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Warm clothes. It is usually colder out on the water than it is inland or even on the shore so it is best to wear a couple of layers. A t-shirt, jumper and jeans are usually fine.
Bring a camera. You want to be ready to try and get the best whale photos. Mobile phone cameras are also great for try to capture a welfie (whale selfie).
Apply sunscreen. It doesn't matter when you go whale watching, it is always best to wear sunscreen while whale watching. Even when it’s cloudy, you can be exposed to harmful UV rays.
Seasickness medicine. If you are sensitive to nausea, motion sickness or seasickness you may want to take some medications that fight against motion sickness. You can purchase these from your local chemist or pharmacist.
Bring binoculars. Whales often come close to the boat, but other times you can only see them in the distance. Plus it can be more fun, and feel like you are on a safari when you are trying to spot whales through binoculars!
Wear sunglasses. When you are surrounded by water, the sun creates a powerful glare.
Wear a hat or visor. Having a hat can further protect your face from sun rays and glare. Just make sure you have a firm fitting hat and it can be windy on the ocean.
Wear enclosed shoes. While this is not essential, you want to be as comfortable as possible when walking around on a boat. Enclosed shoes with rubber soles are the best option. We do not recommend wearing high-heeled shoes.
Bring a waterproof jacket with a hood. You never know when a rain cloud may appear, so a water-resistant jacket with a hood is always handy to bring along (wind breakers are even better).
Backpack. Last but not least you might not want to carry all these items, so a backpack is perfect for a day out whale watching!