Ready to pack for your cruise but not sure where to start? We’ve got three fantastic options for every occasion you’ll encounter on your cruise trip. Each look is carefully curated to maximize comfort while keeping you stylish and confident.

From embarkation to disembarkation, these 45 cruise outfits combo’s will make sure you’re prepared for every moment of your cruise. Let’s dive into your ultimate cruise wardrobe guide!

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Chic Plus-Size Embarkation Day Outfit

A photo of three plus-sized women wearing cruise outfits. The first woman is wearing a coral floral maxi dress with flutter sleeves, metallic sandals, and a white straw tote. She is accessorized with a delicate layered necklace and stud earrings. The second woman is wearing a wide-leg jumpsuit in navy with white polka dots, a wrap-style top, and a cropped length. She is styled with comfortable nude wedges and a structured handbag. The third woman is wearing high-waisted palazzo pants in a soft sage green, paired with a white off-shoulder blouse. She is complete with gold flat sandals and a woven beach bag. Save This Pin
  1. A coral floral maxi dress with flutter sleeves, paired with metallic sandals and a white straw tote. Add a delicate layered necklace and stud earrings for a polished look.
  2. Wide-leg jumpsuit in navy with white polka dots, featuring a wrap-style top and cropped length. Style with comfortable nude wedges and a structured handbag.
  3. High-waisted palazzo pants in a soft sage green paired with a white off-shoulder blouse. Complete with gold flat sandals and a woven beach bag.

Casual Plus-Size Sea Day Lounge Look

A photo of 3 different plus-sized women each wearing one of the cruise outfits described. The first woman is wearing a dusty rose lightweight jogger with a white tank top and a blush kimono overlay. The second woman is wearing cotton gauze wide-leg pants in seafoam green with a black crop tank and a matching button-up shirt worn open. The third woman is wearing a jersey knit midi skirt in heather gray with a tied-front tee and a denim jacket. The first woman is wearing slide sandals and delicate anklets. The second woman is wearing leather slides. The third woman is wearing cushioned flip-flops and a canvas tote. Save This Pin
  1. Lightweight joggers in a dusty rose shade with a white tank top and blush kimono overlay. Add slide sandals and delicate anklets.
  2. Cotton gauze wide-leg pants in seafoam green with a black crop tank and matching button-up shirt worn open. Pair with leather slides.
  3. Jersey knit midi skirt in heather gray with a tied-front tee and denim jacket. Complete with cushioned flip-flops and a canvas tote.

Elegant Plus-Size Formal Night Dress

A photo of three plus-size women wearing cruise outfits on the deck of a cruise ship. The first woman is wearing a floor-length emerald green wrap dress with subtle shimmer, featuring three-quarter sleeves and a ruched waistline. She is wearing silver heels and crystal drop earrings. The second woman is wearing a black off-shoulder mermaid gown with a sweetheart neckline and stretch fabric. She is wearing a rhinestone clutch and a statement bracelet. The third woman is wearing a royal blue A-line evening dress with cape sleeves and an empire waist. She is wearing gold strappy sandals and a pearl necklace. The background contains the cruise ship's railing and the ocean. Save This Pin
  1. Floor-length emerald green wrap dress with subtle shimmer, featuring three-quarter sleeves and ruched waistline. Style with silver heels and crystal drop earrings.
  2. Black off-shoulder mermaid gown with sweetheart neckline and stretch fabric. Add a rhinestone clutch and statement bracelet.
  3. Royal blue A-line evening dress with cape sleeves and empire waist. Pair with gold strappy sandals and a pearl necklace.

Tropical Plus-Size Excursion Outfits Ideas

A photo of three plus-size women wearing cruise outfits on the deck of a cruise ship. The first woman is wearing palm print wide-leg cropped pants, a coral sleeveless top, a white linen shirt, comfortable walking sandals, and a straw hat. The second woman is wearing moisture-wicking cargo capris in khaki, a tropical print tank top, a light zip-up jacket, and cushioned sneakers. The third woman is wearing bamboo fabric shorts in navy, a striped sleeveless button-up, a packable sun hat, and sporty sandals. Save This Pin
  1. Palm print wide-leg cropped pants with a coral sleeveless top and white linen shirt. Add comfortable walking sandals and a straw hat.
  2. Moisture-wicking cargo capris in khaki with a tropical print tank top and light zip-up jacket. Complete with cushioned sneakers.
  3. Bamboo fabric shorts in navy with a striped sleeveless button-up and packable sun hat. Style with sporty sandals.

