Staff Answer
Jun 29, 2026 - 12:32 PM
If you wear glasses, I would not count on them staying perfectly secure unless you have a strap on them. During the flight itself, there is not much to worry about, so glasses are not flying off every second, but there is still wind, boat movement, and that little shift when you lift off or come back down. Regular prescription glasses can stay on for some people, especially if they fit snug, but sunglasses that sit loosely on your face are a lot easier to lose. Most crews will tell you the same thing before you go up, either take them off or wear a retainer strap if you really need them. If you cannot see well without prescription glasses, bring one of those sunglass cords or sports straps, and you should be fine. If they are expensive or loose, I would leave them on the boat or in the car and not risk it. Once you are up there, you are not doing anything wild, but you are high over the water, so if something slips, it is gone. Contacts are usually the easiest option if you wear them, and cheap sunglasses with a strap are better than your favorite pair. The view is great, but it is not worth losing glasses over.
