Cruise Packing Tips: The Best Bag for Cruise Excursions

Cruise Packing Hacks: Best Bag for Cruise Excursions from cruiseobsessed.com.

When you’re putting together your cruise holiday packing list, don’t forget to add a bag to take along with you for cruise excursions.

“Well,” you ask, “what’s the best bag for cruise excursions?”

My answer: “It depends.”

I know you’re getting tired of me saying that, but it’s true. The best bag for a sunset catamaran ride is not necessarily the best bag for a hike on a glacier. So that’s why I’ve put together this little guide to help you figure out the best bag to take on your specific shore excursion.

The Best Backpack for Cruise Excursions

The WATERFLY Lightweight Packable Hiking Backpack is my choice for best cruise excursion backpack. (I took this to Alaska and used it on every single excursion!)

The Best Backpack for Cruise Excursions on cruiseobsessed.com.

This backpack is lightweight yet roomy enough to hold a change of clothes, a bunch of souvenirs, and a couple of water bottles. It also has a waterproof pouch to keep all of your important documents and electronics safe from the elements, so it’s perfect for rainy days. Plus, it folds up into a tiny little square, making it super easy to stick to your plan to pack light for your cruise.

Take along this backpack for active cruise excursions like:

  • Hiking on a volcano in Santorini
  • Whale watching in Juneau
  • Riding an ATV in Ensenada

The Best Beach Bag for Cruise Excursions

The Samsonite Foldaway Packable Tote Sling Bag is the perfect bag to take on beachy cruise excursions.

Best Beach Bag for Cruise Excursions on cruiseobsessed.com.

Unlike traditional beach bags that are stiff and difficult to pack, this tote folds down into a small portable pouch, just like the backpack. Durable and waterproof with oversized shoulder straps, you can tuck all your essentials in here before enjoying a day in the sun.

Take this beach bag for laidback excursions like:

The Best Dry Bag for Cruise Excursions

If you have water excursions planned, then you need this Waterproof Pouch with Waist Strap.

Best Dry Bag for Cruise Excursions on cruiseobsessed.com.

There’s this really strong Velcro closure across the top flap that keeps everything inside super protected from the water. And as far as dry bags go, they’re kind of chic. (I said, kind of.) You can wear them on your waist or across your chest, or tuck them inside a larger bag if you’re doing an excursion where you need more storage.

The best part is that this particular brand comes in a two-pack, so there’s one for you and one for a partner or friend.

Pack this dry bag for water excursions like:

  • Snorkeling in Belize
  • Kayaking in Ketchikan
  • Cliff jumping in Punta Cana

The Best Purse for Cruise Excursions

For walking tours and sightseeing excursions, I love a classic crossbody bag like this one from Nautica.

Best Crossbody Purse for Cruise Excursions on cruiseobsessed.com.

What I love about this particular purse is that it’s waterproof, so if you get caught in an unexpected downpour, the stuff inside your bag won’t get drenched.

A purse is the best choice for touristy excursions like:

  • A visit to the Colosseum in Rome
  • A walking tour of Vancouver
  • A tequila tasting in Cancun

What’s Your Favorite Bag for Cruise Excursions?

So, did I miss any vital cruise excursion bags? Maybe you’ve got a really great suggestion. If so, I’d love to hear it! Please share it in the comments.

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