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🚢 Cruise · Autumn (Sep–Nov)

What to wear on a cruise in October

Highs31°C (88°F)
Lows25°C (77°F)
Rainy days~15
Daylight11.5 h
CrowdsQuiet

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

October has bargain Caribbean fares and fall-foliage cruises in New England/Canada (cool — bring a jacket and sweaters). Pack for your route.

☀️ By day

Fall-foliage sailings: a knit and light jacket. Caribbean: beachwear.

🌙 Evening

A Halloween costume for themed sailings.

What's on in October

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

Autumn repositioning cruises

October to November

Ships head back to the Caribbean with lots of sea days. Pack layers for both climates.

October packing essentials

Your October 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 October

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