curly275 Posted February 26, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 26, 2009 DH and I are having a bit of disagreement. Here is what he plans on taking 6 prs of boards shorts 6 t-shirts 5 pr white socks 1 pair bluejeans 1 pair khaki's Dark suit 2 ties 2 pr dark socks 2 dress shirts 2 collared polo 2 button up Hawaiian shirts He seems to think this is enough, I am not so sure. Please Help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted February 26, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 26, 2009 DH and I are having a bit of disagreement. Here is what he plans on taking 6 prs of boards shorts 6 t-shirts 5 pr white socks 1 pair bluejeans 1 pair khaki's Dark suit 2 ties 2 pr dark socks 2 dress shirts 2 collared polo 2 button up Hawaiian shirts He seems to think this is enough, I am not so sure. Please Help Well, is this a two day cruise to nowhere or a two week cruise across the Atlantic? What cruise line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 26, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hey--he's the one who has to wear it---you're lucky he packs for himself! Sounds OK to me---you can wear stuff more than once, you know! Although all those white socks----what're they for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted February 26, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 26, 2009 It's a one week Carnival Cruise, right? I actually think he is packing too much. He'll never wear all those board shorts or all those white socks. Also, doubt he'll wear all those shirts. You can have laundry done at a very inexpensive price. He's an adult; let him make these important adult decisions. If you think he's not bringing enough, I'd be interested in seeing your packing list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curly275 Posted February 26, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Well, is this a two day cruise to nowhere or a two week cruise across the Atlantic? What cruise line? Sorry, this is a 7 day cruise to Jamaica, Grand Caymen and COzumel. Also forgot 3 pairs of shoes, dress, tennis and flip flops. White socks are for wearing with tennis shoes on excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Corvette Posted February 26, 2009 #6 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Sounds like a good start....might want to take some shoes, belts and underwear though. (a hat comes in handy sometimes as well) If he needs something else he can probably buy it on the ship. (not to mention tooth brush and shaver) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Rare CC Help Michell Posted February 26, 2009 Administrators #7 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Carnival for a week? In theory, he could lose the dark suit, one tie, both dress shirts, and wear a nice collared shirt with one of the ties and a pair of khakis and be just fine on elegant night. Jeans can be hotter than hades, many people who plan on wearing them never do once on board. One pair of shorts for each day may be 2x too many (shirts are different). and he probably would want to take 1-2 bathing suits in addition to his list. I agree with 6rugrats -- this is an ample packing list (but should include swim trunks) and may be too much. PS read your addendum -- I'd add water shoes to that list, maybe in the form of Teva-type sandals instead of flip flops. That would be handy for places like Dunn's River Falls (if you are visiting there). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romy40 Posted February 26, 2009 #8 Share Posted February 26, 2009 If your husband is this organized, and doing his own packing - - be grateful and say nothing.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G'ma Posted February 27, 2009 #9 Share Posted February 27, 2009 DH and I are having a bit of disagreement. Here is what he plans on taking 6 prs of boards shorts 6 t-shirts 5 pr white socks 1 pair bluejeans 1 pair khaki's Dark suit 2 ties 2 pr dark socks 2 dress shirts 2 collared polo 2 button up Hawaiian shirts He seems to think this is enough, I am not so sure. Please Help Sounds fine to me.....but, I pack everything in a 22" roll-on-board...no matter where I'm going or how long I'm staying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curly275 Posted February 27, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted February 27, 2009 This is DH replying..... Thank you all for your kind and considerate comments. I will be the bigger man and not rub this in DW's face and say I told you so. But I do have this HUGE grin on my face and I am doing this silly little dance! YEAH BABY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredr Posted February 27, 2009 #11 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Hello, Looks great to me (and tell DW that my opinion is based on 27 cruises, the most recent 1/31/2009 to the Far East). Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted February 27, 2009 #12 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Sorry, this is a 7 day cruise to Jamaica, Grand Caymen and COzumel. Also forgot 3 pairs of shoes, dress, tennis and flip flops. White socks are for wearing with tennis shoes on excursions.Then the list looks fine. This is a vacation, he doesn't have to try and impress anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sunny Posted February 27, 2009 #13 Share Posted February 27, 2009 This is DH replying..... Thank you all for your kind and considerate comments. I will be the bigger man and not rub this in DW's face and say I told you so. But I do have this HUGE grin on my face and I am doing this silly little dance! YEAH BABY!!!! This is why my DH can do his own packing AFTER I lay it out. Unless you are sailing on Carnival - where is your tux? You need at least one pair of dress pants and a sport coat One more pair of dockers or have the ones you are bringing laundered and pressed aboard. At least one more shirt with a collar to where to dinner in the dining room. A bathing suit? I think you may need more dark socks - you will have 7 nights in the dining room - 2 of them you will be wearing a tux (hopefully) the