Do I need a raincoat on a cruise?

Be sure to pack a raincoat or water-resistant jacket if you prefer to stay dry. You should also consider wearing lightweight, loose clothes to help protect you from the strong Caribbean sun. Just as important as the clothes you pack are the shoes you wear.



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Ambient temperature on the vessels ranges between 18 – 20°C (64 – 68°F) in public areas, while cabin temperatures may be adjusted according to your preference.

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7-8 Daytime Outfits On your 7 day cruise, you'll need a casual daytime outfit for each day, plus at least one backup outfit in case you get wet.

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We suggest you pack the following:
  • At least two or three swimsuits – most passengers cruising to a warm destination spend lots of time in the pool or ocean. ...
  • Shorts – several pairs in a few different styles.
  • Short-sleeved shirts, T-shirts, tank tops and/or blouses.
  • One or two sundresses or skirt-and-top outfits for women.


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Cruise ship tap water in your stateroom is perfectly safe to drink. It likely won't be as cold as the water you'd get in the restaurants or from the dispensers around the ship, and since it isn't filtered as heavily it may not taste the same, but there's nothing wrong with it.

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Many people suggest $100 per day, and this has generally worked well for me in my cruising experiences, but there are a lot of variables to consider.

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Jeans and baseball caps are not allowed in the restaurants for dinner. On informal nights, jackets (ties optional) for men are recommended, while women can opt for dresses or pantsuits. Tuxedos, dinner jackets or dark suits for men and gowns or cocktail dresses for women are suggested for formal nights.

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If you're comfortable wearing jeans, not to worry as many cruise lines permit wearing jeans in the dining room and restaurants most nights of the cruise. Make sure that your jeans are without holes, even if it's the style. As a rule of thumb, stick with dark jeans for a more elegant look.

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In general, cruise cabins are cool, so you don't have to worry about getting too hot.

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Late August is reaching the peak of hurricane season. While the chances are low that your specific cruise will be hit by a storm (cruise lines steer clears of storms as much as possible), it could disrupt your trip if a hurricane hits a port of call.

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You will most likely need cash while you're off the ship, especially in foreign ports. Not only can it save you money in foreign transaction fees that most credit card companies charge, but if you're traveling to certain parts of the world, you may encounter places where credit cards aren't accepted.

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