Star Clippers cruises are pretty different from regular cruises, and so you may be wondering what people wear on board…
While Star Clippers is a luxury cruise line, the atmosphere on board the ships is relaxed and casual. There are no formal nights, and you certainly won’t be needing your ball gown or tuxedo.
That said, you don’t want to be too casual in the evenings either, as the dining room is beautiful with dark wood, crisp white tablecloths and fresh flowers on every table.
To make it easy for you, here are photos of everything I wore on my four-night cruise on Royal Clipper in the Mediterranean in summer.
Travel outfit
I took a 6 am flight from the UK and boarded the ship at 4 pm in Civitavecchia, Italy. So I needed something that was comfortable and adaptable for the temperature.
I opted for some flowy 3/4 length trousers and a white vest, both from New Look. I also had a denim jacket that I wore until I stepped of the plane.
Lifejacket
On a Star Clippers cruise, you have to put on your lifejacket when you go to the Muster Drill. This is pretty unusual as on most ships you leave it in your cabin. Still, I found this quite fun and also very reassuring that I know how to put it on and do up the straps!
Daytime outfits
The daytime dress code is always casual, so you can wear whatever you feel comfortable in. The Mediterranean can be very hot in the summer, particularly for us Brits who just aren’t used to the heat!
I opted for another white vest, this time with some comfortable loose shorts, both from Temu.
Temu is an online marketplace that’s similar to Shein or AliExpress. The clothes are ridiculously cheap, and these shorts cost about £3. Most of the clothes are good quality though, and if you have any issues then returns are really easy.
Excursion Outfits
A Star Clippers cruise is as much about the places you visit as it is about the ship, and you can expect to visit some fascinating places.
I booked a walking tour, so I wanted to make sure I was wearing trainers to be as comfortable as possible. I also wore a patterned vest and denim shorts from New Look.
Swimwear
If you’re cruising somewhere hot, you’ll definitely need your swimsuit. Royal Clipper has two pools and the other Star Clippers ships have two. They’re more plunge-pool size than swimming size, but they offer a lovely way to cool off.
Royal Clipper also has a watersports platform at the back of the ship, so if you plan on joing waterskiing or wakeboarding, then bear that in mind when choosing your swimwear.
I love this simple black swimsuit from Seaspray.
If you need a new swimming costume of bikini for your next cruise, then take a look at my guide to The 8 Best Swimsuits And Coverups For Cruises.
Coverups
A swimsuit coverup is also a good idea. Lunch is served in the main dining room, so you’ll want to make sure that you’re dry and suitably dressed for that. I love this white shirt from Matalan.
You’ll also want to keep the sun off your face. I love this sun visor from Seaspray.
Activewear
Royal Clipper has a small gym on board. The other ships don’t but they do all have gym classes available in the morning. If you like to keep active on holiday, don’t forget to pack your gym kit.
One of the highlights of my cruise on Royal Clipper was climbing the mast! For this, you’ll need closed-toed shoes. I didn’t actually use the gym or go to any gym classes, but the gym clothes still came in handy for the climb!
Evening Outfits
I love this sundress from Temu. So much so that I bought it in several colours! It’s flattering, extremely comfortable and I love that I can wear it in the daytime as well as the evening.
If you’d like to dress up a little more, you certainly can. On another evening, I wore this printed dress that I bought a few years ago from Sainsbury’s.
White Night Outfit
Every Star Clippers cruise has a white night and most people dress in white, although you don’t have to.
I wore this white dress that I got from Temu. I rarely have time to go clothes shopping and searching for a white dress in town could take all day! I love that I can just search on the Temu app and have one in minutes.
Star Clippers Dress Code
So, there you have all the things I wore on my cruise. Of course, everyone has their own style, but I think I fit in pretty well with the other guests. The main thing is that you wear what you’re comfortable in.
The only rule is that in the evening, “gentlemen should wear long trousers, shirts with collars and sleeves”. However, this isn’t strictly enforced, so if you wear tailored shorts, nice shoes and a nice shirt, you won’t be turned away.
Of course, you’ll also want to think about the weather during your cruise. And be mindful that it can always be unpredictable. Even in the middle of summer, you may experience heavy rain, so check the forecast and pack accordingly.
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Jenni Fielding is the founder of Cruise Mummy. She has worked in the cruise industry since 2015 and has taken over 30 cruises. Now, she helps over 1 million people per month to plan their perfect cruise holidays.
