We want you to enjoy a rejuvenating and exciting vacation with Princess. But before you board, there are some thing you should know to help make the first day of your vacation as seamless as possible.

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You should dress for a cruise with Princess the same way you would for any stylish land-based resort.

Casual sportswear, including shorts, lightweight pants and jogging suits, is the order of the day both at sea and ashore in hotter climates.

We recommend you bring a sweater, a jacket or an all-weather coat for cool evenings, and for shore excursions, depending on your destination. Due to unpredictable weather, don't forget a hat or visor and a collapsible umbrella. Please be sure to bring proper clothing for visits to religious sites. You'll also want low-heeled, rubbersoled shoes for strolling on deck, as well as comfortable walking shoes or sandals to wear.

Princess makes it easy to know what to pack and what to wear when you’re dining onboard our spectacular ships. There are two designations for dress codes: Smart Casual and Formal.

Smart Casual
Passenger attire should be in keeping with what they would wear to a nice restaurant at home.

• Skirts/dresses, slacks, and sweaters for ladies
• Pants and open-neck shirts for men

Inappropriate dinner wear such as pool or beach attire, shorts, ball caps and casual jeans (with fraying and/or holes) are not permitted in the dining rooms. Shoes must be worn.

Formal
When formal nights are held, please observe the dress code in the Traditional Dining and Anytime Dining venues for the enjoyment of all our guests.

• Evening gown, cocktail dress, or elegant pant suit for women
• Tuxedo, dark suit or dinner jacket and slacks for men

Clothing suggestions for your Alaska cruisetour
Cruisetours cover great distances and involve various arrivals and departures. Packing light and minimizing bags needed on land will help you get the most out of our luggage transportation service.

The best way to be comfortable and avoid hassles is to choose casual, comfortable clothing you will be able to wear all day, including appropriate dress for any optional tour activities you may enjoy. Even the finest Alaskan dining rooms are casual so choose comfort over style.

Follow these important luggage reminders:

• Essential medicines, travel documents, valuables and breakables should be hand carried in your possession at all times.
• Many domestic airline carriers now impose excess baggage fees for one or more bags and bags weighing over 50 lbs., so check with your carrier regarding weight restrictions.
• Princess will make every effort to assist you in safeguarding your belongings. But remember, you are responsible for your things at all times. Princess is not responsible for money, jewelry, cameras, binoculars, documents or any other articles you retain in your personal control.
• All luggage should have a sturdy personal identification tag that will not be lost or damaged in the course of typical airport and trucked luggage handling.
• On journeys including air travel, luggage will be subject to a considerable amount of handling and we would recommend that your luggage be of sturdy construction.
• Princess recommends that your travel protection is adequate enough to cover any possible loss or damage which may occur. Any loss or damage caused by Princess or an airline must be reported immediately to the responsible party.

Packing for your Alaska cruisetour
Cruisetours involve many modes of transportation including motorcoaches, trains and sightseeing vehicles so make sure you take only the things you need to ensure comfort for you and your fellow travelers.

There are three types of bags to consider for the land portion of your cruisetour.

Hand-Cary tote / Backpack
You’ll want this bag with you every step of the way. So include only the essentials. Items to pack in this bag include travel documents, photo ID, important medication, toiletries, camera, and any extra layers of clothing such as jackets or hats. Your hand-carry tote bag should be a size that is comfortable to carry and should be able to be stowed under your seat. We recommend soft-sided tote bags or backpacks no larger than 17” X 14” X 4” with a zip enclosure.

Wheeled carry on cases that are used as carry on luggage on airlines are too large and are not suitable as hand-carried luggage on motorcoaches and trains.

“Travel With Me” luggage
You are allowed one piece of “Travel With Me” baggage per person. You will simply pack one bag and place luggage where instructed. Our handlers will pick it up and deliver it to your room at the next overnight location on your land tour. This bag will be transported separately from you and will not be accessible during transit. Items to put in this bag include clothing, sleepwear, nonessential toiletries, extra shoes and anything else you might need at your lodges but do not need access to during the day.

“JOIN ME ONBOARD” LUGGAGE
Passengers who cruise after their land tour should pack a separate bag for items they will not need on land. This bag is perfect for the items you may need on your cruise but will not need on your land tour, such as formal wear, dress shoes, or dinner jackets.

On the land portion of your cruisetour, the dress code is always casual so there is no need for any formal wear. All luggage is delivered to the first destination on your land itinerary. Upon departure from that city, the “Join Me Onboard” tagged bags will be securely stored until they are delivered to your stateroom onboard.

“JOIN ME IN FAIRBANKS / ANCHORAGE” LUGGAGE
Passengers who cruise prior to their land tour should pack all items they used on their cruise and will not need on land in this luggage. These bags will be inaccessible until delivered upon your arrival to the final destination of your itinerary. Please identify your chosen pieces of luggage (excluding the one “Travel With Me” bag) with these “Join Me” tags, based on your final destination.

Princess offers formal wear rental on all cruises; this can be arranged prior to embarkation.

Dress with an elegance and style that is perfect for all the formal activities on your cruise with Princess. Cruiseline Formal Wear delivers beautifully-tailored clothing directly to your stateroom.

To order your formal wear, please visit cruiselineformal.com, call 800-551-5091 or 305-252-8572. For questions, email: custservice@cruiselineformal.com.

We strongly recommend you hand-carry all valuables and breakables, including jewelry, electronics and cameras as well as any medications. Please read the Passage Contract for limitations and responsibilities for lost items and baggage.