Quick question on temperatures on ship

[moggi1964]

Just packing and it didn't occur to me to establish what temperature is the MDR usually set?

I don't want to bring just light clothes if the MDR is going to be at 70f. :eek:

Thanks.

[Linda&Vern]

I always carry a "wrap" or shawl in the evenings when on a ship. I feel it can get chilly and I would rather have one with me for dinner and sitting around (shows, lounge, etc.) in case it is cool.

[BassettMom]

I'm starting my packing list (leaving on the Hawaii circle cruise on Dec 19) and was wondering the same thing. Live in Las Vegas, so I really don't like the cold. Called HAL ship services and asked what the temperature was set at in the public areas and was told it is normally set between 68 and 70 (although probably comfortable for some people). Brrrrrr, that's cold for me, so I'll be packing long-sleeves.

[Spinner2]

I think the public rooms are often chilly. A light wrap is a good idea.

[terigo]

I think they keep public rooms on ships to something in the vein of meat lockers... definitely bring a wrap.

[kazu]

definitely take a wrap. I find the temperatures vary between the different ships. I have been on some where there is no issue (I get cold easily) and others where I never needed a wrap. Doesn't take up much room - so i would definitely pack it

[catl331]

If a room is packed with people, it will get warm but if there are a few people there, it would definitely be chilly. Usually I don't feel cold in the showroom but I do in the dining room or even on the way there especially on formal nights when I tend to warm light weight clothes!. Best to bring a shawl.

[moggi1964]

You know, the one thing I don't have is a shawl ;)

It's tough being a guy sometimes :D

[Randyk47]

Our experience in the MDR is that it's usually been the warmest venue relatively speaking and I don't remember it ever being chilly. In fact on the Veendam we were at an aft table right up against the windows across the back and it was down right warm and uncomfortable.

[iriemon]

You know, the one thing I don't have is a shawl ;)

It's tough being a guy sometimes :D

Oh heck, just take the blanket off the bed or one of the bath towels, you could start a trend!:eek:

[baggal]

Our experience in the MDR is that it's usually been the warmest venue relatively speaking and I don't remember it ever being chilly. In fact on the Veendam we were at an aft table right up against the windows across the back and it was down right warm and uncomfortable.

Ditto. On the Eurodam, it was warm and stuffy and uncomfortable near the windows in the MDR. They would keep the curtains open but since we were in the Baltics, the sun shone into the MDR for approximately 20 hrs. a day.

If you think you're going to be cold, bring a shawl or cardigan.

[fann1sh]

One of the problems with "too hot" and "too cold" threads is if people don't give specific temperatures. The OP gets kudos from me for giving a frame of reference.

I'm a compulsive room-temperature-measurer, and have done so on every cabin type and public room on every class of ship. (No, it's not really OCD: just a personal health thing.)

The MDR is usually around 70F/21C at the beginning of early service. It is usually around 74F/23 C at the beginning of main service, and the temperature can reach 77F/25C by the end of the evening. Obviously, it does vary by location.

The show lounge is often 68F/20C during the day, and tends to stay in the 68 -72F range (20 - 22C) in the evening.

I find the Pinnacle to be the most unpredictable public space for temperature. I think because it's been retrofitted on the S ships. Those Pinnacles tend to be warmer. On one uncomfortable-for-me evening, the Pinnacle on an S was 80F/27C.

There are hot spots and cold spots in most of the bars and Explorations.

[Randyk47]

I think your 77F/25C for the MDR is probably pretty close to what we experienced on the Veendam and we were in the late dining at 8 PM. It didn't help that it was also very humid. I know I finally had to take my tux coat off on one of the formal nights and we're used to high humidity here in San Antonio.

[HamOp]

Oh heck, just take the blanket off the bed or one of the bath towels, you could start a trend!:eek:

Or better yet, you could wear the bathrobe from your cabin! Extra points if it's formal night.....

[jazz22]

We were on the Statendam in October. Ft. Lauderdale to San Diego. The Main Dining Room in the evening was chilly for us. We were eating late on the upper level. The couple next to us was cold also.

[moggi1964]

One of the problems with "too hot" and "too cold" threads is if people don't give specific temperatures. The OP gets kudos from me for giving a frame of reference.

I'm a compulsive room-temperature-measurer, and have done so on every cabin type and public room on every class of ship. (No, it's not really OCD: just a personal health thing.)

The MDR is usually around 70F/21C at the beginning of early service. It is usually around 74F/23 C at the beginning of main service, and the temperature can reach 77F/25C by the end of the evening. Obviously, it does vary by location.

The show lounge is often 68F/20C during the day, and tends to stay in the 68 -72F range (20 - 22C) in the evening.

I find the Pinnacle to be the most unpredictable public space for temperature. I think because it's been retrofitted on the S ships. Those Pinnacles tend to be warmer. On one uncomfortable-for-me evening, the Pinnacle on an S was 80F/27C.

There are hot spots and cold spots in most of the bars and Explorations.
Thanks for the detailed response which is very helpful.

Leaving for the flight in a couple of hours so what is packed is packed but I expect I will be fine.

[azalice]

I have been cold, very cold, on all ships I have cruised on except one - the Azamara Journey. On all HAL and Princess cruises, I have been very uncomfortable except in my cabin. I wear layers, several, to ward off discomfort. The MDR is normally cold to me, and the Showroom worse. Be prepared.

Alice