Top 11 Items To Pack For Your Cruise’s Beach Excursion

Staying hydrated is so important on a hot beach. It’s also key given you’ll want to enjoy a great island cocktail! Rashmi likes the Survivor Filter Collapsible Water Bottle because it gets lighter as the day goes by, and you won’t be throwing away more plastic. Keep in mind, many of the islands do not have recycling. This is great because you can fill it up on the boat and then fill it up again when you see water fountains. We love enjoying the beach, so let’s keep it as clean and pristine as we found it.

While at first this seems like an odd thing to throw in your beach bag, you’ll thank us later. Keep in mind, many places right off the port will have restrooms, but they’re not tended to frequently. This means they’re likely not stocked properly. The further you go away from the port, the chances are even more slim you’ll have toilet paper. Grab a roll from your cabin, or pull some off and fold it flat to pack in your bag.

Another easy thing to pack in your beach bag are hand sanitizing towels, or even diaper wipes. If there’s no toilet paper, you can assume there may not be soap, so this is an easy way to keep your hands clean. Plus, it’s nice to have them as you explore. And, you know you’re going to buy those fresh papayas, mangos, or coconuts. You’ll need something to wipe the juices running down your chin! Rashmi likes these wipes not just for the sanitation, but also because of the bulk packaging. It creates less plastic and a lower chance of littering.

This is a good thing to throw in your suitcase for any trip. We don’t want any wardrobe malfunctions on vacation! Rashmi suggests this pack of safety pins. It’s affordable and you will have some for several trips in the future. Sharp safety pins make smaller holes without snagging your clothing. Toss two to six of them in your bag and rest assured you are good to go.

Whether you’re lounging at the beach or tubing in Belize, keeping your items dry is so important. You’ll have things like your phone, keys, passport, and cash on you. A reusable, sealable, plastic bag will keep your items dry and safe while you’re off the ship. Again, Rashmi likes to reuse so we’re not creating waste, and this one is large and has a leak-proof, air-tight, seal design. She suggests blowing air into the bag to help it float. It’s also great if you’re keeping items separated between family members.

We know it’s important to wear sunscreen anytime we leave the house, but remember when you’re on these beach vacations, you’re closer to the equator. Sunscreen needs to be high-caliber and you need to remember to reapply. You won’t want to spend the day in your cabin with a sunburn. Rashmi likes this sunscreen because it is SPF 50, water-resistant, lightweight, and oxybenzone-free. This brings up another important point: Be sure to check the rules about sunscreen. Some areas have bans on certain sunscreens to protect reefs.

You’ll be taking more photos than you can imagine, so make sure you gear up! Bring a phone charger with you since you’ll be using it a lot. If you’re interested in taking some underwater photos when you’re snorkeling or swimming, get a camera that can accommodate. Most iPhones are good underwater these days, but you can also invest in a GoPro to get some really cool shots.