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The Ultimate Bahamas Packing List, What Should I Bring?

 

The Ultimate Bahamas Packing List, What Should I Bring?

Our family is travelling this year to the Bahamas, there are as usual 4 of us. 2 adults and 2 children. At this time of our lives the kids are 3 and 6yrs old. We intend on staying in Nassau for the 2 weeks and to island hop to see the rest of the country. We will be writing about all of the experiences we have here. While we were packing for our trip, I quickly realized that there is very little information online about what you should pack for a Bahamas trip. This is why we decided to create the ultimate Bahamas packing list. This article will have details of all of the things you should pack including a lot of things you might not even think of!

Ultimate Bahamas Packing List, What should I bring to the Bahamas. Men, Women and Children

Ultimate Bahamas Packing List, What should I bring to the Bahamas. Men, Women and Children

Bahamas Packing list for men. What should I pack for the Bahamas for a 2 week trip?

1. 2-3 Swimming trunks

You will literally live in short in the Bahamas

2. Goggles or a snorkel set

I used mine almost every day at the pool or in the ocean

3. 3-4 Shorts

I like bringing neutral colours so that I can wear them with more shirts. Some of the colours I like are black, white, Beige (kaki) etc. When I am travelling I always choose wrinkle free as much as possible.

4. 3-4 T Shirts

It will be warm almost every day of your trip, you will want to have a lot of t-shirts on hand

Bring lots of T-shirts to the Bahamas. What to bring to the Bahamas?

Bring lots of T-shirts to the Bahamas. What to bring to the Bahamas?

5. 2-3 Short Sleeve dress shirts

This is for the evening more than anything, If you are going out for dinner or visiting one of the big hotels. Some of the best family pictures we ever got were in these hotels. They are insta grammers paradise!

6. 3-4 tank tops or substitute for extra t-shirt

I love tank tops, they keep me the coolest!

7. 7-9 Boxer shorts or underwear

In a 2 week trip, we usually do laundry once, so 7-9 underwear should be good enough.

8. 1 Sweatpants/dress pants or jeans to wear on the plane

I bring one sweat pants on every trip and wear it on the plane or in the hotels when the ac is high.

What to pack for kids in the Bahamas. Ultimate Bahamas packing list

What to pack for kids in the Bahamas. Ultimate Bahamas packing list

9. 1 Belt

10. Watch

Don’t bring your most valuable watch as it will draw more attention than you would want. I usually bring a smart watch, so that I can count my steps etc. It helps remind me that I need to exercise on the trip.

11. 1 Hat

I like to go for jogs in the morning, and sometimes just run down to the lobby of the hotel for a drink. Its nice having a hat with you. And on really sunny days it gives you much needed portable shade!

12. Sunglasses

Protecting your eyes is very important in high intensity sun. The water magnifies the suns ray’s, so when I go to the beach I am always wearing sunglasses.

13. Running shoes

If you plan on exploring around, you will need running shoes. Some of the big hotels are monstrous in size, and it can take an entire day to walk around the entire hotel.

I found that the transportation around Nassau and Paradise island was expensive, so we tried to walk around as much as we could.

What men should pack for a Bahamas trip or cruise

What men should pack for a Bahamas trip or cruise

14. Exercise shirt and shorts

If you plan on jogging, then I recommend bringing breathable exercise cloths that will get rid of sweat quickly.

15. Wedding ring lol

16. 1 light jacket or hoodie

I wore my hoodie on the plane and a few times on breezy evenings there. Especially if it is raining, it can feel cool some days in the Bahamas

17. 1 beach bag

I have a backpack I load up and take to the beach with me every time. Do not take valuables, keep it simple. Towel, water bottle, goggles etc.

What to pack for Atlantis Bahama?

What to pack for Atlantis Bahama? Bahamas travel blog

18. 1 Awesome carry on back pack or luggage

I take a large carry on backpack with waist straps and shoulder straps. It allows me to keep all of my electronics and the kids toys in one place. I always pack it with an extra set of clothes for the kids and myself, just in case someone pukes on the plane!

19. 5-6 Socks

The reason I say 5-6 for this time frame is because most days you will wear your sandals all day.

20. Sandal or flip flops

These are essential, I should have put this at the top of the list.

You will need to bring dress clothes in the Bahamas when you go to hotels like atlantis and the baha mar

You will need to bring dress clothes in the Bahamas when you go to hotels like atlantis and the baha mar

What toiletries should men bring for the Bahamas?

1. Electric shaver or razor

2. Face cream

I really hate hotel cream, it never does the job. And the AC is pumped pretty high in some of the hotels, so it can make your skin crack if you not moisturizing.

3. Comb or brush

4. Hair gel or hairspray

Bring your own, you will not find the same stuff you use in the Bahamas.

5. Tooth brush

Hotel toothbrushes….suck.

