Do I need to bring rainjackets or umbrella??

[maggieworkman]

We are going to the Bahamas in June. Should I pack a rain jacket or bring an umbrella?? I was thinking if it was raining on the day we were in Nassau, we would probably still go to Atlantis since there is a lot to do inside. But ... we would need a rain jacket to get from ship to Atlantis??

 

Do you bring one??? It seems with space being an issue, I don't want to bring something. But then I don't want to regret having NOT brought it either.

 

I do have those little rain jackets that fold up onto themselves to make a little pouch. We use these for Disney World. Should I pop those in?? Or maybe those cheap disposable ponchos???

 

Maggie

[madelinerose]

DH and I always pack rain slickers. They take up very little room. ;)

[2Cruise4Ever]

Maggie ~ I went to the dollar store the other day and picked up those pocket rain slickers just in case. Bring 'em. You never know what the weather will be :)

[Cotton]

It's always a good idea to take one of the little fold-up ponchos when visiting the tropics! (They take up only about 2" of space.) An unexpected shower can start at any time....and stop just as suddenly.:) Those little ponchos can cost up to $5 on the islands!

 

I keep several on hand - one in my purse, one in my car, and one in my makeup kit (ready for travel). $1 at Dollar Tree. I wasn't a boy scout, but "Be Prepared" is my motto.:D

[OC Mom]

I bought a tiny little umbrella to stick in my beach bag, just in case.

[maggieworkman]

Thanks. I think I will just go to the dollar store and stock up on a few of the ponchos. I may also bring one of those micro umbrellas to put in my bag.

 

 

Maggie

[rlanting]

I will be on the Destiny in Mid June.

 

I will be going to San Juan and then a stop in Dominica. Both have Rain Forests so does that mean that there will be Rain??

 

Thanks for the tip about the Rain Poncho :)

[Happy ks]

If it is hot and humid, those rain jackets are going to be very uncomfortable, I would do the poncho if I were to make that choice.

 

I've only been to the Bahamas once, but I took an umbrella along, as we went to Disney World first. The umbrella was used more for shade while standing in line than anything else. I had quite a few people comment they were going to pick one up to get some relief from the hot sun.