Disney Cruise Packing List Overview

  • Examples of dress up nights based on length of sailing

  • 3-Night Cruises:

    • One casual night

    • One pirate night

    • One formal night

  • 4-Night Cruises:

    • Two casual nights

    • One pirate night

    • One formal night

  • 5-Night Cruises:

    • Three casual nights

    • One pirate night

    • One formal night

  • 7-Night Cruises:

    • Four casual nights

    • One pirate night

    • One formal and one semi-formal night

  • Basic Packing List

    • You will not need everything on this list but use it to plan your sailing accordingly and modify the list as needed as everyone is different

    • Shirts

    • Shorts

    • Socks

    • Underwear/Bras

    • Pajamas

    • Pants/Jeans

    • Sweater/Jacket

    • Sundresses

    • Swimsuits/Coverups

    • Gym gear and sneakers

    • Sandals and/or flip flops

    • Dress Shoes

    • Adult dining outfit (see section)

    • Formal night outfit

    • Costumes (kids and adults)

    • Pirate night

    • Themed cruise

    • Marvel Day, Pixar Day, Halloween, Christmas

    • Bibbidi bobbidi boutique

    • Dress up to match the main dining restaurant

  • Shoes suggestions based on luggage space available

    • Men: 1 pair of dress shoes, 1 pair of flip flops, a pair of sneakers

    • Women: 1-2 pairs of dressy shoes, 1-2 pairs of sandals/flip flops, and a good pair of sneakers

  • Toiletries

    • Toothbrush, toothpaste, flossers

    • Deodorant

    • Perfume or cologne

    • Make-up and remover or face wash

    • Creams and aloe for sunburns

    • Razors/Shaving Cream

    • Any hair products including hairbrush and comb

    • Contacts and solutions or glasses (reading and sun)

    • Sunscreen and lip balm (aim for SPF 50)

    • Hand Sanitizer

    • Feminine Products

    • Medications including Tylenol, cough medicine, allergy medications and motion sickness medications

  • Laundry items (optional)

    • Collapsible hamper (laundry basket)

    • Tide pods or similar ones

    • Dawn wrinkle release spray

  • Electronics

    • Cell phone and charger

    • Computer and charger

    • Cameras with charger and memory card

    • Headphones and splitter

    • Portable charger

    • Disney MagicBand + and charger

  • Random Items (not all necessary)

    • Items to decorate your stateroom door

    • Pins for trading

    • Character autograph book

    • Lanyard if this is your first sailing if not you will receive one in your stateroom for everyone in the room

    • White noise machine

    • Battery powered night light

    • Extra card to keep the lights on in the room so you do not need use to Key to the World Card

    • Cash for tipping

    • Credit cards

    • Identifications such as driver license and passport

    • Beach tote bag to carry towels

    • Towel clips

    • Shoe organizer to place on the back of stateroom door

    • Magnets with hooks to place on walls and ceiling

    • Refillable water bottle

    • Water shoes if need for port excursion

Non Caribbean Sailings

  • European Sailings

    • Light coat or raincoat

    • More pants than shorts

    • Fewer bathing suits

    • Based on ports might need outfits that are more conservative for religious venues (i.e. pants, long skirts, long tops)

    • Country currency

  • Alaska Sailings

    • Temperatures can range from 40 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit

    • Recommended to dress in layers

    • Pools on the ship are heated therefore bring bathing suits

    • Do not forget the sunscreen

    • Fall hat, gloves, and coat

    • Raincoat or poncho

    • Hiking footwear

    • Binoculars

    • Long sleeve tops, sweatshirt, fleece pullover

Baby or Toddler List

  • Clothes

  • Bottles and sippy cups

  • Pacifier

  • Baby Food or Formula

  • Bibs

  • Diapers or pullup and swim diapers

  • Wipes and diaper rash cream

  • Baby monitor

  • Night light or sound machine

  • Blankets

  • Baby carrier

  • Favorite stuffed animal

  • Medicine

  • Consider bring laundry items

  • Costumes to meet character

Embarkation Day

  • Once on the ship there will be a few hours before your room is ready and luggage magically shows up outside your room. These are the items you will need to get onto the ship and for the first few hours.

