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Going on a cruise to watch whales with your family sure can be very exciting. So much so, that you may forget to pack the right things for the event. What are the things that you should include in your luggage to make the most out of the experience?

It\’s important to protect everyone from sunburn. About 30 minutes before boarding the boat, apply sun block lotion on exposed parts of the body. Take it with you for reapplication, especially when the cruise lasts for hours. Wearing tinted sun glasses and a wide-brimmed hat will protect your facial area from harmful UV rays of the sun.

Stash in your bag some extra layer of clothing to protect everyone from the frigid air. This is especially true when taking a whale-watching cruise during colder months of the year. When packing jackets, go for those out of water-proof fabrics. They sure will come in handy against getting sprayed with ocean water.

Of course never go out there without taking with you your trusted digital camera. Most especially, never go out there without fully charging the batteries first! Be familiar with as much features of your digital camera as you can. This is necessary if you wish to take snapshots with picture-perfect quality each time.

It may take hours for the boat to reach a target spot. To keep everyone\’s boredom at bay, especially your kids\’, bring with you some form of entertainment. It can be any reading material or a set of card games. Anything small and light will do, just as long as it will keep everybody preoccupied.

Some cruises may have onboard snacks, while some may not. Regardless the case, bring your own snacks. Besides, packing your own ensures that your entire family will like it. But do bring something that\’s easy on the tummy, such as crackers, cookies, trail mix and the likes. And don\’t forget to bring drinking water for everyone.

When all the right stuff is in your bag, watching those lovable whales can be more fun. Of course you want the cruise to be very memorable because of the fun. And not because you forgot to bring something that\’s essential.

Over the last 40 years Keiji Toshiyuki has been gathering whale facts while living on the West Coast of America and watching whales.