Skip to content
Cruise Mummy
  • News
  • Type
    • Expedition
    • Family
    • Luxury
    • River Cruising
    • Solo
  • Advice
    • Behind The Scenes
    • Car Parking
    • Casino
    • Choosing a cruise
    • Destinations
    • Dogs
    • Drink Packages
    • First time cruisers
    • Food
    • History
    • Insurance
    • Live On A Ship
    • Money saving tips
    • Packing
    • Work On A Ship
  • Cruise lines
    • Azamara
    • Ambassador
    • A-ROSA
    • Carnival
    • Celebrity Cruises
    • Celestyal Cruises
    • Costa Cruises
    • Cunard
    • Disney
    • Explora Journeys
    • Fred. Olsen
    • Holland America Line
    • Marella
    • MSC Cruises
    • NCL
    • Oceania Cruises
    • P&O Cruises
    • Princess Cruises
    • Royal Caribbean
    • Scenic
    • SeaDream
    • Silversea
    • Star Clippers
    • Virgin Voyages
    • Windstar Cruises
  • About
  • More
    • Bookings
    • Cruise Planner
    • Deals
    • Drink Package Calculator
    • Free Checklist
    • Newsletter
    • Win A Cruise

Packing

passport

9 Cruise Essentials You’ll Regret Not Packing

15th May 20266th May 2026

Packing for a cruise sounds easy… until you realise how many people forget something important. Not just the obvious stuff …

Read more

The Best Suitcase For Cruises (After Years Of Trying)

5th May 2026

I’ve tested a lot of suitcases over the years, and most of them let me down eventually. Broken wheels. Stiff …

Read more

6 Cruise Shoes Every Woman Actually Needs

5th May 2026

Shoes can make or break your cruise. Get them wrong, and you’ll feel it by day two. I’ve seen it …

Read more

Cruise Mummy Sun Princess

Princess Cruises Dress Code & Packing Guide (2026)

29th April 2026

Packing for a Princess cruise sounds simple. Just throw some holiday clothes in a suitcase, right? Not quite. Princess does …

Read more

Cruise Ship stateroom wall

Cruise Ship Cabin Walls & Doors: The Magnetic Truth

22nd April 2026

Cruise cabins are full of little tricks most passengers never discover. One of the best? Magnets. With a few magnetic …

Read more

An open suitcase packed for a cruise trip shows neatly organized clothing, a passport, a water bottle, a watch, and a laptop. Surrounding the suitcase are various shoes, a sun hat, and other travel essentials, all laid out on the floor in preparation for the journey.

17 Things You Should Never Pack for a Cruise

14th April 2026

Cruise packing seems simple… until you realise some things in your suitcase aren’t allowed on board at all. Others aren’t …

Read more

visa application

Cruise Visa Requirements For UK Citizens (2026 Guide)

15th May 202613th April 2026

Think cruise visas don’t apply to you? Many travellers assume that if they’re only visiting a port for the day, …

Read more

sneaking booze in pocket

14 Ways Cruisers Try To Sneak Booze Past Security

28th May 20261st April 2026

Cruise drink prices can be a shock. On some ships, a glass of wine costs about the same as your …

Read more

43 Cruise Packing Tips Most First-Time Cruisers Miss

1st April 2026

Packing for a cruise sounds easy… until you realise how many things you actually need. Outfits for sea days. Something …

Read more

A man in a hat, carrying a suitcase and bag, walks towards a docked cruise ship. The scene is vibrant with palm trees, people strolling, and a bustling seaside town atmosphere, with clear skies and a jet flying overhead.

16 Cruise Items Experienced Cruisers Never Forget

1st April 2026

Packing for a cruise seems simple… until you realise how many little things people forget. Experienced cruisers know the tricks. …

Read more

Carnival Cruise Luggage Rules: Size & Weight Limits (2026)

24th May 202630th March 2026

Packing for a Carnival cruise? You might be able to bring more luggage than you think. Carnival doesn’t limit the …

Read more

woman wearing heels on a cruise

9 Things Experienced Cruisers Never Wear On A Cruise

24th March 202611th March 2026

Cruise ships are pretty relaxed when it comes to dress codes. But that doesn’t mean anything goes. Every sailing has …

Read more

Guests on cruise

What To Wear On A Cruise (And What Not To Pack)

5th March 2026

Packing for a cruise sounds simple… until you realise how many outfits you might need. Pool days. Port days. Smart …

Read more

Cruise Ship Drug Dogs: What Happens Before Boarding

4th March 2026

Think cruise security is just a quick bag scan and a wave through? Think again. Cruise lines take drugs extremely …

Read more

sandwich

Taking Food Off a Cruise Ship: What’s Actually Allowed?

3rd March 2026

Snacks can turn a good day into a great one. Or prevent a total meltdown. One minute everyone’s happy. The …

Read more

Cruise luggage security

The 14 Most Commonly Confiscated Items at Cruise Ports (and What to Pack Instead)

16th March 202626th February 2026

If you’ve ever stood in the cruise terminal wondering why security is rooting through someone’s suitcase while the rest of …

Read more

Laundry on Cruise Ships: What They Don’t Tell You

10th February 2026

Packing for a cruise can get out of hand fast, especially if you’re travelling with kids. One ice cream. One …

Read more

feeding baby on a cruise

Baby & Toddler Cruise Packing List: 37 Essentials (2026)

6th February 2026

Packing for a cruise with a baby or toddler is a minefield.Bring too much and you’ll barely close the suitcase. …

Read more

Luggage storage

Princess Cruises Luggage Rules That Catch People Out

24th May 20265th February 2026

Packing for a holiday that involves flights always feels like a compromise. You start with good intentions, then end up …

Read more

A person is seen packing a suitcase, securing the contents with a strap. The suitcase contains neatly folded clothing, including a turquoise patterned garment. Next to the suitcase on the bed, various travel essentials are laid out, including medication, toiletries, a book, a phone charger, and other small items. The image conveys preparation and organization for a cruise or trip.

15 Cruise Essentials You’ll Be Glad You Bought on Amazon

15th March 202619th January 2026

There are the obvious things everyone packs for a cruise – clothes, shoes, passports and toiletries. But seasoned cruisers know …

Read more

Older posts
Page1 Page2 Page3 Next →
Cruise Mummy

Hi, I'm Jenni. I’ve worked in the cruise industry since 2015. This blog helps over a million people to plan their cruises each month.

Be sure to join my email list for my best cruise tips and handpicked deals each week.

Book A Cruise
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • LinkedIn
Wave Awards Winner Favourite Cruise Travel Influencer 2025
Book A Cruise

Email Newsletter

Privacy Policy
© Cruise Mummy 2026
Next Page »