PASSPORT - A passport is required for entry into the British Virgin Islands and this is where you will be spending most of your vacation.  If you do not have a passport, now is the time to get one. If you are not a U.S. citizen you may also need a visa. If you are in doubt of what you need, please check with a British Virgin Islands Immigration Office.

ONE MEDIUM DUFFEL BAG PER PERSON - You are probably wondering how much you should bring on the trip. Our rule of thumb is that if it doesn't fit in a duffle bag you are bringing too much.  Most of our guests say they brought twice what they needed.  Take a hint, pack light.

SOFT LUGGAGE - Please pack everything in soft luggage. There is limited space aboard and we do not have room to store hard luggage.

CLOTHES - But I have nothing to wear... Perfect!!! Although wearing nothing might be a little much.  The sun in the Caribbean is very bright and that all over sunburn would prove to be painful. 

Tee shirts & shorts are the clothing you should bring. Although everyone is different we recommend bring four to seven pairs of shorts, seven to ten tee-shirts, and at least two swimsuits. (Yes underwear would be a good thing to bring also). In the winter months it can be cool at night so you may want to bring a light jacket & maybe a pair of light slacks.

If you plan on eating ashore it is casual attire at most places but a one or two restaurants require men to wear long pants, a collared shirt (polo shirt) & shoes other than sneakers, for women a sundress or slacks and a top with sandals is just fine. If it says, "Dry Clean Only" it is probably too fancy.  This is acceptable attire for all but the stuffiest restaurants. Please realize that many of the bars and restaurants along the beach don't even require shoes!

SHOES - We are a bare foot boat. This means we do not wear shoes on board. Please do not buy a fancy pair of boat shoes, you probably won't use them and if they're new they'll only hurt your feet.

You do need a pair of shoes for walking ashore & in the water. We recommend rugged water sandals, like Tevas (with the Velcro straps across the ankles and toes). These shoes can be left in the dinghy and will quickly dry out. The old style "flip-flops" just aren't tough enough or stable enough for what you will be doing.

If you chose to wear shoes on deck they need to be non-marring deck shoes. You will need another pair of shoes to wear ashore. Shoes that are worn ashore are never to be worn on the boat.

SUNSCREEN - Bring plenty of sunscreen- please bring paba-free sunscreen and no oils as they stain the deck and cushions. For added protection we recommend white tee shirts for cover-ups on deck and while swimming & wide brimmed hats (with retainers so they do not go overboard).

CAMERA & FILM - Bring your camera, plenty of film and extra camera batteries. We have a 35mm underwater camera for you to use, you will want to bring a 400-speed film for the best results with this camera. If you have a digital camera or a video camera that needs to be recharged, bring an extra battery. Please call before your charter to make sure your particular battery system can be recharged on the boat.

MUSIC - Island Skipper has a large variety of music available on CDs. If you have some favorites CDs please bring them along.

TOILETRIES - Hand soap, bath soap, shampoo & conditioner are provided. Please bring your regular toiletries. Many rechargeable razors cannot be recharged aboard so you may want to bring shaving cream and razors for backup. A hair dryer is available.

MEDICATIONS - If you take, or might need, prescription medications, please bring an adequate supply with you.  If the medication is of a critical nature, bring 2 complete sets and carry one on the plane.  You may not be able to get your medications at the local pharmacy.

CONTACT LENSES / CORRECTIVE GLASSES - If you are dependant on corrective lenses, please bring at least 2 sets.  If you use glasses, you can not wear them when you snorkel.  You should look into getting a dive mask or mask inserts made with your prescription.  If you use contacts, you can snorkel with them in.  Call if you need details.

HARD SIDED LUGGAGE - We have no place to store it and you don't want to share your bed with it.

TOWELS & LINENS - All bed linens & bath towels are provided. Both are changed midway through the charter. Beach towels are also provided to use on deck & ashore 

SHAMPOO & SOAP - We provide shampoo, conditioner and soap.

HAIR DRYER - A hair dryer is available aboard.  

SUNTAN OIL, SPRAY SUNSCREEN, OR SUNSCREEN CONTAINING PABA - These stain our decks and make them slippery

HARD SOLED SHOES & HIGH HEELS - You don't need them and they mess up our decks.

ALL OF YOUR "ELECTRONIC LEASHES" - You did say you were going on a vacation, right?