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US Navy Cruise Books

US Navy Cruise Books are unofficial publications published by a ship's crew to document a cruise or deployment. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Several commands only order copies for about 2/3 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Creating those books is an old tradition in the US Navy. This tradition dates back to the late 1800s, when the crews began documenting events of their cruises. A major difference compared to today's cruise books is that the early log books, as they were called, covered a period of up to two years which was the common period for a standard deployment at that time. It is estimated that by now, almost 10,000 different US Navy cruise books have been published and the number of collectors is constantly increasing The cruise books displayed here are part of my own collection. A few books, however, have been donated to me by visitors of the website. In these cases, the name of the contributor is mentioned on the cruise book's index page. My own books are not for sale and I'm not able to help you locating old Cruise Books. You have a cruise book that is not listed here and you like to contribute it? Here are your options. You would like to have high resolution digital images of one of the cruise books listed here? A few of the books are already available as download. The price depends on the size of the book: As a basic rule of thumb (exceptions are possible) I charge $15 for books up to 200 pages, $20 for books with 200-400 pages, $25 for books with 400-500 pages and max. $30 for the largest books. The download is a .pdf file that consists of the original scans in high resolution (not resized, no watermarks and pages are in the book's original order). The book you are looking for is not available as download yet? Contact me using our contact form and I will see what I can do for you. This offer only applies to my own books, therefore, all books that carry a "contributed" or "submitted by..." remark on their index page are usually only available as low resolution scans. You are interested in having a hard bound reproduction made of one of the books listed here? Click here for more information.

Aircraft Carriers

Escort carriers.

• USS Bogue (CVE 9)
• World War II Cruise Book 1942 - 45
• USS Core (CVE 13)
• World War II Cruise Book 1944
• USS Block Island (CVE 21) and (CVE 106)
• World War II Cruise Book 1944 - 46
• USS Sangamon (CVE 26)
• USS Suwannee (CVE 27)
• USS Chenango (CVE 28)
• USS Guadalcanal (CVE 60)
• World War II Cruise Book 1943 - 44
• USS Manila Bay (CVE 61)
• World War II Cruise Booklet 1943 - 45
• USS Tripoli (CVE 64)
• World War II Cruise Book 1943 - 45
• Cruise Book 1952 - 54
• USS Solomons (CVE 67)
• World War II Cruise Book 1943 - 46
• USS Kasaan Bay (CVE 69)
• USS Tulagi (CVE 72)
• USS Hoggatt Bay (CVE 75)
• World War II Cruise Book 1944 - 45
• USS Marcus Island (CVE 77)
• USS Shamrock Bay (CVE 84)
• USS Sitkoh Bay (CVE 86)
• World War II Cruise Book 1945
• USS Takanis Bay (CVE 89)
• 1st Anniversary Pamphlet 1945
• USS Thetis Bay (CVE 90)
• USS Makassar Strait (CVE 91)
• Crossing the Line Cruise Book 1944
• USS Windham Bay (CVE 92)
• Crossing the Line Cruise Booklet 1944
• USS Lunga Point (CVE 94)
• USS Hollandia (CVE 97)
• USS Attu (CVE 102)
• USS Commencement Bay (CVE 105)
• USS Block Island (CVE 106)
• Caribbean and European Cruises 1953
• USS Gilbert Islands (CVE 107)
• Yokosuka Cruise 1952
• Mediterranean Cruise 1954
• USS Kula Gulf (CVE 108)
• World War II Cruise Book 1945 - 46
• USS Cape Gloucester (CVE 109)
• USS Salerno Bay (CVE 110)
• European Cruise 1952
• USS Siboney (CVE 112)
• World War II Cruise Booklet 1945 - 46
• Recommissioning Cruise Book 1950 - 51
• Mediterranean Cruise 1951
• Mediterranean Cruise 1953
• Caribbean and Mediterranean Cruises 1955 - 56
• USS Rendova (CVE 114)
• Cruise Book 1951 - 53
• USS Bairoko (CVE 115)
• WestPac Cruise 1945 - 46
• WestPac Cruise 1950 - 51
• WestPac Cruise 1951 - 52
• USS Badoeng Strait (CVE 116)
• WestPac Cruise 1950
• WestPac Cruise 1955
• USS Saidor (CVE 117)
• Cruise Book 1945 - 1947
• USS Sicily (CVE 118)
• Commissioning Program
• Cruise Book 1946 - 51
• USS Point Cruz (CVE 119)
• WestPac Cruise 1953
• WestPac Cruise 1954
• USS Mindoro (CVE 120)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1950
• USS Palau (CVE 122)
• Summer Cruise 1947
• Mediterranean Cruise 1952

Carrier Air Groups

• Air Task Group 2
• WestPac Cruise 1952 - 53
• Air Task Group 3
• WestPac Cruise 1956
• Carrier Air Group 2
• WestPac Cruise 1950 - 52
• Carrier Air Group 3
• Carrier Air Group 6
• World War II Cruise Book 1941 - 45
• Carrier Air Group 11
• Carrier Air Group 20
• Carrier Air Group 81
• Carrier Air Group 86
• Carrier Air Group 102
• Carrier Air Wing 21
• WestPac Cruise 1970 - 71 Cartoon Cruise Book
• Torpedo Squadron 2 (VT-2)

