im going on a cruise to a tropical location so i was wondering what pokemon would be good to bring?

Steelix. I’m just curious to know what would happen.

Edit: As expected, my editor has requested very politely for me to edit this answer.

First and foremost, anonymous, consult your cruise(’s website) first. Each cruise line has their own set of rules concerning what you may or may not bring aboard. Some ships have weight limits, others may have bans on certain types, and so forth. Thus, you may actually find yourself placing many of your team members in the storage system by default, simply because your cruise line may bar them from coming aboard.

That aside, though, it depends on which of the remaining members of your team wish to accompany you. While it’s true that some ice-types may encounter difficulties with the weather and some rock-types may not be comfortable out at sea, it’s also true that luxury cruise liners take this into account and have special rooms aboard their ships to accommodate such pokémon. So while certain members of your team may not be able to go with you on island tours, they may be just fine if left aboard the ship.

However, I will say this: from what I understand, some cruises are best enjoyed with pokémon that can use Dive, Surf, or both. These pokémon may go with you to any port you visit and could very well add to your experience, especially if you plan on scuba diving or snorkeling. Some tourists also prefer taking telepathic pokémon with them to foreign ports in order to facilitate communication, so that’s certainly an option as well. But of course, if any of your pokémon seem particularly excited at the prospect of exploring new places with you, those are the ones you should consider taking above all others.

Bon voyage, anonymous!