markser Posted July 29, 2011 #1 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I know the ship provides snorkeling gear for use during the cruise. Does it also provide a netting-style bag in which to carry the gear on the tenders or zodiacs? I saw backpacks on a suggested packing list on this site. The one I have is kind of heavy and bulky. Do I need something substantial that I will be wearing or carrying for a long time or can I get by with anything that will hold our sunscreen and beach towels. I have a nice waterproof bag, but it is just a bag -- not a backpack. I used it for carrying my camera gear on zodiacs on a Galapagos cruise but it is larger enough to hold some other stuff too. Are any of the hiking excursions really great that I might need a backpack for one of those? I'm more of a snorkeler than a hiker. Thanks for your helpful responses to this and my numerous other questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahab10 Posted July 29, 2011 #2 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Yes, they provide a net Bag.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mako2992 Posted August 3, 2011 #3 Share Posted August 3, 2011 And the bags are numbered so you don't get them mixed up. We did the 3 coconut hike on Moorea and a light back pack was helpful for carrying water, sunscreen, etc. It is a hike for those physically fit with a killer view from the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted August 4, 2011 #4 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I do not think you need a substantial backpack at all. I have usually brought a beach bag to carry a towel, sunscreen and camera. Sometimes a fanny pack (I have an adjustable one that opens up a bit larger.) I've used both, and both work in most cases. The beach towels provided by the ship are quite bulky, but you don't have to fit that into a bag really. Sometimes mine has ended up in the net bag with the snorkel equipment, especially at the end of excursions when it's wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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