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🚢 Cruise · Autumn (Sep–Nov)

What to wear on a cruise in November

Highs30°C (86°F)
Lows24°C (75°F)
Rainy days~14
Daylight11 h
CrowdsModerate

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

November: hurricane risk fades and Caribbean season ramps up; Thanksgiving cruises are popular. Swimwear, resort-casual and dressy outfits.

☀️ By day

River cruises: thermals, a coat and boots for Christmas markets.

🌙 Evening

A formal outfit for elegant nights.

What's on in November

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

Caribbean season restarts

November

Hurricane season ends and the sunny sailings begin. Swimwear and cover-ups.

November packing essentials

Your November 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 November

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