What do you do with your stuff on shore excursions?

[towel-animal]

I posted this on the ports board, but I'm not really getting responses. Basically, I'll be cruising for the first time on the Epic in 2 weeks, and the shore excursions i'm doing are:

• St. Thomas: Parasailing & Screamin' Eagle Jet Boat (These are nearly back-to-back)
  
• St. Martin: Sea Trek Helmet Dive
  
• Nassau: Atlantis Waterpark
  

 

I just realized I have no clue what to to bring with me, and how to keep my stuff safe/dry. I know for Atlantis, I can keep my stuff in a locker, but I'm concerned about the others, mainly because they are water excursions and I know I'll get soaked.

 

Do people usually bring a change of clothes to wear after your excursion is over? If I bring like a messenger bag with me, do they offer a safe place to put your bags while you're out in the water? Or do most people just keep their money in their pocket?

 

Also, what kind of shoes should I wear for these? Or for scuba diving and parasailing, do they make you take your shoes off anyway?

 

Sorry for the mouthful! I appreciate your help CC.

[Love2travel4]

Sounds like some great excursions! I always pack a bag when I go on shore excursions...camera, $$, snacks etc. if I do a water based activity, I bring a change of clothes. If a place has lockers, use those. When I have done water based activities ( boats, snorkel etc) I leave my belongings on the little boat, as does most everyone. I have never had anyone bother my stuff. You could get a waterproof container to put your $$$, card etc. in if it makes you feel better! Have fun!

[rbrugler]

No one else is on the boat other than the crew and other people from your ship. Also, when you snuba, you walk out to a structure built over the water. No one else is there except people who work there. Your things will be perfectly safe. Not to worry.

[gelo7]

Sounds like some great excursions! I always pack a bag when I go on shore excursions...camera, $$, snacks etc. if I do a water based activity, I bring a change of clothes. If a place has lockers, use those. When I have done water based activities ( boats, snorkel etc) I leave my belongings on the little boat, as does most everyone. I have never had anyone bother my stuff. You could get a waterproof container to put your $$$, card etc. in if it makes you feel better! Have fun!

 

That's the way that I do it also.