West shoes and snorkeling gear-pack or not?

[trampslady]

Hi! We are "packing slim" for our May 10 departure and I had fully intended to purchase at least one set of snorkeling gear and wet shoes for both of us (just hubby and I-no kids). Now, I'm wondering if this is really necessary. The only real reason I had planned on wet shoes is because some had suggested that the sand on Castaway is a little rough. We are on the Western and are booked for a stingray city excursion, as well as a jeep tour which takes us to a remote beach for snorkeling.

Any feedback on whether or not the gear or wet shoes should make it on my final packing list?

 

[two4ruff]

We are on the same cruise and will bring just our masks & snorkels, no fins. We are doing the dolphin swim and stingray city and from what I understand, fins are discouraged in these excursions. Many excursions offer equipment for you to use but I'm a little pickey about my mask, so I bring my own.

We brought watershoes last year and never used them. We didn't find the sand rough at all at CC.

Good luck and see you on board!