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.
Spring river cruise wardrobe.
A mix and match travel wardrobe for spring.
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.
Even though it is the best time to take a river cruise weather can change quickly in the shoulder seasons.
You just never know.
Cruise lines send out helpful packing lists with the cruise itinerary but you need to be the one to research weather forecasts.
I ll use these ideas as i assemble my items for packing river cruising wandering both cities.
The arrival of spring means i am planning a trip to europe.
For cooler climates layer.
Most river cruises are between 7 to 15 days.
See my post on how to choose smart travel fabrics.
So it s important to dress in layers.
River cruises tend to be more casual than ocean cruises.
Dress for comfort and function.
For warm pack breathable fabrics.
What you pack will of course depend on which season you re traveling in.
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.
Regular readers will know that i often travel to europe in spring.
When choosing what to wear on a rhine river cruise avoid surprises by researching online to find out your ship s dress code before you go.
April 7 2018 by jo.
How long is your cruise.
River cruises are more casual than ocean cruises.
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.
Colourful packing list for europe.
A mix and match travel wardrobe for spring.
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.
Understanding the cruise.
Light snowfall in spring in st petersburg russia during a russian river cruise.
On most cruises there are certain dress codes for evening wear and different dress codes for different nights of your trip.
Start by reading these general tips for packing for a cruise.
Packing for a cruise always involves taking more clothes than you would for a normal holiday.
Colourful packing list for europe.
Weather on a spring europe river cruise can be unpredictable.
10 step guide to packing for any trip.