Mediterranean cruise

[doones2]

This will be our first time cruising the Mediterranean, Spain, Italy and France.  It will be the middle of May and I have no idea what type of clothes I should pack for our excursions.  Only one sea day so lots of bathing suits are not needed.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated 

[crystalspin]

5 hours ago, doones2 said:

This will be our first time cruising the Mediterranean, Spain, Italy and France.  It will be the middle of May and I have no idea what type of clothes I should pack for our excursions.  Only one sea day so lots of bathing suits are not needed.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated 

We sailed Trans-Atlantic and north Med: Gibralter/Spain/France/Italy in Apr - May 2015. 

I packed one-each of everything from a camisole to a wool cardigan. And I wore it all!

 

 

Also 

https://weatherspark.com/

For historical weather factors!

[cruisemom42]

As crystalspin says, you could find warmer weather in Spain and southern Italy and moderate (not cool) weather in France or northern Italy. With temperatures seemingly rising in Europe during summer, I would tend to pack more for warmer than cooler days. A cardigan or fleece or lightweight rain jacket can be used if it is cooler in the morning.

 

I tend to wear ankle pants or cropped pants when sightseeing, with short-sleeved or 3/4 sleeved shirts. In the last couple of years I see lots of women wearing cute skirts and dresses though (both Europeans and tourists) and that makes a nice option if you prefer them to pants. (I don't!).  A good lightweight raincoat is almost always useful.

 

Most of my Med cruises have been in the spring or fall; the weather is generally very pleasant as long as you're not planning to go and bake on the beaches.

 

Also just a note that a number of churches (including the Vatican) require that knees and shoulders be covered if you want to enter. Hence, shorts and sleeveless shirts/dresses aren't your best option.

[crystalspin]

Do note the bottom right item in my "gallery" -- STURDY shoes with heel-and-ankle support! Mine were ugly but oh-so necessary on cobblestones and other precarious footing.

[2BACRUISER]

On our med cruise in mid may 2019 we had a lot of rain!! Some of you may remember my review the one where i discovered my Sketchers were not waterproof!! So make sure you take waterproof footwear, a foldaway raincoat and a small umbrella for excursions. I have since purchased waterproof sketchers but have yet to put them to the test!! As mentioned by cruisemom42 above for visiting churches or religious sites you will need a shoulder cover up as a miniumum, a pashmina or large cotton scarf will suffice. HTH

[GreenFamily]

Don’t forget the money belt that you wear under your clothes to deter pickpockets.