Cruise Gear

Sail in Style

Having the right gear can make or break your cruise experience. Here’s a packing list of smart finds for a smooth voyage.

By Truc Nguyen

Travel tote

Away’s lightweight carryall keeps essentials at hand for a day in port or an afternoon by the pool and can be folded down into a small zip pouch once you’ve disembarked.

Packable Carryall, US$75, awaytravel.com

Pocket optics

With their compact, rugged design and scratch-resistant lenses, these waterproof Nocs Provisions binoculars are perfect for spotting wildlife from the deck.

Standard Issue

Waterproof Binoculars US$95, nocsprovisions.com

Ready to rock

Great for listening to music or podcasts in your cabin, this wireless, waterproof Bang & Olufsen speaker fits in the palm of your hand and offers up to 18 hours of playtime on one charge.

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 2nd Gen Speaker US$280, ssense.com

Staying power

No one wants to run out of juice while they’re exploring ship or shore. Nimble’s fast, compact portable charger powers up two devices at once.

Nimble Champ Portable Charger US$48, ecomvmnt.ca

Best bottle

Stay hydrated with this stainlesssteel, vacuum-insulated bottle. It keeps drinks cold or hot, so you can top it up with coffee or tea before leaving the breakfast buffet.

Golden Hour Traveler from US$40, swell.com

Hat tip

This stylish straw hat by American designer Lele Sadoughi features an adjustable chin cord, so there’s no worrying about losing it on blustery days.

Lele Sadoughi Straw Checkered Hat US$125, fwrd.com

On your feet

Vessi’s lightweight, waterproof runners, available in men’s and women’s sizes, are ideal for active shore excursions and slippery decks.

Vessi’s lightweight, waterproof runners, available in men’s and women’s sizes, are ideal for active shore excursions and slippery decks.

Cityscape Classic US$105, vessi.com

Cool shades

These eye-catching sunglasses by Fellow Earthlings are handmade, composed of recycled acetate, and provide both UVA and UVB protection.

Bambi, US$447 fellowearthlings.com

Feel-good SPF

Beautycounter’s best-selling mineral sunscreen contains no octinoxate or oxybenzone, making it a reef-friendly choice. This SPF 30 lotion is also waterresistant and, most importantly, feels good on your skin.

Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Lotion US$43, beautycounter.com

Handy towel

A soft Turkish cotton diamond-weave towel is easy to pack and doubles as a beach or picnic blanket off the ship.

Diamond Towel US$45, pokoloko.com