10 Travel Essentials You Need On Your Beach Vacation Packing List
Ahh, there’s no feeling more exciting than packing for a beach vacation! There’s the anticipation of travel, relaxing on the sand, and diving into some cool water to explore what lies beneath. If you’re heading off on a beach holiday (lucky you!), we’ve created this packing list with all the essentials you should take with you.
From the obvious must-haves to accessories that make your vacation better, here’s what you should be packing in that bag. Don’t forget to #NinjaShark in your photos!
1. Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen
There’s always someone on the beach with a red face… While part of the fun of a beach holiday is coming home with a nice tan (so everyone knows you’ve been relaxing by the sea), you don’t want to come back looking like a tomato.
It’s not just about looks, either - sunscreen protects your skin so you can sit by the beach day after day without feeling sore or doing damage to yourself. Stay protected and enjoy those hours out in the sun, guilt-free!
2. Waterproof beach bag
Move aside, beach bags, there’s a new and more useful version of you in town. Once you’ve used a waterproof beach bag there’s no going back. Whether you plan on roughing it and being adventurous on your beach holiday, or just plan to lounge lazily by the water, you’ll find a waterproof beach bag to be the best companion.
You can take these bags with you in the water, on a boat, to a water park, or just with you as you sit on the sand - with no fears of it ever getting wet. Your valuables will be kept nice and dry no matter how much water is thrown at them. In fact, we made these bags especially for you to take with you underwater, so it’s the ultimate snorkeler's companion!
3. Lightweight beach towel
Big fluffy towels may be nice and cozy, but they can be extremely heavy to carry back and forth on your beach holiday. Be smart about it and pack a lightweight beach towel that doesn’t take up space in your bag and doesn’t need to be lugged around your neck all day.
Microfibre towels are the most lightweight and absorbent towels around, and you can even find sand-free towels these days. That’s right! A towel that won’t pick up any sand, so you can forget about having a sand-filled beach bag by the end of your vacation.
4. Swimmers and a hat
Yes, OK, we’re being a bit obvious here - but this is a beach holiday essentials list! We’ll impart some advice and suggest that you pack two different pairs of swimmers, in case one is still wet or you fancy a change after days of wearing the same swimsuit.
And whatever you do, don’t underestimate the value of a hat. It’ll shield your face from the sun while lounging on the sand, strolling on the streets, and going for those nice long walks on the beach. A hat can make a huge difference in preventing sunstroke, so we strongly advise packing one. The last thing you want is to have too much sun on a beach holiday, so be smart!
5. Sunglasses
Just like with the hats, protecting yourself from the sun on a beach holiday is a must. While one or two days without sunglasses and a hat may seem OK, the effects of the sun has a compounding result on your body.
If you don’t protect it from the harsh rays then you will start to feel more tired and drained of energy as your holiday progresses. Keep your beach holiday fun and safe by packing a pair of sunnies and sparing your eyes the trouble of squinting through the brightness!
6. A great book
As much as we’d love to, you can’t spend all day snorkelling. For those times when you feel like laying in the sun and drying off, make sure you pack a great and riveting read.
A good book is handy not just while you’re on the sand relaxing, but also in transit times, on buses, and while you sit and sip your iced coffee.
7. Your full face snorkel mask
Be the coolest person on the beach and rock your full face snorkel mask. These are an absolute essential that will let you dive into the water with ease and explore everything the natural landscape has to offer.
Easy-to-use, comfortable, and damn good looking (if we do say so ourselves), a full face mask turns a beach holiday into an unforgettable adventure. Note: all-day snorkelling adventures go great with a waterproof bag.
8. Reusable water bottle
We’re all about loving on nature here at Ninja Shark, and using a reusable water bottle is one of the ways we try to reduce our overall waste. Pack a bottle with you on your holiday to resist the urge to buy plastic water bottles.
You can refill your bottle at your hotel or in a cafe/restaurant, and not only save money but keep your carbon footprint small while travelling.
9. Waterproof phone case
The new absolute must-have on a beach vacation! The last thing you’d want to happen is for your phone to get wet while travelling. Pack your waterproof phone case and enjoy the freedom of carrying your phone anywhere and everywhere.
Our phone cases are durable and waterproof for up to 30 metres. That means you can take photos while splashing in a pool and even carry your phone with you while snorkelling… which brings us to our next point!
10. Underwater camera
Don’t just take photos on land, take them in the sea, too. There’s so much to be discovered on a beach vacation while snorkelling, from manta rays to whale sharks, huge schools of fish, seahorses, dolphins, turtles, and more!
Wherever it is that you’re going, make sure you can share your memories with friends and loved ones by packing an underwater camera. This doesn’t have to be a GoPro or anything fancy - even just your smartphone with a waterproof phone case can snap some unforgettable shots.