What to pack for a Caribbean Cruise in Winter
7 nights · 82–86°F highs, 72–76°F lows / 28–30°C, 22–24°C · winter trade winds can make open-water days choppy, so take motion sickness tablets before you feel queasy
clothes
- 2-3 swimsuits so one is always dry
- light cover-up or sundress
- linen shorts
- breathable button-up shirts
- thin layer for chilly air-conditioning and windy decks
- 1-2 nicer outfits for dinner nights
- sandals plus slip-on sneakers for port days
for the port days
- reef-safe sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours
- wide-brim hat
- water shoes for rocky beaches
- snorkel mask if you plan to snorkel
- waterproof phone pouch
- dry bag for your beach things
- light rain shell for quick showers
toiletries + meds
- motion sickness tablets
- aloe gel for sunburn
- electrolyte packets for hot days
- pain reliever
- band-aids and blister pads
- allergy tablets
- stick of deodorant
the stuff you always forget
- passport (a birth certificate alone can cause trouble if you miss the ship)
- phone charging cable
- slim power bank
- refillable water bottle
- small bills for tips and port vendors
- boarding documents saved offline
- foldable tote for shore days