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There are so many different adventures to be had on King Con Cruise, it would be easy to overpack. However, there are a few thing you definitely should (and should not!) make sure you bring along:

Do NOT pack power strips – they will be confiscated.

Pack your power cords in your carry on. If you pack them in your luggage, you may need them before you get your bags.

Bring backup batteries to charge items while away from the cabin. You won’t be spending a lot of time in yours!

A multi port USB charging hub will benefit you if you have multiple devices, as outlets will be limited in your cabin.

Bring sunscreen! And a rash guard, sunglasses, and a hat… and aloe for when you forget to apply the above.

Pick up a dry bag, depending on which excursions you plan – it will keep your phone, wallet, external battery, towel, and whatever else dry and handy.

Magnetic hooks and clips are handy to have, as cabin walls and ceilings are made of metal. Useful for hanging bags, clothes, towels, hats, etc.

Make sure you remember any medication needed, including prescribed medications (enough to last the full trip plus a couple extra days in case of delay). Don’t forget to include medication for motion sickness if you are prone to it!

Double check any excursion you’ve signed up for. There will usually be a list of things to bring at the end.

Most importantly, make sure you bring along a sense of FUN!!!

Cruising is a great way to vacation (especially if you are cruising with us!), but it is different from travel as you may be used to it. Planning in advance for those differences will help make for a fun trip from the very start!

Just a few pro tips:

• Plan to arrive at your departure city a day or more before the cruise. Your ship may leave in late afternoon, but delays could make you late to board. If that happens, the ship will leave without you.
• Make sure you print your Royal Caribbean luggage tags (found in the “Travel Documents” you will receive when you check in) and attach them to your bags prior to arriving at Port. These tags tell the ship’s porters where to take your luggage.
• Add your credit/debit card to your account when you check in, and you will not need to use cash for anything on board, including purchases on the ship.
• If you have a medical device such as a CPAP or other item that you need to be bed side (requiring an extension cord) or need things like distilled water, tell Royal Caribbean in advance so they can provide those items in the cabin before you arrive.
• Pack  any necessities — medication, important documents, phone chargers — in a carry-on bag. You will board the ship well before your luggage reaches your cabin, so plan to carry anything you will need with you. (If you’ve got room, include your bathing suits and sunscreen so you can immediately jump in the pool!)
• Prebook excursions and activities before you leave home. If your heart is set on a particular shore excursion, spa service, class, or specialty restaurant, book them in advance, as reservations onboard fill up quickly. Bonus: booking in advance allows you to take advantage of sales!
• Switch your phone to airplane mode. International roaming rates can apply even if you don’t make a call, so switch to airplane mode as soon as you leave port.
• Watch the clock. Some ports are in different time zones than the ship’s clock, so synchronize your watches if you go ashore. The ship won’t wait for you if you’re late!

If you have any more tips and tricks, feel free to leave them in the comments!