What To Bring

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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.

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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.

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