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17 minutes ago, DDaley said:

I brought my own towels and loved being able to easily spot my pool chair among the sea of blue RC ones. Also, they fold up super small for bringing off the ship, the RC ones are way bulkier and take up way more room in your beach bag. We used these on 2 cruises so far and they dont get smelly or stiff even after 7 straight days of usage. 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DJ1CXWN/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=AOE12EV6AFWFE&th=1

I like the size and color options of these.  Thank you.

4 minutes ago, bytheslice said:

We take a 2 gallon size plastic bag to contain the towel after use in port so as not to create a mess in the backpack. Also like the convenience of exchanging the towels whenever needed or for however many are needed.

Great idea.  Thanks!

10 minutes ago, AnnetteJackson said:

You can always get the towels by the pool.  I like to have my own towels to take off the ship in port because they are not as bulky and fit my bag.  Here is what I call my "shamwow" towel   

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MJKPFHC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for the link.  I'll check it out!

My husband and I are taking our first cruise this June.  This will be a family trip with our two teenage daughters.  Should we plan to pack beach towels from home?  Are towels provided for use in the pool areas on the ship, and if so are we able to use those towels off of the ship on our Nassau and Coco Cay beach days?

If you do suggest bringing towels from home, do you have any favorites to recommend? I've seen some compact styles on Amazon but wasn't sure about absorbency.