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They say that nothing is more relaxing than a cruise - not only do you fall asleep to the gentle rocking of the waves beneath your ship, but you are also afforded all of the luxuries of a four-star hotel. While you might be excited about your upcoming cruise vacation, you are probably frantic about what and how to pack.

Before you start throwing shorts and t-shirts into whatever piece of luggage happens to be most accessible in your closet, consider where you’re going and what type of luggage will be appropriate for your destination(s).

Most extended cruise vacations include several stops at various ports. You’ll be able to get off the ship and walk around, so you’ll need something small in which to carry your camera, wallet and other items. Don’t make the mistake of bringing only a large piece of luggage stuffed full of wrinkled clothes; you’ll also want a bag that can come with you off the ship.

While a backpack might seem like a good choice for your cruise, you should know that they are easy targets for pickpockets and petty thieves. Kipling makes a few snap-front shoulder bags, such as the Lancelot, that work great for cruises and come in all kinds of colors. Messenger bags are also good for this purpose.

As far as your general packing needs go, you’ll probably want rolling luggage as you might have to stand in line for quite some time before boarding the ship for your cruise. The Eagle Creek Centerline Hovercraft is a wonderful piece of luggage for your cruise vacation because it is roomy and has several pockets. You might also like the Samsonite Wheeled Duffle, which is smaller and can be either rolled or carried for different circumstances.

If you’re looking for something a little less expensive for your cruise vacation, you might want to pack in a Skyway brand bag, which has a full line of every type of luggage you could possibly want, from rolling bags to duffles to travel totes.

It is also important to consider what types of clothing you’ll need to bring on your cruise. Many cruise vacations include black tie evenings with dinner and dancing. If you’ll be attending such an event, you’ll need a garment bag for your evening wear.

Packing for your cruise vacation might seem like the boring precursor to a fantastic vacation, but you’ll enjoy yourself more if you pay careful attention to what and how you pack.

Article by Steve Thompson from AssociatedContent.com