What to pack for a November cruise to western caribbean?

[Hope89]

Going in the middle of November. Itinerary - Cozumel, Grand cayman, Jamaica, and Labadee. I see that the temps are between mid eighties and seventies..so is it safe to pack summer clothes? Will be back on the ship by five in the evenings.

Edited August 15, 2014 by Hope89

[lovemylab]

I'd definitely be packing summer clothes. I've gone several times in November and never had any issues with the temps (day or night).

[Ehpride]

I'm going in November and packing summer clothes. I do typically wear a jacket or fleece to the airport. That's more for the plane than anything else. If I have a pair of jeans, it's because I wore them to the airport. In November, I may wear shorts instead because it shouldn't be that cold at home. I can suck it up for a few minutes to save suitcase space.

 

I also bring a sweater or shawl for evenings on the ship because I usually find the air conditioning cold.

[cb at sea]

Oh yeah...shorts/tees...summer wear is definitely in order!

[IrishLassie]

It NEVER gets cold in the tropics, so bring all summer clothes, otherwise your going to be VERY WARM! We wear summer clothes all year round here, so go for it. :D

[jammen]

Going in the middle of November. Itinerary - Cozumel, Grand cayman, Jamaica, and Labadee. I see that the temps are between mid eighties and seventies..so is it safe to pack summer clothes? Will be back on the ship by five in the evenings.

 

Pack cool close,(cotton shirts , shorts, etc), have a good time.No problem with summer clothes.

[sail7seas]

Absolutely summer clothes including swimsuits. :)

 

Enjoy.

[whataboutport]

I've been a few times in Nov. In fact it's now my favorite month to go to the Caribbean. The temps say 70s-80s but the humidity will make it seem much hotter. The further south you go, the hotter it gets.

 

However, twice I been to the Bahamas (I know you're not going there but...) in Feb and March and I was wearing a sweater. Glad I brought it! And the guide at Fort Fincastle was wearing a ski jacket! Where does one even purchase a ski jacket in the Bahamas?!

 

I would wear a pair of long pants and bring a light jacket for the flight over to FL. Then change into shorts before boarding, so you don't have to wait around for your luggage to change into shorts. Or just bring carry ons like I do and you never have to wait for your luggage.

 

Have fun! We're doing W. Carib in Nov as well!

Edited August 15, 2014 by whataboutport

[Lois R]

Hi:)...I agree with everyone else....warm out for sure. Summer clothing

is spot on:D......I am also sailing in November to the same places!:)

Bathing suits for Labadee...(and a cover up);)...nice beaches there.

 

The only pants I usually bring are nice ones for evenings. I have a pair of

black silk slacks that have worked for me over the years of crusiing.:D

 

Daytime for the Caribbean....shorts/capris/bathing suits.....t's, tanks,

sandals.....

 

I do bring a cardigan but that would be for evenings....daytime, like

I said.....just dress for the summertime:)

[geocruiser]

Pack summer clothes for the trip. I would also bring a shawl to use on board just in case the AC is too cool.

[Hope89]

Thanks everyone for the replies. Good to know I can pack summer clothes.