What to Wear on a Caribbean Cruise Beach Day (Outfit Ideas)
Short answer: For a Caribbean cruise beach day, wear a swimsuit you can walk, wade and sit in comfortably, then add a light cover-up, sturdy sandals, a wide-brim hat and a tote for the ride back to the ship. Tankinis, swim dresses and one-pieces with a secure fit work best.
A port day means hot sun, a tender boat or a long walk to the sand, and a hard deadline to be back on board. Your outfit has to handle all of it. These nine looks pair a swimsuit with the shoes, layers and extras that make the day easy.
Black Halter Tankini and Boy Shorts for Port Walks
Our Ruched Tummy Control Tankini with Boy Shorts is solid black with a halter V-neck, a front twist, and side ruching with drawstring ties at the hem. The matching boyshorts stay put when you wade in. Wear it with a white linen button-up left open, flat slides and a straw tote. The longer top covers the midsection, so you can lie back on a lounger without tugging. Check the size chart for your top and bottom.
Ruched Tummy Control Tankini with Boy Shorts · Black · $79
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Long-Sleeve Zip One-Piece for Snorkel Excursions
The Tummy Control One Piece Swimsuit with Ruching and Sleeves is a black long-sleeve suit in a sporty rash-guard style, with a front zipper, white side stripes and a short boyshort leg. It suits a snorkel or catamaran day when you want your arms covered in the sun. Add water shoes for rocky entries, a visor and a dry bag for your cruise card. Zip it up or down depending on the breeze.
Tummy Control One Piece Swimsuit with Ruching and Sleeves · Black, Short Sleeve · $69
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Pink Wrap-Front One-Piece for a Photo-Ready Beach Club
This pink two-tone suit, our High Neck Tummy Control One Piece Swimsuit with Ruching, has a V-neck crossover wrap front, flutter ruffle cap sleeves, a small midriff cutout and a ruched lower panel. Style it with a sheer white sarong, gold-tone sandals and oversized sunglasses for a beach club lunch. The brief is full coverage and the back is open, so pack sunscreen you can reapply easily. Use our size chart to choose your length.
High Neck Tummy Control One Piece Swimsuit with Ruching · Green · $79
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Black Swim Dress with White Trim for Easy Wear
Our Tummy Control Swim Dress with Built in Shorts and Skirt is black with white binding at the neckline, straps and hem. It has a ruched midsection, a flared mini skirt and built-in shorts. It pulls on with no closure, which keeps getting dressed simple in a cabin bathroom. Pair it with a wide-brim hat, flip-flops and a mesh beach bag. You can walk from the pier to a snack stand and back without adding a cover-up.
Tummy Control Swim Dress with Built in Shorts and Skirt · Black with White Trim · $89
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Modest Long-Sleeve Swim Set for Full Sun Coverage
The Tummy Control Swim Dress with Built in Shorts and Sleeves is a black modest set. It has a long-sleeve crew-neck tunic that reaches the hips, with side ruching and a drawstring, plus matching full-length swim leggings underneath. It is a good fit for long hours on an open beach. Wear it with closed water shoes, a bucket hat and a light tote. Pull the drawstring to adjust the gather at the waist.
Tummy Control Swim Dress with Built in Shorts and Sleeves · Royal Blue · $99
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Brown Halter Tankini Set for Dinner-Ready Beach Days
Our Square Neck Tummy Control Tankini with Boy Shorts is a two-piece in brown with a fitted, longer halter top, a deep V-neck, a tie back and a small metal buckle detail at the waist. The matching low-rise boy shorts carry the same buckle. Add tan leather slides, a woven bag and gold earrings. The warm brown looks good against turquoise water and works straight into a casual lunch on the island.
Square Neck Tummy Control Tankini with Boy Shorts · Mocha Brown · $89
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Tropical Print One-Piece for Beach Bars and Boat Decks
The Tummy Control One Piece Swimsuit with Ruching and Underwire comes in a blue and teal tropical leaf print. It has a wrap-style V-neckline, wide shoulder straps, a structured bust and gathered ruching across the bust and midsection. The print already looks right for the Caribbean, so keep the rest simple: a white cover-up shirt, tan sandals and a straw hat. The wide straps stay comfortable through a long day.
Tummy Control One Piece Swimsuit with Ruching and Underwire · Teal Leaf Print · $89
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Retro Black One-Piece with Short Sleeves
Our V Neck Plus Size Tummy Control One Piece Swimsuit is black with white contrast piping on the V-neckline, short sleeves with white cuffs, and a small gold button at the center of the bust. Ruched side panels run across the tummy. Pair it with a red scarf tied on your bag, a canvas visor and slide sandals for a polished vintage look. The short sleeves add shoulder coverage, and the full-coverage cut makes it easy to move.
V Neck Plus Size Tummy Control One Piece Swimsuit · Gray · $79
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Halter Swim Dress with Mesh Chest Detail
The Cutout Plus Size Tummy Control One Piece Swimsuit is a one-piece swim dress with a short attached skirt, a halter neckline, a sheer mesh panel at the chest and a ruched, gathered bodice. It comes in black, red and dark blue. Try the red with a white kaftan, gold flat sandals and a large tote. Our customers rate it 4.9 from 95 orders. Check the plus size chart before you order.
Cutout Plus Size Tummy Control One Piece Swimsuit · Red · $89
See the swimsuitWhat to Pack in Your Cruise Beach Bag
Keep the bag light, since you may carry it up a gangway and across sand. Bring a cover-up, a hat, sunglasses, reef-safe sunscreen, a quick-dry towel, and a dry pouch for your cruise card and ID. Wear sandals you can walk in, and add water shoes if the beach is rocky. Pack a spare dry top or tee for the walk back, and a small bag for your wet suit.
Order Early and Choose Your Size with Confidence
Shipping to the US is free and takes 7 to 14 business days, so order at least three weeks before you sail. Use the size chart on each product page and measure bust, waist and hips before you choose. If the fit is off or you change your mind, email us within 30 days of delivery for a full refund, and return shipping is free. Try your suit on at home before you pack.
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Questions, answered
What should I wear to the beach on a cruise port day?
Wear your swimsuit under a loose cover-up, with sandals you can walk in. Bring a hat, sunglasses and a tote with sunscreen, a towel and your ship card.
Is a tankini or a one-piece better for a Caribbean cruise?
Both work. A tankini is easier for bathroom stops and gives you more ways to mix and match, while a one-piece stays put when you swim or snorkel. Choose by how you plan to spend the day.
Can I return a swimsuit if it does not fit after my cruise plans change?
Yes. Email us within 30 days of delivery for a full refund, and return shipping is free. Try your suit on when it arrives so you have time to decide before you sail.