A top cruise expert has some sage advice for travelers preparing to set sail : keep your suitcase light. Packing might be challenging, but Gene Sloan, known as The Points Guy to his followers, advises cruisers to resist the urge to overpack. His packing tip is simple: "Use this strategy when packing for a cruise: Throw all the clothes you think you'll need on a cruise in a pile, and then take away half of them.
You won't need them." Map lays bare areas of US 'underwater by 2050' due to rising sea level Stephen Hawking predicted exact date of apocalypse - NASA issues warning "Trust us. Most cruising these days is casual, and you really only need a few outfits to rotate through a voyage.
" Gone are the days when cruises were all about formal attire every night. The modern cruise experience is much more laid-back. Black-tie events are rare occasions rather than nightly expectations, and guests can leave numerous outfit changes at home.
Gene recommends selecting versatile clothing pieces that can be combined differently and advises checking the weather forecast for your travel locations. And for those worried about running out of clean clothes, he reminds us that many ships offer laundry services onboard. He added: "Many ships have self-serve launderettes on cabin decks where you can run a load or two of laundry every few days.
If not, you can send laundry out to be cleaned on board. It'll usually come back in a day or two. P&O Cruises passengers must pack one item to avoid disapp.