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🚢 Cruise · Caribbean high season (Dec–Apr)

What to wear on a cruise in March

Highs29°C (84°F)
Lows22°C (72°F)
Rainy days~10
Daylight12 h
CrowdsBusy

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

March is dry and warm with spring-break crowds on shorter cruises. Resort-casual, swimwear and formal-night outfits.

☀️ By day

Light, breathable outfits for lively spring-break sailings.

🌙 Evening

Smart-casual for the main dining room.

What's on in March

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

Mediterranean season opens

Late March to April

Cool spring days in ports like Barcelona and Rome. Bring a light jacket, a scarf for churches and walking shoes.

March packing essentials

Your March 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 March

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