Packing Smart for a 7-Day Caribbean Cruise

A week in the Caribbean calls for breathable fabrics, swimwear and one outfit for formal night. Lay out your outfits day by day and remove anything you won't wear twice. Essentials: reef-safe sunscreen, a foldable hat, water shoes for rocky beaches, a light rain jacket and a small daypack for port days. Most ships have self-service laundry, so you can pack light. For evenings, smart-casual works almost everywhere. One dressier outfit covers formal night. Leave the valuables at home and use the in-room safe.