cruisinglisa Posted March 30, 2008 #1 Share Posted March 30, 2008 My husband and I are going on a 12 night Mediterranean cruise, in early October of this year. For the formal nights, how warmly will we need to dress? Could I wear some nice, formal, summery dresses? Or, will they need to be something warmer? I'm seeing some nice dresses in the stores right now (longer, but light-weight and very short sleeves), but I'm not sure if they will be appropriate? Thanks for any input that you can provide! Thanks! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lv2cruz Posted March 31, 2008 #2 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I was there at that time in 2006 and it was warm and comfortable in the Med. never "hot".On one formal night i wore a black halter style dress.I did have a shawl with me in case i got a little cold but dont recall ever needing it inside. I did not go outside that night so i would image you may need something lightweight just in case. On the second formal night we all aet at the Supper Club and i wore black dressy pants with a beaded semi-sleevless top.Again i needed nothing on my arms.So to answer your question i think you will be fine with what you have in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettogirl Posted April 2, 2008 #3 Share Posted April 2, 2008 We cruised the Med in middle October to first of November 2007. Our table was next to the front windows and everyone at our table was freezing, even the men in their coats. We had to have the waiters close the blinds. Take a pashmina (or buy some at your ports) and you will probably be fine. I always think they keep the restaurants and the theater cold though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne315 Posted April 2, 2008 #4 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I find the ships rather on the cool side (AC) usually turned up rather high so I tend to dress with long sleeves. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genni Posted April 2, 2008 #5 Share Posted April 2, 2008 A pashmina or other type of shawl - may come in handy for visiting some places (churches...) doesn't take up much room, can come in handy on deck when there is wind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genni Posted April 2, 2008 #6 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Sorry, I forgot to add, depending on the dress - pack a light dress jacket that might go with it, then consider what also goes with the jacket - it really all depends on the seating (if near AC units or other drafty areas, and how sensitive one is to such...you can always carryit and not wear it if not necessary). Quite a few will be wearing more summery dresses and hoping for the best...important is to be comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinglisa Posted July 19, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I've looked up the October temps in the Mediterannean ports we'll be stopping at, and it looks like the temps range from 50-70... which makes packing a little challenging... Any suggestions on how warm to dress on the excursions? Would short sleave shirts and capris work, if I brought with a light jacket? Could my husband wear shorts on the casual tours and be comfortable? How cold does it get outside on deck? Will we pretty much always need long pants and a jacket? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted July 19, 2008 #8 Share Posted July 19, 2008 As a FYI, many places in Europe - mostly religious, do not allow shorts. We're on the Oct 1st Freedom sailing and I plan to wear layers and be prepared for all conditions short of winter weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XFed2001 Posted July 20, 2008 #9 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I'm a bit surprised at the statement that many of the ports and tourist venues prohibit shorts. I can understand churches and religious sites not permitting them but seriously, do museums and other tourist-related sites maintain such a dress code? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nylsor Posted July 20, 2008 #10 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I'm a bit surprised at the statement that many of the ports and tourist venues prohibit shorts. I can understand churches and religious sites not permitting them but seriously, do museums and other tourist-related sites maintain such a dress code? No, they don't. We've travelled extensively in Europe and the only places we've ever known to have not permitted shorts (knee-length shorts on men are fine) are churches. If we know we are going to visit a church I always wear a pair of capris or a skirt. Ros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare debsjc Posted July 20, 2008 #11 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I did a Med cruise in october about 4 years ago and it was at least 75 the entire time, and aften 80. I never needed a jacket or sweater in the day time at all. It can vary though, so I would recommend packing a light jacket just in case. Also a lightweight waterproof jacket for possible rain showers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted July 23, 2008 #12 Share Posted July 23, 2008 quote=XFed2001 I'm a bit surprised at the statement that many of the ports and tourist venues prohibit shorts. I can understand churches and religious sites not permitting them but seriously, do museums and other tourist-related sites maintain such a dress code? No, as I mentioned, it is mostly religious, but since there are so many religious sites to see I like to be prepared. Capri's are fine - anything that covers your knees and also make sure to have something to cover your shoulders if you are going sleeveless. Also, there are many restaurants where I personally don't feel comfortable in shorts. Just my opinion on this, but I always try to avoid anything that screams "American tourist", and I think shorts pretty much fit that image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikita Posted July 23, 2008 #13 Share Posted July 23, 2008 No, they don't. We've travelled extensively in Europe and the only places we've ever known to have not permitted shorts (knee-length shorts on men are fine) are churches. If we know we are going to visit a church I always wear a pair of capris or a skirt.Ros Can my husband get into the Vatican and other cathedrals in Rome in knee length shorts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_in_Spain Posted August 3, 2008 #14 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Early October in the Med is still quite warm. It is the air conditioning which could be the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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