6. Travel sized toothpaste

7. Sun Block or cream

Bring lots of beach wear to the Bahamas

Bring lots of beach wear to the Bahamas

8. Lip Balm

9. Retainers or mouth guards

10. Contact lenses or glasses

11. Nose and ear hair trimmer, beard trimmer

What Electronics should I bring for a trip to the Bahamas?

1. Laptop

2. Bluetooth speaker

3. Go Pro and all accessories

I can’t live without a go pro or action camera on Vacation. It is one of the best investments if you like snorkelling or scuba diving.

4. Drone

5. Cell Phone

6. Tablet

7. Headphones or wireless headset

8. Handheld video games like a Nintendo Switch

9. Laptop charger

10. Cell phone charger

11. international charging station

12. External Hard drive

13. Smart Watch and charger

7 Accessories to Pack for a Bahamas trip

1. Snorkel Set

If you rent snorkel sets, you never know if they have been dissentfected properly. Especially now with all of this covid 19 virus stuff going around, I will not put my mouth on anything that has been in someone else mouth. You can get a good and cheap snorkel set at costco in your home country for less than what they will rent one for anyways. Then its yours forever.

2. Water shoes

I always encourage our kids to wear water shoes when they go in the water. I have step on urchins that have stabbed through my foot, coral that has cut me and rocks etc in the ocean. You have to be really careful as the ocean can push you around. Having water shoes will save you from a to of pain. Trust me on this one.

What to bring to Atlantis. Family travel blog

What to bring to Atlantis. Family travel blog

3. Water knife

I bring this as a precaution, you never know what you are going to find in the water. It can be as little as garbage in the water wapping around your leg, having a water knife can save you.

4. Inflate-able diving marker

If you snorkel a lot these are really good, as they are compact and will show boats or your dive buddies where you are in the water.

5. Dive Watch

If you are scuba diving, a dive watch is an asset.

6. Spear for spearfishing

I like to catch my own food, and have a lot of fun doing it. I bring a portable spear with me so that I can spear fish, its soooo much fun.

7. Underwater/overwater camera dome

This is one of my favourite camera accessories because it takes a picture underwater and overwater showing both images in one shot.

8. Wetsuit or shark skin top

The time of year we went (febuary) the water was pretty cold, having my shark skin top made going in the water a lot more tolerable.

Kids Wetsuits. Bahamas packing list

Kids Wetsuits. Bahamas packing list

9. Fishing rod (collapsible)

You can buy one of these on Amazon for $30. Its fun, my son and I fish around with shrimp and usually catch some fish. I am all about saving a buck or two and this is a free excursion for us.

10. Tackle/ Hooks/weight

Some of the packages on Amazon and Wal mart come with some tackle. I recommend bringing the bare minimum, just hooks and weights. Ocean fish like simplicity.

Portable fishing rods. Bahamas packing guide

Portable fishing rods. Bahamas packing guide

11. A book or kindle

Its so relaxing to sit and read on the beach. I read more books while on vacation compared to any other time.

12. Corkscrew or bottle opener

Cant forget this for cracking a beer or wine bottle! Its cheaper to buy your liquor from the grocery store than it is in a hotel!

Bahamas Packing list for women. What should women pack for 2 weeks in the Bahamas?

Makeup

Bahamas packing list for Women

Bahamas packing list for Women

Shoes (Dress)

Sandals (beach)

Face cream

3 Swim suits/Bikini’s

Lingere (for you honeymooners)

Underwear

3-4 Tank tops

2 t-shirts

1 Long Maxi dress

2 Skirts

2-3 Shorts

Skorts

Cross body purse or fanny pack

1 yoga pants or sweat pants

Running shoes

1 strapless bra

3 strapped bras

1 Hoodie or cardigan

Sport Bra/workout gear

Beach hat or ball cap

Sunglasses

Earings/necklace

What should I bring to Nassau, Bahamas?

What should I bring to Nassau, Bahamas?

What toiletries should women bring to the Bahamas

  1. Lipstick

  2. sunscreen

  3. Vitamins

  4. Moiturizer

  5. Lib balm

  6. Hand sanitizer

  7. Bronzer

  8. Tampon/feminine heigene

  9. Toothpaste

  10. floss

  11. Makeup remover/face cleanser

  12. Moose/hairspray/gel

  13. Curling iron/hair appliances

  14. Soap

  15. Tweezers

  16. Eye makeup

  17. Dental heigene

  18. Facial masks

  19. Aloe Vera after burn

  20. Medicines/ birth control

  21. Razor

What should women bring to the Bahamas?

What should women bring to the Bahamas?

Medication and vaccines you should have for the Bahamas

  1. Imodium

  2. Gravol

  3. Ibuprofen

  4. Muscle relaxant

  5. Vagisil

  6. Travellers diarrhea medication

  7. Bladder infection medication

  8. Electrolights

  9. Hand sanitizer

  10. Antibacterial Wet Wipes

  11. Aspirin and heart medications

  12. Birth control

What should I pack for kids in the Bahamas?

