My real‑life Southern Caribbean cruise packing list for Crown Princess — curated after 25+ cruises and way too many “I wish I’d packed that” moments. This list includes the exact luggage I’m bringing, the beach‑day essentials I never sail without, an...ww.nopointleftbehind.net/princess-cruises-guide-2026
Nashville to San Juan flights booked on Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Luggage
I am carry-on luggage except my annual ski trip these are the real bags I use trip after trip. Not only are they functional they are look stylish.
I bought this in red - I love love love this bag. It goes on 12 to 15 trips a year!
Away The Carry-On Luggage
I have this in red and it is my personal item when flying. Fits under the plane seat and usualy has my essentials for boarding the ship. My embarkation day bag.
Away Featherlight Weekender Bag, Airline Approved
Shore Excursions
These are the real excursions I have booked for our upcoming sailing. 4 of us are traveling my parents (mid 70's, me (50 but feel 40) and my 18 year old son
For St Kitt we booked this train ride - we are traveling with my parents and thought this might be fun for 3 generations
St Kitts Scenic Train Tour (Hotel or Ship)
This looked fun and easy enough for my folks to join us
Scenic Tour of City and Rainforest, Waterfall, Sulphur Springs .
Only 3 of us are doing this one in Barbados but it is a short one
Harrison's Cave Tour in Barbados
I did this the last time in St Thomas and we all decided to go this time. Magen's Bay is beautiful and relaxing
St. Thomas Island Tour with Mountain Top and Magens Bay Beach
We love waterfalls and picked this tour for Grenada
Half Day Tour: Annandale Waterfall, Spices, Grand Etang w/ Lunch
Gear
I cruise 7 -10 time a year and everything I bring on this trips earns a spot and get used over and over
I carry these on all my Caribbean cruises so I can spend the day floating in the Ocean
4 Pack XL 4-in-1 Water Pool Floats
Perfect for the pool and the beach - much cheaper here than on the ship
Rynapac Double Space Waterproof Phone Pouch
I love reef sandals and wear them on all my cruises
REEF® Sandals, Shoes, Boots & Apparel
Cute beach bag with your essentials
Fammart Large Mesh Oversized Beach Tote
I love these shoes for shore excurions that are not the beach. I take these on every trip I go on.
Reef Neptune
For non beach tours this is great to keep your items close
Everywhere Sling Bag 4.2L | Women's Bags,Purses,Wallets | lululemon
Not required but I really enjoyed having a mask at Magen's Bay in St Thomas and plan on bringing it again for this cruise - clear water and lots of fish!
JRing Snorkeling Gear Set for Adults
Reef Safe Spray and they have carry on friendly sizes.
COOLA Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
I love this hat it protect my chest too which is something I didn't think about in my 20's and wish I had
