Organizing for Your Cruise: The Cruise Document Folder Feature Article Discussion Forum

When you are traveling on a cruise it is very important to keep all of your documents and papers organized so that you can easily access important information for your cruise.

I like to keep in folder as soon as I book a cruise with all the important information I need for my upcoming cruise. I usually start with a hanging folder in my file draw, but as the cruise draws closer I usually move the documents to a pocketed presentation folder. If you want to take it a step further you can even use a tabbed accordion type folder to even further categorize your documents. When it is time to leave for your cruise it is then very easy to make sure you have all the information you need to enjoy your cruise.

What to Put in the Folder

As I make reservation for various aspect of the vacation, I print out confirmation documents and any other documents that may have further information, and add them to the folder. Here are some examples of the kind of information.

Cruise Booking Documentation
Cruise Payment Confirmation
Cruise Excursion Booking and Payment Confirmation
Independent Excursion Booking and Contact Information
Pass Ports (Or other government required documents, please check your cruise line for the most recent requirements.)
On Board Credit Confirmation (Some passengers get On Board Credits from either their Travel Agent or Credit Card Reward Program)
Pre and Post Cruise Accomodations Reservations or Confirmation
Cruise Calendar (Some cruise line websites will publish …