packing list, wardrobe plan and excursion packing list

[Michelle1959]

I've almost finalized my lists and have done a packing test-run to make sure we have room plus some for a few small souvenirs. We are all set to travel with two carry-ons and no additional things, not even a purse for me!

For our 4-night July 29th cruise on Sensation (this trip includes a hotel night before the cruise, a hotel night after the cruise and a car rental after the cruise), I have completed my wardrobe plan so I know that all the clothes I'm bringing will be used, some more than once. I do NOT do laundry on vacation.

With the expected humidity in the Bahamas in late July/early August, I'm sure I will want to at least change shirts after lunch. I will change into something appropriate for dinner in the dining room, then back into casual for the rest of the evening. We'll be having breakfast in our room every day, lunch on the Lido deck, and dinner in the dining room (though we may only do that on formal night, and have dinner on the Lido deck the other nights).

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wardrobe plan
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saturday (flying from Chgo to Orlando)
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all day: jean shorts, gray tank top
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sunday
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morning/afternoon: white shorts, brown tank top
dinner: white capris, black camisole
evening: denim shorts, blue/white tank top
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monday
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morning: khahi shorts, coral tank top
afternoon: khaki shorts, white tank top
dinner: beige capris, pink/green/beige camisole
evening: denim shorts, gray tank top
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tuesday
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morning: mocha shorts, beige tank top
afternoon: denim shorts, coral tank top
dinner: black dress/shawl/pumps
evening: denim shorts, yellow/green tank top
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wednesday
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morning: white shorts, dark blue tank top
afternoon: white shorts, light blue tank top
dinner: white capris: black print camisole
evening: white shorts, black tank top
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Thursday (debark/Kennedy Space Center rest of day)
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all day: mocha shorts, beige tank top
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Friday (flight home
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all day: denim shorts, white tank top:


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Here is my finalized packing list:
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my carry-on
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ziploc 1-qt bag with 3-oz containers of:
conditioner
shampoo
lubriderm
deodorant
sunblock
toothpaste
15 m/u rem. pads in ziploc
chapstick
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ziploc w/original paperwork:
cruise docs
sail & sign form
copy of divorce judgment
fun pass
packing list
to do list
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10 hangers
beige capris
white capris
khaki shorts
mocha shorts
white shorts
pink print camisole
black print camisole
black camisole
black tank top
beige tank top
white tank top
light blue tank top
dark blue tank top
brown tank top
coral tank top
yellow/green tank top
white sandals
thongs
blk pumps
blk soft jacket
sleeping shorts
sleeping t-shirt
sleeping bra
8 prs ankle socks
6 panties
swimsuit
coverup
black spaghetti strap velvet low-cut dress for formal night
pantyhose
black lacy shawl
strapless bra for dress & camisole tops
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business cards
notebook
2 pens
book
tide stick
ear plugs
brush/comb
chapstick
eyeliner
spare house/car keys (leave primary set at home with family member)
blue gym cosmetic bag
10 1-gal ziploc bags
1 cd case for photo backup if possible on the ship
palm usb cable
cell phone charger
digicam charger
extra digicam battery
case w/extra digicam mem cards
hair dryer
spare sunglasses
4 rolls of quarters for Ian for the video arcade
several packs of tiny kleenex
tampons
neck holder for s&s card
2 hair clips
blue totebag for excursions
tiny blk bag/formal night: (pda-camera-s&s-dr lic-cc-chapstick-eyeliner)
make-up bag: (eyeshadow-mascara-brow filler/brush-eyeliner)
vitamins/presc. in 7-day case
prescription medications (bring several days extra just in case)
large padded envelope for purchased ship photos and postcards
bic shaver
toothbrushes
ziploc bag: (pepto chewables-dramamine-tylenol lozenges-tylenol-advil-immodium ad-salonpas-bandages)
ziploc w/1 copy of paperwork