Battleships

• USS Utah (BB 31)
• European Cruise 1921 - 22
• South American Cruise 1924 - 25
• USS Wyoming (BB 32)
• North Sea Cruise 1917 - 18
• USS Arkansas (BB 33)
• South American Cruise 1921
• USS New York (BB 34)
• World War II Cruise Book 1941 - 46
• USS Texas (BB 35)
• USS Nevada (BB 36)
• Cruise Book 1936
• USS Pennsylvania (BB 38)
• Crossing the Line Cruise Book 1940
• USS Mississippi (BB 41)
• USS Idaho (BB 42)
• Crossing the Line Cruise Book 1936
• USS Tennessee (BB 43)
• USS California (BB 44)
• World War II Homeward Journey 1945
• USS Colorado (BB 45)
• World War II Cruise Book 1942 - 46
• USS Maryland (BB 46)
• Crossing the Line Cruise Book 1922
• USS West Virginia (BB 48)
• USS North Carolina (BB 55)
• USS Washington (BB 56)
• USS Indiana (BB 58)
• USS Massachusetts (BB 59)
• USS Alabama (BB 60)
• World War II Cruise Book 1942 - 44
• USS Iowa (BB 61)
• Crossing the Line Cruise Book 1943
• World War II Victory Booklet 1945
• Recommissioning and Korean Cruise 1951 - 52
• Mediterranean Cruise 1955
• Mediterranean Cruise 1957
• CentAm Cruise Book 1982 - 84
• Cruise Book 1984 - 86
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 1987 - 88
• NorLant and Mediterranean Cruise 1989
• USS New Jersey (BB 62)
• Korean Cruise 1950 - 51
• Korean Cruise 1953
• Mediterranean Cruise 1955 - 56
• Vietnam Cruise 1968 - 69
• World Cruise 1983 - 84
• WestPac Cruise 1986
• WestPac Cruise 1988
• Decommissioning Program 1991
• USS Missouri (BB 63)
• Korean Cruise 1952 - 53
• Recommissioning Pamphlet
• Recommissioning and World Cruise 1985 - 86
• WestPac Cruise 1987 - 88
• Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm 1990 - 91
• Decommissioning Program 1992
• USS Wisconsin (BB 64)
• Cruise Book 1955 - 56
• USS Tennessee (ACR 10)
• South American Cruise 1916
• USS St. Louis (C 20)
• World War I Cruise Book 1917 - 19
• USS Alaska (CB 1)
• USS Guam (CB 2)
• USS Chicago (CA 29)
• Cruise Booklet 1931 - 34
• USS Augusta (CA 31)
• Far East Cruise 1934
• USS San Francisco (CA 38)
• USS Wichita (CA 45)
• World War II Cruise Book 1939 - 45
• USS San Diego (CL 53)
• USS San Juan (CL 54)
• USS Cleveland (CL 55)
• USS Columbia (CL 56)
• USS Montpelier (CL 57)
• USS Denver (CL 58)
• USS Mobile (CL 63)
• USS Pasadena (CL 65)
• USS Topeka (CL 67)
• USS Baltimore (CA 68)
• Cruise Book 1952 - 53
• USS Quincy (CA 71)
• Recommissioning, Norlant and Mediterranean Cruise 1952 - 53
• USS Pittsburgh (CA 72)
• Mediterranean and Indian Ocean Cruise 1954
• WestPac Cruise 1954 - 55
• USS Saint Paul (CA 73)
• WestPac Cruise 1956 - 57
• WestPac Cruise 1959
• WestPac Cruise 1960
• WestPac Cruise 1961
• WestPac Cruise 1966
• WestPac Cruise 1967
• WestPac Cruise 1968
• WestPac Cruise 1969
• WestPac Cruise 1970
• USS Columbus (CA 74)
• EastLant and Mediterranean Cruise 1948 - 49
• Mediterranean Cruise 1950 - 51
• Mediterranean Cruise 1952 - 53
• Crossing the Line 1955
• WestPac Cruise 1957
• WestPac Cruise 1958 - 59
• USS Helena (CA 75)
• WestPac Cruise 1951
• WestPac Cruise 1952
• USS Biloxi (CL 80)
• World War II Cruise Book 1943 -45
• USS Houston (CL 81)
• European Cruise Book 1946
• USS Manchester (CL 83)
• WestPac Cruise 1955 - 56
• USS Duluth (CL 87)
• USS Miami (CL 89)
• USS Oklahoma City (CL 91)
• USS Reno (CL 96)
• USS Portsmouth (CL 102)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1947 - 48
• USS Fargo (CL 106)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1949
• USS Huntington (CL 107)
• Mediterranean and African Cruise 1948
• USS Juneau (CLAA 119)
• USS Albany (CA 123)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1956
• Caribbean and Mediterranean Cruise 1957 - 58
• USS Rochester (CA 124)
• Korean Cruise 1951 - 52
• WestPac Cruise 1957 - 58
• USS Bremerton (CA 130)
• USS Fall River (CA 131)
• Cruise Book 1945
• USS Macon (CA 132)
• Cruise Book 1945-50
• Mediterranean Cruise 1953 - 54
• Mediterranean Cruise 1956 - 57
• Presidential Cruise Book 1959 - 60
• USS Toledo (CA 133)
• Midshipmen Summer Cruises 1949
• WestPac Cruise 1949 - 50
• WestPac Cruise 1958
• USS Des Moines (CA 134)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1951 - 52
• NorLant and Mediterranean Cruise 1952
• Mediterranean Cruise 1958
• USS Los Angeles (CA 135)
• WestPac Cruises 1958 - 59
• USS Salem (CA 139)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1956 - 58
• USS Worcester (CL 144)
• USS Roanoke (CL 145)
• Commissioning and Mediterranean Cruise 1949 - 50
• USS Newport News (CA 148)
• Cruise Book 1958
• Mediterranean Cruise 1960
• NorLant Cruise 1962
• NorLant Cruise 1963
• Cruise Book 1965 - 66
• Vietnam Cruise 1967 - 68
• NATO Cruise 1971
• NATO Cruise 1973
• USS Boston (CAG 1)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1959 - 60
• Mediterranean Cruise 1960 - 61
• Mediterranean Cruise 1961 - 62
• Mediterranean Cruise 1962 - 63
• Mediterranean Cruise 1964
• Mediterranean Cruise 1965 - 66
• Vietnam Cruise 1967
• Vietnam Cruise 1968
• USS Canberra (CAG 2)
• Commissioning and Shakedown Cruise Book 1956
• Presidential Cruise 1957
• European Cruise 1958
• Mediterranean Cruise 1959
• USS Galveston (CLG 3)
• Cruise Book 1960
• WestPac Cruise 1963 - 64
• WestPac Cruise 1965
• Mediterranean Cruise 1967
• WestPac and Mediterranean Cruises 1968 - 69
• USS Little Rock (CLG 4)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1967 - 68
• USS Oklahoma City (CLG 5 / CG 5)
• WestPac Cruise 1961 - 62
• WestPac Cruise 1965 - 66
• WestPac Cruise 1974 - 76
• WestPac Cruise 1977 - 78
• WestPac Cruise 1979
• USS Providence (CLG 6)
• WestPac Cruise 1966 - 68
• WestPac Cruise 1971 - 72
• USS Springfield (CLG 7)
• Mediterranean Cruise Book 1960 - 62
• Mediterranean Cruise Book 1965 - 67
• USS Topeka (CLG 8)
• Crossing the Line 1960
• WestPac Cruise 1962
• USS Long Beach (CGN 9)
• Commissioning and Mediterranean Cruise Book 1961 - 63
• WestPac Cruise 1966 - 67
• WestPac Cruise 1969 - 70
• WestPac Cruise 1980
• WestPac Cruise 1991
• USS Albany (CG 10)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1965
• Mediterranean Cruise 1971
• Mediterranean Cruise 1976 - 78
• USS Chicago (CG 11)
• WestPac Cruise 1967 - 68
• WestPac Cruise 1970 - 71
• USS Columbus (CG 12)
• WestPac Cruise 1964 - 65
• Pacific to Atlantic Cruise 1966
• Mediterranean Cruise 1966 - 67
• Mediterranean Cruise 1968
• Mediterranean Cruise 1969 - 70
• Mediterranean Cruise 1972
• Mediterranean Cruise 1973 - 74
• USS Leahy (DLG / CG 16)
• WestPac Cruise 1984 - 85
• USS Harry E. Yarnell (DLG / CG 17)
• USS Worden (DLG / CG 18)
• Commissioning and WestPac Cruise 1963 - 65
• WestPac Cruise Book 1971 - 73
• WestPac Cruise 1977
• WestPac Cruise 1987
• WestPac Cruise 1992 - 93
• USS Dale (DLG / CG 19)
• Mediterranean and North Atlantic Cruise 1973
• Mediterranean Cruise 1978 - 79
• USS Richmond K. Turner (DLG / CG 20)
• Cruise Book 1972
• USS Gridley (DLG / CG 21)
• WestPac Cruise 1981 - 82
• USS England (DLG / CG 22)
• WestPac Cruise 1972
• Persian Gulf Cruise 1990
• USS Halsey (DLG / CG 23)
• Recommissioning and WestPac Cruise Book 1972 - 74
• WestPac Cruise 1984
• WestPac Cruise 1991 - 92
• USS Reeves (DLG / CG 24)
• WestPac Cruise Book 1966 - 68
• USS Bainbridge (DLGN / CGN 25)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1963
• Mediterranean and World Cruise 1964
• WestPac Cruise 1978
• WestPac Cruise 1981
• WestPac Cruise 1982 - 83
• Arabian Gulf Cruise 1991 - 92
• USS Belknap (DLG / CG 26)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1971 - 72
• UNITAS Cruise 1974
• Sixth Fleet Flagship Cruise Book 1986 - 94
• USS Josephus Daniels (DLG / CG 27)
• Maiden Cruise 1965 - 66
• UNITAS Cruise 1968
• USS Wainwright (DLG / CG 28)
• WestPac Cruise 1968 - 69
• World Cruise 1970 - 71
• Mediterranean Cruise 1972 - 73
