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One of the most popular and cost-friendly shore excursions on a cruise vacation is a trip to the beach. Many of the worlds best beaches can be found in the Caribbean and so it’s no surprise that many people want to spend their day just relaxing on a sun-drenched beach sipping cocktails and enjoying the sound of waves lapping at the shore. However, you can’t carry too much with you so what are some of the best items you can take to ensure your Beach Day is the best ever?
Waterproof Mobile Phone Case
If you want to keep that sand or salty seawater off your precious, and expensive, mobile device then a waterproof phone case is a very good idea. You can still use the touch screen even when your phone is in the pouch.
- Fits most smartphones up to 6.9 diagonal size (Certain big screen phones need to remove protective case); Ideal for beach, pool, fishing, swimming, boating, kayaking, snorkeling and water park activities
- The air padding design on the pouch makes your cell phone float easily, no more worries about dropping your precious belongings in the water
- 100 feet IPX8 Certified waterproof; Offers waterproof / snowproof / dirtproof protection for your phone
- Quality TPU material makes it easy to touch and swipe the screen; Clear Window design on the front for viewing videos and checking emails
- Secure lock mechanism, open and close the pouch with just a simple snap, keeping the pouch completely sealed underwater; Comes with a neck strap for convenient carrying
Microfibre Beach Towel
If you are short on space in your backpack or carry bag, these microfiber beach blankets fold up nice and small to make them easy to take with you. Perfect for using at the beach or around the pool. These ultra-fast drying and very compact blankets are incredibly useful.
- The lightweight travel towel designed for the beach, travel and the gym. Say goodbye to heavy beach towels!
- The microfibre beach towel material dries 3 times quicker than a normal towel, its highly aborbent and sand doesnt stick! The days of stiff and sandy beach towels are over!
- Packed in a compact and lightweight travel towel pouch. Perfect for travellers, backpackers, holidays, the beach, the pool and the gym. Save valuable space and weight in your luggage or backpack!
- Who said practical has to be boring? Our eye catching travel towel designs will add style to your incredible travel adventures and holidays. PS, The Bali Beach towels are great on sun loungers and make awesome picnic blankets!
- The Bali Beach towels were designed by two broke backpackers who wanted to create a high quality, durable and functional travel towel solution! Were confident youll love your towel, if you dont theres a 30 day money back guarantee for peace of mind.
Action Camera
The perfect way to capture and keep those underwater memories. There are some excellent dive and snorkel sites in the Caribbean and you will want to remember all those amazingly coloured fish you saw. There is a range of different cameras to suit different budgets but we are big fans of DJI and their OSMO Action is a winner. Some would argue that Go Pro products are better but the price difference between the 2 is quite significant.
- Whether you want to record your world from behind a lens or be the star of the show, Osmo Action’s dual screens allow you to capture it all with the touch of a button
- RockSteady combines EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization System) with complex algorithms, delivering stable, shake-free footage no matter how heavy the action gets
- Sporting a watertight seal and a hydrophobic coating on the back touchscreen, Osmo Action is waterproof at depths of up to 11 meters, making it the perfect underwater companion
- Such as Slow Motion, Custom Exposure Setting, Timelapse, Timed Shooting Mode, Custom Mode, QS Button, SnapShot, Voice Control
Beach Cover Up
Swimsuit cover-ups are not just practical, but in some cases they are essential. You can leave the ship already wearing your swimming custom by just throwing on a cover-up. If you want to leave the beach and head to the local shops for example then some Caribbean destinations frown upon tourists browsing for goods in just their bikinis or swimwear. A cover-up is a quick, easy and trendy way to look beach chic.
- 100% Chiffon, breathable loose and comfortable cover up bathing suits, easy to put on or take off.
- Chiffon Cover up perfectly fit for Womens Bikini, Swimwear, Swimsuits, Beachwear, Bathing Suits, Monokini, Tankini,ect.
- Stylish and Bright Beachwear Swimsuit Cover Up Dress which is perfect for sunscreen,beach, resorts, pool and cruising,vacation, honeymoon holidays.
Insulated Water Bottles
Insulated drink bottles are an excellent way of keeping beverages nice and cold during your day at the beach. You can fill up before you leave your cabin and a good bottle should keep things nice and chilled for hours. They are also handy for pouring any cold (or hot) beverage you buy at the beach too. We personally are big fans of Tervis that provide some stylish but excellent double-walled tumblers like the one below. Mine is in a funky whale design.
- Printed with eco-friendly plant-based inks or powder coated with BPA-free material directly on the stainless surface. Tumblers include BPA-free, leak resistant, easy-to-clean and easy-close lid.
