Packing tips for a sailing charter with Saideira
Saideira will provide you with several personal items so that you can pack as light as possible. Customize as you want, but please remember that space is limited on boats, so pack light and try to use soft-sided luggage that can be easily stowed.
Here's what's included:
- Saideira insulated beverage container (take one home with you!)
- Beach and shower towels while on board
- Hair dryers
- Reef-safe shower gel and soap
- Reef-safe shampoo and conditioner
- Insect repellant
- Board games and cards
Here’s what we recommend bringing for your warm-weather sailing adventure on Saideira:
Clothing - list is for Caribbean. Depending on your itinerary, the Med may be slightly more dressy if dining on shore
• 3-4 swimsuits/board shorts (they take time to dry)
• T-shirts and tank tops for each day and golf shirt for dinners ashore
• 1-2 light long-sleeve shirts (sun protection)
• 1-2 lightweight pants, 3 sundresses or long skirts
• 3 pairs of shorts/skirts
• Light sweater or jacket for evening breezes
• Rain jacket or windbreaker (seasonal)
• Ball cap or Wide-brimmed hat with chin strap
• Sunglasses with strap (polarized preferred)
• Light shoes or sandals (no shoes on board)
• Water shoes for rocky beachesSun Protection
• High SPF waterproof sunscreen (no sprays please)
• Lip balm with SPF
• UV-protective clothing (rash guards) and sun glassesToiletries
• Toothbrush, toothpaste and shaving kit
• Moisturizer or after sun lotion
• Motion sickness medication (if needed)
• Personal medicationsGear - all optional
• Dry bag for electronics and valuables
• Waterproof phone case
• Sneakers for on shore hikes
• Waterproof camera
• Small daypack for shore excursionsDocuments
• Passport/ID
• Sailing certification (if you have one)
• Travel insurance information
• Credit cards and some local currency for ports
• Booking confirmation- Entertainment
• Books or e-reader
• Portable speaker for beach / on shore (Saideira has a good sound system)