Essential Packing Guide for Your Caribbean Cruise

Tips for Packing for a Caribbean Cruise

Opt for lightweight fabrics like cotton and bamboo, which are ideal for the tropical climate. Avoid polyester and nylon blends, as they won’t allow your skin to breathe in the Caribbean heat and humidity. Comfort is essential. However, don’t forget formal dresses for those special evening events if you plan to attend.

You can get creative with colors, but steer clear of dark shades like black, which can trap heat. Lighter colors are your best bet. And don’t forget to pack a white outfit for the popular Glow Party on board your ship!

While it’s exciting to experiment with new outfits during your cruise, make sure to try them on at home first. It can be disappointing if your new swimsuit doesn't fit perfectly or if your sundress is a bit too tight. The same rule applies to shoes: avoid bringing untested footwear; the Caribbean heat will surely lead to blisters!

Daytime Clothing Suggestions for Your Caribbean Cruise

• For women: casual walking shorts & loose t-shirts, or stylish shorts/capris with tunics
• For men: comfortable tees, shorts, jeans, and khakis, along with sandals or flip-flops
• Two bathing suits, ensuring you have a dry one ready
• Bathing suit cover-up
• A few light, flowy sundresses or skirts paired with casual tank tops
• One versatile pair of pants that match various tops
• If you plan on excursions, opt for easy-to-move-in casual clothing
• Sunglasses for a stylish touch!
• A lightweight scarf for sun protection, or a trendy fedora or sunhat
• A small daypack or crossbody bag to carry essentials like your camera, water, sunblock, and room key, plus some extra space for souvenirs
• Flip-flops, wedges, and comfy sneakers with socks—don’t forget those socks!

Evening Clothing Suggestions for Your Caribbean Cruise

• You can choose to dress up for Dinogo's Glow Party, or keep it casual—it's entirely up to you!
• Smart casual attire is ideal for the formal dining areas & specialty restaurants:
  • For men: jeans or trousers, closed-toed shoes, & collared shirts
  • For women: jeans or trousers, dresses, maxi dresses, or skirts with stylish tops.
• A lightweight sweater or an elegant scarf
• A small evening clutch or bag

Think About a Carry-On/Overnight Bag

• For your flight: bring your essential travel items such as important travel documents, identification, and medications, plus a change of clothes in case your luggage gets delayed. This way, you’ll have your swimsuit, shorts, and a t-shirt ready to relax by the pool instead of sweating in warmer clothes from the plane.
• For when you disembark the ship: since your bags will be collected overnight during your cruise, keep your valuables with you, including your camera for those last-minute photo opportunities.

Helpful Tips for Your Caribbean Cruise

• For security reasons, wearing camouflage clothing is prohibited in Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, and St. Kitts, so it’s best to leave it at home.
• Children 12 and under can wear nice shorts in all dining venues.
• In the main dining rooms and specialty restaurants, men are not allowed to wear flip-flops, tank tops, visors, baseball caps, or low-slung jeans with tears or holes. Just think of it as similar to dining at a nice restaurant back home.