Taiwan Cruise Packing List: Rain Gear & Port-to-City Walks

Recommended packing

• Passport and boarding documentsDocumentsCheck documents for your nationality, ports and sailing with the operator and authorities; separate originals and copies.
• Offline bookings and meeting pointsDocumentsSave the terminal, meeting time and transfer contact; the berth may not be in the city centre.
• First-day carry-on bagComfortKeep documents, medicine, a change of clothes and charger accessible while checked luggage reaches your cabin.
• Motion-sickness medicine, if suitableHealth & medicineAsk a clinician or pharmacist about suitability and interactions; follow product directions and precautions, including drowsiness.
• Usual medication and prescription detailsHealth & medicineIf needed, plan for travel delays and check medicine import rules with the relevant authorities.
• Lightweight hangersComfortCheck supplied cabin hangers first; bring extras only if needed and choose ones that hold clothes securely.
• Compact indoor drying aidComfortOnly where the operator permits it; never attach to evacuation routes, fire equipment or balcony rails.
• Non-slip cabin slippersFootwearAn optional cabin comfort; use stable shoes appropriate to ship movement and the surface when walking around.
• Simple non-electric humidifying aid, optionalComfortAsk the operator whether it can be brought and used. Do not assume electrical or heated devices are permitted; avoid spill or tipping risks.
• Leak-resistant hand-washing bagComfortOnly if cabin washing is permitted; compare ship laundry services and follow rules for drainage, detergent and spills.
• Clothes and underwearClothingAdjust quantities to your actual sailing length and laundry plan; check service price and availability.
• An indoor and evening layerClothingPack a layer over light clothing for air-conditioned interiors and wind on deck.
• Dinner clothing if requiredClothingCheck the particular ship, venue and schedule; formal wear is not a universal requirement.
• Broken-in walking shoesFootwearChoose a comfortable pair for stairs, decks and shore walks rather than testing new shoes on the trip.
• Phone and compatible chargerElectronicsPrepare bookings and the operator’s app. Check cabin power and device compatibility; do not bring prohibited extension cords or power strips.
• Power bank subject to operator rulesElectronicsBackup power for shore days; check ship and airline restrictions, avoid damaged units and unattended charging.
• Compact toiletries and personal moisturizersToiletriesBring suitable amounts of your usual products; check cabin supplies and airline liquid rules if flying.
• Sun protectionToiletriesChoose clothing, a hat and sunscreen for planned activities; check local product rules and do not rely on apparent cloud cover.
• Payment method and backupMoneyCheck onboard billing and shore payments; keep a backup separately rather than putting everything in one wallet.
• Small shore-excursion bagActivitiesCarry only needed documents, water and layers; follow ship guidance on original documents and note the all-aboard time.
• Swimwear if using pools or beachesActivitiesOnly if planned; check towel provision and take-out rules, and follow local ocean safety guidance.
• Bag for wet or used clothesOtherKeep damp swimwear and used clothes apart from other belongings; avoid sealing damp items for long periods.
• Compact umbrella for town walksComfortUse according to the forecast; be considerate in crowds and wind.
• Saved terminal and destination addressesDocumentsKeep the return terminal address as well as the place you plan to visit.
• Small shore-day payment backupMoneyCheck payment options at planned markets or shops and take only what you need.
• Pocket tissuesToiletriesA compact convenience for food stops and travel during the shore day.