Fall Cruise!

[Iluvmypuggle]

I placed a deposit on a cruise Nov. 1st out of Ft. Lauderdale a few months back, but wasn't sure if I would be able to go. I was approved my vacation time today, so now it's a definite!!! :D Just wanted to share my happy cruise news.

 

I can't imagine needing much, but any excuse to shop works for me. I've never cruised in November before & will be going to the Caribbean. Key West, Jamaica & Cayman Islands. What will the weather be like? I imagine it's pretty warm at that time.

 

I also need a dress for an Oct. 11th wedding, so my wedding attire can serve as my formal dress for the trip. I was thinking of a plum dress. What do you think?

[iheartbda]

Yes, happy news.:)

I went to the Western Caribbean in Feb, with a stop in Key West and it was warm, warm, glorious warm....snow at home.

 

Plum sounds yummy.

[luckye]

We usually go to Key West every year around late November. The weather is usually warm. Only once a few years ago, we had a cold snap, think high 60's at night. You will probably be there during the day, so I dont think you'll have anything close to that. Key West is one of my most favorite places. It is very very casual..

 

We also did a similar cruise last year in early December. Again, it was like summer. Cayman Islands is beautiful ....... Didnt care much for Ochos Rios.. As for as clothing, for day wear, I also found it to be casual.

 

Plum dress sounds wonderful. I was looking at some fall/winter catalogs., looks like plums will be quite popular this year.

[Beanie01]

I live in south Florida. November is still quite warm - usually low-mid 80's, and keep in mind, in the Carrib, you'll be even further south.

 

Plum sounds like a fabulous color for an evening dress! Enjoy!!!

[cb at sea]

You're right--prepare for summery weather!

[Iluvmypuggle]

Sounds good ladies! I hope I find a nice cocktail dress. I haven't bought one in a while because my last 2 cruises were NCL & I didn't really need one otherwise.

 

I was hoping we would have warm weather to look forward to, especially when it starts getting too cold in NJ for flip flops, etc. Thanks for your responses.

[Curt Jerome Wild]

Did you figure out 100% if you are a Winter or Summer yet?

I'd double check on those, so you are totally sure with all of your new clothing purchases.

(over in the Season thread)...;)

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1011931&page=7

[Iluvmypuggle]

Did you figure out 100% if you are a Winter or Summer yet?

I'd double check on those, so you are totally sure with all of your new clothing purchases.

(over in the Season thread)...;)

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1011931&page=7

 

Hey CJW-

 

I never saw your post back to me from the "season" thread. I must have missed it, but thanks for responding to my post. I think I am in between Winter & Spring. Those color charts were really helpful. :)

 

Thanks again!

[Sailaways_]

Congrats on your cruise! We just booked one for November also, so I'm excited too. :D What cruise line are you going on?

 

Like everyone else said - prepare for summery weather in Ft. Lauderdale. We occasionally get short cold fronts (read: 50 degrees) at the end of Nov/Dec, but they're nothing major. ;) The Caribbean will be warm too, not as icky humid as it can be in the summer months. The ocean might be a little cooler too, but that's subjective, so don't worry too much.

 

Oh, and don't worry too much about being "in" for the season for clothes - I've proudly worn my tropical print dresses on winter cruises and there have been tons of others doing the same. Wear what you want! Happy shopping!

[Iluvmypuggle]

Congrats on your cruise! We just booked one for November also, so I'm excited too. :D What cruise line are you going on?

 

Like everyone else said - prepare for summery weather in Ft. Lauderdale. We occasionally get short cold fronts (read: 50 degrees) at the end of Nov/Dec, but they're nothing major. ;) The Caribbean will be warm too, not as icky humid as it can be in the summer months. The ocean might be a little cooler too, but that's subjective, so don't worry too much.

 

Oh, and don't worry too much about being "in" for the season for clothes - I've proudly worn my tropical print dresses on winter cruises and there have been tons of others doing the same. Wear what you want! Happy shopping!

 

 

Hey sailaways. I will be cruising on the Carnival Freedom. I've never done a Carnival cruise out of FL nor have I been on one of their newer ships so Im excited. What ship are you sailing on in November?

[Sailaways_]

Hey sailaways. I will be cruising on the Carnival Freedom. I've never done a Carnival cruise out of FL nor have I been on one of their newer ships so Im excited. What ship are you sailing on in November?

 

I'm going on the Equinox...just a short one (4 days) but I'm really excited. :) The Freedom does a nice southern itinerary, right? It's one of the few ships left at Port Everglades this summer, so I see it all the time. Have fun on your cruise!

[Iluvmypuggle]

I'm going on the Equinox...just a short one (4 days) but I'm really excited. :) The Freedom does a nice southern itinerary, right? It's one of the few ships left at Port Everglades this summer, so I see it all the time. Have fun on your cruise!

 

Oh nice! I've never looked into a Celebrity cruise, but I hear great things.

Have a wonderful time. I'm sure we'll be counting down together since we're both sailing on fall cruises.