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What clothes to take on a Caribbean cruise?

Last Updated: 20th June, 2020

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Women may opt for sundresses or lightweight pants and a summer top; men can wear polo shirts, button-front, short-sleeved shirts and khakis. Some cruise dining rooms may not allow shorts for dinner and other evening events; check your cruise line's rules for evening apparel before you pack, just in case.

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Keeping this in consideration, what should I pack for a Caribbean cruise?

Must-Haves for a Caribbean Cruise The wardrobe essentials will be such items as a few swimsuits, undergarments, casual shoes, dress shoes, shorts, T-shirts, casual skirts, slacks, sundresses, pajamas, formal wear for fine dining, workout clothes, and cover-ups for the pool or beach.

Additionally, what clothes to take on a cruise? You're on vacation, so resort wear is just fine. Shorts, sundresses, casual skirts and tops, jeans, capris, cropped pants and pretty or sporty tops are all perfectly acceptable cruise clothes. You're even fine in your bathing suit, with a nice kaftan that covers your bottom if you are walking around.

Subsequently, one may also ask, what should I pack for a 7 day Caribbean cruise?

Here's a general list of what to pack for a 7 day cruise:

  • Daytime: Swimsuit, cover-up, 4-5 pairs of shorts, 5-6 shirts, and wardrobe essentials.
  • Evening: Dress-casual slacks and collared shirts for men, and slacks/skirts with tops for women or dresses.

What clothes to take to the Caribbean?

Clothing Types Bring one pair of pajamas for a weeklong trip. A short-sleeved top and shorts are all you'll need, especially since not all Caribbean hotels are air-conditioned. Wear T-shirts or tank tops and shorts for day-to-day, casual activities.

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Xueli Loppenthien

Professional

Can you wear jeans to dinner on a Royal Caribbean cruise?

Guests on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line sailings will no longer be able to wear shorts or tank tops when they go to dine in main dining rooms, even during casual nights. For casual nights, Royal suggests “jeans, polos, sundresses and blouses” but asks guests to “keep swimwear to the Pool Deck.”

Bastian Boye

Professional

What should you not forget on a cruise?

Items People Forget on Their Cruise
  • Highlighter for daily newsletter activities.
  • Towel clips for the deck or beach.
  • Bug spray.
  • Nightlight.
  • Power strip for more outlets.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Alarm clock (most staterooms don't have one!)
  • Water shoes for various excursions/a rocky beach.

Chelo Merke

Professional

How much cash should you take on a cruise?

In general, it's safe to budget between $12 and $15 per person per day of the cruise. So, for a family of four taking a four-night cruise, bring at least $240 just for onboard tips. (It's not necessary to tip on behalf of an infant.)

Vincenzo Shibu

Explainer

Do you carry a purse on a cruise?

Once you board the cruise ship, you don't have any need for cash or ID. Any purchases you make are done using your room keycard like a credit card. Still, you don't want to just store your money, wallet, or purse in your checked baggage.

Modou Guerreiro

Explainer

Does Royal Caribbean provide toiletries?

You'll always find basic toiletries onboard, such as soap and shampoo. In main cabins on some cruise lines—Royal Caribbean, NCL, Carnival—toiletries offered are limited (in some cases to pump bottles of mystery soap affixed to the wall), so you may want to make room in your luggage for your favorite brands.

Alfredia Krier

Explainer

What do you wear for dinner on a cruise?

Formal attire is tuxedos, dinner jackets or dark suits for men and evening gowns, cocktail dresses or elegant pantsuits for women. Smart-casual attire includes pants and open-neck shirts for men and skirts or dresses, slacks and sweaters for women.

Isaia Vylkov

Pundit

What is the best deck on a cruise ship?

The lower and more central you are in a ship, the less roll and sway you will feel. Even if you choose a balconied stateroom, choose the lowest level and the most midship one you can find. The higher decks and cabins at the very front (forward) or back (aft) of the ship will rock and roll the most.

