The following packing list is one compiled from the ISE suggested packing list and one from a previous voyager (edited to include things that I thought were useful and exclude the things not useful):
CLOTHING/ACCESORIES ␣ Underwear ␣ Undershirts ␣ Socks ␣ Shorts ␣ Jeans/Khakis ␣ Skirts (one long one recommended) ␣ T-shirts (but not too many ␣ you will buy many along the way) ␣ Sweater/Hoody ␣ temperature on the ship is generally COLD. ␣ Jacket (light/medium weight) ␣ Rain gear(coat) ␣ Comfortable shoes (sneakers and sandals) ␣ Sunglasses ␣ Watch ␣ Hat(s)/Visor(s) ␣ Swimwear ␣ Formal wear for the Alumni Ball ␣ Pajamas␣ Jeans ␣Socks ␣Underwear ␣Bras/sports bras␣ Scarfs ␣dressy shoes Moccasins: or slippers, ␣ workout/running sneakers – vibrams are great under any conditions!
TOILETRIES ␣ Shampoo/Conditioner (dry shampoo)… burt’s bees face wipes x3? ␣ Toothbrush(es), Toothpaste, & Mouthwash ␣ hand sanitizer Deodorant ␣ Razor(s), & Shaving cream/gel ␣ Liquid body soap (bars for weight) ␣ diva cup? Scrub sponge ␣ Comb/brush ␣ Hair products ␣ Contact lenses and supplies (solution( (if applicable) and/or Prescription eyeglasses ␣ Gender specific toiletries ␣laundry and dish soap/febreeze ␣bug spray with deet ␣laundry bag ␣tweezers␣ sea sickness wristband␣Tide to go pen␣Bobby Pins Clips␣q-tips Autoshut off straghtener ␣Hair elastics ␣Floss ␣Face moisturizer ␣Makeup␣Sun screen ␣Aloe Lotion ␣Shampoo ␣Conditioner ␣Shaving cream: or just get one of those razors with the shaving gel built into it␣Face wash ␣Toothbrush (two, one for travel, one that is stationary in your bathroom) Toothpaste ␣Tissues ␣Nail clippers ␣Hair brush
MEDICAL/HEALTH SUPPLIES
Copy of license of Medical documentation/ Documentation of inoculations ␣ Any prescription medication ␣ Sleep Aids : Tylenol PM, Benadryl ␣ Benadryl for allergic reactions, nausea ␣ Pepto Bismol ␣ Imodium ␣ Hand sanitizer ␣ Echinacea, zinc lozenges or other immune boosters (EmergenC or Airborne) ␣ Sunscreen ␣ Bug spray with DEET (non-aerosol) ␣ Small first-aid kit with band-aids ␣ Vitamins/iron ␣Melatonin: awesome for when you can’t sleep, ␣caffeine pills
ELECTRONICS ␣ Travel alarm clock ␣ Camera ␣ Memory cards/film ␣ Flash drive ␣ Laptop (if you are bringing one) ␣ Install and Recovery CDs for all software and operating systems on your laptop ␣ IPOD & Headphones ␣ Small flashlight and batteries ␣Chargers! External hard drive ␣ Chargers for all electronics i.e. phone, tablet, camera, pc ␣Extra memory cards␣ Cords for computer
FOOD—Cereal, Nuts, Snacks, etc: these kept me alive. Gum, Tea, Crystal Lite, Peanut Butter (The ship has, but it runs out!)
