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Is it cold on a Caribbean cruise?

While climates will vary depending on which region you're sailing, expect temperatures to range from the upper 80s during the day to the mid-60s in the evening.



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While climates will vary depending on which region you're sailing, expect temperatures to range from the upper 80s during the day to the mid-60s in the evening.

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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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Expect Rougher Caribbean Seas in the North and East Rough Waters: When one body of water runs into another, waves tend to be higher and rougher. Although the Caribbean is generally known for smooth sailing, it can get choppy in areas where it meets up with the Atlantic Ocean.

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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.

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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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Should I bring a jacket on a warm-weather cruise? Even on summer sailings or cruises to tropical destinations in the Caribbean or South Pacific, it's always a good idea to bring a warm layer for unexpectedly cool or rainy days or overly air-conditioned spaces. Jackets can take up a lot of space in a suitcase.

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Wet season and dry season are both good times to cruise the Caribbean. The worst time for a Caribbean cruise weather-wise is August to September, as it is peak hurricane season.

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Most cruise lines permit wearing clean, nice jeans in the main dining room and specialty restaurant on “casual” and “smart casual” evenings. On cruise lines where there is a formal night, jeans are not permitted in the main dining room. However, you can always eat in the casual restaurants and the buffet.

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On most cruise ships they are combined with fan coil units mounted in the ceiling of the passenger cabins. Actuators for PICV control the amount of water flowing through the PICV valves. They can be connected to a Ship Management System or stand-alone room thermostats to control the cabin's room temperature.

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Most cruise lines do usually have a fridge of sorts in the cabins. These fridges are really “mini-bars.”

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The islands' trade winds ensure warm temperatures all year long (even for swimming). In winter, cruisers can expect highs in the mid-80s that never dip below the mid-60s. January is the beginning of the dry season, with very little rain in Nassau, the nation's primary cruise port.

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Do cruise ships get cold at night? This depends entirely on where you're sailing and where you spend your time indoors in the evenings. If you're out on deck at night in Alaska, it's likely to be cold.

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Guests don't have to dress up at any point on a Royal Caribbean cruise if they don't want to. Royal Caribbean does have formal and smart casual nights where there is a dress code in the main dining room but cruisers are able to eat in the buffet or other dining venues without adhering to the dress code.

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The best time for a Caribbean cruise is from December to April when the weather is dry, sunny, and clear skies on most days.

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The best time to visit the Caribbean is generally considered to be December to April, when it's slightly cooler (particularly in the northern Caribbean), drier and less humid, and tourists flock to escape the northern winter.

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