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What To Pack For a Cruise

February 20, 2023

By:

Erin Schrader

If you’re reading this post, I have high hopes that you have a cruise booked for the near future. And if you don’t, I suggest you do so stat. We just returned from sailing the high seas with our friends aboard the Virgin Scarlet Lady and to say we had fun is an understatement [more on that in an upcoming blog post soon]! Before I share all of the details on the cruise itself, I figured we should tackle the biggest question of all — what to pack. Below you will see 20+ outfit ideas [yes, we were on a 5-day cruise, no, I didn’t wear all of these 😉] From swimsuits to formal outfits, there are looks for it all!

A few tips:

  • Pack comfortable shoes for evening time — you will most likely do a decent amount of walking going to and from dinner, shows, and wherever else the night may lead [if you’re lucky it will involve a casino and a dance floor]. I found that this pair of heels was by far the most comfortable in my bag and had no problem wearing [and dancing] in these all evening long!
  • If you plan to work out while aboard the ship, don’t forget workout clothes! I walked the track every morning and always turned to these Amazon shorts to get the job done!
  • Pack 1-2 jackets for layering! It can get cooler in the evenings, thanks to being in the middle of the ocean with a breeze! You’ll see a few options as you scroll!
  • If you are concerned with motion sickness, bring a tube or two of these! We took them every day just for precautionary purposes and were totally fine!
  • When it comes to packing your bags, I would highly recommend using your beach/pool bag as your personal item on the plane! I love these straw tote bags – they hold a lot in flight and are super cute by the pool!

Swimsuits & Coverups

ZAFUL Women’s High Waisted Bikini Scoop Neck Swimsuit Two Pieces Bathing Suit [size up if in between, wearing in medium] // Crochet Trim Wide Leg Cover-Up Pants [true to size, wearing in small] // Lanzom Women Wide Brim Straw Panama Roll up Hat // Ray-Ban RB4105 Wayfarer Folding 50mm

Line & Sand Halter Bikini Top • Becca [true to size, wearing in D] // Line & Sand Hipster Bikini Bottoms • Becca [size up if in between, wearing in medium] // Wrap Maxi Cover-Up Dress • Elan International [true to size, wearing in small] // Ray-Ban RB4105 Wayfarer Folding 50mm

Slouchy Hooded Sweater Cover-Up Tunic • La Blanca [true to size, wearing in small]

Color Code O-Ring Bikini Top • Becca [true to size, wearing in D] // Color Code Hipster Bikini Bottoms • Becca [size up if in between, wearing in medium] // Breezy Basics Cover-Up Dress • Becca [true to size, wearing in small] // Lanzom Women Wide Brim Straw Panama Roll up Hat // Ray-Ban RB4105 Wayfarer Folding 50mm

Albertine Eliza Top [size up, wearing in XL] // Albertine Eliza Bottom [true to size, wearing in medium] // Beach Cotton Cover-Up Shorts • La Blanca [true to size, wearing in small] // Lanzom Women Wide Brim Straw Panama Roll up Hat // Ray-Ban RB4105 Wayfarer Folding 50mm

The Ruched Backflip -Summersalt [size up one, wearing in 6] // The Short Effortless Shirtdress Cover-Up [true to size, wearing in small] // Ray-Ban RB4105 Wayfarer Folding 50mm

Shein One-Piece Cutout Swimsuit [true to size, wearing in medium] // The Crochet High-Neck Dress – Natural • Summersalt [true to size, wearing in small] // Lanzom Women Wide Brim Straw Panama Roll up Hat // Ray-Ban RB4105 Wayfarer Folding 50mm

The Ruched Backflip -Summersalt [size up one, wearing in 6] // Painted Beach Cover-Up Shorts • La Blanca [true to size, wearing in small] // Ray-Ban RB4105 Wayfarer Folding 50mm

Miraclesuit Women’s Slimming Swimwear [size up, wearing in 8] // Crochet Trim Wide Leg Cover-Up Pants [true to size, wearing in small] // Ray-Ban RB4105 Wayfarer Folding 50mm

Casual Day / Shore Excursion Outfits

Scoop Neck Tank [true to size, wearing in small] // Aerie Daydream Denim Short [true to size, wearing in small] // Miller Leather Sandal • Tory Burch [size up .5]

Vintage slub cotton V-neck tee • J.Crew [true to size, wearing in small] // Aerie Daydream Denim Short [true to size, wearing in small] // Miller Leather Sandal • Tory Burch [size up .5] // Ray-Ban RB4105 Wayfarer Folding 50mm

Daybreak Hoodie • Faherty [true to size, wearing in small] // Aerie Daydream Denim Short [true to size, wearing in small] // Miller Leather Sandal • Tory Burch [size up .5]

Formal Night Ideas

Tulip Hem Romper • Fraiche by J [size up if in between, wearing in medium] // Paily Braided Sandal • Dolce Vita [true to size, wearing in cafe] // Straw Clutch

Note: If you do sail on a Virgin Cruise, you will want to pack a red outfit for their “Scarlet Night” — everybody on the ship wears red!

Juliana Dress [true to size, wearing in small] // Paily Braided Sandal • Dolce Vita [true to size, wearing in cafe] // Straw Clutch

LOFT Dress [true to size, wearing in small] // Paily Braided Sandal • Dolce Vita [true to size, wearing in cafe] // Straw Clutch

Romper [size up one, wearing in medium] // Paily Braided Sandal • Dolce Vita [true to size, wearing in cafe] // Straw Clutch

Casual Evening Outfits

Colette Sweater Tee – Calf • Faherty [true to size, wearing in small] // Crop Straight With Cut Hem • Liverpool Los Angeles [size down if in between, wearing in 2] // Paily Braided Sandal • Dolce Vita [true to size, wearing in cafe] // Ray-Ban RB4105 Wayfarer Folding 50mm

Bubble Sleeve Top [true to size, wearing in small] // Kennedy Crop Straight • Liverpool Los Angeles [size down if in between, wearing in 2] // Sam Edelman Kia [true to size]

Textured Ruffle Sleeve Top [true to size, wearing in small] // Crop Straight With Cut Hem • Liverpool Los Angeles [size down if in between, wearing in 2] // Paily Braided Sandal • Dolce Vita [true to size, wearing in cafe] // Ray-Ban RB4105 Wayfarer Folding 50mm // Straw Clutch

Halter Chambray Dress [true to size, wearing in small] // Paily Braided Sandal • Dolce Vita [true to size, wearing in cafe] // Straw Clutch

Summer Dress for Women [true to size, wearing in small] // Straw Clutch // Paily Braided Sandal • Dolce Vita [true to size, wearing in cafe]

Warmer Layers

Relaxed Vivienne Jacket [true to size, wearing in small] // Scoop Neck Tank [true to size, wearing in small] // Crop Straight With Cut Hem • Liverpool Los Angeles [size down if in between, wearing in 2] // Straw Clutch // Dolce Vita Iman • Dolce Vita [size up .5]

Lightweight Bomber Jacket [true to size, wearing in small] // Scoop Neck Tank [true to size, wearing in small] // Kennedy Crop Straight • Liverpool Los Angeles [size down if in between, wearing in 2] // Paily Braided Sandal • Dolce Vita [true to size, wearing in cafe]

Accessories

Straw Clutch // Eunice Bracelet Set // Heart Bracelet // Paige Bracelet // Natalia Bracelet Set // Maddi Bracelet Set

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Lanzom Women Wide Brim Straw Panama Roll up Hat // Mercado Global Irma Tote

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