Recommendations for Clothes Packing for Late Jan-Feb

[JTBE]

Hi-- We are trying to only use carry-ons for our upcoming cruise the end of this month. Trying to efficiently pack and avoid the $50 check-in luggage at the airport. What types of clothing do you recommend for this time of year on the ship, Castaway Cay, and Grand Caymans? Would sweaters and long pants be necessary or will it be warm enough in general to wear shorts and sundresses? Thanks so much.

 

[Tasmen]

Looking at the predicted weather, shorts/sundresses should be fine if you bring something to layer on top of it like a light sweater or hoodie.

 

[koshka]

We have cruised twice in Jan/Feb. I would say I wore shorts only in the afternoons. Mornings and evenings, it was chilly, and I would usually change into pants and a sweater. On debarkation day, I used my windbreaker while on deck.

 

[PolancoCrew]

Thanks for the information! Leaving in February for Castaway Cay and Nassau.

 

[3fish]

Hi,

We too leave for our cruise in late January (24/January on the Magic.) We are a family of five and we each are taking a carry-on and backpacks. I refuse to give the airlines additional funds!
I'm taking 3 bottoms;
Beach pant, skirt, leggings (flight wear.) 3 t's, cardigan, & light weight cashmere v-neck sweater (flight wear.) Swim suit, cover up. Ballet flats, converse, nice flop-flops. Pj's & lingerie. Flat iron & curling iron. Cosmetics, I keep to a minimum.
My hubby is packed already and he's taking 3 shorts, 1 linen pant, I pair of jeans (flight wear). 4 t-shirts, 1polo, 1 button down lg/sleeve (flight wear.) 1 sweater (flight wear.) Swim trunks, flip flops, converse, loafer.

Are kiddos are packed too and are each taking a costume, pj's, skirt, leggings, jeans, shorts, t-shirts, swim wear, flip flops, ballet flats and converse.
Backpacks hold personal snacks, any u finished school work, kindle and Earphones. Also, sunglasses, lip balm and water bottles.

Hope this helps.

 

[jdb in AZ]

We've found the main dining rooms are rather chilly, regardless of the weather outside. I notice you're from Maryland so maybe the chilly air conditioning won't bother you, but I always take a sweater or something similar.

Just before you go, check the weather online for each of the ports you'll visit. One cruise we were freezing as we left Orlando, but the farther south we cruised, the warmer it got.

 

[JTBE]

Thanks so much everyone on your feedback! Will start packing and re-arranging around this weekend to see what packing method works best. Appreciate all your help

 

[JTBE]

Hi,

We too leave for our cruise in late January (24/January on the Magic.) We are a family of five and we each are taking a carry-on and backpacks. I refuse to give the airlines additional funds!
I'm taking 3 bottoms;
Beach pant, skirt, leggings (flight wear.) 3 t's, cardigan, & light weight cashmere v-neck sweater (flight wear.) Swim suit, cover up. Ballet flats, converse, nice flop-flops. Pj's & lingerie. Flat iron & curling iron. Cosmetics, I keep to a minimum.
My hubby is packed already and he's taking 3 shorts, 1 linen pant, I pair of jeans (flight wear). 4 t-shirts, 1polo, 1 button down lg/sleeve (flight wear.) 1 sweater (flight wear.) Swim trunks, flip flops, converse, loafer.

Are kiddos are packed too and are each taking a costume, pj's, skirt, leggings, jeans, shorts, t-shirts, swim wear, flip flops, ballet flats and converse.
Backpacks hold personal snacks, any u finished school work, kindle and Earphones. Also, sunglasses, lip balm and water bottles.

Hope this helps.

Thanks so much sharing your packing list! Can't wait to pack on Monday. We must be going on the cruise right after yours-- We leave Jan 29th on Magic. Super excited. Can't wait for it.

 

[vakamalua]

You never know...we were on Castaway Cay the last week in February and it was FREEZING (about 55 degrees with a mighty wind). Very few got off the ship and only a few polar bears ventured into the water. Be prepared for an unexpected wide range of weather this time of year.