Poolside Plus-Size Swimsuit & Cover-Up

A photo of three plus-size women wearing different cruise outfits on the deck of a cruise ship. The first woman is wearing a royal blue high-waisted bikini with ruching and underwire support, paired with a white crochet kaftan and metallic slides. The second woman is wearing a black one-piece swimsuit with a colorful tropical print and tummy control, topped with a flowing chiffon kimono cover-up. The third woman is wearing a deep purple tankini with shirred sides and boy shorts, matched with a striped cotton beach dress cover-up. Save This Pin
  1. High-waisted bikini in royal blue with ruching and underwire support, paired with a white crochet kaftan and metallic slides.
  2. One-piece swimsuit in black with colorful tropical print and tummy control, topped with a flowing chiffon kimono cover-up.
  3. Tankini in deep purple with shirred sides and boy shorts, matched with a striped cotton beach dress cover-up.

Comfy Yet Stylish Plus-Size Walking Tour Ensemble

Three plus size women are standing on the deck of a cruise ship. The woman on the left is wearing stretch denim bermuda shorts, a lavender cotton polo shirt, and white canvas sneakers. She also has a lightweight backpack. The woman in the middle is wearing a pull-on skort in navy, a moisture-wicking white top, and a light windbreaker. She is wearing athletic walking sandals. The woman on the right is wearing stretchy capri pants in olive, a striped boat neck tee, and comfortable slip-on sneakers. The background contains the cruise ship and the ocean. Save This Pin
  1. Stretch denim bermuda shorts with a lavender cotton polo and white canvas sneakers. Add a lightweight backpack.
  2. Pull-on skort in navy with moisture-wicking white top and light windbreaker. Style with athletic walking sandals.
  3. Stretchy capri pants in olive with a striped boat neck tee and comfortable slip-on sneakers.

Smart Casual Plus-Size Dining Outfit

A photo of three plus-size women wearing different cruise outfits on the deck of a cruise ship. The first woman is wearing a navy and white polka dot jersey wrap dress with cap sleeves, nude comfort heels, and a pearl necklace. The second woman is wearing black palazzo pants with a sequined tank top, a sheer overlay blouse, metallic sandals, and statement earrings. The third woman is wearing a knee-length A-line dress in burgundy with lace sleeves, comfortable block heels, and a sparkly clutch. The background reveals a serene sea and a clear sky. Save This Pin
  1. Navy and white polka dot jersey wrap dress with cap sleeves, paired with nude comfort heels and a pearl necklace.
  2. Black palazzo pants with a sequined tank top and sheer overlay blouse. Add metallic sandals and statement earrings.
  3. Knee-length A-line dress in burgundy with lace sleeves, styled with comfortable block heels and a sparkly clutch.

Lightweight Plus-Size Beach & Snorkeling Gear

A photo of 3 different plus size women each wearing one of these plus size cruise outfits on the deck of a cruise ship. The first woman is wearing turquoise quick-dry board shorts and a long-sleeve rashguard with a geometric print. She is also wearing a colorful tankini top and a zip-front rashguard. The second woman is wearing black swim capri leggings and a colorful tankini top. She is also wearing a zip-front rashguard. The third woman is wearing a long sleeve rashguard and plain swim shorts. All the women are wearing water-resistant sandals. Save This Pin
  1. Quick-dry board shorts in turquoise with a long-sleeve rashguard in geometric print. Add water shoes and a mesh bag.
  2. Swim capri leggings in black with a colorful tankini top and zip-front rashguard. Complete with water-resistant sandals.
  3. UPF 50+ swim dress with built-in shorts and coordinating swim leggings. Pair with aqua socks.

Evening Show & Entertainment Plus-Size Look

A photo of three plus-size women wearing different outfits on the deck of a cruise ship. The first woman is wearing a black jersey jumpsuit with a crystal-embellished neckline and wide legs. She is wearing metallic block heels and a sparkly clutch. The second woman is wearing a midnight blue flutter sleeve dress with sequin detail. She is wearing comfortable dancing shoes and chandelier earrings. The third woman is wearing a red stretch velvet midi dress with an asymmetrical hem. She is wearing low-heeled sandals and a beaded clutch. The background contains the cruise ship's railing and the ocean. Save This Pin
  1. Black jersey jumpsuit with crystal-embellished neckline and wide legs. Style with metallic block heels and sparkly clutch.
  2. Midnight blue flutter sleeve dress with sequin detail, paired with comfortable dancing shoes and chandelier earrings.
  3. Red stretch velvet midi dress with asymmetrical hem, matched with low-heeled sandals and a beaded clutch.

Versatile Layered Plus-Size Outfit for Windy Decks

3 different Plus Size women each wearing one of these plus size cruise outfits on the deck of a cruise ship: Premium leggings in charcoal with a long white tunic and navy cardigan. Add slip-on sneakers and a crossbody bag. Maxi dress in jersey knit with a denim jacket and pashmina scarf. Complete with comfortable flats. Wide-leg pants in soft knit with a layered tank top and button-front sweater. Style with loafers. Save This Pin
  1. Premium leggings in charcoal with a long white tunic and navy cardigan. Add slip-on sneakers and a crossbody bag.
  2. Maxi dress in jersey knit with a denim jacket and pashmina scarf. Complete with comfortable flats.
  3. Wide-leg pants in soft knit with a layered tank top and button-front sweater. Style with loafers.

