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You finally got your Letter of Employment, and you've finished your medical, police background, SCTW if applicable, and now you are wondering what to pack! Let's' talk about your space. Unless you're hired as an officer in a management position, you will most likely share a room with three other people. There will be two bunks and they will have a curtain that fully wraps around your bed. Your luggage usually fits under the beds. You will have one small closet to hang some items in. Keep in mind that you will be wearing a uniform most of the time, but you will want some items to wear out in the ports, and to lounge in your room, and something a little more fun for the crew bar. Make sure you have proper foot wear for work and something...

The excitement is building and if it's your first cruise, so are the questions. There is a wealth of information on line, but it is almost too much information. We have narrowed it down to what really comes in handy and why you want to pack these on your cruise. Firstly, I cannot stress enough how important it is to pack your carry on as if your luggage is going to be lost. This isn't to be pessimistic, but having worked on ships for six years, I have seen my share of lost luggage. Make use of that bag that fits under the seat on the plane, and the one overhead. Luggage can be lost by the airline, but mix ups happen at the pier too. Witnessing my share of lost luggage instances, I have learned to pack for every vacation as if my carry...