Documents & Essentials
Passport or passport card (strongly recommended even for closed-loop US sailings). Printed or digital booking confirmation. Credit card for onboard charges. Cash is useful for tips and ports. Travel insurance documents if purchased.
Clothing
Bring 2-3 swimsuits per person — you'll use them daily and want to rotate. Light cover-ups or rashguards for walking to and from the pool. Casual daywear for sea days and ports.
One smart casual outfit per person for rotational dining — no formal wear needed. A light jacket for air-conditioned ship interiors. Comfortable walking shoes for ports and sandals for pool decks.
DCL-Specific Must-Haves
Carry-on bag with swimsuits for boarding day — checked bags go to your stateroom but pools open immediately. A power strip without surge protector — DCL allows these and staterooms have few outlets.
Lanyard for your Key to the World card. Small backpack for port excursions. Reef-safe sunscreen — required at Castaway Cay by Bahamian law. Reusable water bottle — tap water on DCL ships is drinkable.
What to Leave Home
Surge protectors are prohibited — use power strips without surge protection only. Hair dryer is provided in every stateroom. Formal wear is not needed — rotational dining is smart casual. Steam irons are prohibited.
Alcohol beyond the allowed limit — DCL allows one bottle of wine or champagne per adult at boarding.
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