Must Watch if You are Ever Questioning What to Pack

[LMW1330]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UXG8T-Fjdes Edited May 31, 2015 by LMW1330

[HLGW60]

This lady knows what she is talking about! I speak from experience.

[tangerinebunny]

I totally agree about the fleece, knit cap, and gloves. But she needed cuddle duds for glacier day! (Okay, I need them.)

Edited May 31, 2015 by tangerinebunny

[LMW1330]

I agree tangerinebunny. I'll be bringing mine in September!

[Lois R]

Glad this person was happy with her choices. I just returned from Alaska

and am at the other end of the spectrum........

 

First, I sailed in May and the weather was fabulous...I didn't need a hat,

gloves or scarf. We had temps in the 50s and 60s every day:) I decided

to leave my fleece jacket at home and did not miss it one bit.

 

As for eating in the main dining room? I loved it and I brought clothing

for the evenings and wore 95% of what I packed. Not sure why someone

would be embarrassed about the clothing they packed...I believe she

repeated that she was very embarrassed about how much she packed.

 

I also wore jeans during the day but after going on excursions I always

came back and showered and changed my clothing for dinner. Nice

pants and top or skirt and top.......

During the day I did wear long sleeves (layered a cotton tank under)

and had the perfect sweater/jacket...sleeves and back were a knit

and front was quilted.

 

I did wear sneakers outside but on board I usually wore socks and

mules.....easy on and easy off......lightweight too.

 

Clothing definitely comes under the category of

"Different strokes for different folks".

[LMW1330]

I think I fall somewhere in the middle. I will cruise in September and will definitely pack fleece, knit hat, gloves, etc. I also can't imagine not dining in the MDR, but I will most likely attempt to get all of it in a carry on and a backpack. So I will wear, wash, and repeat.

[donaldsc]

She said that she never ate in the dining room. Why? Where did she eat each night?

 

DON

[JVilleGal]

Landsend during the day and off the ship, Chico's for the evening! Alaska cruises are very casual :)

[GUT2407]

The problem is there really is no one size fits all. DW will wear a coat on a 70 degree day, I go to the snow in shorts and T shirt.

[davacruiser]

This lady is right, but I always bring my slippers and sweats instead of yoga pants. Also when you look back on pictures, you need more than one sweater or top. As far as not eating in the dining room, the last cruise we are with you girl. The lido guys you get to know and they can steam veggies or go to the dining room if you want something special. The dining room took 2-3 hours, yet the lido we were in and out in 30-45 (enough time to read several chapters in a good book).

 

Also, this is a big secret, you can order anything off the dining menu (yes, that is including steak and lobster night), during dining room hours. We have eaten many steak and lobster meals, including desert etc. in our bathrobes and slippers. I know first few times of cruising you might want to dress up, but if you are traveling just with your immediate family, relax and be comfortable. We take cruises over 14 days, so I only pack for 5-7 days and wash midway.