Carnival's most popular warm-weather cruises are those to the Caribbean. Its colorful Fun Ships sail from ports across the U. S. to the Caribbean year-round. So a packing list for a Caribbean cruise includes plenty of shorts, T-shirts, swimsuits, sandals, hats, sunglasses and walking shoes. That will take care of you for most any daytime activities. Evening attire is a little more specific. Like most mainstream cruise lines, Carnival has become more relaxed and casual. While there are still optional "Elegant Nights," there are just as many guests dressed in jacket and slacks and cocktail dresses as in formal gowns and tuxedos. If you don't want to dress up at all, plan to dine in the casual restaurant on these nights. On most nights, a collared shirt and khakis for men and a nice top and slacks or a skirt for women are appropriate. Carnival, like all cruise lines, bans shorts and T-shirts in the dining areas in the evenings. Carnival staff recommend that women wear low-heeled shoes for safety reasons.
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Packing for Any Carnival Cruise
Carnival Cruises offer voyages on its large fleet of megaships to the Caribbean, Central and South America, Hawaii, Alaska and Europe. No matter which trip you take, there are certain items you should pack. Well in advance, you should make sure your passport is current, since some countries require it to be valid for months after you return home. You are also responsible for ensuring that you have the appropriate visa, if required by any of the countries on your itinerary. Carnival's comprehensive website now enables guests to print out their cruise documents and even luggage tags before they depart. These should be packed, along with your passport, credit cards, cash and medicines, in your carry-on bag. It's also a sure bet that you'll want to pack your digital camera, video camera and iPod for any Carnival cruise. Depending on your situation, you may also want to pack your BlackBerry, laptop and cell phone. For any electronic devices you take, also pack your chargers, extra batteries and cards. All these items should be placed in your carry-on bag. For any Carnival cruise, your motto should be: pack light. You'll save money in airline luggage fees and have more room in your stateroom to enjoy your cruise. Carnival Cruises 3655 NW 87th Ave. Miami, FL 33178 888-CARNIVAL carnival. com/
Carnival Cruise Packing List
A Carnival cruise of Alaska makes for heavier suitcases. (Photo: glacier bay, alaska image by Alan James from Fotolia. com )
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Packing for a Carnival cruise vacation is more complex than simply throwing some things in a bag to hit the beach. What your packing list includes depends both on your destination and what you plan to do both on and off the ship. Warm-weather cruises, such as the Caribbean, mean lighter suitcases, while a Carnival cruise of Alaska requires packing sweaters and boots. And of course there are documents and electronics that you'll need to take on any Carnival cruise.