It’s all about preparation. It might not be fun and exciting, but it can make a huge difference, when you arrive at your cruise port. In this post, I’ll cover what smart cruisers do before and on embarkation day to help them have smooth sailing.

This is a list going beyond the obvious of shirts and shoes. I want to cover items you may not think about and why you need them. This is cruised focused; however, I feel many items on this list can crossover to other forms of travel as well. Especially if you travel internationally.

When on a trip, we tend to think about the fun we will have and overlook the possibility of things going wrong. Though not often, it’s still a good idea to be prepared in the unlikely event you get lost or miss getting back in time and miss the cruise ship. Maybe you get hurt on a tour or someone steals your belongings. In this post, I’ll cover the items I feel you need to have with you on your vacation.