Long or short sleeves in the Caribbean

[Thebes]

This might sound like an odd question but I like to ask it anyway : do u feel more comfortable on a ship going to Caribbean islands wearing long or short sleeves around the ship i.e. Going to dinner, shows, bars or casino ?

[Omega1]

Short.

[Keith1010]

Inside the ship for the evening you should wear what is appropriate for the evening attire and as to short or long sleeves if you have a choice wear what you prefer.

 

Keith

[take us away]

Definitely short sleeves during the day but the ship can be chilly in the evening so often long sleeves in the evening, then there are formal nights.

[Krazy Kruizers]

DH wears polo/golf shirts during the day and evening for smart casual days/nights.

On formal nights, he no longer takes his tuxedo. So he wears either a suit or a jacket -- with long sleeve dress shirts.

I am always warm and wear sleeveless tops.

I do not find HAL ships to be that cool.

[KirkNC]

Short sleeves unless it is a formal night.

[George C]

Short sleeves unless it is a formal night.

 

same here

[world~citizen]

This might sound like an odd question but I like to ask it anyway : do u feel more comfortable on a ship going to Caribbean islands wearing long or short sleeves around the ship i.e. Going to dinner, shows, bars or casino ?

 

If you are really indecisive, simply wear long sleeves and role them up.;)

[Himself]

Unless it is a formal night, I wear short sleeves in the Caribbean!

[mariner]

T-shirt by day. Sea Island cotton long or linen by night

[Linda&Vern]

This might sound like an odd question but I like to ask it anyway : do u feel more comfortable on a ship going to Caribbean islands wearing long or short sleeves around the ship i.e. Going to dinner, shows, bars or casino ?

In the Caribbean my DH wears t-shirts (classy ones) and long shorts during the day and short-sleeve golf shirts and slacks on casual evenings. At pool time he is usually in his swim trunks with coordinating top. On formal evenings he won't give up his tux, yet. This is not to say you won't need a sweater/sweatshirt at some point. IMO, the Show Lounge can be cool in the evenings.

[Copper10-8]

There's a time and a place for both

[LMaxwell]

Man you're from Pac NW heading to the Caribbean and you're talking about sleeves? All evenings I am most comfortable in short sleeves. Even on nights that I wear a suit to dinner I go change afterwards back into shorts and a short sleeve shirt. Short sleeves all the way.

[lovesublime]

What's a "classy" t-shirt?

[Thebes]

Man you're from Pac NW heading to the Caribbean and you're talking about sleeves? All evenings I am most comfortable in short sleeves. Even on nights that I wear a suit to dinner I go change afterwards back into shorts and a short sleeve shirt. Short sleeves all the way.

 

Yup. I know what u mean :)

Just didn't know how cold these ships are esp in the evening time.

[Thebes]

Thanks to everyone who shared their opinion :):)

Edited December 28, 2013 by Thebes

[sail7seas]

Why not bring a few of each..... then you know you will be comfortable.

The ships have wonderful laundry service and you can send out any shirts for laundering that you wish to rewear.

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Long sleeve for me, I roll up the cuffs ...

[Typhoon1]

Short sleeves as it gets quite warm.

 

The ladies like to carry a sweater or cover up as it can get chilly in some of the air conditioned public areas.

[Cruising-along]

Whether it's the Caribbean, Alaska or the Med, we bring both long and short sleeves on every cruise. The ship can be warm or cold, best to be prepared for both.

[sire_bobbie]

Go for short, with one or two long sleeved just in case....

[jankn]

I have always found it to be pretty chilly on board in the evenings so usually wear a light weight sweater or little jacket , don't like to be cold.....my husband is seldom chilly so isn't particular...

[iancal]

Short sleeves. And a light sweater since we sometimes find the AC on the ship a little cool. We always go with layers.

[GeriatricNurse]

This might sound like an odd question but I like to ask it anyway : do u feel more comfortable on a ship going to Caribbean islands wearing long or short sleeves around the ship i.e. Going to dinner, shows, bars or casino ?

 

 

Short sleeves, without question! ;)