Luxury cruise holidays are booming in popularity and now experts have told passengers the 10 must-pack items; cruise essentials to take with them on their trip of a lifetime. Luxury cruise experts at Panache Cruises have named the top ten items travelers should take on board to ensure that their holiday is all plain sailing.

• Magnetic hooks– Most cruise cabin walls are made from steel – meaning magnetic hooks are a great idea for storing smaller items like lanyards, hats or jewelry, instead of leaving them around the cabin.
• Over-the-door organizer– Another great way to keep the cabin in order is to have an over-the-door organizer for all the smaller essential items. Fill it with things like suncream, sunglasses, snacks, water bottles, and anything else that may instead be left lying around. It’s an easy way to keep the cabin feeling spacious and organized.
• Towel clips– When cruising, the best way to let your towel and wet swimwear dry is, of course, outside on your balcony. A towel clip is a great item to pack to stop your belongings from blowing away into the ocean when it is windy outside. Towel clips can also be used to secure your towel to your sunlounger when on the pool deck.
• Socket Bank-Some cruise cabins may not have as many plug sockets for charging all different devices simultaneously as a family might need. That’s why buying a socket bank is a great solution for charging lots of things at the same time. It’s also worth taking a plug adapter to make sure you can use any socket type.
• Binoculars– Investing in some high-quality binoculars is a good idea before boarding the cruise ship. The water depth and the draft of the vessel you are on will determine how near the shore you sail and anchor. Having high-powered binoculars will let you enjoy details that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to see.
• Small personal bag– Bringing cruise essentials along in a small bag you can keep on your person, such as a bum bag or a money belt, is a good idea for both ship and shore to help make sure you keep belongings such as cabin keys, money, and phones close to you and safe. On larger cruise ships you may spend much of your day far away from your cabin so keeping a ‘day bag’ will allow you to access essential items without needing to keep going back and forth.  It is also worth remembering that on the day of embarkation, it may take several hours for your luggage to arrive in your cabin. Ensure you keep everything you might need with you in a separate bag.
• Water activity essentials– Depending on your cruise itinerary and the time of year, you might be able to swim at your ports of call – so bring along a mask and snorkel to swim and explore the underwater life. Water shoes are also a good idea to have – to help avoid any nasty foot cuts and scrapes.
• Appropriate dining clothes– If there are formal dinners on your cruise then you will want to pack appropriate dress clothing to make the most of the experience. Also, travelers might not be able to dine in certain restaurants if they are not wearing the appropriate clothing so it is worth checking with your cruise agent before you go and packing appropriately.  Be mindful of the local traditions in your ports of call and cover up where necessary out of respect for local cultures and religions.
• Essential medication– Remember to pack basic medication that might be needed whilst holidaying – such as paracetamol, Imodium, and allergy tablets as well as travel bands and/or motion sickness tablets in the unlikely event that you may need them. Although it may be possible to buy these items on-board the ship it is more convenient and cheaper to take them with you.  Suncream regulations differ markedly across the globe too so ensure you take enough to ensure your family is protected.
• Cruise repatriation insurance– These documents are essential to take onboard any cruise holiday. They provide the peace of mind that if anything does go wrong you will be protected. It’s worth knowing what the insurance specifically covers and having these documents to hand at all times – taking a picture or having the email saved on your phone is a good idea. Alternatively, take a printout with you.

• Find out more about luxury cruising at https://www.panachecruises.com/
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