If you’re having trouble putting together your cruise packing list and figuring out what to wear on a cruise, don’t worry, we’re here to help. Packing a suitcase for your upcoming vacation onboard shouldn’t be difficult—in fact, it can even be fun.
The key is to know exactly what to expect onboard and to familiarize yourself with the Celebrity Cruises dress code, which can vary according to the time or place you find yourself on the ship. Here are some tips that will help you decide what to wear on a cruise to get ready for smooth, stylish sailing.
What clothes should you wear on a cruise?
What to wear on a cruise depends on what kind of cruise you’re embarking on. While many cruises sail to warm beach destinations such as the Bahamas and the Caribbean, cooler weather cruises to places like Alaska and the Mediterranean during shoulder season require warmer clothes like jackets and waterproof wear.
If you’re traveling to a warm and sunny destination, here are some things you should wear on your cruise:
- Swimsuits
While onboard, you’ll be spending a lot of your time in the pool or lounging nearby on the sun deck. You’ll also be wearing swimsuits at many of the ports you visit during your trip. Therefore, it’s a good idea to pack a handful of swimsuits in your bag. Bring at least three if you’re going on a seven-day cruise.
- Swim Cover Ups
While it’s perfectly acceptable to stay in your swimsuit while lounging beside the pool, you’ll need a cover-up to walk from your stateroom to the pool, and vice-versa. Keep in mind, that depending on where your stateroom or suite is located, you may go through other common areas of the ship on your way to the pool. Make sure your swim cover-up is something you will feel comfortable in while walking around others.
- Sweater or Fleece
Even if you’re taking a cruise around the Caribbean, it’s smart to take a light sweater or fleece to wear at night when the temperature tends to cool down. After all, you won’t want to get chilly while enjoying the starry sky from your stateroom veranda or on one of the ship’s decks.
- Scarf or pashmina
This is an easy clothing item you can drape over your shoulders to dress up an outfit, or to warm you up if you’re outside and there is a chill in the air.
- Jewelry
Bring some fun pieces to accessorize your outfit. You may also want to buy some new items while shopping in the ship’s boutiques, so remember to leave a little extra room in your suitcase just in case.
- Sunglasses and sunhats
Aside from lathering up on the SPF, protect yourself from all that sunshine by bringing a sun visor, baseball cap, or wide-brimmed straw hat on your cruise. Make sure to bring at least one pair of sunglasses.
- Watch
Even if you typically use your phone as a clock, bring a watch to keep a more accurate eye on the time throughout the day. You’ll want to get to all of the ship’s daily activities on time, and a watch can be extra helpful during your port stops to make sure you get back to the ship on time before it departs.