But here are my tips for what to pack for a river cruise in europe after going on 4 such cruises myself.
Spring river cruise wardrobe.
Colourful packing list for europe.
Most people go on european river cruises in the spring and summer months with a handful cruising in the winter to visit europe s famous christmas markets.
For cooler climates layer.
A mix and match travel wardrobe for spring.
Light snowfall in spring in st petersburg russia during a russian river cruise.
Regular readers will know that i often travel to europe in spring.
You just never know.
The arrival of spring means i am planning a trip to europe.
Packing for a cruise always involves taking more clothes than you would for a normal holiday.
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.
Colourful packing list for europe.
Weather on a spring europe river cruise can be unpredictable.
Start by reading these general tips for packing for a cruise.
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.
I ll use these ideas as i assemble my items for packing river cruising wandering both cities.
Understanding the cruise.
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.
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.
What you pack will of course depend on which season you re traveling in.
See my post on how to choose smart travel fabrics.
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.
Cruise lines send out helpful packing lists with the cruise itinerary but you need to be the one to research weather forecasts.
A mix and match travel wardrobe for spring.
For warm pack breathable fabrics.
10 step guide to packing for any trip.
What to wear on a river cruise in europe.
So it s important to dress in layers.
Most river cruises are between 7 to 15 days.
Dress for comfort and function.
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.
April 7 2018 by jo.