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🚢 Cruise · Caribbean high season (Dec–Apr)

What to wear on a cruise in April

Highs30°C (86°F)
Lows23°C (73°F)
Rainy days~12
Daylight12.5 h
CrowdsBusy

April averages for San Juan, Puerto Rico (Caribbean). Source

April ends Caribbean high season and starts Mediterranean sailings (mild, 18–22°C). Pack light layers if heading to Europe.

☀️ By day

Caribbean beachwear, with layers for spring sailings in the Mediterranean.

🌙 Evening

A light knit for cooler Mediterranean evenings.

What's on in April

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

Easter cruises

March or April

Busy holiday sailings. Plan a smart outfit for Easter dinner.

April packing essentials

Your April outfit list

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Dress code

  • Formal/elegant nights (usually 1–2 per week): cocktail dress or smart outfit for women, suit or dress shirt and trousers for men.
  • Main dining rooms ask for no swimwear, tank tops for men or flip-flops at dinner.
  • Cover up when walking through the ship from the pool.

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Good weather elsewhere in April

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