Lijobes Posted August 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I have been on quite a few Caribbean cruises, but I just don't know what to pack for our next cruise in October. I know my bathing suit and cover up aren't going to do it for shore excursions. What do people wear on cold weather cruises? Both on and off the ship. Where do people hang out on the ship? Are there activities by the pool? Help. Thanks, Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted August 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 13, 2017 October in New England can be fickle. Layers are your best bet with a waterproof hooded jacket. . It can be 80 & 30 (during the same day). Likely is 50-60 but wind & rain are likely at least one of the days. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted August 13, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Pack layers!!! Good chance you will need a sweater even on the ship and be repaired for rain unless we are on your cruise. I do not allow bad weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserfromalabama Posted August 13, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 13, 2017 We went the middle of September on a New England/Canada cruise a couple of years ago. I am very hot natured and my husband is the exact opposite! We packed capris for me and long pants for him. We also carried waterproof lightweight jacket and layered underneath it. He was fine with long sleeves and light jacket and I usually ended up wearing a light jacket, but shedding it by noon. Check the weather at all ports of call ten days out and you can pretty much tell what you need to take. We were a little chilly on deck-so we did not use swimsuits. Usually this cruise is port heavy-so we did not hang out much on the ship except to sleep. Our New England/ Canada cruise was one of my favorite cruises and a big difference from the Caribbean ones. Not many children running around and seemed to be an older or middle-aged group of cruiser. Never had a problem with pool lounger hogs or pushing and shoving at the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted August 14, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I went two years ago. It was rather breezy on deck. I never saw anyone in the pool but there were some in the hot tubs. We needed light jackets most days. It was warm enough for me to wear sandals every day except the one day with lots of rain. I have a raincoat with a zip out fleece lining. I never had to use the lining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lijobes Posted August 14, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thanks everybody. That is what I was thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhsocal Posted August 23, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Many very good suggestions. However, would opt for footwear other than sandals when on shore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted August 23, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 23, 2017 We have done this cruise twice, both times in September. One year my photos show me in shirt, sweater and down jacket every day. The next time, the most I needed was a long-sleeve jersey. That said, the weather was, in fact, fabulous every day, mostly sunny. One of my favorite cruise regions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted August 23, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 23, 2017 October, you might get some good fall color & lobster will still be good. Many places close after October 12 weekend Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug123 Posted August 24, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Did this cruise a few years ago and we had rain several days, and VERY cold weather 1 or 2 days. I'm talking long johns under jeans, turtllenect, sweater jacket, mittens and STILL cold during an outdoor excursion. We heard that 2 days later that same town had record setting high temperatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted August 24, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 24, 2017 We always have layers when cruising to Canada/NE in the 2nd week of October. Sometimes we have sweater or a light jacket. It a little cold but not chilly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 27, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I did a New England cruise last year.......where does the time go?:eek:.......daytime, jeans/pants, long sleevea........it did not get so cold that I needed longjohns..... of course weather can vary:) I do remember it rained a bit too. I would suggest layering. Evenings.....same as I wear on other cruises....nice slacks and tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted August 28, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I do bring cuddleduds. If I don't wear them under my clothing they make great pjs Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezie Posted September 18, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I'm also sailing New England in October. What about evenings on the ship? I'm used to sleeveless dresses. Will the temperature around the ship be set cooler than a normal Caribbean cruise? It's still hot here in Texas so the thought of wearing my sweater dress at night sounds wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted September 18, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I'm also sailing New England in October. What about evenings on the ship? I'm used to sleeveless dresses.Will the temperature around the ship be set cooler than a normal Caribbean cruise? It's still hot here in Texas so the thought of wearing my sweater dress at night sounds wrong. I packed as I normally would......if you want to wear sleeveless, I would suggest bringing some type of cardigan/ sweater, shawl, or something in that genre. I live in Florida and sailed to New England last October......it was definitely cool during the day outside........but on board the ship, it felt comfortable to me. I don't own any sweater dresses so it would never be part of my wardrobe on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted September 18, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Bring a hooded rain jacket, warm socks Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfish Posted September 18, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 18, 2017 We live on Cape Cod and travel the East Coast in the Fall. One day its shorts and a Tee shirt and shorts the next can be a Hoodie and jeans. Come prepared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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