Berk987 Posted December 3, 2010 #1 Share Posted December 3, 2010 checking weather.com. 30% chance. should I bring an umbrella? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtheW0rld Posted December 3, 2010 #2 Share Posted December 3, 2010 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinggranmama Posted December 3, 2010 #3 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Not in the Caribbean. I think it always says 30% chance of rain. Take your chances! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estebofarr Posted December 3, 2010 #4 Share Posted December 3, 2010 yes, they are so small. Plus, if you have it it is guaranteed not to rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted December 3, 2010 #5 Share Posted December 3, 2010 checking weather.com.30% chance. should I bring an umbrella? One for three people should have you covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted December 3, 2010 #6 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Lite weight travel ponchos in your backpack should work. When folded correctly they are no larger than a pack of cigarettes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxguy77 Posted December 3, 2010 #7 Share Posted December 3, 2010 What's an umbrella?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted December 3, 2010 #8 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Not in the Caribbean. I think it always says 30% chance of rain. Take your chances!Right. A cloud could come over and it might rain on you but still be sunny the other end of the beach. That's what "tropical" weather is; a shower here and there. You may get rained on, you may not. And if it rains, it'll be sunny again a short while later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 3, 2010 #9 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda&Vern Posted December 3, 2010 #10 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Just back from Panama Canal cruise. It rained heavy getting from bus to ship two different days (long walk). Also rained heavy during one of our outdoor excursions. Strongly suggest cheap poncho - easy to pack - throw away when done. Buy at dollar store - we took several and glad we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerintn Posted December 4, 2010 #11 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Just back from Panama Canal cruise. It rained heavy getting from bus to ship two different days (long walk). Also rained heavy during one of our outdoor excursions. Strongly suggest cheap poncho - easy to pack - throw away when done. Buy at dollar store - we took several and glad we did. And, besides, they look so dashing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capital Cruiser Posted December 4, 2010 #12 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Ditto the poncho idea. They are lightweight, easy to carry and leave your hands free for whatever (stay clean, folks;)!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 4, 2010 #13 Share Posted December 4, 2010 NO! Come on you're going where it's warm right? Our last one it rained as we tendered and people complained. OK to put this in perspective, we're from Canada where there is snow on the ground and it's 80 degrees plus on the tender and it's a warm rain coming down (for maybe 10-15 minutes) and people are complaining. I wouldn't bother packling an umbrella. Too many other important things to pack or to leave room to bring back. Just my opinion. It's not cold. It's not a harsh rain and it's gone in a few minutes. Have a great cruise whether you pack an umbrella or not. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted December 4, 2010 #14 Share Posted December 4, 2010 If it's raining, I don't go out in it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted December 4, 2010 #15 Share Posted December 4, 2010 30% chance of rain means 70% chance it will not rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 4, 2010 #16 Share Posted December 4, 2010 30% chance of rain means 70% chance it will not rain. But, if you have an umbrella, the chance of NO rain goes up to about 90%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winters in NZ Posted December 4, 2010 #17 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Avoid cheap ponchos. They are usually rubberized and do not allow the transfer of condensation...they don't breathe. Cheap rainwear will invariably make you quite wet and uncomfortable, as a result. You get what you pay for. Many good products also have reflective abilities which also makes them safer for night-time strolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZNative2000 Posted December 4, 2010 #18 Share Posted December 4, 2010 NO! I wouldn't bother packling an umbrella. Too many other important things to pack or to leave room to bring back. Just my opinion. It's not cold. It's not a harsh rain and it's gone in a few minutes. Have a great cruise whether you pack an umbrella or not. :D kazu ... Don't you usually have a suite and isn't a golf umbrella one of the perks?;) Just back from Panama Canal cruise. It rained heavy getting from bus to ship two different days (long walk). Also rained heavy during one of our outdoor excursions. Strongly suggest cheap poncho - easy to pack - throw away when done. Buy at dollar store - we took several and glad we did. Another vote for disposable ponchos. Welcome Back Linda and Vern! Didn't you just love every minute???:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crusinbanjo Posted December 4, 2010 #19 Share Posted December 4, 2010 30%? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted December 4, 2010 #20 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Avoid cheap ponchos. They are usually rubberized and do not allow the transfer of condensation...they don't breathe. Cheap rainwear will invariably make you quite wet and uncomfortable, as a result. You get what you pay for. Many good products also have reflective abilities which also makes them safer for night-time strolls.The very light-weight plastic things are fine for short periods. I wouldn't bother with any "good products" in the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariawoman Posted December 4, 2010 #21 Share Posted December 4, 2010 checking weather.com.30% chance. should I bring an umbrella? Yes because being prepared brings that number down to 0% in my world lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeriatricNurse Posted December 4, 2010 #22 Share Posted December 4, 2010 checking weather.com.30% chance. should I bring an umbrella? As a rule of thumb, one should always travel with an umbrella!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m steve Posted December 4, 2010 #23 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Last cruise we had rain for 4 days out of the first 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraic Posted December 4, 2010 #24 Share Posted December 4, 2010 30% chance of rain means 70% chance it will not rain. Himself has nailed it. I live in south Florida and in the summer almost every day the forecast is 30% chance of rain. At 30% chance I'll ride my bicycle and not worry of the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted December 4, 2010 #25 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Yes, take a folding umbrella. You can also use it as a parasol for some shade on very hot sunny days.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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