What Toiletries Do I Need To Pack?

By Barely Cruising - August 12, 2022

What Toiletries Do I Need To Pack?

When going on a cruise, most people don't think about what toiletries they may need. While you can buy many of the needed items on board they can be expensive and there is usually only a small selection of them.

If your like me, then you like to be prepared for everything. That's where my Toiletries Packing List comes in. By using it, you'll never forget another needed item again. This list includes everything from first aid items to general health and peroneal hygiene, not to mention everything in between.

So, what toiletries should you pack for a cruise?

When deciding what you need to pack, think about your situation, daily needs, and any needs that may arise. Everything on this list may not apply to you and there may even be some items not on here that you use. However, this list is a good place to start and will get you to thinking about what you need.

Personal hygiene items:

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Dental floss

Travel sized mouth wash

Shampoo – If you prefer a certain brand

Conditioner – If you prefer a certain brand

Body wash

Loofa

Razor

Extra razor blades

Lotion

Feminine hygiene products

Birth control

Hair and make up products:

Face wash

Face cream

Lip balm with spf

Make up

Hair products (pack what you normally use – curl cream, hair spray, mousse, heat protectant spray etc)

Hair straightener and/or curling iron

Hair elastics and/or scrunchies

Hair clips or pins

Perfume/cologne

Health and General toiletries:

Aloe vera or other after sun lotions

Sunscreen

Lip balm with SPF

Vitamins in original container

Travel sized Kleenex

Q-tips

Tweezers

Nail file

Travel sized sewing kit

Wrinkle release spray

Tide stain remover stick

A few zip loc bags

Lint roller

Eye glass repair kit

A few safety pins

Sea Bands

Contact lens solution

Medication and First Aid Items:

Any prescription medications(original containers)-Put them in your carry on

Band-Aids (Variety of sizes)

Antibiotic ointment

Travel sized antibiotic spray

Hand sanitizer

Pain relieving medication

Throat lozenges (ex/ Halls, Fisherman’s Friend)

Heartburn prevention medication (if you use)

Heartburn remedy

Upset stomach medication

Cold medication

Seasickness medication

Be sure to get child versions of the above if you are traveling with children.

Here are some additional things to consider

There is no need to bring a hair dryer, as a small one, like you would see in a hotel, is available in all the staterooms

Shampoo and conditioner is available but if you prefer a certain kind, you are allowed to bring your own aboard. If you aren't flying you can bring a full size bottle of both as cruise lines don't limit the size. However, if you are flying you will have to follow the airlines rules.

You are allowed to bring a hair straightener or a curling iron onboard, just be sure it is in good working order and will not pose a fire risk, or it could be confiscated by the cruise line.