- Triple insulation reduces condensation and keeps your drink hot for up to 8 hours or cold for up to 24 hours (use caution with hot liquids)
- Copper-lined 18/8 stainless steel construction is durable, and material wont retain tastes or odors.
- Stainless steel tumblers and bottles feature a limited 5-year guarantee, are Made in China and printed in Venice, FL.
Beach Bag
A must-have for your Beach Packing List and very handy for carrying all of your Nik-naks and items. This one has the added bonus of containing an integrated cooler bag at the bottom. Just pack it, throw it over your shoulder and you are good to go.
- Enjoy the convenience of this fashionable, lightweight, canvas and mesh zippered beach bag with integrated cooler bag compartment.
- This lightweight 20x16x6 beach tote bag can easily carry 4 large beach towels and features two external pockets, one zippered for valuables or mobile phone, plus another for sunscreen and additional items for your day ahead.
- Being durable in construction with padded, reinforced handles for comfort and a 9 shoulder drop, this summer tote bag is perfect for the beach, pool, parks, picnics, BBQs, camping, day trips, holidays, festivals, travel and sporting events.
- Featuring an additional insulated cooler bag section with a water resistant, easy to clean liner, perfect for keeping your food or drinks cool and fresh.
Water Shoes
One way to spoil your day at the beach is to cut open your foot whilst wading in the shallows on an unseen jagged rock…or worse, a spiny sea urchin. Water shoes are an excellent way to avoid that. They are robust, lightweight and come in a variety of styles and colours.
- Suitable for all water sport activities. its excellent on the sand, great in the water, not slippery on the rocks. aqua shoes also great for Yoga,Pilates
- Convenience and Safety:Convenient for a family vacation ,lightweight easy to carry,protect your feet from sharp stones,let you enjoy the time
- Breathable Elastic Fabric :Neoprene shoes,The elastic fabric distribute the pressure of the shoes evenly on your feet
- Quick drying and washable,special drainage point in the soles .Simple and effective ,comfortable,as an alternative of indoor slippers or walking shoes
Reef Friendly Sun Screen
If you plan on spending a reasonable amount of time snorkelling or swimming in the azure waters of the Caribbean seas its worth considering our fishy friends and the environment they live in. Use only sunscreen that won’t harm them in any way so be sure to pop that on your Beach Packing List. The example below is made from natural, organic materials and is also super water-resistant.
- REEF SAFE MINERAL SUNSCREEN - made with natural and organic ingredients - Suitable for vegans and contains no harsh chemicals!
- DESIGNED FOR SPORT - Cycle, Run, Ski, Surf, Ride - Super water resistant.
- LIGHT NON GREASY FORMULA - contains organic jojoba and coconut oil to keep skin in top condition,
- UVA & UVB broad spectrum protection - SPF25 MADE IN THE UK - Vegan - 50ml travel ready size - No nano ingredients, chemical sun filters or nasty preservatives - Never tested on animals
Snorkel Set
What better way to spend some time at the beach than swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean to see the myriad of sea life hidden beneath the waves. This dry snorkel set comes in a variety of colours and is suitable for both male/females and kids.
- This snorkelling set uses the most stable dry floating valve design,and the flexible breath tube is easy to breath and drain.The diving mask is made of tempered glass lenses which can prevent strong ultraviolet rays,and the lens surface has been specially anti-fog treatment.
- This mask features a single layer of tempered glass lens designed for snorkeling,swimming and scuba diving.The skirt is made of soft hypoallergenic transparent silicone,the ultra visibility provided by the single lens and the unusual shape of the frame extend in all directions.
- Scuba Diving Mask is made from soft transparent or food-grade silicone, and is very comfortable. Its easy to clean after use,especially suitable for long-term use in free diving,without feeling uncomfortable.
- The mask has an adjustable strap that is easy to operate, adapts to a large number of facial types, and is lightweight and ideal for free diving.
Portable Power Pack
No doubt you will be snapping lots of gorgeous photos or recording lots of video with your smartphone whilst at the beach. We all know that this can seriously deplete the power bar on your device, and we don’t want to be getting any of those low battery reminders do we? This handy little gadget will power up a smartphone to 100% in little over an hour.
- Compact size design with 3.9*1.3*1.2 inch, easy to hold and carry
- Detects your device to deliver its fastest possible charge speed.
- Add two charges to an iPhone 8 or 7, at least one full charge to a Xs Max, Galaxy S9, Note 9, Nexus 5 and other smartphones