{"id":26264,"date":"2026-10-05T14:55:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T12:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sailing-classics.com\/segelreviere\/caribbean\/packing-list-for-a-caribbean-sailing-trip\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T14:57:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T12:57:00","slug":"packing-list-for-a-caribbean-sailing-trip","status":"publish","type":"reviere","link":"https:\/\/sailing-classics.com\/en\/areas\/caribbean\/packing-list-for-a-caribbean-sailing-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Packing List for a Caribbean Sailing Trip\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"26264\" class=\"elementor elementor-26264 elementor-26258\" data-elementor-post-type=\"reviere\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15fd622 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"15fd622\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da81938 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da81938\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc55ad6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bc55ad6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Packing List for a Caribbean Sailing Trip<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b340e57 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b340e57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c50ec3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3c50ec3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1208\" src=\"https:\/\/sailing-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-14-at-16.54.41-e1787756935330.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26128\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-326e6e2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"326e6e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc438d1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dc438d1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf715e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf715e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For a Caribbean sailing trip, you usually need less luggage than you might initially think. Towels and snorkeling gear are available on board, and meals are provided. Therefore, your suitcase should mainly contain lightweight clothing, reliable sunscreen, and the necessary travel documents. Our packing list gives you a clear overview of what you should bring and what you can easily leave behind.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53bb7cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"53bb7cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Most Important Things for Your Caribbean Cruise<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b07946e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b07946e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For a quick overview, here are the most important items for a sailing trip during the dry season:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">lightweight, quick-drying clothing for daytime and evening<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a sporty-elegant outfit for the Captain\u2019s Dinner<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Swimwear and a UV-protective shirt for extra sun protection<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">non-slip boat shoes or athletic shoes, as well as flip-flops<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A passport valid for at least six more months<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cash for tips and personal expenses ashore<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Personal first-aid kit<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Towels, standard-size snorkeling gear, and a reusable water bottle are already provided on our yachts. The following sections will tell you what other clothing, documents, and personal items you should pack.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3cbf90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f3cbf90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Clothing and Shoes for Onboard and Shore Leave<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b289e6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b289e6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The atmosphere on board is casual; most guests go barefoot during the day. It\u2019s often a bit cooler and windier on the water than on land, and the cabins are air-conditioned. So be sure to pack a light jacket or sweater for the evenings. For the festive Captain\u2019s Dinner on the last evening, a smart-casual outfit is recommended.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lightweight, quick-drying tops, shorts, and one or two breezy pairs of pants<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">one or two sporty-chic outfits for the evening<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">several swimsuits for daily swimming and snorkeling stops<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a UV-protective shirt for sun protection in the water<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a lightweight jacket or sweater for evenings and air-conditioned spaces<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a lightweight rain jacket for brief tropical showers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">non-slip boat shoes or athletic shoes with light-colored soles<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Flip-flops for the beach and swimming stops, as well as sturdier shoes for shore excursions<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The season is the same, too. We sail from December through April, during the dry season and outside of hurricane season. You can find more information about the months, wind, and weather in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">overview of the best time to travel for a Caribbean sailing trip<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And there\u2019s one more thing that\u2019s the same everywhere: the yacht, the crew, and the cuisine on board.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fc5f41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3fc5f41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sunscreen and First-Aid Kit<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5d042b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5d042b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On the water, the sun\u2019s rays are particularly intense due to reflections off the water\u2019s surface and the bright sails. Reliable sun protection is therefore an absolute must in your luggage. The ideal choice is a sunscreen with a high SPF and ingredients that are as environmentally friendly as possible, minimizing the impact on coral reefs and underwater wildlife.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For mild seasickness, fresh ginger tea can be soothing\u2014the crew is happy to prepare it during the day. If you know from experience that you\u2019re prone to seasickness, you should also bring a suitable seasickness remedy with you.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sunscreen with a high SPF, preferably reef-safe<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sunglasses and a hat<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After-sun lotion<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your personal remedy for motion sickness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Medications you take regularly and a small first-aid kit<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Insect repellent for time spent on land<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A first-aid kit is available on board. However, there may be a charge for the use of certain medications or supplies. Therefore, it is best to bring your own personal medications and any medications you need on a regular basis.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-673e114 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"673e114\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Documents, money, and electronic devices<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49e9a17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49e9a17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To travel to the Caribbean, you\u2019ll need a passport that\u2019s valid for at least six months after the end of your trip. The currency on board is the euro; on land, depending on the island, you\u2019ll pay with either the Eastern Caribbean dollar or the U.S. dollar. For <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tipping<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in the tip box at the end of the cruise and for expenses ashore, cash is convenient.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A passport valid for at least six months, along with digital and paper copies<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Booking documents and proof of your travel insurance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cash for tips and expenses on shore, as well as a credit card<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A Type F power adapter (the Schuko model with 230 volts) for guests from Switzerland or the United Kingdom<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smartphone with charger; optional: camera and binoculars<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-801c248 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"801c248\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Right Piece of Luggage<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b80083 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b80083\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Storage space on board is limited, and a soft, foldable travel bag is much easier to stow than a hard-shell suitcase. On the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sailing-classics.com\/en\/chronos\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CHRONOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sailing-classics.com\/en\/rhea\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RHEA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> , you\u2019ll find space for your luggage under one of the beds; on the smaller <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sailing-classics.com\/en\/kairos\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">KAIR\u00d3S<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> , however, there is no such storage space. Foldable bags are particularly useful there. In general, the rule on board is: less is more. About 20 kilograms of luggage is usually more than enough.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A soft travel bag or duffel bag instead of a hard-shell suitcase<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pack compactly; roll your clothes rather than stacking them<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a small daypack for shore excursions<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2189ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b2189ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What You Don't Need to Pack<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12c34c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12c34c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can leave many of the items typically found on traditional sailing packing lists at home when you go on a Caribbean sailing trip with Sailing-Classics. Our yachts are already well-equipped, and during the dry season, you won\u2019t need heavy sailing gear.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hand towels and bath towels are provided on board.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Snorkeling gear is available in standard sizes. You should only bring your own if you need special sizes, especially for children.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A reusable water bottle is available in every cabin.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bedding, blankets, and pillows are included in the cabin amenities.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Heavy-duty oilskins and sailing boots are not required.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Life jackets and the necessary safety equipment are, of course, on board.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A hair dryer is also provided in every cabin.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Different requirements apply to an Atlantic crossing. For longer voyages, we also recommend warm, windproof, and waterproof clothing.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f5466f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f5466f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions About the Packing List for a Caribbean Sailing Trip<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe7afc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"fe7afc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2660\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2660\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What should I pack for a sailing trip in the Caribbean? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2660\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74a6bf8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74a6bf8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5865183 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5865183\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For a Caribbean sailing trip, you\u2019ll need, above all, lightweight, quick-drying clothing, a sporty yet elegant outfit for the Captain\u2019s Dinner, swimwear, sunscreen, non-slip shoes, a passport valid for at least six months, and cash for tips and expenses ashore.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2661\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2661\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What kind of clothing do you need for a sailing trip in the Caribbean? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2661\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b6eefd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b6eefd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d163ef8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d163ef8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the Caribbean, light, quick-drying summer clothing is all you need. You\u2019ll also want to pack swimwear, a UV-protective shirt to prevent sunburn, a light jacket for the evenings and the air-conditioned cabins, and a sporty-elegant outfit for the Captain\u2019s Dinner.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2662\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2662\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What kind of shoes should I bring? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2662\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3423398 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3423398\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26df762 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26df762\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most guests walk around the ship barefoot. 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