Most people go on european river cruises in the spring and summer months with a handful cruising in the winter to visit europe s famous christmas markets.
Spring river cruise wardrobe.
April 7 2018 by jo.
Start by reading these general tips for packing for a cruise.
Most cruise ships allow casual attire but that doesn t mean you can walk around with just a bikini unless you re on the sundeck or around the pool.
River cruises tend to be more casual than ocean cruises.
What you pack will of course depend on which season you re traveling in.
A mix and match travel wardrobe for spring.
How long is your cruise.
Understanding the cruise.
The crowd on a european cruise tends to dress up slightly more than on for example a hawaiian cruise but that doesn t mean your wardrobe must be neat.
Colourful packing list for europe.
Packing for a cruise always involves taking more clothes than you would for a normal holiday.
A mix and match travel wardrobe for spring.
For cooler climates layer.
Most river cruises are between 7 to 15 days.
What to wear on a river cruise in europe.
Even though it is the best time to take a river cruise weather can change quickly in the shoulder seasons.
Cruise lines send out helpful packing lists with the cruise itinerary but you need to be the one to research weather forecasts.
Lisbon and porto mid april to early may your travel wardrobe suggestions are very helpful for a canadian trapped in chilly winter and dreaming of spring.
When choosing what to wear on a rhine river cruise avoid surprises by researching online to find out your ship s dress code before you go.
You just never know.
For warm pack breathable fabrics.
They re more about experiencing the culture and sights of europe and less about having a fun vacation on a big ship like you would on a caribbean cruise.
Regular readers will know that i often travel to europe in spring.
River cruises are more casual than ocean cruises.
I ll use these ideas as i assemble my items for packing river cruising wandering both cities.
But here are my tips for what to pack for a river cruise in europe after going on 4 such cruises myself.
Light snowfall in spring in st petersburg russia during a russian river cruise.
Colourful packing list for europe.
On most cruises there are certain dress codes for evening wear and different dress codes for different nights of your trip.
So it s important to dress in layers.
Early spring can bring chilly winds that rush down the river or bright blue cloudless skies to make a walk on the sun deck totally enjoyable.
Dress for comfort and function.
Weather on a spring europe river cruise can be unpredictable.