Living Proof Alaska Cruise Master List

Musician Gear & On-Board Prep Checklist (MS Eurodam)
1. Pre-Cruise Prep & Documents Before Boarding
Keep event credentials & IDs easily accessible at Seattle departure.
  • Travel IDs: Passport / Gov ID (Valid for US & Canada entry)
  • Conference Passes: Green / Gold Badge credentials (photo ops)
  • Digital Copies: PDF schedule & charts saved offline on iPad/phone
  • Onboard Account: Link credit card on Holland America App
  • Boarding Passes: Printed or saved in mobile wallet
2. Music Gear & Stage Tech World Stage Sessions
For World Stage sessions, morning worship, and Travis Cottrell events.
  • Primary Instrument: In TSA-approved flight hard shell case
  • Performance Tech: iPad with OnSong/ForScore & Bluetooth pedal
  • Audio & Monitoring: In-Ear Monitors (IEMs), adapters & extra cables
  • Spares & Maintenance: Strings, picks, capos, clip-on tuner, batteries
  • Power Support: Non-surge multi-plug strip (Standard strips confiscated)
  • Paper Backups: Printed setlists and core chart chord sheets
3. Carry-On & Day 1 Travel Seattle Day 1
Pack essentials for Welcome Worship (4:45pm) before main bags arrive.
  • Emergency Stage Wear: 1 fresh shirt & dark pants for Day 1 Worship
  • Vocal Maintenance: Throat Coat tea, honey packets, lozenges
  • Chargers & Power Bank: High-capacity portable battery for stage use
  • Meds & Seasickness: Dramamine/Bonine, wristbands, prescriptions
  • Travel Wear: Wear heaviest coat & boots onto plane/ship to save space
4. Checked Luggage Wardrobe Performance & Ports
Covers World Stage sessions, 7:30pm Main Dining, and Alaska shore stops.
Stage & All-Day Wear (Sweat-Proof)
  • 4-5 Performance Undershirts (Moisture-wicking base)
  • 3-4 Premium Solid Tees (Dark, elevated cut)
  • 2 Tech Button-Downs & 1 Light Unstructured Blazer
  • 2 Flex Chinos/Slacks & 1 Pair Stage Shoes
Alaska Port Excursions (Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan)
  • Rain Gear: Waterproof hooded shell jacket & rain layers
  • Glacier Bay Outerwear: Beanie, gloves, scarf, thermal base layers
  • Waterproof Hiking Boots / Sturdy Walkers (For shore stops)
  • UV Sunglasses (Crucial for glacier glare on Day 4)
Cabin & Daily Essentials
  • Magnetic Hooks (Metal cabin walls = instant hanging space)
  • Keycard Lanyard (For hands-free access around Eurodam)
  • Electrolyte Packets & Bottle (Combat cabin dryness)
  • Swimsuit (For hot tubs / Lido Deck relaxation)