Packing for a Caribbean Bareboat Charter
Planning an exciting sailing vacation in the Caribbean can seem like a daunting task but with help from the expert team at Travelalls®, you'll have no trouble deciding on your perfect destination. To make sure that packing is breeze, remember to leave unnecessary items back home and stick to only what’s essential! Our nine simple tips will ensure all of your necessary clothing and accessories are packed while leaving plenty of room for souvenirs or anything else you may need during your voyage.- Swimsuits: Bring multiple swimsuits for swimming, snorkeling, and other water activities.
- Sunscreen: Protect your skin from the strong Caribbean sun with a high SPF sunscreen.
- Sunglasses and hat: Bring sunglasses and a hat to protect your eyes and face from the sun.
- Light, breathable clothing: Pack lightweight and breathable clothing, such as shorts, t-shirts, and sundresses.
- Sarongs for the ladies
- Toiletries and prescriptions
- Cover-up: Bring a cover-up or light shirt to wear over your swimsuit when you're not in the water.
- Sandals or water shoes: Bring sandals or water shoes that can get wet for walking on the beach and in the water.
- Rash guard: If you plan on doing water sports or spending a lot of time in the water, bring a rash guard to protect your skin from the sun and abrasions.
- Snorkel gear: If you have your own snorkel gear, bring it along. Otherwise, you can rent gear from the charter company or local shops.
- Towels: Bring beach towels for lounging on the boat and at the beach.
- Waterproof phone case: Bring a waterproof phone case to protect your phone from water damage.
- Insect repellent: Depending on the time of year and location, mosquitoes and other insects can be a nuisance. Bring insect repellent to avoid bites.
- First aid kit: Bring a basic first aid kit with items such as band-aids, antiseptic, and pain relievers.
- Cash: Bring cash for any local shops or restaurants that may not accept credit cards.
What to Leave at Home
Fancy jewelry – Unless you really need to have expensive jewelry adorning your body as you sail around the tropics, there is little security on a sailboat. Leave this stuff at home.
Dress clothes – even if we go out to eat, shorts and a t-shirt are fine. Don’t bring your fanciest dresses and shirts, most everyone in sailing areas will be wearing t-shirts and shorts.
Hard sided luggage
Hair dryers, Straighteners and Curlers – Many boat electrical systems are not set up to handle the capacity these hair implements require. Leve them at home.
Experience the best of both worlds when you embark on a yachting getaway! Explore different places while living comfortably onboard your boat. To make sure that everything goes smoothly, Travelalls® is here to provide useful advice so you can take in all the sunshine and serenity this excursion has to offer with ease. You'll be guaranteed an unforgettable experience anyone would love!
Fancy jewelry – Unless you really need to have expensive jewelry adorning your body as you sail around the tropics, there is little security on a sailboat. Leave this stuff at home.
Dress clothes – even if we go out to eat, shorts and a t-shirt are fine. Don’t bring your fanciest dresses and shirts, most everyone in sailing areas will be wearing t-shirts and shorts.
Hard sided luggage
Hair dryers, Straighteners and Curlers – Many boat electrical systems are not set up to handle the capacity these hair implements require. Leve them at home.
Experience the best of both worlds when you embark on a yachting getaway! Explore different places while living comfortably onboard your boat. To make sure that everything goes smoothly, Travelalls® is here to provide useful advice so you can take in all the sunshine and serenity this excursion has to offer with ease. You'll be guaranteed an unforgettable experience anyone would love!