Yosemitegal Posted March 23, 2007 #1 Share Posted March 23, 2007 What kind of clothing would you wear on a summer cruise? I'm booked on Amadeus July 28th from Amsterdam to Budapest. This will be my first trip to Europe, are jeans and shorts to casual when going ashore?: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted March 23, 2007 #2 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Yosemitegal, Jeans are perfect. Shorts aren´t very common in Europe and it´s mainly US tourists wearing shorts :D . Catholic churches in Europe are expecting decent clothing which usually means no shorts no tank tops. Do not forget comfortable walking shoes! steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patkat Posted March 23, 2007 #3 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Capris are also acceptable, even for men. And it can get surprisingly cool, so pack at least one lightweight sweater or cardigan for the evenings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgo39 Posted March 23, 2007 #4 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I could see me trying to get DH in a pair of capris!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patkat Posted March 23, 2007 #5 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I live in Europe...it takes some getting used to. Not to mention the teeny-bikinis the men like to wear. Or where I live in Munich...completely au naturel! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgo39 Posted March 23, 2007 #6 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I think I can do without that!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted March 23, 2007 #7 Share Posted March 23, 2007 "Capris" for men are called "Bermudas" :D in Germany. Except for his long Lederhosn DH does not show his legs :) . Speedos are another nice topic. DH had to buy trunks for our upcoming Caribbean cruise. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgo39 Posted March 24, 2007 #8 Share Posted March 24, 2007 The Leiderhosens are kinda cute but I can do without the speedos!:eek: My DH does not show his legs either,He will only wear jeans or dockers.I guess I will still take him with me.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosemitegal Posted March 25, 2007 Author #9 Share Posted March 25, 2007 I'm glad I asked, I thought shorts might be a little to casual for the trip. How warm does the weather usually get in July/August? Will it be to warm to be comfortable in jeans, would a lighter weight material be more comfortable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgo39 Posted March 25, 2007 #10 Share Posted March 25, 2007 I have traveled to Europe in June and in the beginning of Sept and it was hot. I had brought jeans with me and ended up having to buy some capris and cool tops when we were traveling in Germany. The only places the jeans were not to warm was in Lucerne,the Alps up in the mountains and in Amsterdam and London. I plan on bringing 1 pair of jeans,some lighter weight slacks and capris for my July Budapest to Amsterdam cruise. I've gotten better at packing light after 4 Europeon trips and plan on washing stuff in the sink when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgo39 Posted March 25, 2007 #11 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Another thought is that it is possible to check the weather forecast before you leave. Just go to weather.com and enter the cities you will be visiting.You can get a 5,10 and 14 day forecast by following the links. Not sure how accurate the 14 day forecast would be but I am sure you could get a general idea what the temperatures will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosemitegal Posted March 26, 2007 Author #12 Share Posted March 26, 2007 letsgo39.....will you be traveling with Amadeus in July? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgo39 Posted March 26, 2007 #13 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Yosimitegal, No,we will be on the Avalon Tranquility starting in Budapest July 7. I am thinking the weather will be pretty warm. I hope it is not so hot that there is a big rush to grab the deck chairs in the shade.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceS Posted March 26, 2007 #14 Share Posted March 26, 2007 We're on Amadeus is late August. I expect hot. I'll get my light weight capris ready to go. I think jeans are great to travel, but would be hot for me that time of year. So many things are not air conditioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosemitegal Posted March 27, 2007 Author #15 Share Posted March 27, 2007 It sounds like we are in for some nice weather and a good time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalGal Posted March 27, 2007 #16 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Yosemitegal and letsgo39, I would really appreciate your trip reports on your return, we are booking Budapest to Amsterdam in 2008. We are still debating which cruise line we'll be taking. Just a couple of questions. How far in advance did you book, and did you pay a lot less than the brochure prices? We are planning on using our FF miles so we can fly first class, did either of you do that? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgo39 Posted March 27, 2007 #17 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I booked 1 year in advance.I booked my own air and did that about 10 mos in advance. I saved a lot of money by booking my own air and by using an on line travel company called affordable tours to book the cruise.. There were also other discounts being offered by Globus who owns Avalon. I have taken several Globus land tours in the past and think they are an excellent company.. We will go 1 day early to Budapest and stay 1 day after the tour in Amsterdam.I use the tripadvisor web site to find flights and hotels plus restaurants etc. We are traveling on Avalon and there are already some trip reports on this web site about Avalon. Comments have been very positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosemitegal Posted March 29, 2007 Author #18 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I also booked about a year in advance, river cruises fill up much faster than ocean cruises, so book early. I went through my travel agent for the cruise and also the air. She shopped around for the best airfare and also gave us a good price on the cruise, which was far less than the brochure price. I don't have frequent flyer miles, so unless I can get bumped up to first class when I check in.....I guess I'll be stuck in coach for 10 or so hours.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandybold Posted June 4, 2007 #19 Share Posted June 4, 2007 we're on same cruise. I wore mostly shorts in italy/greece (summer 2005) and Stockholm/Copenhagen (summer 2006) & did not feel out of place. I do have a pair of "zippy" pants - legs zip off & on - that work well for churches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magmorr75219 Posted June 4, 2007 #20 Share Posted June 4, 2007 The "zippy" hiking pants are FABULOUS! They're light weight, but can keep you warm if it's cool, too. I wished I had several pairs of those, as I wore my one pair too frequently. That way, you can convert to shorts, but have pants if you need them. The start of our trip (mid-May to the end of May) was cool, but by the time we ended, it was REALLY warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceS Posted June 4, 2007 #21 Share Posted June 4, 2007 We booked one year ahead and are using the cruise line air. It worked out OK and we didn't have enough FF miles. I'm not concerned about my outfits anymore. I'm doing capris, skirts and comfortable things that can mix and match. Light weight things are easy to pack, wash and wear. I want to get a feel for how many men wear a sport coat for the special dinners or to a concert in Vienna? Who can give us an idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacmom Posted June 4, 2007 #22 Share Posted June 4, 2007 The tour sponsored concert in Vienna has no a/c. We were there in aug 2004---very close and hot. Most men didn't wear jackets. Even at the "special" dinners, a short sleeved dress shirt is sufficient. Pack light. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceS Posted June 4, 2007 #23 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Pat, You are my hubby's new best friend. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsDave Posted June 4, 2007 #24 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I'm not as concerned for me..ladies can get away with capris and skorts.. I am more curious about what my husband can and can't wear...what about the dinners? khakis?...and during the day..his shorts are longer...the kind with the cargo pockets...I just think it's going to be so hot... I've decided to order the Mobal phone..seems to make the most sense to me....we will be in Paris after the cruise..this is our first and I have never been there.. Tina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacmom Posted June 4, 2007 #25 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Gee, Alice, can my new best friend get the passport people to send ours by Fri. I"m grasping at straws. We arestill waiting for them to be returned to us--just asked for extra pages. They won't even send them back as is!!! Can you tell I"m just a bit frustrated? My husband took a jacket on our first river cruise, wore it once. Now he takes a sweater vest and looks a bit dressier. With the reduction in weight allowances, it seems silly to pack something for 2 hours wear. Take care and enjoy. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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