3- and 4-day cruise packing list
The short answer
For a three- or four-night cruise, you can often manage with one carry-on-sized bag: three day outfits, two or three evening outfits, one or two swimsuits, a cover-up, sandals and one pair of evening shoes, plus documents, medication and sunscreen.By Kathryn Lyn2 min readReviewed September 2026
3–4 night list
0 of 8 packedA short cruise is where overpacking hurts most: you'll unpack and repack in the same four days. More detail in the complete cruise packing list.