I brought a carry-on suitcase and a backpack for the seven-night Caribbean cruise. I was glad I packed light but had some regrets. I longed for earplugs and warmer clothing.

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Use Your Cruise Embarkation Day Backpack For All Your Must Have Day 1 Items Enter the embarkation day backpack. Choose one that's easy to carry and comfortable; cruise ships are big! Pack ...

The reality is most cruise ships dock for roughly five to nine hours at each port. Which, by the time you account for loading and unloading all tour passengers, navigating traffic between stops ...

Getty Images On my cruise, Royal Caribbean's laundry service charged for each article of clothing — $4 a shirt, $9 a dress, and $2 per pair of underwear. But at least I packed the right shoes.