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.
Spring river cruise wardrobe.
Start by reading these general tips for packing for a cruise.
April 7 2018 by jo.
Even though it is the best time to take a river cruise weather can change quickly in the shoulder seasons.
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.
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.
For warm pack breathable fabrics.
A mix and match travel wardrobe for spring.
A mix and match travel wardrobe for spring.
Dress for comfort and function.
On most cruises there are certain dress codes for evening wear and different dress codes for different nights of your trip.
You just never know.
What you pack will of course depend on which season you re traveling in.
10 step guide to packing for any trip.
Colourful packing list for 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.
River cruises are more casual than ocean cruises.
See my post on how to choose smart travel fabrics.
The arrival of spring means i am planning a trip to europe.
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.
Colourful packing list for europe.
River cruises tend to be more casual than ocean cruises.
Weather on a spring europe river cruise can be unpredictable.
But here are my tips for what to pack for a river cruise in europe after going on 4 such cruises myself.
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.
What to wear on a river cruise in europe.
Understanding the cruise.
So it s important to dress in layers.
Regular readers will know that i often travel to europe in spring.
Packing for a cruise always involves taking more clothes than you would for a normal holiday.
I ll use these ideas as i assemble my items for packing river cruising wandering both cities.
Cruise lines send out helpful packing lists with the cruise itinerary but you need to be the one to research weather forecasts.