  • Cruise documents

    • Passports or birth certificates, driver’s licenses, online check in forms

  • Travel Documents

    • Flight, bus, car, or hotel reservations, travel insurance information

  • Prescription medications in their original container

  • Start the sea-sickness medication before getting on the cruise ship

  • Phone, camera, or any valuable electronics

  • Swimsuits or change of cloth if already wearing them

  • Sunscreen

  • Items you much carry on like cases of water or alcohol

QUESTIONS

  • Are you required to dress up for formal night or pirate night?

    • These are just recommendations and are in no way a requirement

    • Many times, because of the professional photographer formal night photos could also be used as holiday card photos

    • Pirate night costumes can be a lot of fun but remember no weapons allowed

  • Disney Cruise Main Dining Room Dress Codes

    • Cruise casual most nights

    • Examples include pants, jeans, nice shorts, dresses

    • No swimsuits, tank tops or bare feet please

  • Adult Dining Dress Codes

    • Palo, Palo Steakhouse, Remy, and Enchante

    • Have stricter dress codes due to their ambiance

    • Remy and Enchante

    • At dinner, this is the dress code:

    • Men: Jacket (such as a sports, suit, or tuxedo jacket) is required, with dress pants/slacks and shoes. Ties are optional. No jeans, shorts, sandals, flip-flops, or tennis shoes.

    • Women: Cocktail dress, evening dress, pant suit or skirt/blouse are required. No jeans, shorts, capri pants, sandals, flip-flops, or tennis shoes.

    • Brunch and dessert, this is the dress code:

    • Men: Jacket is optional, but dress pants and a nice shirt are required. No jeans, shorts, capri pants, sandals, flip-flops, or tennis shoes.

    • Women: Dress or pantsuit is required. No jeans, shorts, capri pants, sandals, flip-flops, or tennis shoes.

    • Palo and Palo Steakhouse

    • Men: Jacket is optional, but dress pants and a nice shirt are recommended. Jeans in good condition (no holes) are also okay. No shorts, hats, capri pants, sandals, flip-flops, or tennis shoes.

    • Women: Dress, skirt, or pants are recommended. Jeans in good condition (no holes) are also okay. No shorts, hats, capri pants, sandals, flip-flops, or tennis shoes.

  • How Many Pieces of Luggage Can I Bring?

    • Each cruiser can bring two pieces of luggage plus one carryon. The luggage can be placed inside each other and then stored underneath the bed. I have been able to fit 4 large suitcases underneath the bed.

  •  Can I Bring Alcohol on a Disney Cruise?

    • Each guest 21 years or older can bring up to 2 bottles of wine/champagne (must be unopened) or six beers on board at the start of your sailing. When at all ports that same thing can be repeated. All alcoholic beverages must be carried on, and not placed in checked luggage. The staff will charge a corking fee of $25 per bottle if the unopened bottle is brought to dinner.

  • Minimize packing

    • Try to plan to use an outfit for more than one time

    • An example would be a sundress to the pool during the day that can then be worn to dinner another night

  • Chilly nights even though on a Caribbean cruise

    • While sailing a great idea is to watch Funnel Vision in the evening when your favorite Disney movie is playing. Many times, it is very windy and chilly therefore recommend packing long pants and a jacket/sweatshirt.

    • Sometimes the main dining rooms are cold also therefore might bring a sweater or jacket to dinner

Prohibited aka DO NOT Pack list

  • Weapons

  • Perishable Food

  • Illegal Drugs & Marijuana

  • Beach Towels

  • Hair Dryer (included in stateroom)

  • Pack and Play or Diaper Genie (can be requested for your room)

  • Power Strip or plug in lights

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