NanaBell Posted September 21, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I just heard that on some islands it is forbidden to wear any type of Camo clothing does anyone know about this? Not sure if its true and can only find speculations about it on google. We are going to be on the beautiful islands of San Juan, St Thomas, St Lucia, St. Kitts, St Marten, and Barbados... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRU1Z1N Posted September 21, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 21, 2015 No Camo is allowed in Barbados. The other ports of call on your itinerary are fine. It will also be posted in the funtimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted September 21, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Barbados it is forbidden, they will send you back to the ship to change. It is a law in that country. It is printed in the fun times as well to remind people, smoking in public is also banned in Barbados. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL_Miami_Cruiser Posted September 21, 2015 #4 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Yes that is true that wearing camo in some countries is not advised, but I'm not sure which islands. The same is true for operating two way radios (walkie talkies) on certain frequencies due to interference with Police and Military communications. My advice, don't piss off the local governments and have a great cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towel Critter Posted September 21, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) I couldn't find them all at one site, but apparently it is not allowed in St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines. There may be others... not sure. It seems their police uniforms sport at least some camo, so this makes sense. Interesting. I did not know this and had never given it a moments thought, since I don't wear the stuff. Edited September 21, 2015 by Towel Critter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 21, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 21, 2015 probably other ports as well Just leave the camo at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachdude Posted September 21, 2015 #7 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Barbados. They told us that a past governement leader used hevy handed camo dressed squads to force his will on the people. After they removed the leader, they outlawed camo clothing because it is a reminder of past times. Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted September 21, 2015 #8 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Barbados for sure , but you are still permitted to "go camo" there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted September 21, 2015 #9 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Also Grenada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanaBell Posted September 21, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Thanks everyone, I personally don't wear camo myself, but we have a large party going and I just wanted to check so I can bring it to their attention at our next pre cruise get together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 21, 2015 #11 Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) I just heard that on some islands it is forbidden to wear any type of Camo clothing does anyone know about this? Not sure if its true and can only find speculations about it on google. We are going to be on the beautiful islands of San Juan, St Thomas,St Lucia, St. Kitts, St Marten, and Barbados... Thanks I just checked on our Government travel website & Camo is not allowed on St Lucia, St. Kitts, St Marten, Barbados http://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories Edited September 21, 2015 by LHT28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted September 21, 2015 #12 Share Posted September 21, 2015 FROWNED UPON IN BERMUDA Too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted September 21, 2015 #13 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Legal in other countries or not......why would anyone wear camo clothes on a cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted September 21, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Legal in other countries or not......why would anyone wear camo clothes on a cruise? I'm glad this question was raised -- but, then, there are a number of things people do on cruises which leave me wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted September 21, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Legal in other countries or not......why would anyone wear camo clothes on a cruise? There are a lot of camo T-shirts - not necessarily true hunting/military type camo, but still camo patterned fabric. My husband was an ex-marine - had t-shirts that were just strictly fun ex-Marine type shirts - had one that said "not as lean, not as mean, but always I am an old Marine - always brought laughs and comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted September 21, 2015 #16 Share Posted September 21, 2015 OP NanaBell, do you have a lot of camo in your wardrobe which is causing you concern? Or you were merely curious? Honestly, I would not wear camo off the ship in any port. Wear it on the ship if you wish, but not on any of the islands (in my opinion, of course). . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloopsailor Posted September 21, 2015 #17 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I just heard that on some islands it is forbidden to wear any type of Camo clothing does anyone know about this? Not sure if its true and can only find speculations about it on google. We are going to be on the beautiful islands of San Juan, St Thomas, St Lucia, St. Kitts, St Marten, and Barbados... Thanks "Camo clothing" and "beautiful islands". These are not compatible in any way! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WetToes Posted September 21, 2015 #18 Share Posted September 21, 2015 OP NanaBell, do you have a lot of camo in your wardrobe which is causing you concern? Or you were merely curious? Honestly, I would not wear camo off the ship in any port. Wear it on the ship if you wish, but not on any of the islands (in my opinion, of course). . NanaBell answered that they were travelling with a large party, and wanted to pass the info along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted September 21, 2015 #19 Share Posted September 21, 2015 There are a lot of camo T-shirts - not necessarily true hunting/military type camo, but still camo patterned fabric. My husband was an ex-marine - had t-shirts that were just strictly fun ex-Marine type shirts - had one that said "not as lean, not as mean, but always I am an old Marine - always brought laughs and comments. "Old Marine", sure. But ex-Marine, never. Haven't you heard the old saying: "You can take the boy out of the Matines, but you can't take the Marines out of the boy."? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatonDoolittle Posted September 21, 2015 #20 Share Posted September 21, 2015 "Camo clothing" and "beautiful islands". These are not compatible in any way! ;) I'm with ya' there. I ask the same question every time this comes up here...why would you? Are you going hunting, or going to war?. Then, I believe I found an answer. Google "Mama June wedding dress" for a dandy example of "nice camoflauge", which I actully read referred to in one post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted September 21, 2015 #21 Share Posted September 21, 2015 "Old Marine", sure. But ex-Marine, never. Haven't you heard the old saying: "You can take the boy out of the Matines, but you can't take the Marines out of the boy."? My mistake! You are right! Once a Marine, always a Marine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 2Ccruisers Posted September 21, 2015 #22 Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) In reply to the person who asked why one would where camo on a cruise- I live in Texas and am a huge fan and participant of hunting and have lots of camo. I also live very near the largest military installation so many of our kids school shirts (The ones they sale at the beginning of the school year as a fundraiser) and such are military inspired camo. The stuff is everywhere lol :D Edited September 21, 2015 by 2Ccruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 21, 2015 #23 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Barbados bans all camo in all forms on all things and they mean it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTMary Posted September 21, 2015 #24 Share Posted September 21, 2015 In reply to the person who asked why one would where camo on a cruise- I live in Texas and am a huge fan and participant of hunting and have lots of camo. I also live very near the largest military installation so many of our kids school shirts (The ones they sale at the beginning of the school year as a fundraiser) and such are military inspired camo. The stuff is everywhere lol :D News alert!!! A cruise ship in not a hunting ground nor a military base, and neither are the island ports visited by cruise ship. :D Just like I wouldn't wear Hawaiian shirts and flip flops on a hunting trip, or gay pride style clothing on a military base, I would guess that camo clothing is not the best fashion statement to make while island hopping from a cruise ship. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand isle joe Posted September 21, 2015 #25 Share Posted September 21, 2015 ............I think that Barbados has greater problems than "camo".:rolleyes:.....Grandama Dazzles Thank you for your service and "Semper Fi"......:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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