The warm weather has arrived and summer is in full swing. There is really no better way to celebrate the season than by heading out on a boat for a Summer Party Boat Cruise. As we are the experts in cruising around Tampa Bay, here is our list of 5 important essentials to bring with you on your trip – trust us, you’ll thank us!
1. Mineral Sunscreen
One of the most important things to take on a summer party. A boat cruise is an essential that many people forget and live to regret. Sunscreen is extremely important, especially in Florida and with a hot summer sun. Sunscreen is used to prevent sun damage and sunburn can also help reduce early aging. If you have tattoos, suncream is even more important to ensure that your tattoo stays in good condition. When out on the water, we recommend a mineral suncream instead of a chemical one. This is because chemical sunscreens contain harsh ingredients such as avobenzone and oxybenzone which can be toxic to marine life and damaging to our oceans. Try and avoid sunscreens that come in a spray bottle, as these can often spell suncream onto the deck of the boat, making it slippery and hazardous.
2. Non-Alcoholic Beverages
We get it – when you’re out on a summer boat party cruise you want to enjoy yourself and have fun. Therefore, it is understandable that everyone remembers to bring their favorite alcohol such as beer, liquor, or wine. While you should definitely do this, you should also remember to bring non-alcoholic drinks to use as a mixer or to simply keep yourself hydrated throughout the day. In the hot summer heat, staying hydrated is so important and it will ensure that you enjoy your day even more. Having a number of different non-alcoholic drinks also means that you can create new cocktail combinations, as they say, goes on – what fun!
3. Energy Drinks
Partying in the hot sun can also make you tired, and you can become exhausted pretty easily – trust us, we’ve seen a fair few party-goers have to take a little afternoon nap. Instead of this, make sure you bring a little pick-me-up in the form of an energy drink as this will help give you the energy boost that you need. To stop yourself from having the inevitable sugar crash go for the sugar-free options!
4. Energy Drinks
While enjoying their day out on a party boat, many people are fond of having a little smoke on a cigar, or even on a disposable nicotine vape. Imagine lying back in the sunlight with a drink in one hand and a cigar in the other and not a care in the world. You don’t want to be the one that’s forgotten their nicotine hit when you are already aboard so make sure that you come prepared. Our top recommendations on where to source some great cigars are Ybor’s famous King Corona Café or Nicahabana for a handmade classic Tampa cigar.
5. Book a Bottlegirl
Last but not least on our list is something that you may not have thought of, but we highly recommend it! We have seen thousands of trips as part of our job, and let us tell you- the ones that hire a bottle girl to serve them drinks and wait on their requests are the boat trips that are the most enjoyable. Florida has a great selection of bottle girls to choose from, who are known for their excellent service after their experience working in Tampa’s hot nightclubs. On top of simply serving normal drinks, the bottle girl can serve you when you are in the water or chilling on one of the region’s famous sandbars.