packing suggestions

[Chelsea_mom]

Hi all,

 

I am sure that this has been discussed before, so I apologize in advance! I have searched through about 5 pages of postings and found nothing and when I try to use the search function, all I get is a blank screen!

 

My family is going to be on the Dec 2 sailing of the Veendam to the Western Caribbbean. We are trying to figure out exactly what to pack. Mostly summer weight clothes, I take it? Would a single sweater/fleece do in case it gets cool in the evening?

 

I know that I have seen some wonderful packing lists on these boards, but I can not seem to find the links. If you know of a link to a packing list that you like, could you post it?

 

Thanks!

[WindyCity]

Do a google search on cruise packing - I was going to put in a link, but this board won't allow it.

[Chelsea_mom]

Thanks! This got me to the list that I had seen before. I much appreciate it.

 

 

Do we need more than a single sweater for the Western Caribbean in December? I'm really just worried about night time temps outside and what the air conditioning is like inside.

 

Thanks!

[marti2282]

Just back from the Veendam western sailing--you will have a wonderful time. I took a sweater and was glad I had it. One should be all you need and you will probably only need it in the public rooms on the ship. The AC can be vigorous! I needed something over my shoulders in the dining room each evening--so if you don't have sleeves, a wrap or sweater is called for.

 

As for needing it in port--highly unlikely. The tropics are still tropical even in December! The only time we were at all chilled was on a speedboat in Guatemala coming back to the ship at the end of the day. We were wet -- just wrapped a towel around us to cut the breeze! Enjoy your trip. Marti

[grannynurse]

I would include a rain jacket (in a pouch if possible) and a small travel umbrella or two for shore excursions. If you are traveling in an S suite there are umbrellas in the room for your use but they are BIG. We have always run into a shower or 2 in Florida and in the Caribbean in the winter and spring.

GN

[Chelsea_mom]

Thank you! Rain coats, umbrellas, and one light wrap it is!!!

 

Now if we can just figure out how to carry all of my toddler's stuff. ;) I swear that her stuff takes up as much volume as ours does...

 

I have a lot of organizing to do this coming week! Only a week and a half to go, then out of cloudy, chilly NYC and on to the Caribbean. :D