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#139072 07/06/05 01:38 PM
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I am going on a Royal Caribbean cruise August 4th - 8th, and I'm wondering what type of clothes I'll need for the days when we are docked. We will be on Nassau and Cococay. Do I just mainly need a bathing suit? Or should I take clothes to wear for shopping or things like that. This will be my first real vacation, and I am really looking forward to it.

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Greetings, AIWAN <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> It's always important to have a cover-up. Bathing suits are fine for when you're in the water, but think of your own home town. It wouldn't really be appropriate for you to walk around in restaurants and stores in a bikini - and the same is true for other peoples' hometowns. It's important we respect the places we visit as being a "living location" for the locals <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

In fact many people like to dress up in sundresses and such, to have their lunches and dinners in the restaurants. It'll depend of course on what type of restaurant you want to eat in - a nice elegant one with a balcony over the water, sipping your wine - or a crab shack right on the beach, where you eat on the sand <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I'm sure you'll have great fun on your trip!


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My recommendation would be to get some information from the folks who run the windjammer cruises. They should be able to tell you what you will need on the trip. Cruise lines generally offer you lots of information prior to the trip so that you can be prepared. They don't want you to bring too much but they certainly don't want you to be unprepared.

There are forums like Cruise Addicts and seasoned travelers gladly share their expertise. There could even be books written on the subject.

Absolutely take a hat, safari hats or hats that have a brim that covers the back of your neck as well as offer a little relief from the glare would be very helpful. TravelSmith has a catalog that has lots of good suggestions for travelers. Even if you don't purchase from them, the ideas are invaluable.

The ships usually provide a wonderful array of food - I wouldn't think all the food would be Tahitian but they may have something one of the nights.

Bedding is something I would think is supplied by the ship. There again, you had better check with Windjammer and make sure of what you need to bring.



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I am going on a barefoot windjammer cruise to Tahiti. Shall I take k-y jelly or just vaseline for a lubricant? I hear the weather is very humid there. How about a hat? Shall it be a straw one or just a baseball cap? Is it windy?
I want to look very trendy. I thought I would get a pareo to wear everyday...but is that too informal? Maybe I should have a formal gown? And how about the food? I hear they serve 8 meals a day! (I can use it - am very skinny!) But is the food native food like poi, or is it American? Should I bring a down quilt for the bed? Thanks. <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

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Excellent point Angie, always always bring a hat! Hats are crucial <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


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The tropical sun beating down on you when you have no protection is not a good situation.

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Yup you roast like a lobster and are sad and in pain for the rest of your trip! Never mind the health problems ...


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That's an apt description of a sun burn on a cruise.

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I'm trying to get out in the sun a little each day to keep me from roasting, but I've been so busy that I haven't gotten outside. One of the downsides of working from home and being on the computer 24x7. I have to make a concerted effort in the next few weeks to get out and start to pre-tan my skin!


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