Travel Tips: What To Bring: Maine Coast
The expression "If you don't like Maine weather wait a minute" is true, so pack a warm jacket and sweater as well as shorts and a bathing suit. Comfortable rubber-soled shoes/sneakers or sport sandals are a must, as are sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat that won't blow off. Don't forget your rain gear just in case. You might also like to bring binoculars, camera, musical instrument, wildlife guides, needlework, or a notebook.
Please remember that the WANDERBIRD is a traditional, informal vessel where comfort is the order of the day. Pack like you would for a camping trip, no ties or gowns required. Most people find they can pack all they need in one duffel bag.
Maine Coast Voyages:
- Soft duffel bag type luggage
- Comfortable, casual clothing (Layers work very well- simply plan accordingly for the time of year)
- Rubber soled shoes or sneakers (for beach combing, hiking, relaxing on deck)
- Shorts & bathing suit
- Warm hat & sweater
- Rain gear (just in case)
- Sun screen & SPF lip balm
- Cameras, batteries & film (or memory card)
- Binoculars & wildlife guides (A good pair of binoculars will enhance your trip in many ways, particularly in viewing birds and other wildlife.)
- Musical instruments & song book
- Knitting, needlework, or a sketch book
- The Book That You Have Been Trying to Find Time to Read!
- Some stargzers enjoy sleeping on deck - they bring a sleeping bag
- Water bottle
- Bug spray
- Sport sandals or water shoes
- Hat (ballcap or other sun hat for protection)
- Waterproof light backpack or fanny pack
- Technical quick dry clothing (Hiking & Kayaking Voyages)
- Multi-sport sneakers or comfortable hiking boots (Hiking Voyages)
- Pants with zip off legs are helpful (Hiking & Kayaking Voyages)
- Alcoholic or carbonated beverages of your choice (ship serves tea and lemonade, and maybe some wine at dinner)
- Bring a hungry sailor’s appetite!
Shop for Gear at the Ship’s Store
Many items are available through our Ship’s Store in Belfast:
- Medium Weight Polar Fleece Jackets with Logo
- Waffle Weave Thermal Shirts with Logo (Good for Layering)
- Watch Caps with Logo
- Ladies Polar Fleece Vests with Logo (Good for Layering)
- Ladies Cotton Stretch Jerseys with Logo (Good for Layering)
- Lined Warm Jackets with Logo
- Baseball Caps with Logo (for keeping the sun out of your eyes)
- Canvas or Denim Sun Hats (for Boating)
- Canvas Book Bags with Logo
- Drinking Water Bottle with Logo
- Destination Specific Guides and Books
Items can be ordered directly from our Store in Belfast, Maine
by calling 1-866-SEA-BIRD or 1-207-338-3088
Luggage Requirements
Luggage should be limited to soft bags such as duffel bags for the ship. No rigid-frames or bags with metals wheels please. For air travel, baggage is limited to no more than and 60 lbs. per participant, and no single bag should exceed 45 lbs.