Swimsuit cover ups

[FirstCruiseBeth]

I'm looking for some help.

 

We're booked on the Island Princess Panama Canal cruise in Feb 2016 and it will be only our second cruise.

 

Our first was to Alaska so we never wore swimsuits, but I'm wondering whether ladies can wear cover-ups and flip flops around the ship or should I wear a dress or shorts. I would always dress to eat of course, or go to any daytime activity - I'm really thinking of getting from my cabin to the pool.

 

Thanks for any advice - or any other tips for cruising in a hot climate.

 

Beth

[awhfy]

If you can't find a regular coverup just get a mans white long sleeved shirt & roll the cuffs. You can always put a belt with it

[cb at sea]

Going from cabin to pool, or to the buffet (if the cover up is opaque and not see-thru), is fine! I don't think I'd wear the cover up to go to the casino or bingo, etc...but to and from the pool and the buffet is what most will be doing.

 

Shorts/tees/flip-flops are fine for the other public spaces during the daytime!

 

Bring a hat or visor...that sun reflecting off all that water is bright!!!! Sunglasses are not enough!! In Panama, it's hot enough to go inside periodically to cool off...VERY HOT and HUMID!

Edited August 31, 2015 by cb at sea

[FirstCruiseBeth]

Many thanks for your replies - that's really helpful.

Beth

[mousey]

I agree...your cover-up, especially if it covers your bum (standing or bending), should be fine just to go to pool, spa, Jacuzzi and buffet. Anywhere else...throw on a pair of shorts or Capris with the cover-up and you're good to go.

 

Hope you have an awesome cruise!:D

Edited August 31, 2015 by mousey

[Langley Cruisers]

I'm really thinking of getting from my cabin to the pool....

 

Of course, your cover-up will be fine! I believe you will see women dressed in less than that. ;) I have seen some women not wear any cover-up over their bikini and walking around the ship.

[sail7seas]

Depends what type of cover up you wear.

If it is a pareo tied at the waist, I wouldn't think you want to roam the ship wearing a bikini bra top, bare stomach and wrapped pareo at waist.

 

 

If you wear one of the t shirt styles that go to or a little above the knee over a dry swimsuit, you probably would be okay going into one of the shops or walking around but I don't think that's okay for MDR for lunch or any of the restaurants except the buffet.

 

[FirstCruiseBeth]

I've a long, floaty kaftan (not too sheer!) so it sounds like it will be fine from cabin to pool. Thanks again to everyone for your help.

Beth

[OCruisers]

I like a cover-up with LONG sleeves because I get chilly walking back in the a/c to our cabin. :)

 

LuLu

[sail7seas]

I've a long, floaty kaftan (not too sheer!) so it sounds like it will be fine from cabin to pool. Thanks again to everyone for your help.

Beth

 

Sounds perfect. :)

 

[Anthomaniac]

Cover up is fine for walking around, there are coverups that look nicer than some of the things you will see people wearing!

 

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