Cheickne Busche

Pundit

How many bags can you bring on Royal Caribbean cruise?

Royal Caribbean cruises have a generous luggage allowance but it is capped at 90kg in weight. “Each guest is permitted to carry up to 90kgs of luggage aboard the vessel,” explains the Royal Caribbean website. “However, for your comfort and convenience, it is recommended that you limit the number of pieces you take.”

Enza Lutsev

Pundit

What size luggage do I need for a 7 day cruise?

The best size luggage for a 7 day cruise is probably a 22-24″ rolling suitcase combined with some sort of carry on bag.

Gora Didevich

Pundit

Is it cold at night on Caribbean cruise?

And while you might be cruising the Caribbean or some other tropical locale, ship decks can get pretty cold at night when the sun goes down and the wind picks up, so it may be smart to bring a shawl or light jacket.

Dessire Bargfrede

Teacher

What do I need for a cruise printable checklist?

Cruise Packing Checklist
  1. Formal Night clothes + shoes.
  2. daily clothes – shorts, shirts, 1 pair of pants.
  3. sandals.
  4. closed-toe shoes (some excursions require it)
  5. socks.
  6. water shoes (some excursions recommend it)
  7. nicer clothes + shoes for dinner in the dining room.
  8. swimsuit.

Laurentino Susi

Teacher

What do I wear to dinner on a Royal Caribbean cruise?

--For formal nights, the cruise line recommends “suits and ties, tuxedos, cocktail dresses or evening gowns.” --For smart casual nights, “think of this as a step up from your typical dinner wear” and wear “collared shirts, dresses, skirts and blouses, or pantsuits.”

Alysha Zumbo

Teacher

How many carry on bags allowed on Carnival Cruise?

You are allowed two bags per person, and each bag may not exceed 50 pounds. You may carry your luggage onboard, or give your luggage to a cruise porter, who will deliver it to your stateroom free of charge.

Lolimar Davidenko

Reviewer

How many outfits do I need for a cruise?

For most cruises, you'll want to bring at least one formal outfit for “formal night.” For women, this can mean anything from a nice dress to a ball gown. Men will want to wear a collared, button up shirt and tie with trousers and dress shoes.

Stilian Frerich

Reviewer

How do you pack for a 7 day trip?

Packing List for a Seven-Day Trip in One Carry-On Bag
  1. 5 shirts.
  2. 3 shorts or skirts.
  3. 2 dressy options (mix and match with accessories and outerwear)
  4. 1 outerwear — sweater or jacket.
  5. 1 pair sneakers.
  6. 1 pair dressy shoes.
  7. 1 pair flip-flops.
  8. 1 hat.

Mayela Benages

Reviewer

Can you skip formal night on a cruise?

Don't skip formal night – REPEAT: DO NOT SKIP FORMAL NIGHT! Gone, for the most part, are the days of tuxedos and ball gowns on “formal night.” There are still cruise lines that require formal wear, including sports jackets for men on formal night. However, in general, cruising has become more casual.

Dianelys Nina

Reviewer

Can you wear jeans to dinner on Carnival Cruise?

Note: Not permitted in the dining room during Cruise Elegant dinner for ladies and gentlemen: shorts, gym shorts, T-shirts, beach flip-flops, bathing suit attire, jeans, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shirts for men, sportswear, and baseball hats.

Dacian Petrini

Supporter

Do you have to attend formal night on a cruise?

You don't have to. These days most cruise lines have just one or two formal evenings per seven-night cruise, and the rest of the time it's smart casual, although a few have semiformal dress codes, which just means that men must wear a jacket.

Linet Rummell

Supporter

What can you not do on a cruise?

10 Things You Shouldn't Do on a Cruise
  • Avoid these blunders on your next cruise.
  • Fly into port the day of departure.
  • Throw anything overboard.
  • Shake hands.
  • Avoid talking about being sick to fellow passengers.
  • Be afraid of days at sea.
  • Limit yourself to the main dining room.
  • Wait until the last minute to sign up for shore excursions.

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