What To Bring & Pack
HAND-CARRY A BAG WHEN BOARDING THE SHIP
YOUR MAIN BAG(S) WILL BE SENT TO YOU ROOM
Upon your arrival at the Cruise Terminal, your large suitcases will be transferred onto the ship by porters and delivered to your stateroom, and you will not see them again for several hours—perhaps not until late that night. Therefore, pack a carry-on bag, duffel bag, or backpack with all you need for check-in at the Cruise Terminal, including your cellphone, travel documents, XPRESS pass (boarding pass, either printed out or on your phone), and passport.
You might also want to pack into your carry-on a change of clothing, swim suit, sunscreen, workout clothes, cosmetics, make-up, medications, book to read, and/or other vital items you might need in the afternoon before the rest of your luggage arrives in your room. Also, pack into your carry-on valuable items that aren’t easily replaceable, such as your laptop or tablet, prescription eyeglasses, and special jewelry.
PREPARATION AND PACKING
Whatever the itinerary, destination, or occasion—when you pack, think casual chic.
During the Days at Port
For warmer climates, pack swimsuits and cover-ups, walking shorts and shirts that protect from the sun, lightweight slacks, skirts or sundresses, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a light sweater or jacket. For cooler climates, bring clothing with long sleeves, sweaters, and pants that can be layered. In areas prone to snow or rain, bring waterproof jackets, hats, gloves, and travel umbrellas. Around the globe, consider appropriate shoes and gear for the excursions you have planned and the terrain you’ll encounter. For instance, pack sturdy, comfortable walking shoes for hiking, water shoes if navigating a waterfall or a sea with rocky bottom, and a headscarf or conservative dress if visiting museums, mosques, temples, cathedrals, or churches.
Shipboard
Throughout the ship, casual resort wear, sundresses, shorts, polos, or button-downs are appropriate, paired with sandals, low heels, and loafers. Make sure you bring active wear and sneakers if you plan to hit the gym. Poolside, bathing suits with coverups, T-shirts, tanks, hats, and sunglasses are welcomed. In main and specialty dining, we ask guests to refrain from wearing swimsuits, see-through coverups or robes, bare feet, tank tops, T-shirts, or baseball caps.
At Night Smart Casual
Smart Casual attire is required for entry to main dining, specialty dining, and the Celebrity Theatre. Smart Casual means you look comfortable yet tasteful in a dress, skirt, long pants, or jean, and stylish top or button-down. Shorts and flip flops are not considered Smart Casual.
Evening Chic
Each itinerary features one to two “formal” nights we call “Evening Chic.” Evening Chic means you dress to impress, glamorous and sophisticated in your own way, with a cocktail dress, skirt, slacks, or designer jean, an elegant dress top or blazer—some guests even pack a tuxedo or gown for onboard photos. The Daily program, delivered to your stateroom and available at the Guest Relations Desk, will be your guide to the correct attire each evening. If you do not wish to participate in Evening Chic, Smart Casual attire is acceptable for dining and theater.
Number of Evening Chic and Smart Casual Evenings
10 Nights:
2 “Evening Chic” Evenings
8 “Smart Casual” Evenings
Suggested Packing List:
“Smart Casual” clothes for dinner, dressy or formal clothes for dinner on two “Evening Chic” nights on 10-night cruise, warm clothing for stargazing after sunset on the outside deck, long pants and tops, sundress, sweatshirt and sweatpants, warm jacket or windbreaker, sweater or shawl for air conditioned ship and cool nights, shorts, t-shirts, tanks, underwear, socks, sleeping-clothes, bathrobe, walking shoes, sandals or flip-flops, 2 bathing suits and cover-up, sunscreen, rain poncho, rain footwear, wristwatch (your phone will not keep time while you are at sea), alarm clock (or ask for wake-up call from ship Operator), cosmetics, toiletries, medications, sunglasses, prescription eyeglasses or contacts, hat or visor, camera, laptop or notebook computer (Wi-Fi is available on the ship for a fee) with chargers, extra batteries, backpack or fanny pack for day excursions, binoculars, night-vision goggles for star-watch (optional), yoga mat, post-it notes and pens (to leave notes on your door or for your cabin attendant), book to read, journal, notebook, backpack or fanny pack, magnetic hooks for hanging jackets and other items on stateroom walls, corkscrew if you are bringing wine onboard.
