What To Take On Your Cruise
Things you must have
Cruise documents
Airline tickets
Medical insurance cards
Passports and visas or proof of citizenship (if necessary)
Driver's license and auto insurance card in case you decide to rent a car.
Make sure you have two forms of picture ID.
Credit cards - be sure to call credit card companies before traveling to alert them you are traveling outside your normal area.
ATM card
Contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit cards or traveler's checks
Emergency numbers at home
Cruise documents
Airline tickets
Medical insurance cards
Passports and visas or proof of citizenship (if necessary)
Driver's license and auto insurance card in case you decide to rent a car.
Make sure you have two forms of picture ID.
Credit cards - be sure to call credit card companies before traveling to alert them you are traveling outside your normal area.
ATM card
Contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit cards or traveler's checks
Emergency numbers at home
Layer, Layer, Layer
Very important, bring a waterproof with hood jacket (not a nylon water resistant jacket). It is the protection layer from wind and rain.
Hooded sweatshirt, sweaters, fleece liners are your warmth layer.
Lightweight short sleeved shirts, T-shirts are your comfort layer.
Light weight gloves
Waterproof baseball cap
Ear muffs (ear warmers)
Jeans or heavy long pants (silk or thermal long underwear)
Scarf
Shoes (comfortable walking or hiking and waterproof them)
Vests (fleece does not take much room to pack)
Socks (wool hiking socks)
Very important, bring a waterproof with hood jacket (not a nylon water resistant jacket). It is the protection layer from wind and rain.
Hooded sweatshirt, sweaters, fleece liners are your warmth layer.
Lightweight short sleeved shirts, T-shirts are your comfort layer.
Light weight gloves
Waterproof baseball cap
Ear muffs (ear warmers)
Jeans or heavy long pants (silk or thermal long underwear)
Scarf
Shoes (comfortable walking or hiking and waterproof them)
Vests (fleece does not take much room to pack)
Socks (wool hiking socks)
Hiking never alone and always be safe.
Anytime you venture into the great outdoors planning and preparation is necessary.
Backpack
Extra clothing layers
Gloves
Water (canteen, water bottles, hydration pack)
Extra food
Compass (know how to use it)
Pocket knife (never pack it in carry on)
Flashlight (extra batteries)
Whistle (in case you get lost)
Watch
First Aid Kit
Insect repellent
Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm)
Toilet paper (plastic bags)
Trekking poles
Water filter (iodine water treatment tablets)
Bear spray (buy it in Alaska leave it there)
Small mirror for signaling
Maps
Anytime you venture into the great outdoors planning and preparation is necessary.
Backpack
Extra clothing layers
Gloves
Water (canteen, water bottles, hydration pack)
Extra food
Compass (know how to use it)
Pocket knife (never pack it in carry on)
Flashlight (extra batteries)
Whistle (in case you get lost)
Watch
First Aid Kit
Insect repellent
Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm)
Toilet paper (plastic bags)
Trekking poles
Water filter (iodine water treatment tablets)
Bear spray (buy it in Alaska leave it there)
Small mirror for signaling
Maps
Handy things to take
Extra luggage name tags (in case yours are lost)
Small umbrella
Sewing kit and scissors (pack in checked luggage)
Clothes pins
Hats/caps/visors
Insulated large coffee mugs
Zip loc bags of all sizes and garbage/laundry bag
Crazy glue
Travel-sized laundry detergent
Empty folding tote bag - for souvenirs
Night light
Power strip or (Belkin 3 outlet, 2 USB ports)
Magnetic clips the walls are metal they come in handy attaching map etc. on the wall
Highlighters
Digital luggage scale
Luggage locks
Space saver bags
Travel alarm clock
Maps and port information
Lysol disinfectant spray to go travel size
Extra luggage name tags (in case yours are lost)
Small umbrella
Sewing kit and scissors (pack in checked luggage)
Clothes pins
Hats/caps/visors
Insulated large coffee mugs
Zip loc bags of all sizes and garbage/laundry bag
Crazy glue
Travel-sized laundry detergent
Empty folding tote bag - for souvenirs
Night light
Power strip or (Belkin 3 outlet, 2 USB ports)
Magnetic clips the walls are metal they come in handy attaching map etc. on the wall
Highlighters
Digital luggage scale
Luggage locks
Space saver bags
Travel alarm clock
Maps and port information
Lysol disinfectant spray to go travel size
Viewing and Saving your Experience
You need to take a camera
Cell phone, Tablets, Point-and-Shoot, Bridge, DSLR or Camcorder take something.
Binoculars ( are a must in Alaska)
Memory cards (make sure the one you choose works with your camera or camcorder)
Batteries (take extra, look into rechargeable batteries)
Tripod-Monopods (Monopods are easier to pack and carry. Waiting for a glacier to cave it allows you to rest and stay focused.
Chargers for all devices (Power strip or Belkin 3 outlet, 2 USB ports)
Equipment cleaning (remember the water is salty you want to be careful with your lenses.) Sand, dust, smudges, water spots, on a lens are easy to clean. Lenses need to be cleaned carefully, using a liquid lens cleaner applied to a lens cloth or lens tissue will normally remove any film. Before rubbing the lens remove all grains of sand and other debris, a rubber blower brush is good.
Protecting your camera. A simple UV protector filter along with a Rainsleeve or camera cover will help from water damage. Remember Alaska is a rainforest.
You need to take a camera
Cell phone, Tablets, Point-and-Shoot, Bridge, DSLR or Camcorder take something.
Binoculars ( are a must in Alaska)
Memory cards (make sure the one you choose works with your camera or camcorder)
Batteries (take extra, look into rechargeable batteries)
Tripod-Monopods (Monopods are easier to pack and carry. Waiting for a glacier to cave it allows you to rest and stay focused.
Chargers for all devices (Power strip or Belkin 3 outlet, 2 USB ports)
Equipment cleaning (remember the water is salty you want to be careful with your lenses.) Sand, dust, smudges, water spots, on a lens are easy to clean. Lenses need to be cleaned carefully, using a liquid lens cleaner applied to a lens cloth or lens tissue will normally remove any film. Before rubbing the lens remove all grains of sand and other debris, a rubber blower brush is good.
Protecting your camera. A simple UV protector filter along with a Rainsleeve or camera cover will help from water damage. Remember Alaska is a rainforest.