• USS Jouett (DLG / CG 29)
• USS Horne (DLG / CG 30)
• WestPac Cruise 1971
• Persian Gulf Cruise 1990 - 91
• USS Sterett (DLG / CG 31)
• Central America Cruise 1993
• USS William H. Standley (DLG / CG 32)
• Central America Cruise 1984 - 85
• USS Fox (DLG / CG 33)
• WestPac Cruise 1975 - 76
• WestPac Cruise 1980 - 81
• USS Biddle (DLG / CG 34)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1977
• Mediterranean and Indian Ocean Cruise 1985 - 86
• USS Truxtun (DLGN / CGN 35)
• Commissioning Cruise Book 1967
• WestPac Cruise 1972 - 73
• WestPac Cruise 1976 - 77
• WestPac and Mediterranean Cruise 1986
• WestPac Cruise 1990
• Deactivation Pamphlet
• USS California (CGN 36)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1976 - 77
• WestPac Cruise 1994
• WestPac Cruise 1996
• USS South Carolina (CGN 37)
• Indian Ocean Cruise 1980
• USS Virginia (CGN 38)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1979
• USS Texas (CGN 39)
• Mediterranean / Indian Ocean Cruise 1979 - 80
• World Cruise 1983
• USS Mississippi (CGN 40)
• Commissioning Cruise Book 1979
• Mediterranean Cruise 1982 - 83
• Mediterranean and NorLant Cruise 1984 - 85
• USS Arkansas (CGN 41)
• Commissioning Cruise Book 1980 - 82
• World Cruise 1986
• USS Ticonderoga (CG 47)
• Maiden Cruise 1983 - 84
• Med/NorLant/IO Cruise 1987 - 88
• Middle East Cruise 1991 - 92
• SouthCom Cruise 2001
• Counter Narcotics Cruise 2004
• Decommissioning Pamphlet
• USS Yorktown (CG 48)
• Commissioning Cruise Book 1984 - 85
• USS Vincennes (CG 49)
• Persian Gulf Cruise 1988
• USS Valley Forge (CG 50)
• Operation Desert Storm Cruise 1990 - 91
• WestPac Cruise 2002 - 03
• USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51)
• Cruise Book 1987 - 88
• Standing Naval Force Atlantic Cruise 2000
• USS Bunker Hill (CG 52)
• WestPac Cruise 1989
• WestPac Cruise 2000 - 01
• WestPac Cruise 2004 - 05
• WestPac Cruise 2014 - 15
• USS Mobile Bay (CG 53)
• Mediterranean / Indian Ocean Cruise 1989
• WestPac Cruise 2016
• USS Antietam (CG 54)
• WestPac Cruise 2003
• WestPac Cruise 2007
• WestPac Cruise 2009
• USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55)
• SNMG-2 Cruise 2014
• USS San Jacinto (CG 56)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1996
• Mediterranean Cruise 2007 - 08
• Mediterranean / Arabian Gulf Cruise 2016
• USS Lake Champlain (CG 57)
• WestPac Cruise 2016 - 17
• USS Philippine Sea (CG 58)
• Mediterranean / Arabian Sea Cruise 2011
• Mediterranean / Arabian Sea Cruise 2014
• Mediterranean / Arabian Sea Cruise 2017
• USS Princeton (CG 59)
• Operation Desert Storm Cruise 1991
• WestPac Cruise 1998 - 99
• WestPac Cruise 2013
• USS Normandy (CG 60)
• Arabian Gulf Cruise 2005
• World Cruise 2015
• Mediterranean and NorLant Cruise 2018
• USS Monterey (CG 61)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1993 - 94
• South African and Middle East Cruise 2008 - 09
• Mediterranean Cruise 2011
• Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf Cruise 2013
• Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf Cruise 2016 - 17
• Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf Cruise 2017 - 18
• USS Cowpens (CG 63)
• WestPac / Arabian Sea Cruise 1996 - 97
• WestPac Cruise 2014
• USS Gettysburg (CG 64)
• Counter-Piracy Cruise 2009
• Mediterranean / Arabian Sea Cruise 2013 - 14
• USS Hu� City (CG 66)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1993
• Mediterranean Cruise 1995
• Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf Cruise 2004 - 05
• USS Anzio (CG 68)
• Mediterranean Cruise 2000
• Mediterranean / Arabian Sea Cruise 2003
• Mediterranean / Arabian Sea Cruise 2016
• USS Vicksburg (CG 69)
• Mediterranean / Persian Gulf Cruise 1997
• Mediterranean / Arabian Sea Cruise 2002
• Mediterranean / Arabian Sea Cruise 2006
• Mediterranean / Arabian Sea Cruise 2009
• SNMG2 Cruise 2014 - 15
• USS Lake Erie (CG 70)
• WestPac Cruise 1997
• USS Cape St. George (CG 71)
• USS Vella Gulf (CG 72)
• Mediterranean / Arabian Gulf Cruise 1997
• Mediterranean / Arabian Gulf Cruise 2004
• Mediterranean / Black Sea Cruise 2014
• Mediterranean / Arabian Gulf Cruise 2017
• USS Jenkins (DD 447)
• USS Nicholas (DD / DDE 449)
• USS Philip (DD / DDE 498)
• USS Renshaw (DD / DDE 499)
• USS Bradford (DD 545)
• USS Brown (DD 546)
• USS Stoddard (DD 566)
• WestPac Cruise 1960 - 61
• USS Braine (DD 630)
• USS Cogswell (DD 651)
• USS Ingersoll (DD 652)
• USS Clarence K. Bronson (DD 668)
• World Cruise 1953 - 54
• USS Porterfield (DD 682)
• WestPac Cruise 1953 - 54
• USS Wadleigh (DD 689)
• European Cruise 1953
• USS Allen M. Sumner (DD 692)
• World Cruise 1953
• Mediterranean Cruise 1962
• USS Moale (DD 693)
• USS Ingraham (DD 694)
• Mediterranean and Indian Ocean Cruise 1963
• USS Charles S. Sperry (DD 697)
• USS Ault (DD 698)
• USS Waldron (DD 699)
• USS Haynsworth (DD 700)
• USS John W. Weeks (DD 701)
• Mediterranean and Red Sea Cruise 1963 - 64
• Northern Europe Cruise 1966
• Middle East Cruise 1967
• USS Hank (DD 702)
• Cruise Book 1961 - 62
• USS Wallace L. Lind (DD 703)
• USS Borie (DD 704)
• European Cruise 1952 - 53
• Mediterranean and Indian Ocean Cruise 1964
• NorLant Cruise 1966
• USS Compton (DD 705)
• USS Soley (DD 707)
• USS Hugh Purvis (DD 709)
• USS Gearing (DD 710)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1964 - 65
• USS Eugene E. Greene (DD 711)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1970
• USS Kenneth D. Bailey (DD 713)
• USS William R. Rush (DD / DDR 714)
• USS William M. Wood (DD 715)
• USS Theodore E. Chandler (DD 717)
• USS Hamner (DD 718)
• USS Epperson (DD / DDE 719)
• USS Walke (DD 723)
• Korean War Cruise 1952 - 53
• Korean War Cruise 1953 - 54
• USS Lyman K. Swenson (DD 729)
• USS Maddox (DD 731)
• USS Taussig (DD 746)
• USS John R. Pierce (DD 753)
• USS Lofberg (DD 759)
• USS Keppler (DD / DDE 765)
• USS Lowry (DD 770)
• World Cruise 1952
• USS Zellars (DD 777)
• USS Massey (DD 778)
• USS Stormes (DD 780)
• World Cruise 1951
• USS Robert K. Huntington (DD 781)
• USS Rowan (DD 782)
• WestPac Cruise 1974 - 75
• USS James E. Kyes (DD 787)
• USS Chevalier (DD 805)
• USS Higbee (DD 806)
• USS New (DD 818)
• North Atlantic and Mediterranean Cruise 1956
• USS Holder (DD 819)
• USS Rich (DD 820)
• Middle East Force Cruise 1969 - 70
• USS Johnston (DD 821)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1961
• USS Basilone (DD 824)
• USS Agerholm (DD 826)
• USS Everett F. Larson (DD 830)
• USS Hanson (DD 832)
• USS Herbert J. Thomas (DD 833)
• USS Noa (DD 841)
• USS Fiske (DD 842)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1968 - 69
• Middle East Cruise 1973
• USS Robert L. Wilson (DD 847)
• USS Bristol (DD 857)
• World Cruise 1951 - 52
• USS McCaffery (DDE / DD 860)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1963 - 64
• North Atlantic Cruise 1964
• Middle East Cruise 1971
• USS Steinaker (DD / DDR 863)
• Cruise Book 1981 - 82
• USS Harold J. Ellison (DD 864)
• Middle East Cruise 1967 - 68
• USS Stribling (DD 867)
• USS Brownson (DD 868)
• Middle East Cruise 1975
• USS Fechteler (DD / DDR 870)
• World Cruise 1954
• USS Damato (DD 871)
• USS Hawkins (DD / DDR 873)
• USS Duncan (DD / DDR 874)
• Final Cruise 1970
• USS Perkins (DD 877)
• USS Leary (DD 879)
• USS Newman K. Perry (DD / DDR 883)
• USS Floyd B. Parks (DD 884)
• USS John R. Craig (DD 885)
• USS Brinkley Bass (DD 887)
• USS Stickell (DD / DDR 888)
• USS Meredith (DD 890)
• USS Barry (DD 933)
• NorLant Cruise 1969
• Middle East Cruise 1981 - 82
• USS Davis (DD 937)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1957 - 58
• USS Manley (DD 940)
• Maiden Cruise 1957 - 58
• Final Cruise 1982
• USS Du Pont (DD 941)
• USS Bigelow (DD 942)
• STANAVFORLANT Cruise 1971
