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Packing Tips for Smooth Boarding
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Separate your air travel and cruise needs. Pack TSA-compliant toiletries in your carry-on for the flight, and pack your full-sized items in your checked cruise luggage.
Label everything. Keep your toiletries and liquids clearly labeled in travel-size containers.
Use cruise-approved items. Don’t bring banned items like irons, kettles, or surge-protected power strips.
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