Easy Travel Plus-Size Outfit for Shore Excursions

A photo of three plus-size women wearing different cruise outfits on the deck of a cruise ship. The first woman is wearing cargo capris in sage green with multiple pockets, a striped V-neck tee, and supportive walking sandals. The second woman is wearing pull-on utility shorts in tan with a cool moisture-wicking polo and lightweight hiking shoes. The third woman is wearing convertible pants in gray with a colorful tank top and athletic sandals. The background contains a crowd of people and the ship's railings. Save This Pin
  1. Cargo capris in sage green with multiple pockets, paired with a striped V-neck tee and supportive walking sandals.
  2. Pull-on utility shorts in tan with a cool moisture-wicking polo and lightweight hiking shoes.
  3. Convertible pants (can become shorts) in gray with a colorful tank top and athletic sandals.

Flattering Plus-Size Workout or Activewear for the Gym

A photo of three plus-size women wearing different workout outfits on the deck of a cruise ship. The first woman is wearing high-waisted compression leggings, a racerback tank top, and cross-trainers. The second woman is wearing bike shorts with a tummy control panel, a loose-fitting moisture-wicking tee, and supportive athletic shoes. The third woman is wearing capri workout pants with side pockets, a built-in sports bra tank top, and cushioned running shoes. All three women have their hair tied up and are smiling. The background is the cruise ship deck with a railing and a view of the ocean. Save This Pin
  1. High-waisted compression leggings in black with mesh panels, matched with a supportive racerback tank and cross-trainers.
  2. Bike shorts with tummy control panel and a loose-fitting moisture-wicking tee. Add supportive athletic shoes.
  3. Capri workout pants with side pockets and a built-in sports bra tank top. Complete with cushioned running shoes.

Laid-Back Plus-Size Pajamas & Loungewear

A photo of three plus-size women wearing different cruise outfits on the deck of a cruise ship. The first woman is wearing a soft modal nightgown in lavender with lace trim and a matching lightweight robe. The second woman is wearing a cotton pajama set featuring capri pants and a button-up short sleeve top in a fun print. The third woman is wearing sleep shorts in stretchy jersey with an oversized t-shirt and a cozy zip-up robe. The background reveals the cruise ship's deck and railing. Save This Pin
  1. Soft modal nightgown in lavender with lace trim and matching lightweight robe.
  2. Cotton pajama set featuring capri pants and button-up short sleeve top in a fun print.
  3. Sleep shorts in stretchy jersey with an oversized t-shirt and cozy zip-up robe.

Rainy Day or Cool Weather Plus-Size Outfits

A photo of three plus-size women on the deck of a cruise ship, each wearing a different outfit for the cruise. The first woman is wearing black waterproof pants, a colorful rain jacket, and a moisture-wicking base layer. She is also wearing waterproof walking shoes. The second woman is wearing pull-on ponte pants, a sweater dress, and a packable rain coat. She is also wearing water-resistant ankle boots. The third woman is wearing quick-dry cargo pants, a thermal top, and a hooded windbreaker. She is also wearing slip-resistant sneakers. Save This Pin
  1. Waterproof pants in black with a colorful rain jacket and moisture-wicking base layer. Add waterproof walking shoes.
  2. Pull-on ponte pants with a sweater dress and packable rain coat. Style with water-resistant ankle boots.
  3. Quick-dry cargo pants with a thermal top and hooded windbreaker. Complete with slip-resistant sneakers.

Disembarkation Day Plus-Size Travel Look

A photo of three plus-size women wearing different cruise outfits on the deck of a cruise ship. The first woman is wearing stretchy pull-on pants in black with a long tunic top and a lightweight cardigan. She is also wearing slip-on sneakers. The second woman is wearing a knit maxi dress with pockets and a denim jacket. She is also wearing comfortable walking sandals. The third woman is wearing wide-leg travel pants in navy with a soft t-shirt and a zip-up hoodie. She is also wearing supportive loafers. Save This Pin
  1. Stretchy pull-on pants in black with a long tunic top and lightweight cardigan. Add slip-on sneakers.
  2. Knit maxi dress with pockets and a denim jacket. Pair with comfortable walking sandals.
  3. Wide-leg travel pants in navy with a soft t-shirt and zip-up hoodie. Complete with supportive loafers.

Remember, these cruise outfits are designed to mix and match, so you can create even more combinations during your cruise. Focus on comfortable, breathable fabrics that pack well and pieces that make you feel confident. Happy cruising!

Patricia Langford, work from home mum on her wellness cruise in the Med. Save This Pin
A photo of a lady in swimwear wearing a big sun hat, standing on the deck of a cruise ship and looking out to the sea. The sunny day is bright, with a clear sky and the sun reflecting off the water. Save This Pin