What Should I Wear For A Waterways Cruise?

At Waterways Cruises, our number one goal is to ensure our guests have an incredible experience while enjoying their time onboard any one of our beautiful yachts. We always want our guests to be comfortable, happy and safe. This is why our cruises have a no-stress dress code, which simply means we recommend guests dress comfortably for both the occasion and the elements.

Dressy attire and business casual can be defined as anything from dress slacks and khakis to casual slacks and nice jeans. This includes button-down shirts, polo shirts and short-sleeved shirts with a collar. Business casual can also include dresses, skirts, a pants outfit, a blazer or a dress jacket with or without a tie. For footwear, guests are free to wear anything that’s comfortable for them including loafers, flats, sandals, heels or clean sneakers.

In addition to dressing comfortably for the occasion, we also recommend guests dress for the elements, which can include an afternoon or evening breeze out on the water and the occasional rainfall here in the Pacific Northwest. All of our vessels have fully enclosed, climate-controlled decks for guest comfort. Guests will more than likely spend a majority of their time seated inside during the lunch or dinner portion of their cruise. Those guests who choose to walk around the vessel should be mindful of the unique nautical environment. When choosing footwear, boat shoes aren’t required, but stilettos can be tricky when navigating through narrow stairways on a moving vessel. Long dresses and flowing scarves are beautiful, but can be potentially hazardous when moving around the yacht. For guests wanting to enjoy the sights from the open-air decks, we recommend bringing a light jacket, sweater or shawl on all cruises.