Disney Magic- Packing List for Bahamian and Caribbean Cruises
Dress comfortably for vacation—plus bring the appropriate attire for such activities as dinners and Port Adventures.
Embarkation Day Basics
Pack these items in a day bag to keep with you, as your luggage may not arrive at your stateroom until a few hours after the ship leaves port:
- Medication (in their original containers)
- Passport and/or required citizenship documentation
- Camera and accessories (batteries, memory card, etc.)
- Extra prescription glasses or contact lenses
- Sunscreen or hat
- Swimsuit and cover-up
Attire and Accessories
Here is our suggested list of things to pack in your luggage:
- Jeans or pants
- Sunglasses
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Sundresses
- Sandals or sneakers (rubber-sole shoes for Port Adventures)
- Windbreaker/rain jacket
- Sweater or other clothes you can layer
- Dinner attire (see below)
In winter, you may also want to bring:
- Rain jacket
- Sweater or other layering pieces
- Closed-toe footwear
Dining Attire
Disney Cruise Line ships feature an array of diverse dining experiences, from casual to upscale. Be sure to follow the dress code for your restaurant:
- Main Dining – Dining attire is cruise casual in all 3 main dining restaurants, meaning no swimwear or tank tops. Guests often like to dress up, but this is optional.
- Adult Exclusive Dining – Adult-exclusive restaurants aboard Disney Cruise Line ships are elegant dining experiences and Guests are requested to dress in a manner consistent with the restaurant’s ambiance. Formal or semi-formal attire is recommended. Also permitted is dress-casual attire with a polished look, such as dress pants, jeans in good condition, collared shirts, dressy tops and lifestyle shoes. For brunch at Palo and Palo Steakhouse, dress shorts are acceptable. Clothing such as T-shirts, swimwear and sports attire are not permitted.
- Themed Nights – On 7-night sailings and longer cruises, the ship offers themed nights—including a formal night—and you’re encouraged to dress up and participate in the evening’s festivities.
Check the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App to find attire advice for each night’s dinner.
What Not to Pack
Everyone on board a Disney ship must comply with specific safety guidelines mandated by US Customs and Port Security. This includes not packing certain items.
Please DO NOT bring:
- Firearms and ammunition, any kind of knife, sword, dagger, bullwhip or any other type of weapon. These items are not allowed on the ship under any circumstances. Guests found in possession of any weapons or similar prohibited items on their person or in their baggage may be denied boarding and are subject to severe legal penalties.
- Homemade, precooked or other perishable items.
- Irons, bottle warmers, sporting equipment, balloons, candles, musical instruments, illegal drugs inclusive of medically prescribed and synthetic marijuana.
- Coolers, except those carrying medications, baby food or items related to dietary constraints.