PAPERWORK: Passport copies of passport photos/extra passport photos ,Visas and copies of them, SAS paperwork, List of emergency contacts, Address book and envelopes
CLASS MATERIALS: Post its: This will be your text messaging to one another ␣Textbooks: get them sent to the ship from the UVA bookstore or save money and space in your luggage buying them electronically for your computer and/or tablet, sharpies ␣Pens ␣Pencils ␣Notebooks ␣Cue cards, Highlighters ␣Calculator(means of bartering in countries) ␣scissors ␣Tape: (Will be used to tape your drawers closed during waves) ␣A USB flash-memory device (thumb drive) ␣Binder separators/paper for school ␣Magnets: I didn’t bring enough. Bring lots of STRONG magnets ␣Duct tape for drawers
MISCELLANEOUS ␣ Many items on this list are suggestions from Alumni ␣ Credit/Debit cards - Notify the company of your itinerary ␣ Cash - A supply of $1 bills is always convenient , Emergency $50.00 in an envelope ␣ Money belt ␣ School supplies - Pens/pencils, notebooks, etc. ␣ Magnets - Tape is prohibited in cabins and most walls are magnetic. Dry Erase Board with Markers ␣ Use magnets to hang outside your cabin. ␣ Water Bottle ␣ Filtered water is available 24/7 in the Garden Lounge. ␣ Thermos or Mug ␣ Hot water is also available 24/7 in the Garden Lounge. ␣ Laundry Detergent ␣ You may want to wash smaller items in your bathroom sink. /blanket? ␣ Beach towel (hot yoga towel that rolls up into little ball) ␣ Bath towels are provided, but cannot be taken off the ship! ␣ Sleeping bag - Not required, but if you want yours, bring it! ␣ Overnight backpack and/or Daypack ␣ Useful for traveling in port. ␣ Small items for people you meet along the way (postcards from your hometown, stickers, coloring books, etc.) ␣ Always ask permission before giving gifts to children. ␣ Journal ␣ Business cards/supplies for networking ␣ An easy way to exchange information with people on the ship and in port. ␣ Musical Instrument and Sheet Music ␣ Guitars and other smaller instruments are allowed as long as they are stored in your cabin. ␣ Quart-sized plastic bags ␣ Similar to American standards, one quart re-sealable bags are required for gels and liquids on most flights. Birthday, Valentine, Halloween, or Thanksgiving cards ␣ umbrella␣birthday cards// travel mug(s) ␣travel size flashlight␣. I kit with a knife, fork, and spoon␣Clothes pins␣DVDs␣ workout DVDs to form group workout classes i.e. Zumba and Insanity
Recommendations:
- I would recommend buying your textbooks beforehand (on your computer and/or tablet) and bringing them, unless you really have a weight problem, have them delivered to your cabin through the University of Virginia bookstore
- Bring twice as much underwear as you think that you will need.
- If you play an instrument and/or have a ‘special talent’ tool, consider bringing it! –You can entertain your shipmates and share your talent at the Talent Show/ at the numerous open-mic nights
- If necessary, bring EXTRA PIERCING JEWELRY; nothing is worse than having a new piercing and not being able to replace a lost piece in port fast enough.
- Consider bringing a file folder to keep souvenirs like tickets, receipts, etc
- Bring Duffle bags as your suitcases, which are lighter than suitcases and can be easily condensed and stored under your bed; the ship doesn’t really have too many rules regarding how much you bring.
- extra blanket/sleeping bag (they have an outdoor sleepover thing and they yell at you if you take the blankets from the cabins)
- YOUR PILLOW PET... I know you have one. * I would recommend any small travel pillow, animal-themed or not, especially for overnight trips/ long commutes in the different countries
- SWEATS ON SWEATS ON SWEATS the ship is cold!!! The AC is on 24/7 –bring a few staples of warm clothing, things you would wear for the fall… layers are key! *most people wear yoga pants/other ‘relaxed’ clothing on the ship
- Water bottle…. This is from some past students I talked to.. They said the water in the room tastes terrible SO bring a large water bottle to fill up in the cafeteria or what ever it is.
– I didn’t have a problem with it, but then again, I’m used to drinking sink water.
- Backup/disposable camera- consider getting a Gopro or an underwater camera, if planning to do ‘adventury’ things
- Bring a harddrive! You will be exchanging so many things like movies, photos, videos, TV shows.
- Make sure you close all the bottles in the shower- the bottles can tip and then next time you shower you wont have anything to use : (
- SAVING WEIGHT FOR THE PLANE:
- If you are feeling adventurous and willing to compromise with brands, you could bring a small bottles of shampoo/toiletries onboard and buy these products in the first country -The same applies with laundry detergent, if you are planning to hand wash your clothes. I handwashed my clothes about three times, but ended up giving in to paying the $6 a bag, which are relatively the size of a medium garbage bag and can be stuffed to the brim.
- Consider bringing clothes/toiletries that you plan to donate along the way
- As was said before, Textbooks: get them sent to the ship from the UVA bookstore or save money and space in your luggage buying them electronically for your computer and/or tablet
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Earlene at Sea 