Information > What to wear & bring; How to prepare

Wear warm clothes and dress in layers. A waterproof outer layer is helpful, but not absolutely necessary. If you run cool anyway, bring toasty gloves and a warm scarf.

Shoes: Remember when they were called tennies? Whatever you call them now, they are flat-soled with good traction and securely laced to your feet. Heels, flip flops and open shoes are a bad idea. Rubber boots work well, especially in wet weather

Hat: For shade and/or warmth. Ball caps and canvas wide-brimmed hat with cords work well.

Sunglasses with a keeper cord like Chums.

Sunscreen : Use it often; the sun can be surprisingly strong, even on an overcast day.

Camera/Extra Batteries & Storage Media or Film: Your best bet is a camera with a good telephoto lens.

Binoculars: Not essential, but you could bring them. They can make you queasy, though.

Notebook: To jot down particulars about the trip or identifying marks on the whales. We'll tell you how to ID whales and you can either take photographs or sketch what you see. Wouldn't it be something to see that whale again?

Drinks & Snacks: We have a snack bar on board Sanctuary with good coffee, teas, cocoa, waters, sodas and snacks. You may bring your own, but please no glass or coolers.