Nowadays, people can travel in fresh and exciting ways, such as cruising. Rather than inconveniencing yourself with crowded airports and cancelled flights, a luxurious voyage on the high seas keeps you relaxed throughout your trip as you stop from port to port. It's no wonder, then, that the global cruise industry has gained significant attention from savvy travellers, with 4.8 million recorded passengers signing on for ocean cruises in 2022 and more to come, as growth is pinned at 11% from 2022 to 2028. Among Brits alone, a recent survey found that 70% are interested in joining a cruise in the near future.
After all, ocean travel allows you to explore various options for itineraries. At the same time, cruise vacations also offer a wide range of activities and amenities to cater to passengers' differing needs and preferences, regardless of age.
However, one downside of cruising is that cruise ships don't have the roomiest accommodations for the days and nights you'll be spending on them. As such, you're limited by what you can bring and use aboard. Still, you can dress to the nines and benefit from essential sun protection while travelling at sea, especially if you've chosen a cruise with many outdoor activity choices. Below, we'll discuss a few choice items to wear and pack as part of your nautical wardrobe.
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Sunglasses
Even if you won't spend most of your cruise vacation on deck or outdoors, protecting yourself against the sun is still important. While the sun provides essential vitamins, too much exposure can cause damage to your skin and eyes. At the same time, sunlight reflecting off water surfaces like the ocean can cause dizziness and distorted vision. As such, sunglasses are necessary for cruise travellers.
However, sunglasses may be inconvenient for those who need clear glasses for vision correction - as contact lens sets might be a hassle to pack and wear aboard. Fortunately, you can easily get prescription sunglasses nowadays or even have your regular sunglasses upgraded to tinted prescription lenses to serve both purposes without constantly switching between one and the other. To illustrate, leading performance brand Oakley offers these sunnies in both sporty and casual styles. While most sports-minded passengers may go for the bold Plazmas, most laid-back guests may prefer the classic Holdbrook. Either way, these sunglasses provide essential UVA and UVB protection while offering visual clarity to enjoy your cruise vacation.
Hats
Another essential sun protection tool is a hat. Aside from providing shade for your eyes and face, a good sun hat can also help keep your head cool on hot summer days, especially when sunbathing on a cruise ship. Depending on your hat's design, size, and material, you'll also benefit from boarding your cruise ship in style. Of course, some hats offer better sun protection than others.
While a wide-brimmed sun hat can do wonders for sun protection, some people may feel overwhelmed by the size and bold silhouette it provides. In that case, you can opt for a bucket hat, which will still provide a solid enough brim around your head without looking too large. Understandably, bucket hats are more flexible to pack and straightforward to style with your everyday cruise looks than broad sun hats. Bucket hats are also trendy these days, so you can find models that endorse your favourite sports teams or even high-end ones from fashion houses like Prada and Dior if you're looking to match the vibe of a luxury cruise ship.
UPF clothing
Finally, another nautical wardrobe essential is UPF clothing. Similar to SPF in sunscreens and lotions, UPF is the standard that clothing and fabrics use to determine the level of sun protection they provide. As more and more people become aware of the dangers of UV exposure and the skin damage associated with it, UPF clothing has become a popular fashion segment.
These types of clothing use premium and high-quality fabrics processed through advanced technologies to protect the wearer's skin and body from harmful sun rays. The higher the UPF rating of your clothing item, the more effective it is in blocking harmful UV rays from touching or entering your skin. Nowadays, you can find UPF sun-protective clothing from activewear brands like Lululemon and The North Face. These products include hats, shirts, and jackets and may offer hypoallergenic properties if you have particularly sensitive skin. The designs are comfortable and come in different colourways, so try to find clothes that you can easily mix and match for time onboard and on land.
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