When you think about river cruises, you probably imagine luxurious suites, massages and spas all day round, top of the class cuisine, five-star restaurants, etc. However, if you are packing for an exotic river cruise, make sure not to let this luxury go to your head.
The adventure that awaits requires you to pack smart! So, leave the fancy clothes for those onboard dinners, and start packing the essentials you’ll need on your expeditions!
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Keep in mind that river cruises usually have a more casual dress code than other cruises. Of course, you can expect that your dress code quite different if you are going on an Amazon river cruise, per se, than it would be if you were cruising through Europe.
Now, this tip is something that can come in handy if you are planning on visiting Europe. While the rest of the world may think them to be fashionable at all times, the truth is that most Europeans prefer being comfortable rather than fancy. So, if you are packing for Europe, you can forget the high heels, dinner dresses, and blazers, and pack anything you feel good wearing.
But hey, that’s not what we’re here for! You are packing for an exotic river cruise and you will want to make sure that you come prepared, right? Well, luckily for you, we’ve prepared this simple guide that will help you gather your essentials and pack them in no time. In the next couple of minutes, you’ll see that packing even for an exotic trip as the one you’re just about to go to isn’t as hard as you may have imagined!
So without further ado, let’s get packing!
Clothes and footwear
Of course, if you are going on an exotic river cruise, you should start preparing for the trip at least a week before. If your closet is not exactly full of clothes that scream ‘expedition’ when you see them, you should probably go shopping as soon as possible.
You will be looking for lots of long sleeves and long pants made out of breathable and dry-fit materials. Also, make sure that the clothes you buy are light-colored and loose-fitting. Now, this may sound incredibly specific to you right now, but you’ll thank us once you’re fully protected from the mosquitoes and the sun.
Both your clothing and your footwear should be comfortable enough to wear throughout the numerous expeditions you’ll be going on. Speaking of footwear, you should try to find a pair of shoes that is extremely comfy and water-resistant. Also, consider packing a pair of rubber boots!
As for the headwear, note that a wide-brimmed hat is a must! Make sure that it covers your shoulders in order to fully protect you from the sun. Who would want to have to deal with sunburns while on the adventure of a lifetime, right?
Lifestraw
You may or may not have already heard about this product, but Lifestraw is definitely something that you will want to have if you are going on an exotic river cruise. Such cruises take place in areas that often do not have a source of clean drinking water, so you’ll want to make sure that you’re all set wherever you go!
Ziploc bags
Rivers’ climate is quite humid and you’ll want to keep your belongings safe and dry at all times, which is why you should make sure to stack up on plastic Ziploc bags. Y
ou can use them for just about anything you can think of – to store away your electronics, to keep an outfit for your flight back home dry, or to make sure that your personal documents don’t get wet.
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Other essentials
Along with the aforementioned things you should make sure to bring along, we’ve prepared some extra tips for packing. The first thing that you should keep in mind is that both your cruise ship and your travel destination probably won’t be stacked with ATMs, so the best thing to do is to bring cash.
Other than this, you should also stack up on bug spray. Since the climate will be humid, you can expect to be surrounded with all sorts of insects, so don’t let them spoil your time on the ship or on the expeditions!
Of course, before even thinking about going on an exotic river cruise, make sure that you got all the inoculations and that you have packed all the medication you need. And of course, bringing some medication for an upset stomach is always a good idea too!
See, packing for an exotic cruise isn’t that hard! Just make sure to start packing at least a week before you hit the road and, the chances are, you’ll definitely be ready to go. Enjoy your next adventure!
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