Tips: How to pack formal for a cruise |
Tuxes are spiffy on cruises, but are they necessary? If you’re considering taking formal clothing for your cruise, first be aware that on most cruises today they are not required. However, for many senior cruise passengers, it’s an enjoyable tradition to dress up in formal clothing for sit-down dinners and at the late night dance and entertainment programs. Dressing up gives feelings of elegance you don’t have on nights out at home. Another plus is that you can get photos and/or video to show the folks at home how elegant you were on your voyage. Before you pack formal clothing for a cruise, consider certain factors. First, along with shoes and other necessary accessories, those items take up considerable weight and space in your baggage. If you're accustomed to traveling with only carry-on bags, forget formal wear. If you take the upscale duds, you’ll need at least one large suitcase for each person. Additionally, if you’re flying to get to the cruise ship, the suitcases will have to be checked at ever-increasing airline charges. Packing your formal clothes into suitcases, along with everything else you’ll need on the cruise, requires careful planning. Put each group of clothing articles in separate flat transparent plastic bags. After patting the air out, pack them in layers. Pack medications, jewelry and allowable toiletries in smaller sealable, transparent waterproof bags.
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