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Is it usually cold on a cruise ship?

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

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Cruise ships don't normally have any windows that open on any deck other than the top decks so the temperature onboard is controlled solely by air conditioning. What is this? Ships used to be cooled by opening portholes but this rarely happens on modern ships.

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Casual Daywear For laid-back days spent walking around the ship or port, you'll want to have a good selection of comfortable and casual clothing. Check the weather, and stick to a cruise packing list with a good selection of shorts, jeans/khakis, sundresses/skirts, T-shirts (both long- and short-sleeved) and tank tops.

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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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The body will be kept at the morgue until it can be disembarked at the next major port or at the port of origin. The cruise ship morgue is usually a stainless steel refrigerated room where bodies can be stored. They are usually found on the ship's lowest deck, along the ship-wide corridor known as the I-95.

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The only reason cruise lines would medically disembark a passenger is if they deem the passenger to be unfit to continue sailing. If you have a contagious illness you will be quarantined, but if your condition is a serious risk to yourself or other passengers, you will be disembarked and taken to a hospital in port.

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Will I get seasick on a cruise? You don't need to worry about the possibility of seasickness unless you have a bad history with motion-sickness. The vast majority of people never get sick on a cruise, for two reasons: The first is that cruise liners have the benefit of sheer size, meaning they move less in the water.

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During the day, we encourage you to wear casual attire such as t-shirts, tank tops, shorts, sundresses, and skirts. If you're spending the day at the pool, you can also have lunch or dine in casual pool clothes at the Mast Grill located next to the pool deck.

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In the evenings, some of our ships enforce a “cruise casual” dress code. For men this dress code can call for longer dress shorts or pants (jeans are OK too) and a collared polo shirt. For women, the dress code may ask for sundresses, skirts and blouses, dress shorts and capri pants are acceptable.

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There can be 1-3 formal nights during a sailing and is at the ship's discretion. Our Chef's Table dining experience also enforces a formal dress code policy. Formal nights: 3/4/5 Night Cruises - Usually on Day 2.

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How can I get my clothing cleaned during my cruise? Most cruise lines offer wash and press services onboard their cruise ships for a fee. Exceptions include smaller lines, such as Island Windjammers. There is typically a laundry bag located inside your stateroom that you can leave for your room steward to pick up.

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You Should Probably Avoid Nude Sunbathing on Your Cruise Balcony, Too. Much like the rules when it comes to balcony sex, you are not invisible while sunbathing nude on your balcony.

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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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Your Toiletries Should Go in Your Carry-On As Well Much like having an extra set of clothes readily available, it's also a good idea to stash a few essential toiletries, such as a toothbrush, toothpaste and deodorant, in your hand luggage so you can freshen up before your checked bags arrive.

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A few passing showers are little cause for concern, and there are plenty of things to do inside until the rain stops. A storm, squall, or hurricane is a different matter. If your ship is in danger of encountering seriously bad weather, here's what you can expect to happen: The captain will change course.

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