What should I pack for my family's cruise?

What to pack on a cruise??

• My friend and I are going on a 7 day cruise in February of 2009 from South Carolina to the Bahamas. It is a free style cruise so anything can happen. This is our first time on a cruise and well we have no idea what to bring. I know it is far away, but we also want to make sure we have a list of everything we will need or will need to buy. thank you for your help!! :)

• Answer:

  well first of all pack the essentials (toothbrush, hair brush, toothpaste) things you would usually take when going on a vacation. Listen (love) pack what you would normally pack if you are going on a summer vacation plain and simple and when you are out dinning wear something warm and soft if you have an nice evening dress with matching shoes or sandals take them with you and have your friend pack the same thing. (sorry about the love thing) And it's also a good thing to see your doctor before you take this trip just to get an immunization shot for your protection because you are going to a foreign country. and also to make sure that you and your friend are healthy to take the cruise. You and your friend will have loads of fun and if the ship makes port be sure to listen to the cruise director when he or she tells you (and others) how long the ship will make anchor (meaning how long you have to look around at some of the shops) till the ship makes way (departs)