Staff Answer
Jun 21, 2026 - 08:37 AM
Not usually. In fact, most people wear sunglasses during their flight because the sun reflecting off the water can be pretty bright. Once you are up in the air, there is usually a nice breeze, and that airflow actually helps keep your lenses clear. Fogging is much more likely to happen while you are standing on the dock or sitting on the boat before takeoff, especially on a hot and humid summer morning. Once you lift off, that fresh air tends to take care of it pretty quickly. The bigger thing I would think about is making sure your sunglasses stay on. If they are expensive or they tend to slide down your nose, I would definitely bring a floating strap or a sports retainer. You would be surprised how many people spend the whole flight worrying about their sunglasses falling off instead of enjoying the view. Most captains will even remind you to secure anything that could blow away before you take off. If you do not have a strap, wearing a less expensive pair is never a bad idea. Personally, I always wear sunglasses when I am out on the water because they make it much easier to enjoy the scenery without squinting the whole time. As long as they fit well, you probably will not think about them once you are in the air. You will be much more focused on looking down at the beaches, the boats, and hopefully a few dolphins swimming below.
