Travel Tips: What To Bring: Caribbean
Temperatures in Puerto Rico are very consistent. At their coolest, daily temperatures seldom go below 73°F, and at their hottest rarely rise above 86°F. If it is breezy at night you may wish for a sweater or light windbreaker. Most of the time dressing casually for summer weather is best. Don't forget a bathing suit! Comfortable rubber-soled shoes/sneakers or sport sandals are a must, as are sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat that won't blow off. Don't forget some rain gear just in case. You might also like to bring binoculars, camera, musical instrument, wildlife guides, needlework, or a notebook.
Please remember that the WANDERBIRD is a traditional, informal vessel where comfort is the order of the day. Pack like you would for a summer camping trip, no ties or gowns required. Most people find they can pack all they need in one duffel bag.
Caribbean Voyages:
- Soft duffel bag type luggage
- Comfortable, casual summer clothing
- Rubber soled shoes or sneakers (for beach combing, hiking, relaxing on deck)
- Shorts & bathing suit
- Light sweater
- Rain gear (just in case)
- Sunglasses
- Sun screen & SPF lip balm
- Sun-blocking clothing or white T-shirt for preventing sunburn while swimming
- Cameras, batteries & film or memory card
- Binoculars & wildlife guides (A good pair of binoculars will enhance your trip in many ways, particularly in viewing birds and other wildlife.)
- Musical instruments & song book
- Knitting, needlework, or a sketch book
- The Book That You Have Been Trying to Find Time to Read!
- Some stargzers enjoy sleeping on deck - they bring a sleeping bag
- Water bottle
- Bug spray
- Sport sandals or water shoes
- Hat (ballcap or other sun hat for protection)
- Waterproof light backpack or fanny pack
- If you have your own preferred snorkel gear, feel free to bring it
- Before we set sail, you may want to stock up on alcoholic or carbonated beverages of your choice (ship serves tea and lemonade, and maybe some wine at dinner)
- Bring a hungry sailor’s appetite!
Shop for Gear at the Ship’s Store
Many items are available through our Ship’s Store in Belfast:
- Medium Weight Polar Fleece Jackets with Logo
- Waffle Weave Thermal Shirts with Logo (Good for Layering)
- Watch Caps with Logo
- Ladies Polar Fleece Vests with Logo (Good for Layering)
- Ladies Cotton Stretch Jerseys with Logo (Good for Layering)
- Lined Warm Jackets with Logo
- Baseball Caps with Logo (for keeping the sun out of your eyes)
- Canvas or Denim Sun Hats (for Boating)
- Canvas Book Bags with Logo
- Drinking Water Bottle with Logo
- Destination Specific Guides and Books
Items can be ordered directly from our Store in Belfast, Maine and sent to you
by calling 1-866-SEA-BIRD or 1-207-338-3088
Luggage Requirements
Luggage should be limited to soft bags such as duffel bags for the ship. No rigid-frames or bags with metals wheels please. For air travel, baggage is limited to no more than and 60 lbs. per participant, and no single bag should exceed 45 lbs.