Many thanks for the great replies, I have pondered for a long time about taking the 600 lens and had decided not to, until the last reply from btbg , Antigua is a good chance to use this lens from the boat and possibly ashore.
have been on many cruises but have never taken the big lens.

Off on a cruise week visiting amongst other places Jamaica and parts of the Southern states New Orleans and Charleston overnight. Key West, Port Everglades, and Port Canaveral.
Is there any wildlife to be seen near to any of these cruise terminals ? is it sensible to walk around any of these places carrying a Large Canon 600 prime lens ?
We do hear of scare stories especially about Jamaica any advise very welcome

Do not recognize the top pic as an English Breakfast but the Bottom one is spot on, "a Full English"

more and more excellent advice coming in.

my grateful thanks to you all

I replied to Ken before I noticed the Replies from PixelStan77, rook2c4 and Peterff I am always overwhelmed that so many fellow Hoggers take the time to reply to my question, I guess that is what makes this such a great site once again Thank You all

Thanks Ken, for the tip of the day will certainly do as you suggest,I do like to go incognito for both me and my gear

More great advice, thank You

Love the quality of those straps, will look to purchase a couple after the cruise Thanks
PixelStan77

the way they feed you on cruise ships I would have to bring the cow home, wonder if it would fit in my suitcase.
Thanks for the laugh rjay

I thank you for your advice, a chance to get away from our constant rainfall

Thank You all for such a fast response and excellent advice,I will heed what you say,

I am lucky enough to be going on a cruise to the Caribbean on Sunday.
I am looking for suggestions for disguising my camera gear whilst exploring the sights.We have all seen travellers proudly displaying the Camera name and model on their carry straps ( a good indication of the cost of the gear they are using) I Have non OEM straps with the names blacked out, I recently read about taping over a camera and lens to make it look as if it has been repaired. which I thought I might try I am taking my Canon 100-400 lens for the wildlife,as we all know this is very white any ideas on how I might tone it down a bit

Thank You appreciate your comment

Thanks for your kind comments speters,with so much appreciation from fellow hoggers I must try and post more photo's in site.
Merry Christmas to all Hoggers

Very fortunate indeed Woodweasel I try to make the most of it