• USS Mullinnix (DD 944)
• Mediterranean and Indian Ocean Cruise 1978 - 79
• USS Edson (DD 946)
• Plankowner Cruise Book 1958
• WestPac Cruise 1964
• USS Morton (DD 948)
• USS Richard S. Edwards (DD 950)
• WestPac Cruise 1962 - 63
• USS Turner Joy (DD 951)
• WestPac Cruise 1974
• WestPac Cruise 1982
• USS Spruance (DD 963)
• Commissioning Cruise Book 1975 - 76
• SoLant, NorLant and Mediterranean Cruises 1977 - 79
• Med / IO / NorLant / Baltic Sea Cruise 1988
• Mediterranean Cruise 1997
• USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964)
• Maiden Cruise Book 1976 - 77
• WestPac Cruise 1979 - 80
• WestPac Cruise 1986 - 87
• Middle East Force Cruise 1997
• Middle East Force Cruise 1999
• WestPac Cruise 2001
• WestPac Cruise 2002
• USS Kinkaid (DD 965)
• USS Hewitt (DD 966)
• WestPac Cruise 1978 - 79
• WestPac Cruise 1989 - 90
• USS Elliot (DD 967)
• Maiden Cruise 1979
• WestPac Cruise 1985
• WestPac Cruise 1995
• USS Arthur W. Radford (DD 968)
• Commissioning Cruise Book 1977 - 78
• Mediterranean Cruise 1983
• Mediterranean / Arabian Sea Cruise 2000
• USS Peterson (DD 969)
• Middle East Cruise 1980 - 81
• Mediterranean Cruise 1984
• Mediterranean Cruise 1986
• USS Caron (DD 970)
• Cruise Book 1980 - 81
• Mediterranean Cruise 1983 - 84
• Mediterranean and Red Sea Cruise 1993
• Northern European 1995
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 1996
• USS David R. Ray (DD 971)
• USS John Young (DD 973)
• WestPac Cruise 1988 - 89
• WestPac Cruise 1992
• USS Comte De Grasse (DD 974)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1981 - 82
• STANAVFORLANT Cruise 1983
• Persian Gulf Cruise 1985
• USS O'Brien (DD 975)
• Maiden Cruise 1980
• WestPac Cruise 1990 - 91
• USS Merrill (DD 976)
• Commissioning Pamphlet
• USS Briscoe (DD 977)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1987 - 88
• Mediterranean / Red Sea Cruise 1992 - 93
• Mediterranean / Black Sea Cruise 1996
• USS Stump (DD 978)
• Mediterranean and MEF Cruise 1988
• UNITAS Cruise 1994
• SOUTHCOM Cruise 2003
• USS Conolly (DD 979)
• Middle East Cruise 1992
• USS Moosbrugger (DD 980)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1986 - 87
• USS John Hancock (DD 981)
• USS Leftwich (DD 984)
• USS Cushing (DD 985)
• USS Harry W. Hill (DD 986)
• Commissioning Cruise Book 1979 - 80
• USS Thorn (DD 988)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1981
• STANAVFORMED Cruise 1998 - 99
• Final Cruise 2003 - 04
• USS Deyo (DD 989)
• Mediterranean and Indian Ocean Cruise 1987 - 88
• Mediterranean and Persian Gulf Cruise 1989 - 90
• Mediterranean Cruise 1998
• USS Ingersoll (DD 990)
• WestPac Cruise 1983
• USS Fife (DD 991)
• Maiden Cruise 1982
• USS Fletcher (DD 992)
• Maiden WestPac Cruise 1982
• USS Hayler (DD 997)
• Maiden Cruise 1984 - 85
• UNITAS Cruise 1986
• MEF Cruise 1993 - 94
• MEF Cruise 1998 - 99
• USS Charles F. Adams (DDG 2)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1966
• STANAVFORLANT Cruise 1972
• MEF Cruise 1973 - 74
• Mediterranean Cruise 1987
• USS John King (DDG 3)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1989
• USS Claude V. Ricketts (DDG 5)
• Mixed Manning Demonstration 1964 - 65
• Mediterranean Cruise 1969
• Mediterranean and Middle East Cruise 1979 - 80
• STANAVFORLANT Cruise 1981
• USS Barney (DDG 6)
• Middle East Cruise 1978
• Caribbean Cruise 1984
• USS Henry B. Wilson (DDG 7)
• WestPac Cruise 1975
• USS Towers (DDG 9)
• USS Robison (DDG 12)
• USS Hoel (DDG 13)
• USS Buchanan (DDG 14)
• USS Berkeley (DDG 15)
• USS Joseph Strauss (DDG 16)
• WestPac Cruise 1973
• USS Conyngham (DDG 17)
• USS Tattnall (DDG 19)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1979 - 80
• USS Goldsborough (DDG 20)
• USS Cochrane (DDG 21)
• USS Benjamin Stoddert (DDG 22)
• USS Richard E. Byrd (DDG 23)
• UNITAS Cruise 1989
• USS Waddell (DDG 24)
• Cruise Book 1962 - 67
• Caribbean Cruise 1990
• USS Decatur (DDG 31)
• Final Cruise 1982 - 83
• USS John Paul Jones (DD 932 / DDG 32)
• NorLant Cruise 1956
• USS Parsons (DDG 33)
• WestPac Cruise 1967 - 69
• USS Somers (DDG 34)
• USS John S. McCain (DL 3 / DDG 36)
• Recommissioning Cruise Book 1969 - 70
• USS Farragut (DLG 6 / DDG 37)
• Maiden Cruise 1961 - 62
• Mediterranean and Middle East Cruise 1980 - 81
• USS Coontz (DLG 9 / DDG 40)
• USS King (DLG 10 / DDG 41)
• Shakedown Cruise 1961
• USS Mahan (DLG 11 / DDG 42)
• Commissioning Cruise Book 1960 - 61
• Mediterranean Cruise 1976
• UNITAS Cruise 1977
• Persian Gulf Cruise 1991 - 92
• USS Dahlgren (DLG 12 / DDG 43)
• Northern Europe Cruise 1962
• USS William V. Pratt (DLG 13 / DDG 44)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1982
• USS Dewey (DLG 14 / DDG 45)
• Maiden Cruise Book 1959-61
• USS Preble (DLG 15 / DDG 46)
• Standing Naval Force Atlantic Cruise 1989
• USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51)
• Commissioning Cruise Book 1991 - 92
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2003
• SNMG2 Cruise 2005 - 06
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2007
• Africom Cruise 2009
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2014
• USS Barry (DDG 52)
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2002 - 03
• Mediterranean Cruise 2004 - 05
• Mediterranean Cruise 2008 - 09
• USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53)
• WestPac Cruise 1999 - 2000
• USS Stout (DDG 55)
• Maiden Cruise Book 1994 - 95
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 1998 - 99
• Mediterranean Cruise 2013 - 14
• USS Mitscher (DDG 57)
• Maiden Cruise 1996
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2011
• USS Russell (DDG 59)
• Commissioning Book
• WestPac Cruise 1998
• USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60)
• CARAT Cruise 2005
• USS Ramage (DDG 61)
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2015 - 16
• USS Stethem (DDG 63)
• USS Benfold (DDG 65)
• WestPac Cruise 1997 - 98
• USS Gonzalez (DDG 66)
• Mediterranean Cruise 2008
• USS Cole (DDG 67)
• Med / IO / Baltic Sea Cruise 2008
• Mediterranean Cruise 2012 - 13
• Mediterranean Cruise 2014 - 15
• USS Milius (DDG 69)
• Maiden Cruise 1998
• WestPac Cruise 2012
• USS Mahan (DDG 72)
• Mediterranean Cruise 2002
• USS McFaul (DDG 74)
• Mediterranean and Persian Gulf Cruise 2001
• Mediterranean and Persian Gulf Cruise 2004
• USS O'Kane (DDG 77)
• Arabian Sea Cruise 2012
• USS Porter (DDG 78)
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2007 - 08
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2009 - 10
• USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79)
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2010
• USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81)
• Middle East Cruise 2005 - 06
• USS Lassen (DDG 82)
• Maiden Cruise 2003
• USS Howard (DDG 83)
• WestPac Cruise 2013 - 14
• USS Mason (DDG 87)
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2013 - 14
• USS Preble (DDG 88)
• WestPac Cruise 2012 - 13
• USS Mustin (DDG 89)
• USS Chafee (DDG 90)
• WestPac and UNITAS Cruise 2015
• USS Pinckney (DDG 91)
• WestPac Cruise 2009 - 10
• USS Momsen (DDG 92)
• WestPac and Arabian Sea Cruise 2008
• USS Nitze (DDG 94)
• USS James E. Williams (DDG 95)
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2009
• USS Halsey (DDG 97)
• Maiden Cruise 2006
• WestPac Cruise 2008
• WestPac Cruise 2010 - 11
• WestPac Cruise 2011 - 12
• USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98)
• Maiden Cruise 2007
• USS Farragut (DDG 99)
• USS Gridley (DDG 101)
• USS Sampson (DDG 102)
• USS Truxtun (DDG 103)
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2017
• USS Dewey (DDG 105)
• USS Gravely (DDG 107)
• USS Kidd (DDG 993)
• EastPac Cruise 1996
• USS Callaghan (DDG 994)
• USS Chandler (DDG 996)

