There are so many cruise packing lists for women, but men need cruise packing advice as well. If you’re looking for suggestions for cruise wear for men, along with a men’s packing list for a cruise, I’ve got you covered!
In this video I share what to pack for a cruise for men, including cruise outfits for guys for daytime, evening & cruise formal nights. We also go over cruise essentials that are useful, & would be great on your cruise packing list for men.
If you’re a first time cruiser, this guy’s cruise packing list will help you feel prepared for your cruise vacation. This cruise video includes advice on what to wear for all cruise dress codes, including casual, smart casual & formal wear.
Whether you are on a Carnival cruise, Celebrity Cruise, Royal Caribbean Holland America, Norwegian cruise line, Princess cruise or any other cruise line, these cruise tips will help as you plan your cruise!
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Hi! I’m Ilana! I live in Montreal, Canada with my husband Frank. We can often be found dreaming about and planning future cruises, ideally to hot and sunny destinations! I believe in having fun, being kind and that you are never too old, or too young, to live the life of your dreams!
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40 Comments
Ha ha about "Hey dude shoes"! My hubby bought a pair for our first cruise. He was so surprised that every second man was wearing them! 😊
Taking my first cruise in September. This will be a major test of my patience. I don’t appreciate dress codes in general, less so on a vacation I paid A LOT of money for.
Walmart brand sunscreen says its Reef Safe. I'm already getting items ready for our cruise in September.
When the crew stops wearing tux shirts and bow ties, and the officers don't wear their dress whites, we won't dress up for formal night. My husband does alternate between a tux shirt & bow tie, and a dress shirt and regular tie with his dark blue suit. So he's not totally in a tux, and only bri gs one suit.
Yay! Thank you.
Hi. We are going on our first cruise in February. My question is do I have to take my passport on excursions to get back on the cruise ship? Or my birth certificate? Thanks
I’m definitely a casual dresser but I’ve come to love formal nights. It really adds to the excitement and atmosphere of the evening… and I always pack my water shoes 👍
This video is filling a huge gap on this platform. Before I went on my first cruise this month, I spent a lot of time searching "what to wear on a cruise," but 99% of the results were tips for women, so thank you from men everywhere for this! One suggestion I would like to add is to bring a Navy blue blazer. It can be dressed up or down. It can be worn with a collared shirt or even a t-shirt. That's what I brought to save space. P.S. Your video on cruise essentials was a game changer . There was no way I would have thought of the magnetic clips & hooks without your video. Thanks again for your informative videos!
I have a navy 'suit' similar to your son and hubby, but it consists of my $15 navy blue greg norman pants from costco and my $50 navy blazer from JC Penney. And they look good together! But I rarely bring the blazer anywhere. I mostly wear khaki/olive/gray tracker pants from costco and collared shirts with either nice sneakers or maybe some lightweight driving loafers. And that's about as formal as I get…
On formal nights I wear a dress shirt and a tie, a nice pair of dress slacks and dress shoes, and a nice V-Neck sweater. I don't do suits on cruises anymore. It's so much easier to pack and much more comfortable. Btw, one night at the show in the ship's theater I was horrified to see a guy wearing his pajama pants and bedroom slippers. Ridiculous
Great Info as always but I missed the NCL dress code for Dress up night? What a wonderful family you have. In my next life I want a lady just like you. Don't worry I'm not flirting with you. I can see your happily married with great sons. But you are fantastic. Wonderful magnificent personality.
Given all the items you suggest taking on a cruise, I’m curious to know what size and how many pieces of luggage you bring on your cruises.
Yes, something for the men. Thanks! Always enjoyed your content, relevant, informative, well-presented, please keep them coming!
Have you ever gone on the Carnival Dream Ship if so any tips for this ship? We also wanted to say thank you for the fantastic videos tips and tricks for cruising. Your channel has helped us tremendously.
Thanks so much for the wonderful video, my husband and I enjoyed it. I used so many of your suggestions on our 2 week Panama Canal cruise, and I felt very prepared. Your content is always well thought out and executed. Thank you!
Always helpful
Wow so amazing
Thanks for this update!! We haven’t cruised for several years and we are going on Celebrity for the first time…. Was wondering about formal night. My husband isn’t thrilled about packing a suit….. might have to see if he’ll agree to a sports coat….
I don’t do formal. Other than adding water shoes and board shorts, I just take my normal clothes
Finally a video for use dudes
Question. We love your videos have been with you since day one. We are going on a cruise in June on royal Caribbean. Can we take a fan and what kind? Thank you for all that you do.
This is great! As a guy it is easier to pack for a cruise, but playing dress up is fun! I usually go with a light pair of slacks, (Walmart Ben Hogan golf pants no wrinkle!) and a short sleeve Hawaiian or Guyabera button down shirt. Shoes that pack down small are great, canvas Lugz or Vans, driving mocs, huaraches, espadrilles, all work! Pro tip to avoid wrinkles: use tissue paper in between folds!
Please show things about Disney cruises
Thanks for another great video. When I drive to the port the sky is the limit so I bring more clothing and usually a dark suit or a blue blazer for the formal nights. When I fly to a port I do not like to bring a checked bag, so, suit and blazer are out! I bring a combination of light/dark pants/shorts/shirts/socks. As much as I get in the carry-on.
I like to bring a Navy Blue blazer or my light colored linen sport coat. They go with anything.
My husband always takes a tux.
We are going on a Panama Canal cruise on Carnival Conquest this November.
What would be appropriate dress for weather during that time frame?
Could you do a video on PanMa Canal cruising?
Agree, cruises are much less formal in the last few years, but being from South Florida, the ships are cold for me and I usually use a sport coat at night!
You forgot the most important thing about married couples and Packing for men…..ask the WIFE. You might not want to dress but, the wife wants to dress. Silly to see a women lookingvery chic but not their partner. Also remember gentlemen, a happy wife is a great life! wifes like to be corrdinated with there mate.
I prefer not to dress up
I absolutely hate dressing up. I never dress up.
Not a chance in Hell will you get my husband to dress that way !
I'm not dressing to impress anyone. I'm dressing comfortable which means the clothing I wear everyday.
Hi everyone, can I bring my hair dry?
Thank you for this content! We are excited to dress up for the MDR and formal nights. As first time cruisers we appreciate all your tips and tricks!
I would suggest mirrored sunglasses and of course a yellow speedo
We just got off the Celebrity Solstice two days ago and my husband said he felt overdressed in his suit and tie on chic night so he wore khakis and a polo the second chic night. Things are definitely less formal now.
Thank you for your very informative and helpful videos. I’m wondering if Birkenstock sandals are allowed in dining rooms on Celebrity, or are they in the same category as flip-flops?
How hot is it on the ocean on a Mexico cruise day/night? Leaving Tampa beginning of June.
Three things I consider over your list for men: 1) Dress shoes 2) Small clock ( phone is usually charging) 3) Night light for the bathroom, just so as not to interrupted other sleeper for a late night visit to bathroom
Can’t wait till may 15 I’m going on RC