What should I pack for kids in the Bahamas?

What should I pack for kids when I am going to the Bahamas?

1. Hair ties

My daughter hates when her hair is wet when she is swimming and get all in her eyer. Hair ties are a must.

2. Malaria meds

They do have malaria in the Caribbean, although it is not prominent. You are better safe than sorry. You are unlikely to contract the disease if you are not going to primeval forest or another nature preserve in the Bahamas.

3. travellers dhiarrea medication

Every country has different bugs you can pick up, and kids like to touch everything. You can ruin an entire vacation really fast if you do not have travellers diarrhoea meds. If you notice cramping I would start taking it right away. Staying on top of the diarrhea is key.

4. Swimming suits

You will most likely be in the water a lot if you are travelling to the Bahamas.

5. Water diapers

If your kids are still in diapers then the water diapers are a must. Normal diapers retain too much water and get really gross on the beach.

6. Floaties/life jackets

Even if the water looks calm, you should have your kids in a lifejacket or floaty if they are going in the ocean. There are undercurrents that can pul kids down or out to sea.

7. Hair gel or hairspray

The Ultimate Bahamas Packing list for Kids

The Ultimate Bahamas Packing list for Kids

8. Sunscreen for kids! (waterproof)

Sunscreen should be used on your kids every day in the Bahamas, even if it is overcast.

9. Electrolyte pills

Electrolyte pills are great for keeping energy up and helping you retain water. Some of them taste good as well.

10. Water bottles

We use cooler bottles that keep our ice cold all day, even in the hot sun! We discovered these bottles a few years ago and it has been one of the best things I have ever found!

What to pack for kids in the Bahamas

11. Mini tents for the beach

Some beaches, like cabbage beach will not have shaded areas and if you have little ones you will have to create your own. Mini tents are great, we use a huge umbrella that we haul around with us everywhere.

12. Shorts

Shorts are a must if you are travelling to Nassau, it will be hot!

13. Tank tops

14. 1-2 Sweaters for the evening

The breeze in the evenings in the Bahamas can be cool, if you keep the kiddies comfortable you will be able to have a much better time!

What to pack for a Bahamas Trip or cruise. Water bottles

What to pack for a Bahamas Trip or cruise. Water bottles

15. Sweat pants

The A/C in the hotels might also be cranked, sweatpants are great for comfort as well as warmth.

16. Jeans

Great for an evening out, especially if you are restauranting in the Baha mar or Atlantis!

17. Sand toys

You can buy sand toys at the markets in the Bahamas, but they are imported and more expensive. If you buy your own at a dollar store in your home country it will be much cheaper. You kids will play the entire trip with a good set of sand toys. Make sure it comes with a mesh bag so that water can drip out.

18. Goggles

Both of my kids like to snorkel and they love to explore underwater.

What should Scuba Divers pack for the Bahamas?

What should Scuba Divers pack for the Bahamas?

What should I pack for infants when I travel to the Bahamas?

Kids will need a lot more stuff than you will need,  so I have increased the amount of clothing etc. Good thing is theirs are much smaller and can pack tight in your suitcase.

  1. Diapers

  2. Oval or gripe water

  3. Thermometer

  4. Electrolytes

  5. Diapers

  6. Swim diapers

  7. Cream

  8. Waterproof child sun screen

  9. Beach Hat

  10. Beach tent

  11. Water cap

  12. 12 short sleeve shirts or take tops

  13. 12 shorts

  14. Breast feeding pump

  15. 3 bottles

  16. Hair ties

  17. Formula

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7 Things to pack for kids for Atlantis Bahamas

1. Swimming gear

What to pack for kids in the Bahamas. Blue Lagoon Island

What to pack for kids in the Bahamas. Blue Lagoon Island

2. Snorkel sets

3. 1 or 2 pairs of dress clothes for evening dinners

4. Tank tops

5. Sunscreen

6. T-Shirts

7. Shorts

8. Hats

9. Sandals

10. Running Shoes

If you have any more insight or questions about Nassau or the Bahamas, please shoot us an email or comment. We want our Bahama Travel blogs to be the most comprehensive source of information about the Bahamas on the internet.

The Rampersauds 

My name is Sean Rampersaud, my family and I are travelling the world writing and taking video of our experiences. My wife is Radika and my 2 kids are Rayden and Natasha. We want to help improve our readers lives in some way, and have a large private group of travellers we like to work with. You can join our group by leaving your email. Please comment below if you have any questions. If you found this informative please share it. We provide our community free travel tools that will make your lives way easier when you travel including free travel plans, and a custom itinerary builderJoin us today. If you are interested in how we make money while we travel email me or reply with you name and email at sean@adventugo.com.

 

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