Destroyer Escorts and Frigates

• USS Forster (DER 334)
• USS Garcia (DE / FF 1040)
• NorLant Cruise 1970
• USS Bradley (DE / FF 1041)
• USS Brumby (DE / FF 1044)
• Northern European and Mediterranean Cruise 1967
• UNITAS Cruise 1975
• USS Davidson (DE / FF 1045)
• USS Voge (FF 1047)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1988
• USS Sample (FF 1048)
• WestPac Cruise 1983 - 84
• USS Koelsch (DE / FF 1049)
• Northern European and Mediterranean Cruise 1968
• USS Albert David (DE / FF 1050)
• USS O'Callahan (DE / FF 1051)
• USS Gray (DE / FF 1054)
• USS Hepburn (FF 1055)
• USS Connole (FF 1056)
• USS Meyerkord (FF 1058)
• USS Lang (FF 1060)
• USS Whipple (DE / FF 1062)
• USS Reasoner (FF 1063)
• USS Stein (FF 1065)
• USS Marvin Shields (FF 1066)
• USS Francis Hammond (DE / FF 1067)
• Cruise Book 1985 - 87
• USS Bagley (DE / FF 1069)
• WestPac Cruise 1973 - 74
• USS Downes (FF 1070)
• USS Blakely (DE / FF 1072)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1974
• USS Harold E. Holt (FF 1074)
• USS Trippe (FF 1075)
• Mediterranean / Indian Ocean Cruise 1983
• USS Paul (FF 1080)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1990
• USS Aylwin (FF 1081)
• USS Elmer Montgomery (FF 1082)
• Northern Europe Cruise 1982
• USS Cook (DE / FF 1083)
• USS Barbey (FF 1088)
• Middle East Force Cruise 1990
• USS Jesse L. Brown (FF 1089)
• Middle East Cruise 1976
• USS Ainsworth (FF 1090)
• Middle East Cruise 1979 - 80
• Mediterranean and Indian Ocean Cruise 1983
• Mediterranean Cruise 1985 - 86
• USS Miller (FF 1091)
• STANAVFORLANT Cruise 1977
• USS Thomas C. Hart (FF 1092)
• USS Pharris (FF 1094)
• Middle East Cruise 1976 - 77
• USS Truett (FF 1095)
• USS Moinester (FF 1097)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1985
• USS Brooke (FFG 1)
• USS Ramsey (FFG 2)
• USS Schofield (DEG 3)
• USS Richard L. Page (FFG 5)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1977 - 78
• USS Julius A. Furer (DEG / FFG 6)
• STANAVFORLANT Cruise 1974
• USS McInerney (FFG 8)
• Operation Desert Storm 1991
• Mediterranean Cruise 1992 - 93
• STANAVFORLANT Cruise 1996
• USS Wadsworth (FFG 9)
• WestPac/SouthPac Cruise 1983 - 84
• Cruise Book 1991
• CARAT Cruise 1997
• USS Duncan (FFG 10)
• USS George Philip (FFG 12)
• Final Cruise - CARAT 2002
• USS Samuel Eliot Morison (FFG 13)
• USS Sides (FFG 14)
• Counter Narcotics Cruise 1996
• USS John A. Moore (FFG 19)
• USS Lewis B. Puller (FFG 23)
• USS Copeland (FFG 25)
• USS Boone (FFG 28)
• Counter-Drug Cruise 2002 - 03
• USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1996 - 97
• STANAVFORLANT Cruise 1999
• USS Reid (FFG 30)
• USS John L. Hall (FFG 32)
• Mediterranean / Indian Ocean Cruise 1984
• Counter Drug Operations Cruise 1998
• STANAVFORLANT Cruise 2000
• USS Aubrey Fitch (FFG 34)
• EastLant and WestMed Cruise 1995
• USS Underwood (FFG 36)
• Mediterranean / Arabian Gulf Cruise 2004 - 05
• Southern Seas Cruise 2012
• USS Crommelin (FFG 37)
• USS Curts (FFG 38)
• USS Doyle (FFG 39)
• Counter Drug Operations Cruise 2005
• USS McClusky (FFG 41)
• Maiden Cruise 1986
• Counter Narcotics Cruise 2014
• USS De Wert (FFG 45)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1991
• Mediterranean and Indian Ocean Cruise 2013
• USS Rentz (FFG 46)
• Persian Gulf Cruise 1987 - 88
• Arabian Gulf Cruise 1989
• Arabian Gulf Cruise 1991
• CARAT Cruise 1995
• SouthPac Cruise 2003
• SouthPac Cruise 2013 - 14
• USS Nicholas (FFG 47)
• Mediterranean / Baltic Sea Cruise 2003
• USS Vandegrift (FFG 48)
• World Cruise 1987
• WestPac Cruise 2005
• Final Cruise 2014
• USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49)
• Maiden Cruise Book 1984 - 86
• Africa Cruise 2008 - 09
• AfriCom Cruise 2012 - 13
• USS Taylor (FFG 50)
• Operation Desert Shield 1990
• USS Gary (FFG 51)
• Persian Gulf Cruise 1989 - 90
• Southern Pacific Cruise 2009
• USS Hawes (FFG 53)
• Commissioning Cruise Book 1985 - 86
• Mediterranean / Black Sea Cruise 1996 - 97
• Mediterranean / Arabian Sea Cruise 2007
• USS Ford (FFG 54)
• WestPac Cruise 2011
• USS Elrod (FFG 55)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1999
• USS Simpson (FFG 56)
• STANAVFORLANT Cruise 1995 - 96
• USS Reuben James (FFG 57)
• USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58)
• Middle East Force Cruise 1988
• USS Kauffman (FFG 59)
• Partnership of the Americas Cruise 2008
• USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60)
• USS Ingraham (FFG 61)
• USS Triton (SSRN 586)
• First Submerged Circumnavigation Cruise 1960
• USS Thresher (SSN 593)
• Memorial Book 1963
• USS George Washington (SSBN 598)
• Patrols 39 and 41 1973 - 74
• USS Los Angeles (SSN 688)
• USS Birmingham (SSN 695)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1980 - 81

Amphibious Forces

• USS Tarawa (LHA 1)
• USS Saipan (LHA 2)
• USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3)
• WestPac Cruise 1982- 83
• USS Nassau (LHA 4)
• Gulf War Cruise 1990 - 91
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2008
• Final Cruise 2010
• USS Peleliu (LHA 5)
• WestPac and Persian Gulf Cruise 1991
• WestPac and Indian Ocean Cruise 1994
• WestPac Cruise 2010
• USS Wasp (LHD 1)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1995 - 96
• Mediterranean and Indian Ocean Cruise 2004
• Cruise Book 2011 - 12
• USS Essex (LHD 2)
• Maiden Cruise 1994 - 95
• USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)
• Operation Iraqi Freedom Cruise 2003
• Mediterranean and Persian Gulf Cruises 2004-05
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2007-08
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2015-16
• USS Boxer (LHD 4)
• WestPac Cruise 2006 - 07
• USS Bataan (LHD 5)
• Maiden Cruise 2000
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2001 - 02
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2011 - 12
• USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)
• WestPac Cruise 2017 - 18
• USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)
• Mediterranean and Persian Gulf Cruise 2006
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2008 - 09
• USS Makin Island (LHD 8)
• Maiden Cruise 2011 - 12
• USS Iwo Jima (LPH 2)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1975
• Mediterranean Cruise 1978
• North Atlantic Cruise 1980
• USS Okinawa (LPH 3)
• USS Boxer (LPH 4)
• Cruise Book 1959
• USS Princeton (LPH 5)
• WestPac Cruise 1963
• USS Guadalcanal (LPH 7)
• Commissioning Cruise Book 1963
• Caribbean Cruise 1968
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 1987
• USS Valley Forge (LPH 8)
• USS Guam (LPH 9)
• Caribbean Cruise 1966 - 67
• Cruise Book 1972 - 73
• Mediterranean Cruise 1974 - 75
• Mediterranean Cruise 1994
• Mediterranean Cruise 1997 - 98
• USS Tripoli (LPH 10)
• USS New Orleans (LPH 11)
• WestPac Cruise 1993 - 94
• USS Inchon (LPH 12)
• Cruise Book 1978 - 79
• Cruise Book 1994
• USS Raleigh (LPD 1)
• Persian Gulf Cruise 1988 - 89
• USS Austin (LPD 4)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1973
• North Atlantic Cruise 1976
• Mediterranean Cruise 1988 - 89
• USS Ogden (LPD 5)
• USS Duluth (LPD 6)
• USS Cleveland (LPD 7)
• Pacific Partnership Cruise 2011
• USS Dubuque (LPD 8)
• USS Denver (LPD 9)
• WestPac Cruise 2004
• USS Juneau (LPD 10)
• Maiden Cruise 1970 - 71
• USS Nashville (LPD 13)
• Mediterranean Cruise 2001
• USS Trenton (LPD 14)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1989 - 90
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 1998
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2006
• USS Ponce (LPD 15)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1994 - 95
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2005
• USS San Antonio (LPD 17)
• Maiden Cruise 2008 - 09
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2013
• USS New Orleans (LPD 18)
• USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19)
• Maiden Cruise 2010
• Mediterranean and Red Sea Cruise 2011 - 12
• USS New York (LPD 21)
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2014 - 15
• USS Arlington (LPD 24)
• USS Belle Grove (LSD 2)
• USS White Marsh (LSD 8)
• USS Casa Grande (LSD 13)
• USS Tortuga (LSD 26)
• USS Thomaston (LSD 28)
• WestPac Cruise 1976
• USS Fort Snelling (LSD 30)
• Cruise Book 1983 - 84
• USS Point Defiance (LSD 31)
• USS Spiegel Grove (LSD 32)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1980
• USS Alamo (LSD 33)
• USS Hermitage (LSD 34)
• USS Monticello (LSD 35)
• USS Anchorage (LSD 36)
• Maiden Cruise Book 1968 - 70
• USS Portland (LSD 37)
• Caribbean Cruise 1982
• USS Pensacola (LSD 38)
• USS Mount Vernon (LSD 39)
• USS Fort Fisher (LSD 40)
• USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41)
• Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise 2004
• USS Germantown (LSD 42)
• Maiden Cruise 1987
• USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43)
• Maiden Cruise 1988
• USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44)
• Mediterranean / Arabian Sea Cruise 2007 - 08
• USS Comstock (LSD 45)
• WestPac / Persian Gulf Cruise 1991
• USS Tortuga (LSD 46)
• Maiden Cruise 1992
• USS Rushmore (LSD 47)
• USS Ashland (LSD 48)
• UNITAS Cruise 1995
• Mediterranean / Indian Ocean Cruise 2008
• Mediterranean / Arabian Sea Cruise 2010
• USS Carter Hall (LSD 50)
• Mediterranean / Arabian Sea Cruise 2005 - 06
• Mediterranean / Arabian Sea Cruise 2010 - 11
• Mediterranean / Arabian Sea Cruise 2013
• USS Oak Hill (LSD 51)
• Mediterranean / Arabian Sea Cruise 2008
• USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52)
• WestPac Cruise 2001 - 02
• WestPac Cruise 2017
• USS Outagamie County (LST 1073)
• USS Newport (LST 1179)
• Shakedown Cruise 1969 - 70
• USS Manitowoc (LST 1180)
• USS Sumter (LST 1181)
• USS Fresno (LST 1182)
• USS Frederick (LST 1184)
• USS Schenectady (LST 1185)
• USS Saginaw (LST 1188)
• USS Boulder (LST 1190)
• Cruise Book 1986
• USS Racine (LST 1191)
• USS La Moure County (LST 1194)
• USS Harlan County (LST 1196)
• UNITAS and WATC Cruise 1986
• USS Bristol County (LST 1198)
• USS Libra (AKA 12)
• USS Marquette (AKA 95)
• World Cruise 1945 - 46
• USS Seminole (LKA 104)
• USS Vermilion (AKA 107)
• Mediterranean Cruise 1948
• USS Charleston (LKA 113)
• USS Durham (LKA 114)
• Maiden Cruise 1970
• USS Mobile (LKA 115)
• USS St. Louis (LKA 116)
• USS El Paso (LKA 117)
• Mediterranean / Indian Ocean Cruise 1980 - 81
• USS Mount McKinley (LCC 7)
• USS Mount Olympus (AGC 8)
• USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)
• Cruise Book 1970 - 71
• WestPac Cruise Book 1983 - 85
• USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20)
• Atlantic Cruise Book 1976
• Cruise Book 1993
• Horn of Africa Cruise 2002 - 03
• USS Harris (APA 2)
• USS Monrovia (APA 31)
• USS Chilton (APA 38)
• USS Baxter (APA 94)
• USS Westmoreland (APA 104)
• USS Goodhue (APA 107)
• USS Edgecombe (APA 164)
• USS Sanborn (APA 193)
• USS Renville (APA 227)
• USS Rockwall (APA 230)
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• USS Walter B. Cobb (APD 106)
• USS Carronade (IFS 1)

