weather question

[Jeff&Mel]

We are taking our first Caribbean cruise December 27th out of Baltimore.

 

So I am curious- for those that have actual experience, how many days will we be in the cold weather? What I am trying to ask is how many days does it take the ship to get to the warm weather areas?

 

We are on the Grandeur for 10 days.

 

Thanks in advance.

[Janet524]

You'll probably start getting into the warmer weather on Day 3. However, the way the weather's been around here lately, you may experience warm weather starting on Day 1!

[OCruisers]

Our older daughter's family often takes cruises out of the NY area for Christmas/New Year's cruises to the Caribbean.

Normally, the first and second days are chilly.

They still enjoy and have a GREAT time! :)

[ADS94]

I just came off the Grandeur over Thanksgiving. We started to use the balcony near the end of Day 2. We only went to the Bahamas, so it wasn't all that warm (but that was because of the cold front moving through). Going back to Baltimore, the balcony was usable the entire time except the last night, needed the bathrobe to watch VA Beach go by.

[cb at sea]

This year, it hasn't been too cold....not pool weather by any means, but still, not sub-zero! You'll probably be ok by day 2. Personally, I'm in favor of this "global warming" thing!

Edited December 17, 2015 by cb at sea

[Jeff&Mel]

Thanks for the feedback!

 

So are people wearing summery style clothing on these cruises? should I bring winter and summer clothing??

 

I have only sailed in Europe and the Middle east. Never to the Caribbean-

I cruise in 10 days and I haven't given it much thought- BUT I leave next Sunday so I guess I should start figuring out what to pack!!! LOL

[cruisinfanatic]

We are taking our first Caribbean cruise December 27th out of Baltimore.

 

So I am curious- for those that have actual experience, how many days will we be in the cold weather? What I am trying to ask is how many days does it take the ship to get to the warm weather areas?

 

We are on the Grandeur for 10 days.

 

Thanks in advance.

that would depend on what the weather is at the time

[Janet524]

Thanks for the feedback!

 

So are people wearing summery style clothing on these cruises? should I bring winter and summer clothing??

 

I have only sailed in Europe and the Middle east. Never to the Caribbean-

I cruise in 10 days and I haven't given it much thought- BUT I leave next Sunday so I guess I should start figuring out what to pack!!! LOL

 

Caribbean is tropical. Summer clothes will be the norm. Bring jeans and sweaters for the first couple of days, and of course for the return trip to the "Northern Reaches." Enjoy your cruise. We love Grandeur.

[MS52]

End of day 2 - definitely by day 3. We always leave out of Baltimore. I'll take a chilly day on a cruise ship anytime over a day at the airport! We'll be getting on the Grandeur when you're getting off. Keep her nice!

[Keith1010]

First couple of days expect it to be cool and the same on your return to Baltimore.

 

Keith

[Jeff&Mel]

Thanks!! You guys are the best!

 

Leaving in 9 days- Today I guess I will start figuring out what to pack :)