Carry-on *

1 pair large binoculars

1 large cloth suitcase (empty/folded) **

20 rolls film ***

2 large, insulated mugs

Her Stuff

His Stuff

1 swimsuit

1 belt (reversible)

1 set PJs/sleepwear (if applicable)

1 set PJ/sleepwear (if applicable)

1 robe ****

1 cap/hat/sun visor

1 semi-formal outfit

2 dress shirts (1 formal)

1 light blouse

2 polo shirts

1 pair shorts

1 T-shirt

1 pair casual slacks

1 pair slacks

2 brassieres

2 pair shorts

2-3 pair panties

1 undershirts

1 slip

2-3 pair underwear

2-3 pair nylons/pantyhose

1 pair dark socks

1 pair casual shoes

1 pair light socks

2 pair athletic socks

1 pair athletic socks

1 set dive mask & snorkel

1 pair loafers

1 pair swim shoes *****

1 set dive mask & snorkel

1 pair dive gloves

1 pair swim shoes *****

1 pair dive gloves

Remove on reaching your departure city. Replace with any booze, beer, wine, soft drinks, water, etc. you are going to try to

smuggle on board the ship.

For packing souvenirs in for your return trip.

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If you are not using a large camera bag.

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Check first to see if your ship provides robes with the cabin; or if they are included in a special package you've purchased.

*****

Nylon slip-on shoes with a tough rubber sole. Invaluable for skin/scuba divers, or anyone who may walk in the surf. Coral is

VERY SHARP!

Large Suitcase #2 -

Her Stuff -

His Stuff -

1 semi-formal outfit

1 dress shirt

1 wrap

2 polo shirts

1 light blouse

1 T-shirt

1 pair shorts

1 pair slacks

1 pair casual slacks

2 pair shorts

1 belt (reversible)

1 undershirt

2 brassieres

2-3 pair underwear

2-3 pair panties

1 belt (reversible)

1 slip

1 pair dark socks

2-3 nylons/pantyhose

1 pair light socks

1 pair athletic socks

1 pair sandals

Garment Bag (shared) (with plastic/rubber coated wire hangers)-

2 formal outfits (hers) *

2 formal handbags

2 pair formal shoes (hers)

1 tuxedo (w/accruements) *

1 white dinner jacket *

1 dress suit or blazer w/tie *

1 pair black dress shoes (his)

door hangers **

To prevent/reduce wrinkles for your hanging clothes, try this. Cover each item with a plastic garment bag from the dry

cleaners. It really works!

Door Hangers. Plastic coat hooks I found in my local hardware store. They come in two packs and three packs at around $2.00

per package. Use them on the outside of the closet door to have the next outfit ready and accessible without having to leave

the closet doors open. Makes it a lot easier to get by in a crowded cabin.

Now, what are some of those other weird things and why does Calgon recommend taking them? Well, primarily because he used to be a Boy

Scout and took the "Be Prepared" motto way too seriously. Also, there is a better than even chance that he is obsessive-compulsive and more

than a little anal retentive, but that's another story ...

The Kitchen Sink(s) - I think these were suggested as a practical joke, but I just couldn't resist including 'em. So, here you go!

Address Labels - In addition to using return address labels on your disposable cameras and film containers, you're going to want to send snail-

mail to all those folks back home, letting them know what a great time you're having (and they're not). Print up some labels for those post cards

and envelopes. Don't use an "ink-jet" (water soluble) printer. Your office's laser printer will do fine!

Insulated mugs - They come in various sizes, and keep you from having to make so many trips to the bar.

Business cards - No, you're not going to pass them out and claim the voyage was a business expense. What you are going to do is exchange

them with fellow cruisers so you can have each other's addresses, phone numbers, etc. Also, if you have purchases that you will have the

merchant ship home, make sure a card is attached to each item as a safeguard. Finally, don't forget to put one in each tip envelope for the

crew/staff. You'd be surprised how many thank you notes you'll get back.

