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Black Girl Cruise Essentials
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As a girlie who has been cruising for 20 years, these are the things I use every single time I start packing.
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Items that are good to have

Personal Products

These are the products I always pack with me!

 
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This is the only sunscreen I use. No cast and no weird smell.
Black Girl Sunscreen
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Gotta protect our boho & bora bora braids at night.
Evolve Products Braid Hair Bonnet
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Profect the braids while wearing a hat to block the sun!
Satin Lined Backless Baseball Hat - A New Day™ Black: Adjustable Midweight Woven Visor
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If you don't like to wrap your hair at night always opt for a satin pillow case.
Evolve Products Satin Pillowcase - Black
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Waterproof phone pouch for all the water excursions!
GEMS Waterproof Phone Pouch - Cherry Pink
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Super convenient mesh tote for port days
Mesh Tote Handbag - Shade & Shore™ Black: Polyester Unstructured Beach Bag
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Items that are good to have

These aren't the essentials, but these can enhance and smooth your cruise experience, especially if it's your first time!

 
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My favorite color is blue so I love this ombre moment!
Blue Ombre XL Sand Resist Beach Towel - Sun Squad™
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If you're not flying to your cruise port I highly recommend this to save on spending an absurd amount at a beach club for a seat!
Sand Chair - Sun Squad™
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I use these on every cruise. I also love that you can reuse them multiple times. Clear, convenient, and cute!
8 Pack Cruise Luggage Tag Holder 2025
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Simple, discreet and perfect for those who don't like taking medicine.
369 Life Motion Sickness Patches, 10 Count
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Nobody likes dealing with their towel sliding everywhere these cute clips help keep everything in place!
BocaClip Towel Holder - 1 Pack of 2 Clips - Carribean Cocktail
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We love a fan that can lay flat in our bags and won't take up one of the 2 plus we get in our cabins.
TREVA 5in USB Battery Powered Desk Fan - Black
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