See my post on how to choose smart travel fabrics.
Spring river cruise wardrobe.
For warm pack breathable fabrics.
River cruises tend to be more casual than ocean cruises.
Cruise lines send out helpful packing lists with the cruise itinerary but you need to be the one to research weather forecasts.
I ll use these ideas as i assemble my items for packing river cruising wandering both cities.
Dress for comfort and function.
April 7 2018 by jo.
What to wear on a river cruise in europe.
Early spring can bring chilly winds that rush down the river or bright blue cloudless skies to make a walk on the sun deck totally enjoyable.
Regular readers will know that i often travel to europe in spring.
Understanding the cruise.
You just never know.
A mix and match travel wardrobe for spring.
Light snowfall in spring in st petersburg russia during a russian river cruise.
Most cruise ships allow casual attire but that doesn t mean you can walk around with just a bikini unless you re on the sundeck or around the pool.
Most people go on european river cruises in the spring and summer months with a handful cruising in the winter to visit europe s famous christmas markets.
A mix and match travel wardrobe for spring.
Colourful packing list for europe.
What you pack will of course depend on which season you re traveling in.
Lisbon and porto mid april to early may your travel wardrobe suggestions are very helpful for a canadian trapped in chilly winter and dreaming of spring.
The arrival of spring means i am planning a trip to europe.
10 step guide to packing for any trip.
They re more about experiencing the culture and sights of europe and less about having a fun vacation on a big ship like you would on a caribbean cruise.
When choosing what to wear on a rhine river cruise avoid surprises by researching online to find out your ship s dress code before you go.
Even though it is the best time to take a river cruise weather can change quickly in the shoulder seasons.
The crowd on a european cruise tends to dress up slightly more than on for example a hawaiian cruise but that doesn t mean your wardrobe must be neat.
Most river cruises are between 7 to 15 days.
But here are my tips for what to pack for a river cruise in europe after going on 4 such cruises myself.
How long is your cruise.
On most cruises there are certain dress codes for evening wear and different dress codes for different nights of your trip.
River cruises are more casual than ocean cruises.
Packing for a cruise always involves taking more clothes than you would for a normal holiday.
So it s important to dress in layers.
Start by reading these general tips for packing for a cruise.