other 5 you need to wear dress pants and dockers - dress shoes, not tennis shoes - no white socks. Shaving kit, toiletries Camera? Binoculars? Books? Tour Book(s)? Hat? Cologne? What was that about not rubbing it in?:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Rare CC Help Michell Posted February 27, 2009 Administrators #14 Share Posted February 27, 2009 This is why my DH can do his own packing AFTER I lay it out. Unless you are sailing on Carnival - where is your tux? You need at least one pair of dress pants and a sport coat One more pair of dockers or have the ones you are bringing laundered and pressed aboard. At least one more shirt with a collar to where to dinner in the dining room. A bathing suit? I think you may need more dark socks - you will have 7 nights in the dining room - 2 of them you will be wearing a tux (hopefully) the other 5 you need to wear dress pants and dockers - dress shoes, not tennis shoes - no white socks. Shaving kit, toiletries Camera? Binoculars? Books? Tour Book(s)? Hat? Cologne? What was that about not rubbing it in?:rolleyes: The OP is sailing on Carnival, but even beyond that, we sailed on HAL for 14 nights last summer (that's four formal nights) and SO was fine with his 1 tux, 1 tux shirt, 1 cummerbund, etc. for all of them, as was I in my crushable black jersey separates. PS, being on Carnival isn't necessarily some kind of "shorthand" for "lacking class and sailing in your pajamas." On HAL on the non-formal nights in Alaska JEANS were completely acceptable everywhere on the ship. On formal nights, a collared shirt with a tie was also acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenelopeCorelli Posted February 27, 2009 #15 Share Posted February 27, 2009 where is your tux? You need at least one pair of dress pants and a sport coat One more pair of dockers or have the ones you are bringing laundered and pressed aboard. At least one more shirt with a collar to where to dinner in the dining room. Dinner outfits seem sufficient, IMO. The list says: a dark suit & 2 dress shirts - that's fine for formal nights, just wear a different tie. The collared polo and even the Hawaiian shirts with the khakis would look fine at smart casual dinners. From what I've read on this very extensive subject on these boards, no one notices exactly what you're wearing unless it's really out of place. (And with the new luggage restrictions, many cruisers are looking to pack lightly). BTW, cute thread. The title is a grabber, and the comments from both DH & DW make this fun to read! I'm sure this won't end here...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen1250 Posted February 27, 2009 #16 Share Posted February 27, 2009 This is DH replying..... Thank you all for your kind and considerate comments. I will be the bigger man and not rub this in DW's face and say I told you so. But I do have this HUGE grin on my face and I am doing this silly little dance! YEAH BABY!!!! LOL! this is a once in a lifetime chance buddy!! Husbands are never right so eat it up ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F02 Posted February 27, 2009 #17 Share Posted February 27, 2009 For me the air-conditioning is often too cold. So, not because of the dress code but for comfort reasons I would consider taking a sport coat or sweater along. However you know best if you generally feel cold or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserbryce Posted February 27, 2009 #18 Share Posted February 27, 2009 seems like a lot of shorts...but better to take too much then not enough:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinbuddy Posted February 27, 2009 #19 Share Posted February 27, 2009 DH and I are having a bit of disagreement. Here is what he plans on taking 6 prs of boards shorts 6 t-shirts 5 pr white socks 1 pair bluejeans 1 pair khaki's Dark suit 2 ties 2 pr dark socks 2 dress shirts 2 collared polo 2 button up Hawaiian shirts He seems to think this is enough, I am not so sure. Please Help Let me just say that I took less than that for a 14 day cruise. Cut back on the shorts, you only need 2 pairs. T-shirts. for me I always buy some so you can cut back on those too, if you plan on buying some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callbell Posted February 27, 2009 #20 Share Posted February 27, 2009 PS, being on Carnival isn't necessarily some kind of "shorthand" for "lacking class and sailing in your pajamas." It isn't????:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted February 27, 2009 #21 Share Posted February 27, 2009 PS, being on Carnival isn't necessarily some kind of "shorthand" for "lacking class and sailing in your pajamas." It isn't????:eek: I don't see pajamas on the list. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredr Posted February 28, 2009 #22 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Hello, You do not need an extra sportscoat...you have a dark suit for formal night. A nice (not something with San Diego Padres stiched on the front) sweatshirt or a light sweater might be added, as it does get cool on the ship in the evening even in hot weather places. And....promise her lots of romance and all arguments about clothes are going to end. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffie Posted February 28, 2009 #23 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Where is his swimsuit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish1c Posted February 28, 2009 #24 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I think your DH can skip the jeans (or at least wear them to the port); only bring 4 pairs of shorts & pack 2 bathing suits & another pair of khakis or other pants. Then he will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curly275 Posted February 28, 2009 Author #25 Share Posted February 28, 2009 All of the Board shorts double as swim wear, they all have the liners in them. And of course I don't plan on taking any toiletries or cologne as I will be spending most of my time in the hot tub so there will be no need to shower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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