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Hello from Central Ohio

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butterfly
Joined: 10/05/2009
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List of what to pack
03/15/2012, 6:46 AM

Thanks sleddog for your great list. Only thing I can add to it is door decorations ,we found out about them on the connect gp  before we went on our last cruise and we made sure we took some aussie stuff to put on our door. Good way to find your way home after a big  night!

I see on the list a swim suit ?? does this mean the pool is heated enough to swim in, if not the pool are the spas on deck warm enough? 

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butterfly
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Re: Hello from Central Ohio
03/15/2012, 2:00 AM

Hi Robin, the face book gp is very active and fun but don't neglect the connect gp, to me the connect gp  seems more personal and friendly, although sending one to one  messages via the connect gp is a hit and miss exercise! Jayne  

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Tink
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Re: Hello from Central Ohio
03/12/2012, 7:23 PM
Thank you for a great list!!!

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RobinSkeen
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Re: Hello from Central Ohio
03/12/2012, 4:34 PM

Thanks so much for posting that!  I think I will head on over to the FB group and see what's up.  My traveling companions tell me it is an active group.

 

Robin

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sleddog
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Re: Hello from Central Ohio
03/11/2012, 7:15 PM

Hey Robin!  Welcome aboard!! 

Here's a list someone once posted for the Alaska cruise.  Only pack what you really feel you will need/use...as many tend to over pack on a cruise.  The key for clothes for Alaska is to "dress in layers".  Good rain gear can be important...though of all the Olivia Alaska trips we have taken (this will be # 8)...we have only used our rain gear twice and each was on a different trip.  Olivia tends to bring the sun out wherever she goes even when in Alaska!  Feel free to add anything to the list that you see is missing.

 

Packing List  

 

Travel Documents and Identification

airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation

cruise documents

passports and visas or proof of citizenship

wallet or fanny pack

driver's license and auto insurance card - in case you decide to rent a car when ashore

medical insurance cards and medical history (especially if traveling alone)

another picture ID - if you don't take driver's license

credit cards - be sure to call credit card companies before traveling to alert them you are traveling outside your normal area

cash or traveler's checks (be sure to keep traveler's checks receipt in separate location)

3 copies of airline tickets, cruise tickets, passports/visas, itinerary - pack 1 copy in carry on, pack 1 in checked luggage, and leave one with someone at home

contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit cards or traveler's checks

emergency numbers at home

 

Toiletries

Blow Dryer (some prefer their own to the ones on the ship)

Curling Iron

Comb/Brush

Hair Gel, Mousse, Hair Spray (non-aerosol)

Make-up

Feminine Supplies

Deodorant

Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Floss

Tweezers

Nail Clippers and File (pack in checked luggage)

Razor and shaving cream (or electric razor)

 

Miscellaneous Necessities

Cell Phone and charger

Prescription drugs and essential medications (in carry on bag)

Small first aid kit

Bug spray (for mosquitoes ashore)

Sun screen/sun block and lip sun block

Small sewing kit

Empty folding tote bag (for souvenirs)

Hats/caps/visors

Insulated large coffee mugs

Small Binoculars

Watch

Glasses, extra contacts, contact lens cleaner

Sunglasses

Business cards with email address to give out to new cruise friends

Home addresses of friends/relatives back home - for sending postcards

Small travel alarm clock - battery operated

Zip loc bags of all sizes

Small flashlight

Corkscrew (if bringing wine, pack in checked luggage)

Small umbrella

 

Photography & Electronic Equipment

Digital Camera or Regular Camera

Video Camera

Zoom Lenses

Tripod

Extra film or memory card sticks or video tape

Extra batteries or battery charger

Walkman, MP3 Player, IPod

 

Clothing

Bras and underwear

Lingerie, Nightgown, Pajamas, Robe

Workout Clothes and Sports Bra

Socks

Belts

Walking or Hiking Shoes

Waterproof Footwear

T-Shirts

Casual Shirts

Dressy Shirts

Khaki and/or Dressy Pants

Jeans

Sweatpants

Sweatshirts

Sweater

Outfit for Formal Night

Light Jacket

Waterproof Jacket with Hood

Waterproof Pants

Windbreaker Jacket

Gloves, Scarf, Cap (it gets cold on or near a glacier)

Baseball cap, Hat, or Sun Visor

Swim Suit, Flip Flops (for the pool or spa)

Shorts - Alaska can be 75 or more degrees some days

 

Before You Leave Home

Make sure pets are taken care of.

Have the post office hold your mail.

Pay all bills that will be due while gone.

Stop your newspaper delivery, or have a friend or neighbor take them in for you.

Leave copies of your passport, airline tickets, travelers checks and credit cards with a family or trusted friend.

Place a card with your name and address inside your luggage, as well as on the outside.

Bring your travel and health insurance information and have it handy at all times.

Verify that your identification and travel tickets are in your carry-on bag and will be available at all times. 

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RobinSkeen
Joined: 03/09/2012
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Hello from Central Ohio
03/11/2012, 3:34 PM

Hello!  I am so excited about my very first cruise.  Got a shiny new passport.  I am traveling with 4 other friends but will be solo.  After reading the posts here, I have no doubt that being solo will be a grand adventure!  I have been on the Holland America shore excursion site as well as Alaska.org - great resources for daydreaming.   :)

So far, I haven't really found too many posts on what to pack so was hoping to hear from experienced Alaska travelers.  It gets cold here so I do have weather gear.  Sometimes it's colder here than in Alaska as our local weatherman likes to point out for fun.  It sounds like everything from shorts to parkas!

I so look forward to meeting as many of my fellow travelers as possible.  Only 6 months! 

Robin

 

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