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You’ll need to consider what you’ll wear on the ship during the day, what you’ll wear on port days, and evening attire- which I’ll cover in this post. In this post, I’ll share cruise outfits for women that I’ve worn on my past cruises as a Millennial cruiser, and give you inspiration on your cruise wardrobe. Although you don’t see it in the photos, I did bring a light sweater with me as well as a shawl. I like wearing sleeveless dresses, however the air conditioning in the dining room can be cool, so having a light sweater is a must. I’m short and love to wear comfortable wedge sandals that I can walk in easily. I always pack at least one pair of stylish neutral wedge style sandals to wear during the day and evening (seen in photo below).
Dresses
I recommend bringing one checked luggage per person and one backpack carry on. On boarding day of a cruise, you are guaranteed to see groups of friend and families wearing matching cruise shirts. If I’m being honest, these shirts tend to be a bit tacky, but are a great way to kick-off a group cruise. If you are planning any adventures in port such as horseback riding, an ATV tour, or ziplining, you will need some activewear. You may also want to bring athletic clothes if you plan to hit the ship’s gym.
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A long-sleeve collared shirt with a tie, paired with nice dress pants, can also work well on Formal Night. Of all the destinations you can cruise with Royal Caribbean, you can expect the most participation on Formal Night if you’re sailing on a European itinerary. This has been consistent across all of my European cruises and continues to be the trend. Again, in my experience, Europeans dress more polished and on-trend than anywhere else I’ve cruised.
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If you're wondering what to pack for a five-day cruise, bring along six shirts, six sets of underwear, and three to four bottoms. Then, throw in at least two swimsuits, so you always have one dry. Finally, pajamas, a jacket or sweater, athleisure wear, a hat, sunglasses, sandals, athletic shoes, and dress shoes round out a perfect cruise outfit packing list. T\nhough it's tempting to pack everything, cruise outfits are meant to be laid-back, so plan to wear a few items of clothing more than once — no one will judge you, promise. If there’s one thing I’m going to do on a tropical vacation, it’s use it as a reason to wear a flirty dress.
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However, if you’re traveling in the colder months of the year between December and March, it can become chilly at night. It’s a good idea to bring along a light jacket or sweater just in case you get cold. Other than that, expect temperatures in the high 70s (Fahrenheit) and sunny days all year round. Any of the above dresses are great options for a cruise formal night. Dress for formal night like you would dress for a summer wedding and you will surely fit in to the dress code.
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Don’t forget to pack dress shoes and any accessories you may need like an evening bag, clutch or jewelry. The evening dress code on our Princess cruise was smart casual for most nights. On embarkation day I wore a navy blue and white stripe casual dress. It was super comfortable, and I figured I could wear it both during the day on our cruise as well as in the evening on a smart casual night. For Alaska cruises, women should plan to pack casual outfits that can be versatile for daytime outfits or evening attire.
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Finally, rude or offensive clothing (such as shirts with foul language) should be avoided. If you’re sailing in the Caribbean then chances are that you’re going to the beach. In that case, wearing your swimsuit with a cover-up or simply wearing something casual into the port is ideal. So while you will see people dressed up around the ship, don’t feel obligated to do so if you’re eating somewhere else.
A little black dress is always appropriate for cruise formal nights, however the lace detail on this dress just adds an extra touch of elegance. Like most of the other dresses in this list of cruise outfit ideas, it’s very affordable. Remember that you can pack lighter by wearing outfits more than once on a cruise. A good tip is to pair a daytime outfit with dressier shoes and some jewelry, and wear it in the evening for a whole new look.
Daytime Cruise Wear
Now you can wear a swimsuit & coverup more than once on your vacation, so keep that in mind when you’re packing. Some cruise lines have “formal” nights, but even in recent years the strictness of the dress code has become more lax. Formal dress codes for ladies include cocktail dresses, elegant skirts, and evening-wear blouses. To be honest, I think that the ladies have an easier time with evening cruise outfits because mostly anything goes as long as it’s dressy. Darker-colored sundresses, cocktail dresses, or even pants with a dressy top will work.
For example, kimono-style wraps are great because they can work by the pool and then dress up a simple tank dress in the evening. What to wear on your Caribbean shore excursions will depend on what activities and adventures you have planned. Consider packing a lightweight waterproof jacket for your days off the ship. If your itinerary includes a Glow Party night, consider packing an all-white outfit. Theme nights offer the perfect time to schedule a portrait session with a ship's photographer. What to wear on shore excursions will depend on what time of year you are going and what islands your cruise visits.
Think about a smart-looking dress or slacks and a dressy blouse. Accessories are small, easy to pack, and great for transitioning an outfit from day to evening. I would pack two outfits per day on a cruise- something to wear during the day either on board or at a port of call, and something a bit dressier for the evening.
Whether you want to wear a pair of flowy pants, a swimsuit, a dress, skirt outfit, you name it, a kimono will work great for the look you pick. I’m usually not an outfit repeater when I travel, but you will see me wear this cover-up all over the ship. The dress style offers both enough breathability to wear it outside and enough coverage to walk around inside as well. Just throw it over your swimsuit and you won’t have to worry about changing outfits before heading to the all-inclusive buffet. Cruises usually have air conditioning inside, and this long-sleeved dress will keep you comfortable as you go about different activities. From daytime wear to packing pointers for a more sophisticated night, here is our curated list of tips on what to pack for your first cruise.
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