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ian's carry-on
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10 hangers
8 pairs of socks
10 underpants
1 cargo shorts
6 short-sleeved casual t-shirts
2-3 plain t-shirts for dinner
hooded sweatshirt
swim trunks
black khaki pants for any dinners (+ formal night) in dining room
black dress shirt
black dress shoes
black dress socks
purple tie
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ziploc 1-qt bag with 3-oz containers of:
conditioner
shampoo
curl activater
sunblock
toothpaste
oil of olay
aloe vera
chapstick
15 acne pads in ziploc bag
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book: down river
collapsable cooler
ians camera
12 aa batteries for ian's camera
insulated travel mug
binoculars
snacks: (smarties, ice breakers, tic tacs)
post it notes
2 highlighter pens
extra luggage tags
electronic hand-held Battleship game (& batteries)
psp/ds stuff (games, movies, chargers, earbuds)
2 compact umbrellas
nightlight and bulb
wet wipes
2 power strips
2 trash bags for wet clothes
hanging air fresheners
ziploc w/1 copy of paperwork

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Here's what I plan to bring ashore in the Bahamas excursions:
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in pocket
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camera
some $1's & $5's

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tote bag
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sun visors
hair clip
sunblock
chapstick
wet wipes (individual packets)
2 bottled water on ice
propel powder for ian's water
compact umbrellas (depending on forecast)
binoculars

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blk belt pouch
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2 $5's, and 2 $10's
1 credit card
sign & sail card
copy of passport
pda
tiny memo book
2 pens

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tucked into bra
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2-$5's, 2-$10's

[papa2cool]

Wow! What a list! And did I read it right that you are somehow getting all of that into 2 carry ons? Hope Priscilla (DW) doesn't see your list!

[Luanne Russo]

Wow, You are good!!! I'll bet you won't use as many clothes as you are taking, because even though it is humid, you will be in the ship a lot, and have very little chance to get dirty.

I would not take a copy of your passport. It will do you little good off the ship, and if it is misplaced or stolen, it gives the bad guys lots of info, you would not want them to have. If you want to take it, then copy down the passport number, without marking what it is. That number if found is the key to getting a new one, or someone else stealing your info.

I have said all along that you will have a great time. I, along with many others, have helped to walk you through most of it, but remember take your patience, understanding, and your sense of humor.

Have a great cruise!!

Luanne

[Michelle1959]

Yes, since it's all casual stuff and even my formal night dress is velvet, so it will not wrinkle! so I'll be rolling everything and it fits very well!

Mon & Tues we have morning excursions and knowing me I"ll get dirty.
Wed we'll be at sea so I probably won't need to change after lunch.
So I will probably delete a couple of tank tops. In fact, maybe I'll just narrow it down to 5 of them, and I can wash then at night and wear them twice during the trip.

Thanks for tip about the passport, I'll write down our passport numbers in the little memo book I"ll bring with on excursions.



Michelle

[polkadotz_07]

Originally Posted by Michelle1959

I've almost finalized my lists and have done a packing test-run to make sure we have room plus some for a few small souvenirs. We are all set to travel with two carry-ons and no additional things, not even a purse for me!

For our 4-night July 29th cruise on Sensation (this trip includes a hotel night before the cruise, a hotel night after the cruise and a car rental after the cruise), I have completed my wardrobe plan so I know that all the clothes I'm bringing will be used, some more than once. I do NOT do laundry on vacation.

With the expected humidity in the Bahamas in late July/early August, I'm sure I will want to at least change shirts after lunch. I will change into something appropriate for dinner in the dining room, then back into casual for the rest of the evening. We'll be having breakfast in our room every day, lunch on the Lido deck, and dinner in the dining room (though we may only do that on formal night, and have dinner on the Lido deck the other nights).

============
wardrobe plan
===========
---------------
saturday (flying from Chgo to Orlando)
---------------
all day: jean shorts, gray tank top
---------------
sunday
---------------
morning/afternoon: white shorts, brown tank top
dinner: white capris, black camisole
evening: denim shorts, blue/white tank top
---------------
monday
---------------
morning: khahi shorts, coral tank top
afternoon: khaki shorts, white tank top
dinner: beige capris, pink/green/beige camisole
evening: denim shorts, gray tank top
---------------
tuesday
---------------
morning: mocha shorts, beige tank top
afternoon: denim shorts, coral tank top
dinner: black dress/shawl/pumps
evening: denim shorts, yellow/green tank top
---------------
wednesday
---------------
morning: white shorts, dark blue tank top
afternoon: white shorts, light blue tank top
dinner: white capris: black print camisole
evening: white shorts, black tank top
---------------
Thursday (debark/Kennedy Space Center rest of day)
---------------
all day: mocha shorts, beige tank top
---------------
Friday (flight home
---------------
all day: denim shorts, white tank top:


==================================
==================================
Here is my finalized packing list:
==================================
==================================

