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Do cruise ships get cold at night?
Last updated on May 24th, 2024 at 10:02 am
Some folks like to sleep in a warm room, some like it cold. There’s been a rumor about cruise ship temperature and that the rooms get cool at night, and they can. For bedding, most cruise lines have at minimum, a flat sheet and a duvet – and possibly another blanket in between.
Well, this is a subjective answer depending on your natural body temperature, but ships, for the most part, are pretty regulated in temperature, which would be similar to that of an office building.
Public areas on cruise ships typically have an ambient temperature between 64 – 68°F.
As cruise lines are geared to passenger comfort and satisfaction, both heat and air conditioning are essential in public spaces and cabins.
If you are cruising to a hot weather country, pack light clothes for your destination, but remember that you may need warmer items for your time on ship. The large public spaces on a cruise ship, like dining rooms, theaters and atriums can be on the chilly side.
Your cabin will have air conditioning that you can control with a thermostat, so you can keep it as cool as you like. Small fans are permitted on board, so if you like to keep the air moving, you should consider bringing one along.
To conserve energy, and a cruise ship uses lots of it, there is a power-saving feature on your air-conditioning in your cabin. If you are in a cabin with a balcony, the air conditioning will turn off when the balcony door is open.
You will also be able to maintain heat in your cabin and be able to keep it to the level at which you are most comfortable.
Sleeping temperature has never been an issue for us, even though I (male) like to sleep in a warmer room versus my wife who prefers a colder room.
When you go on a cruise, think about it like a floating mall. There will be spaces, like the main concourse, that are cooler. When you enter a shop, it might be warmer. If you visit a restaurant, it may be warmer still.
On a cruise ship, areas will have different levels of both heat or air conditioning. Just plan accordingly by packing clothes you can layer, or take off, for whatever area of the ship you are in.
Some may prefer to have a light sweater during the evening entertainment, even when sailing in a warm destination, or, for cooler destinations, packing a heavier coat may be advisable if you want to spend time out on your balcony, watching the stars.
The temperature in cabins can sometimes run warmer than public areas, so it might be wise to take a small battery-operated fan if you typically run hot when sleeping.
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