The cruise ship season is upon Vancouver and many of our guests will be boarding a cruise ship on an exciting cruise to Alaska soon. For that reason, we did our research and compiled a list of The Top 20 items that the passengers should bring them on their cruise. Check out Alaska Cruises website for a more detailed and printable packing list as well as some other great packing tips for cruisers!
Alaska cruises are full of excitement and you will need to pack a variety of clothes and miscellaneous items. Read through the list we put together and make sure that you are prepared and ready to go on your Alaskan adventure.
Clothing you can layer (f.e. long underwear, a fleece, a waterproof shell)
Summer Clothes
Swimsuit
Light Winter Clothes (a scarf, a hat, gloves)
Formal Dress
Binoculars
Rain Gear
Hiking Boots
Insect/ Mosquito Repellent
Sunglasses & Sunscreen
Photo Gear & Extras (f.e. batteries, lenses, chargers, memory cards)
Watch or Alarm Clock
Motion Sickness Medicine
Collapsible Backpack/ Gym Sack
Reusable Water Bottle
First Aid Kit: keep band-aids handy for a minor emergencies
Fishing license: You can order this ahead of time online, but it's easy to obtain from your air taxi, fishing guide, or most local groceries.
Zipper-top or Reusable Packing Cubes: keep clothing folded and toiletries isolated in case of leaks and extra bags are also useful for storing dirty clothing.
Passport
Contact information for sending postcards.
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