Flashlight - I use a Mini-Mag © flashlight. The 2 AA battery size. Invaluable when it comes to finding the earring clasp she dropped. Also, it can

becomes a "candle" by removing the head, using it as a stand and placing the tube portion upright in it (neat trick).

Leatherman ® - Let's face it. Men can't travel without tools. A Leatherman ® will satisfy this basic need. It also comes in very handy for a variety

of uses.

Cable Ties - Those neat little nylon zip-lock thingies that any good handyman has. Use them to secure your suitcase instead of those cheap little

mini-padlocks that every thief in the world has a key for. Use the Leatherman ® to clip them when access is needed.

Two Way Radios - Something fairly new on the market. They run about $80 per set. Invaluable for locating each other when she heads off

shopping and he wasn't paying attention to where she claimed she was going. Or for when you are separated on the ship and need to get together

(I watched the porpoises escort us out of harbor, but she was off somewhere reading).

Rain gear - Stop by a hunting supply store and ask for the pocket sized raincoat. They come in a little package about 3"x 4", cost 87 cents, and

are great for those sudden downpours for which the Caribbean is famous. They take up very little room and can fit in a fanny-pack.

Nightlight - OK, your cabin will be unfamiliar and probably more than a little crowded. Additionally, if you have an interior cabin, it is going to be

REALLY DARK once the lights are off! Although he can get away with Band-Aids ® on his shins, they just don't coordinate very well with her

evening wear.

Dry Cleaner Kit - Something new in the supermarket. Handy for emergency dry cleaning. Two good brands are: Dryell ® and Custom Cleaner ®.

Find them with the laundry detergents.

Steamer - Not a steam iron. Just a nifty little hand-held clothes steamer. Great for taking out wrinkles at the last minute.

Gang Strips - Those extension cords with the built in circuit breaker. Try to get ones with at least a 6' cord. Since most cabins only have one

electrical outlet, these will save fighting over his shaving or her hair drying.

Mesh Bags - They're in the housewares section of K-Mart ®, Wal-Mart ® and Target ® . You'll need one for dirty laundry and one (with handles)

for your souvenir shopping. Surprise, many local shops do not have "paper or plastic?"

Highlighters - Take one yellow and one blue. He uses one color and she uses the other. Mark those activities and excursions each wants to

participate in. Whatever ends up in green ... you do together!

Zip-Lock ® Bags - I recommend the one quart, one gallon and two gallon size. Pack liquids (shampoos, lotions, etc.) in them. Also very handy

for packing away those items that just didn't get dry by the end of the cruise.

Post-It ® Notes - Use them to leave each other messages and reminders. Stick them to the mirror to save space on the dresser or desk top.

Closet Organizers - Also in the housewares section. Get the one with pockets for shoes. Use this in the bathroom to hold all the lotions,

shampoos, shave creams, etc. to free up counter space (SunFlower loves ours so much, she even uses it at home!). The other is the shelf type.

Use it in the closet for your belts, hats, purses, and (maybe) even shoes. Your cabin steward will love you!

Spritzer bottles - I found these in my local drugstore. One quart spray bottles with a AA battery powered, soft blade fan. Fantastic for cooling off

at the pool!

Duct tape - Invaluable for emergency repair of a torn suitcase or holding cabin curtains together. On hangover mornings you'll be surprised at how

bright the morning Caribbean sun is! Most supermarkets have a small roll, so don't let him drag along the large "industrial size". Can also be

considered a" tool" to help satisfy his "Home Repair" cravings. Ungh-Ungh-Ungh!

Peepers ® - Mini-sunglasses used in tanning salons. They run about $2.00 a pair and will prevent those racing stripes at the temples.

Bungee Cords - What? Is this guy nuts? No, I'm just recommending a couple of two foot bungees for those who have a spring loaded verandah

door that just won't stay open, or shut, depending on your preference. Can also be used for lashing two, or more, pieces of luggage together when

doing the "duffel-bag drag" through the airport. I've never used them, but they've been highly recommended.

Church Key (Bottle Opener) - Believe it or not, there are cans that do not have pop-tops and bottles without twist-off caps.

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