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Paradise Islands Specific Information
It is especially important that electronic equipment such as smart phones, digital cameras, etc. is fully waterproofed on the boat ride to and from the reef.
PLEASE NOTE: we cannot be deemed responsible for people’s personal property while travelling. There are a variety of luggage and personal property insurance policies available to purchase.
Soft luggage works best. Backpacks can work too; do try to avoid large suitcases. These bags are easy to move around, easily fit in boats, small planes, vehicle transfers, etc.
Personal Packing List
- 1 pair light running shoes or hikers
- 1 pair watersport sandals or water shoes (Teva’s or Keens are a good choice)
- 1 or 2 pair lightweight quick-dry long pants
- Underwear + 2-3 pairs of socks
- 2 pair quick-dry nylon shorts and/or loose skirt or sarong
- 1 or 2 bathing suits
- 3 t-shirts
- 2 long sleeve shirts preferably with a collar (for protection from the sun & bugs).
- 1 fleece jacket (this will keep you warm even when wet)
- 1 good quality rain jacket
- 1 wide brimmed sunhat or lightweight baseball cap (to keep the sun off your face and neck)
- Sunglasses with band (Chums, Croakies, etc.)
- 1 bandana or buff (handy for sun protection)
- 1 headlamp and spare batteries
- Small (10L) dry bag for camera, wallet, phone, snacks, etc.
- Mask, fins, snorkel *IMPORTANT*. Please click here for more information on snorkel gear
- Shortie wet suit, especially for kids (not essential but water temperatures in Dec. and Jan. can be cooler)
- Capilene or other synthetic long underwear (great for snorkeling)
- 1 liter refillable water bottle
- 2 Towels (1 for showering / 1 for water activities)
- Toiletries, personal medication and prescriptions
- Small personal First Aid Kit: i.e. Band-Aids, aspirin/Tylenol, scissors, tweezers, safety pins
- Sunscreen - Please click here for more information on biodegradable reef-friendly sunblock & soap. We do highly recommend the use of environmental products if you are certain the product does work for you
- Vaseline, Aloe Vera lotion, or skin care cream
- Caladryl/After Bite/Benadryl Cream/ Antihistamines, or lotion to ease itching from bug bites
- Deet based Insect repellent
- 2 to 3 garbage bags - serves as extra waterproofing protection and keeps wet gear separate in your luggage
Optional Packing List
- Earplugs - there can be noise from the ocean, wind, wildlife and more, particularly noticeable at night & in the morning.
- Camera equipment – with waterproofing.
- Binoculars
- Fishing rod and tackle
- 1 pair light cotton gloves/bike gloves (for protection from the sun/blisters when paddling)
- Anti-Nausea medication if susceptible to motion sickness