Seasickness Prevention Suggestions:
These are a few home remedies that have been recommended for seasickness. This list should in no way be construed as medical advice:
1) Grab green apples from the Lido Market buffet and keep them in the mini-fridge in your room, or ask your steward to bring them to your room (the pectin settles the stomach)
2) Ginger or ginger candies
3) Bonine Meclizine (over the counter medication)
4) Motion Ease oil (a drop behind the ears)
5) Sea-bands to use on pressure points on your wrist
6) Scopolamine patches behind your ears.
Your Luggage:
Each guest is permitted to carry a reasonable amount of personal property onboard the cruise ship; however, for your comfort and convenience, it is recommended that you limit the number of pieces you take. Keep in mind that airlines may charge for excess or oversize luggage, which is the sole responsibility of the passenger. Each airline has their own limit on the number, size, and weight of bags they allow. Check with your air carrier for specific restrictions and any additional charges.
Many airline carriers now impose baggage fees for all bags and for bags weighing over 50 lbs. So check with your carrier regarding weight restrictions.
All luggage should have a sturdy personal identification tag that will not be lost or damaged in the course of typical airport and trucked luggage handling. On journeys including air travel, luggage will be subject to a considerable amount of handling, so we recommend that your luggage be of sturdy construction.
Celebrity recommends that your travel protection insurance should be adequate enough to cover any possible loss or damage that may occur. Any loss or damage caused by Celebrity or an airline must be reported immediately to the responsible party.
Celebrity will make every effort to assist you in safeguarding your belongings. But you are responsible for your possessions at all times. Celebrity is not responsible for money, jewelry, cameras, binoculars, documents or any other articles you retain in your personal control.
PASSENGER AND LUGGAGE DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP
– Arrival:
For passenger safety, security, and convenience, please proceed directly to the Cruise Terminal. Personnel will direct drivers to the appropriate place to drop off passengers and baggage. Passenger and luggage drop-off is available in front of the Terminal. Porters will assist you with your large bags, which will arrive in your stateroom later in the afternoon.
Be sure to pack a separate carry-on bag with your valuables and your travel documents that you will personally wheel or carry onto the ship.
– Departure:
On the last night of your cruise, you may place your luggage in the hallway outside your stateroom, and early next morning the porters will take them to the Cruise Terminal for you to retrieve after you leave the ship. Be sure to keep underwear, clothing, hoodie, cosmetics, make-up, shoes, and anything else you will need for the next morning. If you wish, you have the option to wheel all your luggage off the ship yourself without help from porters. By dragging your own luggage off the ship, you will be able to leave the ship earliest.
If you are taking the Shore Excursion “The Oracle of Delphi” on March 30, you will be notified where to gather on the ship before leaving and walk off the ship together to the Cruise Terminal, where you will pick up your luggage, walk through immigration together, put your bags on the bus, and then board the bus for Delphi. At the end of the Shore Excursion, you will be dropped off at your hotel on the night of March 30 for your overnight stay.
Alcoholic / Non-alcoholic / Beverages / Bottled Water:
Celebrity Cruises generally prohibits guests from bringing beer or hard liquor onboard. However, guests may bring one 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne per person (21 years of age and older) onboard for personal use, subject to a corkage fee if consumed in a shipboard restaurant, bar, or dining venue. Alcoholic beverages purchased in ports of call or onboard shops will be stored and delivered to the guest’s stateroom on the last day of the sailing.
What Not to Bring:
Weapons, illegal drugs, and other items that could interfere with the safe operation of the ship or the safe and secure environment of our guests and crew are prohibited. Do not pack fragile or expensive items (such as jewelry) in checked luggage.
The following are examples of items that guests are not allowed to bring onboard. These and other similar items will be confiscated. Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, flammable liquids, explosives, and dangerous chemicals will not be returned:
– Firearms & Ammunition, including realistic replicas.
– Sharp Objects, including knives and scissors. Personal grooming items such as safety razors are allowed. Scissors with blade length less than 4 inches are allowed.
– Illegal Drugs & Substances
– Power strips with surge protector or extension cord. Power cubes or power strips without surge protector are allowed.
– Candles & Incense
– Coffee Makers
– Tea Kettles
– Clothes Irons
– Hot Plates
– Baseball Bats, Hockey Sticks, Cricket Bats, Bows & Arrows
– Skateboards & Surfboards
– Martial Arts Gear
– Self-Defense Gear, including handcuffs, pepper spray, night sticks.
– Flammable Liquids and Explosives, including lighter fluid and fireworks.
– HAM Radios
– Dangerous Chemicals, including Bleach and Paint.
– Hard Alcohol, Liquor, and Beer
– Food other than pre-packaged snacks.
Not necessary to bring the following, as they are provided by the cruise line:
– Beach towels
– Clothes hangers
– Hair dryers
– Toiletries (unless you want your own)