| With the popularity of luxury world cruises growing, | | | | digital, you should bring an extra memory card and a |
| there are more and more people asking for advice | | | | charging cable. You may also want to bring a laptop |
| once they have decided that a world cruise is the | | | | so that you can download your pictures instantly. A |
| vacation of their dreams. Keeping in mind that most | | | | laptop will also help you keep in touch with family and |
| world cruises last between 100 and 250 days, there | | | | privately access the internet in your cabin. You might |
| are a lot of things to think about. One of the most | | | | also pack an alarm clock to ensure that you |
| often asked question is, What should we | | | | dont miss any early morning activities. |
| pack? Here are a few helpful suggestions, and | | | | Paperwork |
| though some may seem obvious, it is important to | | | | There are certain important documents you will want |
| have a running list so that you dont get | | | | to bring on your luxury world cruise. The first and |
| confused about what you have or have not packed. | | | | most often forgotten is your passport. Although it is |
| After all, you will be gone the greater part of a year, | | | | true that most cruise ships will not require you to |
| so be prepared! | | | | bring your passport, when going on a world cruise |
| Clothing | | | | you should definitely bring one. Chances are you will |
| Travelers interested in a luxury world cruise should | | | | be visiting upwards of twenty countries, and should |
| not pack a new outfit for each day. To make your | | | | something happen to prevent you from reembarking |
| wardrobe appear fresh without overdoing it, pack | | | | the ship, that passport is the only item that stands |
| about ten tops and bottoms that can be mixed and | | | | between you and being stranded. You should keep |
| matched, and bring accent pieces such as scarves | | | | several copies of your passport and ID. You should |
| and attention getting shoes to spice up your looks. | | | | have one extra copy in a completely random place |
| You will be doing a lot of walking, so bring at least 20 | | | | on your body every time you leave the ship (such as |
| pairs of socks. You should also bring about five pairs | | | | your shoe), one in your cabin safe, one in your |
| of shoes, three which are comfortable and made for | | | | luggage and one checked with the ships |
| walking. Chances are your boat will have a swimming | | | | purser. It is also a good idea to bring your insurance |
| pool, so make sure you include your swimsuit. A | | | | card, and a prescription card if you have one. There |
| windbreaker and a coat are a must, so that no | | | | will be an onboard doctor, but to avoid any |
| matter how mild or cold the weather is, you are | | | | extremely expensive charges made because of |
| prepared. You should also be prepared for formal | | | | health care, present your card when you are treated. |
| nights, and bring about three formal outfits. | | | | It is a good idea to keep several copies of these as |
| Electronics | | | | well. |
| You may not think of bringing electronics on your | | | | Packing the right clothing, electronics and paperwork |
| luxury world cruise, but there are some items that | | | | can be vital to the success of your luxury world |
| you may need in order to continue the lifestyle you | | | | cruise. Arriving prepared will give you peace of mind. |
| are used to at home. First and foremost, bring a | | | | Packing right will also save you money in the long run, |
| power strip and/or outlet converter. Check to make | | | | so that you do not have to purchase overpriced |
| sure your ship is equipped with USA outlets, and if | | | | items at the onboard boutique or abroad, unless you |
| not bring the appropriate converters. Chances are | | | | want to. |
| there will only be one or two outlets in your cabin, | | | | A luxury world cruise is the adventure of a lifetime, |
| and this will help you tremendously. Of course, bring | | | | and now that you know what to pack, you can look |
| your camera. If you are using a film camera, be sure | | | | forward to embarking on an adventure full of |
| to bring lots and lots of extra film. If you are using | | | | excitement and empty of worry. |