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Shelly Abramovich
Ditch the camo on cruises to the Caribbean and the Philippines
This rule applies to any item of clothing, footwear, or accessory with a camo print, from shirts to socks and everything in between. Any pattern or color of camouflage is prohibited, from pink to blue to the standard army green, and children’s clothing isn’t out of the question either. Joanna Kuther, a New York City-based travel agent, told USA Today, “As a rule, just don’t bring it, don’t wear it while you’re cruising.”
In a nutshell — no camouflage attire on cruise ports of call, or anywhere on land or sea in these countries. It may not be a problem on the cruise ship itself, but it’ll certainly be a problem on cruise stopovers. You will be forced to face the consequences and hand over the camo item to the authorities. The stress and trouble is simply not worth it. By avoiding camouflaged clothing, you respect the local customs and can cruise with ease.
When preparing for a cruise vacation, it’s as essential to research the laws and regulations of your destinations as it is to bring sunscreen. This knowledge will help you pack appropriately and ensure a smooth and trouble-free travel experience. One guest, who wore camo shorts and a camo backpack on the Carnival Venezia cruise, described how they were “marched back to the ship like a common criminal by the Barbados police” (via Cruise Hive). Surely, that’s not a travel story you want to bring back home.