=================
my carry-on
=================

ziploc 1-qt bag with 3-oz containers of:
conditioner
shampoo
lubriderm
deodorant
sunblock
toothpaste
15 m/u rem. pads in ziploc
chapstick
-----------------
ziploc w/original paperwork:
cruise docs
sail & sign form
copy of divorce judgment
fun pass
packing list
to do list
-----------------
10 hangers
beige capris
white capris
khaki shorts
mocha shorts
white shorts
pink print camisole
black print camisole
black camisole
black tank top
beige tank top
white tank top
light blue tank top
dark blue tank top
brown tank top
coral tank top
yellow/green tank top
white sandals
thongs
blk pumps
blk soft jacket
sleeping shorts
sleeping t-shirt
sleeping bra
8 prs ankle socks
6 panties
swimsuit
coverup
black spaghetti strap velvet low-cut dress for formal night
pantyhose
black lacy shawl
strapless bra for dress & camisole tops
-----------------
business cards
notebook
2 pens
book
tide stick
ear plugs
brush/comb
chapstick
eyeliner
spare house/car keys (leave primary set at home with family member)
blue gym cosmetic bag
10 1-gal ziploc bags
1 cd case for photo backup if possible on the ship
palm usb cable
cell phone charger
digicam charger
extra digicam battery
case w/extra digicam mem cards
hair dryer
spare sunglasses
4 rolls of quarters for Ian for the video arcade
several packs of tiny kleenex
tampons
neck holder for s&s card
2 hair clips
blue totebag for excursions
tiny blk bag/formal night: (pda-camera-s&s-dr lic-cc-chapstick-eyeliner)
make-up bag: (eyeshadow-mascara-brow filler/brush-eyeliner)
vitamins/presc. in 7-day case
prescription medications (bring several days extra just in case)
large padded envelope for purchased ship photos and postcards
bic shaver
toothbrushes
ziploc bag: (pepto chewables-dramamine-tylenol lozenges-tylenol-advil-immodium ad-salonpas-bandages)
ziploc w/1 copy of paperwork

================
ian's carry-on
================

10 hangers
8 pairs of socks
10 underpants
1 cargo shorts
6 short-sleeved casual t-shirts
2-3 plain t-shirts for dinner
hooded sweatshirt
swim trunks
black khaki pants for any dinners (+ formal night) in dining room
black dress shirt
black dress shoes
black dress socks
purple tie
-----------------
ziploc 1-qt bag with 3-oz containers of:
conditioner
shampoo
curl activater
sunblock
toothpaste
oil of olay
aloe vera
chapstick
15 acne pads in ziploc bag
-----------------
book: down river
collapsable cooler
ians camera
12 aa batteries for ian's camera
insulated travel mug
binoculars
snacks: (smarties, ice breakers, tic tacs)
post it notes
2 highlighter pens
extra luggage tags
electronic hand-held Battleship game (& batteries)
psp/ds stuff (games, movies, chargers, earbuds)
2 compact umbrellas
nightlight and bulb
wet wipes
2 power strips
2 trash bags for wet clothes
hanging air fresheners
ziploc w/1 copy of paperwork

=========================================
=========================================
Here's what I plan to bring ashore in the Bahamas excursions:
=========================================
=========================================

========
in pocket
========
camera
some $1's & $5's

===========
tote bag
===========
sun visors
hair clip
sunblock
chapstick
wet wipes (individual packets)
2 bottled water on ice
propel powder for ian's water
compact umbrellas (depending on forecast)
binoculars

============
blk belt pouch
============
2 $5's, and 2 $10's
1 credit card
sign & sail card
copy of passport
pda
tiny memo book
2 pens

==============
tucked into bra
==============
2-$5's, 2-$10's

that was very detailed!

[ready2gonow]

Michelle, you are good!

The only thing that I thought about is that the ship tends to be rather cool in the public areas at night. You may want to take a light jacket, in case you find the theaters or casino too cool.

Have fun!

[seadog2]

WOW!!!

[misguidedangel]

Wow, I must admit, you re very detailed....I have a list going and it is relatively simple. I don't plan the daily outfits, just 4 shirts, 6 tanks, 3 shorts, 3 capris, and something that will pass as "formal." As far as health and beauty aids go, I walk around and make note of what I think I will need and pare it down after. I know I won't be bringing several items I brought last time and never used. I even have a nice bag to pack it all in to so I don't have to pack it all in plastic bags since most of it will fit into it.

