Water shoes?

[carrieshields]

First time cruisers ... are water shoes or sandals beneficial on Castaway Cay and/or other beach and snorkel excursions? Thank you!!

 

[lklgoodman]

We always take and use water shoes when going to beaches. I just get cheap ones from Wal-mart because we only use them while cruising. We wear sandals/flip flops on the ship while around the pools.

 

[carrieshields]

We always take and use water shoes when going to beaches. I just get cheap ones from Wal-mart because we only use them while cruising. We wear sandals/flip flops on the ship while around the pools.

Thank you!!

 

[Ravenne]

I always bring some water shoes with me. Just the $5-$10 pairs from Walmart. The sand and pathways around CC can get hot, plus there will still be the occasional shell or debris around.

 

[diznymom]

DH and I have Crocs. We wear them at home all the time (except now----too cold). We use the Crocs for water shoes. The float.

Definitely wear some kind of shoe on the beaches. Some beaches are crushed coral instead of fine sand, b/c the island is part of a coral reef. And that is really rough on the feet.

Helpful hint: baby powder takes the sand off your feet and legs. I put some in a small sock and sewed it closed. I carry it in a baggy b/c the powder gets everywhere.

 

[Poncey]

A pair of crocs will do it for you! Plus they are light in your suitcase & oh so sexy on the beach!!!

 

[ludari]

I would definitely recommend taking a pair of water shoes/sandals especially at CC because some locations have sharp or uncomfortable coral. I prefer active sandals such as Keen H2 so I can use them around the ship, walking around town, kayaking and even at the beach.

 

[abbiep]

Also, the pool deck gets very hot so keep that in mind when heading out to the pool.

 

[ciniminis]

Water shoes are also useful for when you have to wait in queue on the stairs going up to AquaDuck - the stairs can get very hot in the sun, and you can't wear flip flops (or any loose items) to AquaDuck because there's a good chance of losing them inside the tubes.

 

[fredandkell]

If you have toddlers water shoes are very helpful to keep them from slipping on Nemo’s Reef.