packing for transatlantic

fraidofwater · April 8, 2006

Could anyone help me on what to pack warmth-wise for a crossing in mid-May? Thanks.

GottaCruz · April 8, 2006

Sorry I can't help you with that question, fraidof water, but I can Welcome you aboard, fraidofwater, We're so glad to have you as a member and we hope to see you posting often.

I'm sure that one of our experienced cruisers will be able to respond to you shortly.

Joanandjoe · April 8, 2006

Welcome, 'fraid. We do have general packing lists: see the tab labeled "packing list" on the right, near the top of the CC banner. Other than that, we'd need to know your gender, the length of the trip, the start and end of the trip, and what you'll do afterwards. Obviously a man crossing from NYC to London, then going on to northern Europe, would need very different clothing than a woman crossing from Miami to the Mediterranean and spending a few days in Italy.

Lisa63 · April 9, 2006

In addition, which ship will you be upon? Some lines are less casual during the daytime than others.

fraidofwater · April 9, 2006

Thank you for your replies...mostly concerned about how cold is it on a transatlantic crossing in a month...I mean do I have to pack long underwear and coats? So in answer to your questions, my husband and I will be on HAL's Amsterdam May 9th thru 23rd from NYC to Newfoundland/GB/Amsterdam/Oslo/Copenhagen with excursions in all but the last, then flying home.

GottaCruz · April 9, 2006

fraidofwater, Please feel free to post your cruise date to our Meeting Hall and our calendar if you haven't already done so.

Joanandjoe · April 9, 2006

That sounds like a wonderful trip, but not a warm one. Bring a small amount of light weight clothing, but assume that weather will mostly be in the 50s and 60s. You'll probably have four formal nights, so you should bring lots of very nice dresses or elegant pants suits, while your DH should bring at least one txu or dark suit, maybe two.

Shari2 · April 10, 2006

Hi fraidofwater...

It might be a good idea to bring some clothing that you can layer, and then you can take off the outer blouse and have a tank top or more summery top underneath in case it's warm.

Hope you have a wonderful trip! It sounds fantastic!