e-Newsletter Sign-UpBelow is a sample list of items to bring for a one-week cruise. Your tour operator may also provide a packing list.
Clothing
- 1 pair casual dress pants
- 3-4 pair shorts
- 9 t-shirts; several tank tops
- 4 casual dress shirts
- sweatshirt, sweater, or light jacket
- 2 swimsuits
- 1 pair tennis shoes/sneakers
- 1 pair closed-toed water shoes
- 1 pair light hiking boots
- 1 pair flip-flops
- socks, underwear
- pajamas
- hat, sunglasses
Toiletries
- shampoo/conditioner; soap
- contact lens solution; extra lenses
- eyeglasses; lens cleaner
- toothbrush/toothpaste
- comb/brush; razor
- travel-size hairdryer
- first aid kit (including motion sickness medicine)
- sunscreen/aloe vera; SPF lip balm
Photography Equipment
- camera/video camera
- extra lenses and hood
- filters (especially polarizing filter)
- battery charger/spare batteries
- extra memory card(s)
- waterproof carrying bag
- underwater camera
- lens cleaner/dust brush
Miscellaneous
- binoculars
- small daypack (for island excursions)
- Galapagos travel guide/book
- Marine Life Reference Card
- travel alarm clock/waterproof watch
- zip-close plastic bags/waterproof dry sacks
- rain gear
- bandana
- snorkel gear (can also be rented)
- reusable water bottles
- handi-wipes or hand sanitizer
- reading/writing materials
- laundry bag
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