Upcoming cruise packing - Page 3

Trailrun23 · ‎05-31-2022

I would take a wrap you can use around your shoulders when you get cool at dinner. A hoodie or jacket would take up a lot more room. A think pashmina-type wrap can be rolled thin and take up almost no room. If you want a jacket or hoodie, be wearing it when you board the ship and when you are leaving to go home.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

If you really need a light wrap, why not a shrug? That would be the easiest and lightest I'd think. And it wouldn't fall off and be hard to handle at dinner.

Calcgirl · ‎03-10-2010

You may not need a jacket off the ship but you definately need a warm because they keep it freezing cold. Also a rain jacket might be handy, but not necessary. I took cloths I could mix and match. On a 7 day cruise I only used one suitcase. They do have laundry rooms or you can pay extra and have ethem wash or iron. Enjoy!!!!! Take plenty of sun screen.

@fairydogmother wrote:
July 8-16. Eastern Caribbean. Have read many articles on what to take. Thought I'd ask actual people this question- will I need a jacket or a hoodie? It's going to be hot. I hate to waste luggage space if that's something I won't really need ??

Major Shopper · ‎06-21-2010

@fairydogmother Just returned this past week from a 15 day Caribbean cruise. You definitely do not need a jacket or a hoodie! Very hot there!

You may want to pack a light sweater for evenings on the ship.

Also, here is a tip from someone who cruises alot... put everything you are considering packing out on your bed, then only take half of it!

Have a fabulous time on your cruise!!!

fairydogmother · ‎03-10-2010

@Major Shopper wrote:
@fairydogmother Just returned this past week from a 15 day Caribbean cruise. You definitely do not need a jacket or a hoodie! Very hot there!

You may want to pack a light sweater for evenings on the ship.

Also, here is a tip from someone who cruises alot... put everything you are considering packing out on your bed, then only take half of it!

Have a fabulous time on your cruise!!!

Great advice! I was up late, revising my list again-I need to realize that no one is gonna care or remember if I wear the same thing twice.

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cindyNC · ‎08-01-2019

@fairydogmother I think the cardigan is the wisest choice ......you might not want to wear a hoodie or jacket to the dining room if the air conditioning is cranked up and the cardigan looks a bit nicer. .

We have been on many cruises and I finally started packing some of my clothing on my own hangers in my suitcase - group some together and roll around the hangers. When I get to my room, I just unpack and hang them up....I don't have to worry about transferring everything from my luggage to the ship's hangers and I know I'll always have enough hangers. I also don't worry about wrinkled clothing too much...the wrinkles fall out.

Jewelry-wise, my personal experience - is that I tend to change my earrings quite a bit but hardly ever wear all the necklaces I take. So I pack fewer necklaces and I keep all of my jewelry, phone, wallet n the room safe when not in the room. My current tablet fits in the wall safe but my new one probably won't. I trust the crew, but not all other passengers..

I hope you have so much fun!

Pink123 · ‎07-10-2019

I would definitely take a jacket or two for the inside only of course.

I'm from SoFlo and it's freezing everywhere inside. I keep a jacket in my car always just like an umbrella. have fun!

Skyegirl21 · ‎03-20-2010

Def bring a light layer jacket. Its often cold in the AC. I know a lot of posters here dislike SGs Liquid Knit but I love it for travel, no wrinkles, ever! That's my go-to travel tops.

fairydogmother · ‎03-10-2010

@Skyegirl21 wrote:
Def bring a light layer jacket. Its often cold in the AC. I know a lot of posters here dislike SGs Liquid Knit but I love it for travel, no wrinkles, ever! That's my go-to travel tops.

I have several liquid knit shrugs so I'll take one of those. Can roll them up, unpack and they look perfect

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