Beach & Excursions

• 2-3 swimsuits and reef-safe sunscreen
• A hat and sunglasses — Cabo and Baja are notably sunny and dry
• Water shoes for rocky beaches like Chileno

Clothing

• Lightweight daywear; evenings can cool down more than the Caribbean, especially in winter
• A light jacket or sweater for desert-climate evening temperature drops

Documents

• Passport book
• Small USD bills for tips and vendors (pesos also widely accepted)

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Carry-On Essentials

• Passport book (strongly recommended) or birth certificate plus photo ID
• Medications, chargers and valuables
• Swimsuit and sunscreen for the first afternoon

Clothing

• Lightweight, breathable daywear and sundresses
• 2–3 swimsuits and a cover-up
• A light jacket or sweater: Pacific mornings and sea days off Baja can be cool, especially in winter
• Comfortable walking shoes for cobblestones in Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan
• Water shoes for rocky beaches and boat trips
• 1–2 dressier outfits for evenings

Sun & Beach

• Reef-safe sunscreen and after-sun lotion
• Wide-brim hat and polarized sunglasses
• Reusable water bottle
• Waterproof phone pouch

Practical Extras

• Small U.S. bills and a few pesos for markets and tips
• Binoculars for winter whale watching
• Motion-sickness remedies; the Pacific can be rougher than the Caribbean
• A small daypack for shore days

What to Leave at Home

• Beach towels (the ship provides them)
• Surge-protected power strips and irons
• Expensive jewelry for port days