Packing for December Southern Caribbean Cruise

[57redbird]

Wondering what kind of weather (read outerwear) to pack for a December Southern Caribbean cruise....did a Panama Canal cruise in October & sweltered....

 

thanks in advance --- way in advance...cruise is in 2015.

 

Edited November 12, 2014 by 57redbird
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[Crew News]

Wondering what kind of weather (read outerwear) to pack for a December Southern Caribbean cruise....did a Panama Canal cruise in October & sweltered....

 

thanks in advance --- way in advance...cruise is in 2015.

 

My experience is that the Southern Caribbean is a bit cooler and with a bit (few degrees) less humidity in December.

[0bnxshs]

Wondering what kind of weather (read outerwear) to pack for a December Southern Caribbean cruise....did a Panama Canal cruise in October & sweltered....

 

thanks in advance --- way in advance...cruise is in 2015.

 

 

You might plan for a light jacket in the evenings but for the most part you'll find it will be warm and breezy. Enjoy your cruise! :)

[Daisyloo]

We have done the Southern Caribbean a few times at that time of the year. It will be hot. A bit cooler than April or May, but still hot. We have experienced a few rain showers too, but they didn't last long.

[jtl513]

Google is your friend:

 

https://weatherspark.com/averages/33734/12/Oranjestad-Aruba-Aruba

 

https://weatherspark.com/averages/33721/12/St-George-s-Grenada-Grenada

 

click on the blue dots in the map for other islands

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Edited November 13, 2014 by jtl513

[take us away]

Average temperature throughout most of the Southern Caribbean is about 85 F and the closer you get to the equator, the warmer it gets. We always bring an umbrella as on the rain forest islands it rains every day (like Dominica) while some are more desert-like such as Aruba. Have never brought a jacket but do bring a sweater which is sometimes needed on board the ship.

[57redbird]

Thanks.... we've done an Alaskan, 2 Mexican Riviera & the Panama Canal cruises & never quite manage to get the outer gear right.

[cruisenfreak]

We often cruise during December and the above information is most likely correct, but three years ago (I think) it was very, very cool. We layered clothing, bought and wore sweatshirts from the on-board shop and then put our cheap plastic ponchos over that. We were on board three weeks and it was never warm!

[Susie51]

We cruised in Jan. 2010 and we always needed a jacket or warm sweater when we sat on our balcony.

[dadroy]

For the most part, unless you are on an open deck it will be warm and comfortable with just a top and shorts. On exposed decks, including a balcony, the wind from the motion of the ship will make it feel cooler, which can mean you will want something long sleeved.

 

Interiors like the dining room are often too cool for many people, so a sweater or wrap may help to keep the chill off.