[Michelle1959]

yeah, when you are travelling only with carry ons, you have to pare things down. Since I posted this, I have removed one pair of shorts and several tank tops.

[Dorothy]

I agree with Ready2, pack a light sweater or jacket for the deck at night and those freezing cold show lounges.

It's just a personal preference, but I find denim way too hot for the tropics. Instead I wear light fabric shorts (linen, rayons, light cottons, even silk). I'll never forget experiencing the tropical heat for the first time. 100 degrees had NEVER felt so hot!

Have a great cruise - sounds as though you are really prepared.

dorothy

[Libragirl]

Originally Posted by Michelle1959

yeah, when you are travelling only with carry ons, you have to pare things down. Since I posted this, I have removed one pair of shorts and several tank tops.

Michelle,

I was wondering about the size of your carryons!! You have a lot of things on your list. If you are like me, you will discover that you could have left a lot of it at home.

Good luck with your packing, and have a wonderful time on your cruise. Be sure to tell us all about it when you get home!!

Libragirl (Mary)

[makeda]

i plan exactly the same way, on a spreadsheet! plan am/pm, dinner, and after dinner with a fleece jacket for the cold dining room and VERY cold main showroom!

and i always wear what i take!

[Michelle1959]

thanks everyone, I do have a jacket to wear:

blk soft jacket - this is a soft cardigan style buttoned jacket that I will wear if a/c is too cold.

I will re-think the denim shorts - but aren't the evenings indoors on ths ship cool? I will probably wear them on the ship evenings, but not in the ports then. Will wear light fabrics on shore and during day.

My carry-one are within the 45" airline requirements. With my clothes rolled up, everything fits with room to spare.

[Dorothy]

I might not be the best judge, because I'm always cold, but I found the deck chilly at night. It's not that the air was so cold, but because there always seemed to be a strong breeze (you're moving after all) that I found a bit chilly.

I was pretty much cold most of the time at night when I was inside.

Denim is probably just fine, temperature-wise at night, I would think. I was mostly thinking about leaving the ship in those hot tropic temps!

dorothy

[LacyBelle]

Great list, Michelle.

If you are planning on plugging the night light into the bathroom outlet, be prepared for it not to work. We were on the Inspiration (another Fantasy class ship) last month and brought along one of those air freshener night lights (per other lists we read here on CM).

Turns out that the bathroom outlet is attached to the vanity light (above the mirror). It seemed it only had power when the bathroom light was turned on...negating the need for a night light in there.

The air freshener/night light worked fine in our power strip in the main cabin, so we narrowed down what the issue was in the bathroom. Now, we didn't try plugging anything else in that bathroom plug as I was worried our stronger appliances would be too much for this 'razors only' outlet. It could have just been a faulty outlet all together. We could have investigated further, but weren't too troubled by it. There was too much else to do aboard ship than to play detective with the electricity.

Anyway, your mileage may vary, just want you to be prepared in case.

[Michelle1959]

thanks about the nigiht light note, I decided to leave the night light at home, hopefully there will be some illumination in the room through the window from the lights that light up the outside of the ship. If not, we'll leave the bathroom light on and close the door most of the way.

[LacyBelle]

You're welcome.

We ended up doing exactly what you said...left the light on in the bathroom with the door closed most the way.

Although we were fairly high up on the ship (Empress - deck 7 - OV), we did not benefit any from the ship's lights. The sea is pretty dark at night.


Have a fantastic trip! I can't wait to read your review when you return. I'm guessing you'll be hooked after your first cruise -- just like we are!

[cruzaddict]

Michelle,
I don't think you'll get any light in from the window; like LB said it is very dark outside those windows at night. And from my experience the bathroom door thing does not always work...
We were on a 5 night cruise and I don't recall it being a constant problem but it was enough of a problem that I made sure to have a nightlight on my pack list for all future cruises. The problem was that the motion of the ship caused the bathroom door to either close completely (rather than being ajar) or to open completely (waking us all up with the bright light filling the room).
We were on the lowest deck and near the middle of the ship - about two doors away from the middle elevators - so it's not like we were in a bad spot for motion. Maybe it was the door itself...the ship had been recently remodeled. (We were on the 3rd or 4th sailing after being put back into service.) maybe the door had extra easy hinges or something
Anyway just my two cents