Hi Friends!
To start out this post I just want to say that this is a very specific packing list for the trip that we took! We did three days in Iceland, then we did an eight day cruise and once the cruise was done, we spent three days exploring Copenhagen and Sweden. This packing list isn’t going to be for everybody, but if you are taking a trip similar to what we did, this will be very helpful for you! I’m going to start off by sharing my general packing list and then when I was packing for myself, I broke it down specifically to each day because I had limited space in what I could bring so I wanted to make sure that everything would fit. I will also share the broken down version of the things that I packed for myself each day based on the activities that we were doing. Lastly, I am also going to share a few things that I didn’t pack that I wish I would have brought! This might be extensive so I hope this helps even just one person!
These things that are in the graphic below are the clothing specifics that I packed for the colder weather in Iceland. Also I should add that not only was it cold, but it was very wet which is very normal! I also used these things here and there in different locations but these were to keep me warm and dry during our Iceland portion.
| Black Joggers | 2 Pack Base Layer Long Sleeves | Black Leggings | Grey Jumper |
| Black Waterproof Gloves | Waterproof Duck Boots | Wool Socks | Rain Jacket |
| Waterproof Hiking Rain Pants |
General Packing List
Days and Destinations
Day One - Plane/Iceland
I kept it comfortable and casual on the travel days because let’s be honest, those are exhausting and the last thing I want to be wearing is something restricting like jeans! I got this jumpsuit from Amazon and I ended up wearing it a lot while on the trip.
Reebok Sneakers - I got mine from TJ Maxx and they have green on them but these are very similar!
Oversized Jean Jacket - for layering!
Day Four - Reykjavik, Iceland
Day Five - Heimaey Westman Islands, Iceland
Day Six - Djupivogur, Iceland
Day Seven - Day at Sea
Day Outfit
Dinner Outfit
Day Eight - Kirkwall, Scotland
Day Outfit
Dinner Outfit
Day Nine - Inverness, Scotland
Day Outfit
Dinner Outfit
For dinner this night I ended up just staying in what I wore earlier in the day out in Inverness. We got back to the boat later than usual and decided to play cards and have a low-key dinner in the casual dining area.
Day Ten - Day at Sea
Day Outfit
Day Eleven - Copenhagen, Denmark
Day Twelve - Sweden/Copenhagen
Day Thirteen - Copenhagen Helsingor, Denmark
Day Fourteen - Plane
Emergency Kit Supplies
This kit is for more than just sea sickness so if you're setting sail on the open seas or embarking on a river cruise, it's important to be prepared for any emergency that may arise. After being on a handful of different cruise lines I have come to a few conclusions, one being the medicines that they do sell are pricey in the gift shops. This is probably obvious but I am not a doctor and anything you plan to take should be run by a professional prior to taking it! These are the things that I came up with that are my/our must-have essentials for a cruise emergency first aid kit. Hopefully you can be fully prepared for any situation that may arise during your own vacations!
| Emergen-C | DayQuil | NyQuil | Allergy Medicine | Tampons/Pads | Midol | Bandaids |
| Antibiotic Ointment | Hand Sanitizer | Ibuprofen | Tylenol | Liquid IV | Sunscreen | Aloe |
| Tide To Go Pen | Dramamine | Safety Pins | Tweezers | Tums |
Again, I know that was a lot of information and this post isn’t going to be for everybody, but when we were prepping for this trip, it was almost impossible to find a packing list for exactly what we were doing, and I wanted to make sure that anybody doing a trip like this in the future would have a little bit more help than we did! Keep in mind we were there in June and it was still chilly in most of the locations that we visited! If you have any questions at all, I am more than happy to answer those for you! You can drop a comment below or you can email me at tarynintotravel@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as possible!
Much Love,
Emma
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