Mine Warfare Vessels

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• North Sea Cruise 1918
• USS Avenger (MCM 1)
• European Cruise 1997
• USS Scout (MCM 8)
• USS Dextrous (MCM 13)
• Crew Foxtrot Persian Gulf Cruise 1998
• USS Inchon (MCS 12)
• USS Conquest (MSO 488)
• Cruise Book 1993-94

Auxiliary Vessels

• USS Dixie (AD 14)
• Indian Ocean Cruise 1979 - 80
• USS Prairie (AD 15)
• World Cruise 1956 - 57
• WestPac Cruise 1959 - 60
• USS Cascade (AD 16)
• USS Piedmont (AD 17)
• USS Sierra (AD 18)
• Mediterranean / Indian Ocean Cruise 1982
• Mediterranean Cruise 1991 - 92
• USS Yosemite (AD 19)
• USS Arcadia (AD 23)
• USS Everglades (AD 24)
• USS Samuel Gompers (AD 37)
• USS Puget Sound (AD 38)
• USS Yellowstone (AD 41)
• Maiden Cruise 1981
• Mediterranean Cruise 1992
• USS Acadia (AD 42)
• USS Cape Cod (AD 43)
• USS Shenandoah (AD 44)
• Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf Cruise 1993
• USS Firedrake (AE 14)
• USS Mount Katmai (AE 16)
• USS Diamond Head (AE 19)
• USS Suribachi (AE 21)
• Mediterranean and Indian Ocean Cruise 1982 - 83
• USS Mauna Kea (AE 22)
• USS Nitro (AE 23)
• USS Pyro (AE 24)
• USS Haleakala (AE 25)
• USS Santa Barbara (AE 28)
• USS Mount Hood (AE 29)
• USS Flint (AE 32)
• USS Mount Baker (AE 34)
• Mediterranean / Indian Ocean Cruise 1985 - 86
• USS Vega (AF 59)
• USS Sylvania (AFS 2)
• USS Niagara Falls (AFS 3)
• Cruise Book 1993 - 94
• USS Concord (AFS 5)
• USS San Diego (AFS 6)
• USS San Jose (AFS 7)
• Indian Ocean Cruise 1982
• USS Basilan (AG 68)
• World War II Cruise 1944 - 45
• USS Compass Island (AG 153)
• Cruise Book 1976 - 77
• USS La Salle (AGF 3)
• African and Middle East Cruise 1972
• Middle East and WestPac Cruise 1973 - 74
• Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean Cruise 1984
• Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean Cruise 1987 - 88
• Final Cruise Book 2004 - 05
• USS Coronado (AGF 11)
• USS Annapolis (AGMR 1)
• Vietnam Cruise 1965 - 66
• USS Rehoboth (AGS 50)
• USS Sanctuary (AH 17)
• USS Castor (AKS 1)
• USS Trinity (AO 13)
• World War II Booklet 1939 - 45
• USS Cimarron (AO 22)
• USS Chemung (AO 30)
• USS Ashtabula (AO 51)
• USS Cacapon (AO 52)
• USS Caliente (AO 53)
• USS Manatee (AO 58)
• USS Tolovana (AO 64)
• USS Navasota (AO 106)
• USS Passumpsic (AO 107)
• USS Neosho (AO 143)
• Crossing the Line 1957
• USS Hassayampa (AO 145)
• USS Truckee (AO 147)
• USS Ponchatoula (AO 148)
• USS Cimarron (AO 177)
• USS Merrimack (AO 179)
• Cruise Book 1986 - 87
• USS Sacramento (AOE 1)
• USS Camden (AOE 2)
• USS Seattle (AOE 3)
• Operation Iraqi Freedom Cruise 2004
• USS Detroit (AOE 4)
• USS Rainier (AOE 7)
• USS Wichita (AOR 1)
• Final Cruise 1993
• USS Milwaukee (AOR 2)
• USS Kansas City (AOR 3)
• WestPac Cruise 1993
• USS Savannah (AOR 4)
• USS Wabash (AOR 5)
• WestPac / Indian Ocean Cruise 1984
• USS Kalamazoo (AOR 6)
• Commissioning Cruise Book 1973 - 74
• USS Mount Vernon (AP 22)
• USS General A. E. Anderson (AP 111)
• USS Admiral W. S. Benson (AP 120)
• USS General R. E. Callan (AP 139)
• USS General H. F. Hodges (AP 144)
• USS General R. M. Blatchford (AP 153)
• USS Ajax (AR 6)
• WestPac Cruise 1985 - 86
• USS Hector (AR 7)
• USS Jason (AR 8)
• USS Delta (AR 9)
• USS Safeguard (ARS 25)
• USS Bolster (ARS 38)
• USS Webster (ARV 2)
• World War II Cruise 1945 - 46
• USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS 16)
• Cruise Book 1953 - 54
• USS Proteus (AS 19)
• 45th Anniversary Cruise Book 1989
• USS Hunley (AS 31)
• Holy Loch Cruise Book 1963 - 66
• USS Simon Lake (AS 33)
• USS Canopus (AS 34)
• Cruise Book 1970
• Reftra GITMO Cruise Book 1985
• USS Dixon (AS 37)
• Commissioning Cruise Book 1971
• Indian Ocean Cruise 1981
• USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)
• Maiden Cruise Book 1978 - 79
• World Cruise 1988
• USS McKee (AS 41)
• Commissioning Cruise Book 1981 - 82
• USS Greenwich Bay (AVP 41)
• Persian Gulf Cruise 1951

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• Destroyer Division 222
• Destroyer Division 252
• Destroyer Squadron 16
• Destroyer Squadron 36
• NorLant and Mediterranean Cruise 1956
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• Transport Division 21

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Westpac Cruise Books In The Vietnam Era

USS Long Beach Navy Westpac Cruise Book 1969-1970

By Lawrence Allen, Allen Publishing Company

• Publisher: Allen Publishing
• Editor: JO3 G. F. Wickman, JOSN M. S. Rose
• Edition: First
• Available in: Hard Cover with dust Jacket
• Published: 1969

Rare, New Copy Of The Book Created By The Officers And Crew Of USS LONG BEACH CGN-9 To Commemorate The 1969-70 Westpac Cruise to Vietnam

This touching USS Long Beach Navy Westpac Cruise Book 1969-1970 depicts the pride and drama of life during this Westpac mission:

• Hardbound cover with paper dust-jacket, large 9 x 12 format
• 239 profusely illustrated pages
• Group portraits by division, each sailor identified in sub-captions
• Scenes of shipboard action
• B & W and many color photographs in Ports of Call including Hawaii, Philippines, and Hong Kong. There is even a color photograph of Maureen Reagan performing at a USO show, with the caption “… she’s the daughter of California’s governor.”

Rear Admiral H. H. Anderson served aboard as Commander Cruiser Destroyer Flotilla II, Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Seventh Fleet, with Captain G. S. Grove as Chief of Staff.

Captain W. A. Spencer was Commanding Officer of USS Long Beach during the 1968-69 and again for 1969-1970 WESTPAC cruise, with Commander W. W. Sullivan proudly serving as his Executive Officer.

“ Being the commanding officer of the world’s only nuclear powered missile cruiser is a high honor, but one which carries countless responsibilities. When the ship is underway, especially off the coast of Vietnam, sleep often is lost to the more important duty of just being in charge. ”

The simple illustration on the dust jacket belies an unusually high number of color photographs enhance this quality cruise book. The portraits of the crew are exceptional for photography taken under these challenging conditions.

More About the USS LONG BEACH CGN-9

From the Department of the Navy, Naval Historical Center:

The third Long Beach (CG (N)9) was originally ordered as CLG (N)-160. She was reclassified CG (N)-160 in early 1957, but was again reclassified as CG (N)-9 on 1 July 1957. Laid down as CG (N) -9, 2 December 1957 by Bethlehem Steel Co., Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Mass.; launched 14 July 1959; sponsored by Mrs. Craig Hosmer, wife of Congressmen Hosmer of California; and commissioned 9 September 1961, Capt. E. P. Wilkinson in command.

