Free cruise checklists

Your first cruise, planned step by step.

Two printable checklists from Todd Shanaman, an independent travel advisor of Fora Travel. Tick the boxes from booking day to the ride home, and reach out any time a question comes up.

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Cruise planning guide · 9 pages

Your First Cruise: The Insider Checklist

The full walkthrough for first-time cruisers, in the order you'll need it.

  • Picking the cruise line that fits you
  • Documents, packing and what to leave home
  • Sail day, port days and your last night
  • A cruise lingo decoder
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Family checklist · 2 pages

Your First Cruise with Kids

Everything to do, pack and plan with children, from booking to back home.

  • Two to three months before you sail
  • Packing for kids and embarkation day
  • Safety, downtime and kids' club tips
  • Going home without the meltdown
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Let's plan it together

A checklist gets you ready. An advisor gets you the right ship.

I book every major cruise line. I'll compare ships, find the best value for your dates and handle the details, so all you have to do is pack.

  1. Tell me about your trip in a short planning form.
  2. I'll reach out with ship and cabin options that fit.
  3. You choose, I book, and I'm on call until you're home.
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Emailtodd.shanaman@fora.travel
Phone561-669-1545