| A Caribbean cruise can be a wonderful | | | | tops. The latter can take up less packing space |
| experience. Exotic ports of call. warm tropical | | | | and are virtually wrinkle free. They also quite |
| weather. But, there are a few packing tips to | | | | often have an expandable waste (another tip for |
| keep in mind. | | | | the marvellous cuisine you'll experience!).Men |
| Even though the weather is expected to be | | | | usually require a dark suit or jacket with tie, or a |
| warm (preferably hot!) you will want to have | | | | tuxedo. It's always best to check the specific |
| something to wear for the potentially cool | | | | requirements for your cruise ship in advance. For |
| evenings. Even the air-conditioned dining rooms | | | | those of you who would rather not pack formal |
| and lounges aboard your cruise ship can feel too | | | | cruise wear, many cruise ships have rentals |
| cool for your "summer" attire. Tip one for your | | | | available. You should however plan for this well in |
| Caribbean cruise (as with all cruises) be prepared | | | | advance. And of course, there are usually |
| for the unexpected. | | | | restaurants where casual attire is always |
| Many travelers will want to get a whole new | | | | welcome. |
| wardrobe of fantastic cruise wear for your | | | | The rest of the evenings usually call for a more |
| vacation because they have "nothing to wear". | | | | dress casual attire. Sport shirts and trousers for |
| Relax, you will likely have everything you need | | | | men and more casual dresses, pantsuits, or skirt |
| right in your closet. Of course, that new killer | | | | slacks/blouses for women are the norm. |
| outfit of cruise wear may simply be a necessity! | | | | When planning your Caribbean cruise as with most |
| As with most cruises, comfortable walking shoes | | | | travel, an important packing tip is to keep your |
| are a must. The magnificent cruise ships can be | | | | medications with you in your carry-on luggage. |
| deceiving in size. And of course most of the | | | | You may not receive your checked luggage for a |
| shore excursions require some walking. Another | | | | few hours after boarding the ship. There is also |
| important packing tip is: don't buy brand new | | | | the remote possibility (as with any travel) that |
| walking shoes for your cruise. Make sure that | | | | your luggage may get lost or misplaced. |
| your walking shoes are well broken in and | | | | Because your luggage may be late in arriving, |
| comfortable. | | | | another packing tip is to include a change of attire |
| Beach and pool attire is acceptable in most of the | | | | in your carry-on luggage. You may wish to get |
| open air areas of the ship on your Caribbean | | | | into something more relaxing. (This also gives you |
| cruise. For daytime dining rooms and lounges you | | | | two outfits in case - just in case mind you - that |
| may require shorts and tops. Shoes and sandals | | | | your luggage does get misplaced.) |
| are usually required except in the pool and deck | | | | Make sure to pack your binoculars and camera |
| areas mainly for health and safety. | | | | with extra film or digital memory and of course, |
| For the formal evenings, you will require special | | | | don't forget your sunscreen! If you should happen |
| attire. Ladies will want an evening or party gown, | | | | to forget the odd item, the shops on board will |
| a pant suit or two, or a pair of black silky | | | | usually have what you need. Now... sit back and |
| "cocktail" type pants matched with a couple of | | | | relax! You're all ready to go. |