The first nuclear-power surface warship in history, Long Beach was assigned to the Atlantic Fleet and home ported at Norfolk, Va. The guided-missile cruiser conducted extensive shakedown testing of her complex weapons and propulsion systems from 2 October to 16 December 1961; her superlative performance proved the nuclear cruiser a highly capable and effective warship. Between 28 December and 6 January 1962 she conducted operational tests of her missiles off Puerto Rico, then sailed for Bremerhaven, Germany, arriving 15 January for courtesy calls in north European ports.

Returning to Norfolk 7 February, she trained off the east coast and in the Caribbean, on 10 April joining in Atlantic Fleet exercises off North Carolina and Virginia as flagship for Adm. Robert H. Dennison, Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet. She was reviewed by President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson during this demonstration of naval power.

After overhaul and installation of new equipment at Philadelphia, Long Beach trained in the Caribbean and sailed 6 August 1963 to join the 6th Fleet in its Mediterranean peacekeeping operations. She returned to Norfolk 20 December for coastal and Caribbean operations through 28 April when she sailed for the Mediterranean to join attack carrier Enterprise (CVA(N)-65) and guided-missile frigate Bainbridge (DLG(N)-25) in the formation of the first all nuclear-powered task group 13 May. The force operated in the Mediterranean testing its unique capabilities until 31 July when it sailed. under Rear Adm. Bernard M. Strean from Gibraltar on an around-the-world cruise. This operation, “Sea Orbit”, reminiscent of the cruise of the Great White Fleet in 1907-09, demonstrated the strategic mobility of U.S. naval nuclear-powered surface forces independent of normal fleet logistic support. During 58 steaming days Long Beach steamed over 30,000 miles at an average speed of 25 knots, without being refueled or resupplied. In the course of the voyage, numerous foreign dignitaries visited the ship during visits off both coasts of Africa and in-port calls at Karachi, Pakistan; Melbourne, Australia; Wellington, New Zealand; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. An unqualified success, the operation proved to people the world over the tremendous increase in capabilities nuclear power brings the Navy.

Long Beach returned to Norfolk from this triumph 3 October to join in exercises off the east coast and in the Caribbean. On 4 June she sailed for the Global Strategy Conference at the Naval War College, Newport, where Vice Adm. Kleber S. Masterson, Commander 2d Fleet broke his flag in the ship. Back in Norfolk 23 June, Long Beach resumed training and upkeep prior to her transfer to the Pacific Fleet. She sailed 28 February 1966 for her new home port and namesake, Long Beach, Calif., and arrived 15 March.

The summer of 1966 was spent in training and orienting midshipment in the tactics and operations involved in the modern nuclear Navy. After a period of leave and upkeep in the fall, Long Beach sailed 7 November from Long Beach for the Far East. She arrived on PIRAZ station on the 30th and continued on that vital operation throughout most of her WestPac tour. From 8 to 27 April 1967 the nuclear-power cruiser made a cruise to Sydney, Australia. On the return portion of the trip back to Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines, the ship made a stop in AIronbottom Sound@ on 23 April for a memorial service commemorating the battles fought and lives lost there in World War II. After the wreath-laying ceremony, she steamed up “The Slot” at 30 knots, back toward a different war.

Long Beach arrived back at the west coast on 4 July where, after a well-deserved period of rest, she resumed the exercises and operations which would keep her well prepared for her return to Vietnam the following year. This next deployment began when she once again left her home on 15 April 1968. As before, the cruiser spent most of her time on PIRAZ station, guiding the many planes which operated over North Vietnam. This tour of duty in WestPac ended with her arrival again at Long Beach on 16 November, where she remained into 1969 when she undertook the cruise represented in this book, departing August 1969.

This cruise book was never distributed, and in good condition, having been stored in a box with other publishers’ books since 1970. There may be slight darkening or smudge marks on the edges of the paper, some tears or scuff marks to the cover. If you have any questions whatsoever about the contents of this book or its condition, please contact us .

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Previously this cruise book was posted as representing the 1968-69 Westpac cruise of the USS Long Beach. It came to our attention that this was incorrect during a search through the portraits for a particular sailor who served aboard from May to December 1968. When creating the post and Amazon listing, we took the years from the following double spread, located 4 pages into the book.

The back side of the dust jacket correctly shows 1969-1970:

The correct years of the Westpac tour appears NOWHERE in the book, only on the back of the dust jacket. Be aware the if you see a used copy of the book listed somewhere else without the dust jacket (see image below), it may be incorrectly listed as 1968-1969:

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Royal Navy recruits no longer need to prove that they can swim

Anyone seeking to join the ‘Senior Service’ won’t have to pass a 30-minute swim test prior to signing up

Royal Navy recruits will no longer need to be able to prove they can swim in order to join up, it has emerged.

Anyone seeking to join the Navy will no longer have to pass a 30-minute swim test prior to signing up, in a bid to boost and speed up recruitment.

A source told Sky News that the move was a “sign of true desperation” in the middle of a recruitment crisis for the Armed Forces.

A Royal Navy spokesman insisted that standards were not being lowered, as all recruits still have to pass a swim test during their training, and that the level of ability needed had not changed.

But they have removed the swimming test for applicants that had previously been in place ahead of joining the service.

If a recruit is not able to pass the Royal Navy Swim Test, they will remain in Phase 1 basic training while they receive lessons.

For anyone who fails the test, the Navy currently pays for 20 hours of lessons, which recruits would do in their own time around training.

It means that those who cannot swim and weak swimmers will no longer need to take lessons before signing up, which could have put potential recruits off joining.

The anonymous source told Sky, which first reported the change: “In a sign of true desperation to increase recruitment numbers, being able to swim will no longer be an entry requirement to join the Royal Navy”.

They added: “Are they really thinking about what’s best for the recruit? Recruits who can’t swim will need additional training and therefore their ‘working days’ in training will be longer.

“Surely avoiding this by learning to swim before joining is the best for everyone – including the taxpayer?”

The source questioned “the use” of what they described as “‘speeding-up’ recruitment for the very few, to just slow them down in training?”

It is understood that recruits can complete their swim training by doing one or two hours per week around the rest of their naval training so as not to prolong the process – which it is feared would put potential joiners off.

Earlier this year, The Telegraph revealed that the Royal Navy had so few sailors it had to decommission two warships to staff its new class of frigates .

In the 12 months to March last year, Ministry of Defence (MoD) figures showed that the Navy performed the worst out of the three Armed Forces for recruitment.

Intake dropped by 22.1 per cent compared to the previous year, putting it on par with the Royal Marines but worse than the RAF and the Navy.

Sky reported that the Navy may need to find more swimming instructors as a result of the change.

The Royal Navy spokesperson said: “All Royal Navy and Royal Marine candidates are required to successfully pass the swim test prior to [being] able to pass out of Phase 1 training and [the] level of swimming ability required has not changed.”

“Recruitment and retention are absolute priorities, which is why we are introducing a range of measures to speed up recruitment.

They added: “These changes are to reduce the delay for candidates that are eligible to join, while retaining the same level of swimming ability.”

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Cruises: Expectation vs Reality

Posted: January 11, 2024 | Last updated: January 11, 2024

Expectation: Boarding the Ship is a Dream Come True

A first-time passenger typically does not have much to pull from when imagining their cruise vacation besides what they saw in the movies. Therefore, they will likely picture boarding the cruise ship as being a luxurious highlight of the trip. Quite a few movies make it seem as if it is a peaceful, private and pleasant experience. Perhaps you may even picture a crowd of people waving you off as the ship pulls away from the dock.

Reality: Battling the Crowd of Other Passengers Can Be a Nightmare

Think of when you are boarding a plane or even a train. There are typically several hundred other people making their way through the same path as you, right? This is especially the case with the latecomers running behind schedule that simply do not want to miss their ride. Keep in mind that the average cruise ship holds several thousand people - not several hundred. Therefore, the boarding experience can quickly become like animals in a stampede instead of the private luxury experience you may imagine.

Expectation: Award-Winning Entertainers Will Perform Onstage

The phrase "live entertainment" may immediately generate a list your favorite award-winning singers, songwriters, and musicians. You may check the cruise itinerary to see exactly which celebrities (if any) will be performing during our specific trip dates. In some cases, there is a headlining act designed to draw a crowd and compel more travelers to book reservations.

Even if their names are not listed, you may even still hold out the hope that a surprise performer will make an appearance.

Reality: You Are More Likely to See Karaoke Stars Instead of Billboard Artists

As mentioned, there are some cruises that draw a lot of interest by advertising an A-list celebrity or Grammy-winning performer as the headlining act. What most people forget, though, is that the headlining act is not the only performer. Even in a typical concert experience on land, the lineup is filled more with opening acts and lesser-known performers than the crowd-creating acts. The same is the case with cruise ships. The quality of the "live entertainment" for most of the trip will basically match the same quality you may enjoy during a local karaoke night at your local bar.

Expectation: Delicious Food Galore and New Activities Daily

One of the most exciting parts for most first-timers is planning out the daily itinerary. You may have done the research of what cuisines are available in the buffet line or all the activities available on the ship. They may even make sure that they pack "stretchy pants" just so they can make room for all the wonderful foods and beverages that they will store in their bellies. Those who enjoy creating schedules for themselves may even map out everything they plan to do and eat - expecting there to be an abundance of new and exciting options added to the list daily.

Reality: Overcrowded Buffet Lines and Relatively Short Activity List

Just because there are a lot of options available in the buffet line does not mean you'll get to stuff your belly with all of them. Keep in mind that there are thousands of other passengers onboard along with you. This means that, at any given time, you may be in a crowded line of likeminded foodies ready to stuff their bellies as well.

In addition, you may find yourself burning through the available options on the activity list much quicker than you expect. This typically leaves you wanting more towards the middle of your trip but having to settle on reruns instead of brand new episodes.

Expectation: All-Inclusive Means You Can Leave Your Wallet at Home

The phrase "all-inclusive" can mislead more first-time travelers than you may realize. It creates the illusion that everything is covered and paid for as soon as you come aboard the ship. You may even consider keeping your wallet with your belongings and "living it up" as you believe everything your heart desires is included within the initial cost of your purchased travel package.

Reality: 'All-Inclusive' Has More Fine Print Than You Realize

It is true that the "all-inclusive" label may cover a lot of your meals and drinks during the trip. However, there are still plenty of other enticing things that do not come with that label. For instance, gratuity for your service and housekeepers is not included. The cost of premium beverages and first-class entree upgrades may come with an additional price tag as well. In addition, there are the casinos, activity packages, and even gift shop souvenirs that will require you to at least have your payment information handy.

Expectation: You Will Have the Luxury Cabin of Your Dreams

The dream scenario for most first-time travelers consists of using their room key to unlock the door to a luxury suite with expensive linens, quality furnishings, and a substantial amount of living space. Some travelers even pack a little more than they initially planned just to take full advantage of the ample closet space that they imagined will be provided in their luxury cabins. You may even picture the high-count Egyptian cotton sheets on a California King bed and feel right at home.

Reality: You Will Only Have a Luxury Cabin in Your Dreams

The reality is that most of the cabins on a standard cruise ship are much smaller than you may realize. A major misconception is that a huge cruise ship automatically means that each of the cabins within it are huge. You must remember that there are several thousand passengers on a fully-booked cruise ship - which means there is nowhere near enough space available for every cabin to be a luxury suite. You will more than likely have to settle for a king-sized food dish long before you enjoy a king-sized mattress in your cruise ship cabin.

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What to pack for a cruise

Our writer has sailed on more than 50 cruises. Here are her tips on how to pack for a cruise—and the items she always takes along, for every stage of the journey.

These days, there seems to be a cruise for every type of traveler, from luxury liners with all the comforts of a hotel to expedition-style sailings equipped for adventure. No matter what type of cruise you’re planning, it makes sense to make a packing list so you can make the most of your time onboard.

After sailing on more than 50 cruises, I’ve learned a thing or two about what to pack for a cruise. Besides the necessary cruise clothes, my packing list includes key items, such as towel clips and a hand scale. Of course, there’s lots more to consider. Read on for the 20 products I always pack for a cruise.

What to pack for a cruise — a checklist

Before getting into what to pack, it’s important to know that this list is organized into categories. That makes it easier to consider other essentials before you drag out your suitcase.  

For traveling to the cruise

Getting to the terminal is the most difficult part of going on a cruise. Being prepared with a few essentials will make the check-in process and the first few hours on the ship more pleasant.

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No matter where you’re sailing, you must bring identification. Many cruisers bring their passports. A colorful or unique passport cover will help you quickly find it in your bag.  

Bluetooth luggage trackers

Packing trackers, such as Apple AirTags, in luggage and any other bags can help make embarkation day feel a little less stressful, especially if anything gets lost.  

Digital luggage scale

Everyone picks up a souvenir or two on vacation. Packing a digital luggage scale can help keep your luggage under weight regulations for flights. The Etekcity scale is easy to read, and in my experience, accurate to within a few ounces of the scales at the airport.  

Travel pill organizer

This simple pill organizer keeps all your medications, vitamins, and supplements in one light, packable container. I love that there are eight compartments and that each open and snap closed.

For the cruise ship  

Whether you’re sailing for three nights or three weeks, these four items will help you enjoy your time onboard.  

Corkcicle reusable water bottle

Whether you’ve paid for a drink package or plan to sip on included beverages, a reusable water bottle is always handy. The Corkcicle bottle is insulated, has a fun floral design from Rifle Paper Co., and can keep drinks cold for up to 25 hours, according to the company. I love that the lid is designed with a built-in straw, which is a little more environmentally friendly.  

Wet-dry bag  

A wet-dry bag is one of the most important things to bring on a cruise, especially if you’re looking forward to a dip on the last day aboard. Toss wet bathing suits into one of these bags and pack it in your suitcase without worrying about getting the rest of your clothes wet. These wet-dry bags are large enough for at least two adult-sized swimsuits.  

Towel clips

The upper decks can get quite breezy. To prevent towels from flying off chairs, consider bringing some towel clips. They’re lightweight and easy to pack, but strong enough to hold standard pool towels in place. Towel clips are handy for private island destinations too. They can help you find your beach chairs among the mass of lookalikes.  

Sun Bum sunscreen

Sunscreen is a must no matter where you travel. I love Sun Bum because it goes on smoothly and doesn’t feel sticky or heavy on my skin. It’s vegan and gluten free, but most importantly, it’s safe for reefs.

For your cruise cabin

These four items will help keep your cabin tidy and organized.  

Magnetic hooks  

Because most of the walls in cabins are magnetic, many cruise lines allow travelers to use magnetic hooks. These hooks can support 27, 40 or 130 pounds. But the 27-pound option should be enough for a cruise. Use them to hang hats and lanyards, or decorations if you’re celebrating a special occasion.  

Collapsible laundry hamper

Cabins tend to be small, so it can be difficult to figure out where to put dirty clothes. A collapsible laundry hamper is a great way to keep clothes in one spot. Once the hamper is full, I refold the clothes and put them in my suitcase. The hamper folds flat, so it’s easy to pack too.

Magnetic door decorations

Cruise ship hallways can seem endless. An easy way to find your cabin is to put magnetic decorations on your door. They’re also a snap to remove and pack when it’s time to disembark.  

Over the door hanging shoe organizer  

Shoe organizers are great for holding almost anything in tight quarters, from toiletries to hairbrushes, first-aid kits, and medicine boxes. You can purchase separate magnetic hoods to hold them up.  

For travel and excursions

These items can be a big help during excursions or on travel days before or after your cruise.

RFID wallet  

Radio frequency identification, commonly known as RFID, is a high-tech way to steal credit card information. To protect yourself on excursions, carry cards in an RFID-blocking wallet. This one is slim, easily fits into a fanny pack or purse, and has room for a handful of cards.  

Swimsuit coverup

On many cruises, you can go from ship to beach to shopping in one day. A swimsuit coverup is a great versatile piece to pack. It’s lightweight yet provides enough coverage for the beach, and you can wear it as a casual dress for lunch in port.  

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These shoes for kids and adults are great if you’re headed to the beach or a day resort. They’re comfortable and non-slip—ideal for wet pool decks. They come in an abundance of colors and can be customized with   charms .  

LugLife Puddle Jumper SE Backpack  

A backpack is a travel and cruise essential. I like this one from LugLife because it’s loaded with pockets inside and outside. It has plenty of room for everything you need for a day of exploring, plus it’s water-repellant and has a convenient handle on top.

What not to pack on a cruise

As you prepare your packing list, keep in mind that many cruise lines ban certain things. Some are obvious—firearms, fireworks, drones, hard liquor—for passenger and crew safety. Others are less so. Your cruise line’s website should have a list of prohibited items. In general, here are a few other items you can’t bring on a cruise:

Scissors:   While some scissors for grooming and medical kits are allowed, any pair with blades four inches or longer are not permitted.  

CBD products: Most cruise lines ban anything containing cannabidiol. Don’t risk not being able to board the ship by packing these items in your day bag or larger pieces of luggage.

Anything that produces heat: Cruise lines are very cautious when it comes to items that produce heat. Things like coffee machines, candles, heating pads, and travel steamers are not allowed. The only permissible heat-producing items are hair straighteners or curling irons.

Some sporting equipment: Rollerblades, hockey sticks, and pool noodles are not allowed on cruise ships. Additionally, scuba diving equipment is prohibited. If you’ve booked a scuba excursion, the outfitter will provide the equipment you need.

Cruise packing tips from someone who’s been on more than 50 cruises

From ocean liners sailing the Mediterranean to river boats traversing European waterways, I’ve been on dozens of cruises. Yet, I still find packing for a cruise one of the most difficult things to do before setting sail. Fortunately, I have honed a few top tips for packing for a cruise.  

Think about where you’re going and how long the cruise is.

If you live within driving distance of your cruise terminal, you won’t have to worry about weight restrictions. In general, pack at least two outfits for each day—one for an excursion and one for dinner and late-night events on the ship. If possible, you can pack less by doing laundry on the ship on sea days.  

Make two packing lists for every sailing.  

Because suitcases are delivered to your cabin, I always make two packing lists for every cruise I take. The first includes everything I need to pack in my suitcase. The second—more important—list has everything I need in my embarkation day bag, such as passports, medications, a swimsuit, and sunscreen.  

Use colored packing cubes to keep everyone organized.  

Packing cubes are helpful for keeping small stuff, such as socks and underwear, organized on a cruise ship. Use different colored packing cubes for everyone in your travel party. That way, you can share drawers in cabins without mixing everyone’s things together and still keep the room tidy.  

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