For some, planning what to wear on a cruise is part of the fun, for others it can be a bit stressful. Either way we have you covered. Here you’ll find a selection of stylish and flattering, yet affordable plus size cruise dresses.
These cruise outfits will have you looking your best and ready for your post worthy photos.
Whether you are looking for a casual sea day dress, a comfortable shore excursion outfit, or a fabulous elegant night dress you will find it here.
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19 Curvy cruise dresses
I love dresses for a cruise. They are stylish, comfortable, and cool. And as an added bonus, getting dressed is easy. You don’t have to worry about your shirt matching your shorts.
We’ve picked out a selection of stunning and flattering plus size cruise dresses that you will want to add to your wardrobe.
Let’s start with the more casual options.
Casual dress with sleeves
This cute high wasted, v-neck wrap top dress is stunning on curvy women. In addition to the dusty rose, you can get it in black or navy blue.
You could wear this dress on a seaday, a casual cruise evening, or on a shore excursion. That is if you are on a Caribbean cruise or another warm weather destination. This would look great with a dainty layered necklace.
Plus size open shoulder dress
Here is an adorable light weight, comfortable dress perfect for an evening on a cruise. It took me way too long to decide which color to show. The black is classic, but the green, light blue, mauve purple and solid apricot are really great too. See which you prefer.
Finish it off with a chunky statement necklace.
Short square neck dress
Here is an inexpensive plus size cruise dress with long sleeves and a figure flattering high waste. This inexpensive dainty layered necklace would look great with this dress.
Casual t-shirt maxi dress with pockets
I love dresses with pockets. This casual cruise dress is perfect for a day at sea or exploring a new port of call. This long dress is available in several different patterns as well as solid colors.
Fabulous plus size maxi dress
Here is a really great figure flattering cruise dress that would be a great choice for the casual evenings but is classy enough that it can be worn on formal nights.
It is available in different eye-catching bold patterns as well as some solid colors. You could wear two different ones and no one would realize it is the same dress.
Maxi cruise dress with sleeves
I love the dress above so much, I had to include it again in a different pattern. See all the other colors and patterns it comes in here.
Daytime cruise dress with pockets
This casual and comfortable cruise dress would be a great daytime seaday outfit or shore excursion outfit. This sundress also comes in different colors.
Gorgeous halter top dress
This beautiful sleeveless halter top dress is flattering with the tie front. This dress is very reasonably priced and comes in several different patterns.
Short sleeve maxi dress with sleeves
This casual and comfortable dress has pockets! Gotta love a dress with pockets.
Floral midi dress with pockets
Another great options with pockets – yay!. This is one that could be worn on the casual cruise evenings or on the formal night.
Plus size formal dresses perfect for a cruise
Plus size cruise dress with sleeves
This long flowy maxi dress comes in dozens of different colors and patterns. The wrap style is flattering for women with larger busts.
This flattering dress could be worn on the formal nights or the casual evenings on the cruise ship. And as an added bonus, it is inexpensive.
Cap sleeve wrap dress
Look stunning in this flattering wrap dress. Show off your curves in this close but comfortable fit. This dress would look great with these popular stackable bracelets.
Plus size sexy dress
Look fabulous on your cruise vacation in this short sparkly bodycon dress.
One shoulder sleeveless pencil dress
This sexy little curve hugging number is perfect for a cruise formal night. The black is elegant, and the white dress is perfect for a cruise white hot party. The price is surprisingly inexpensive.
Pleated halter neck maxi dress for curvy women
Look stunning in this long flowing dress on elegant night. Whether you prefer classic black or one of the vibrant colors this is a great choice for a cruise dress.
Plus size cruise dress with sleeves
I love that this faux wrap dress has pockets. This little black dress is one that could be worn either on a cruise formal night or casual night.
This dress also comes in a few different patterns which gives those a more casual look. It is available in large plus to 4XL.
Sequin cocktail dress
This is a great option to wear on a cruise elegant night. Classy, elegant, and flattering.
Elegant lace front cruise dress
I love the elegant look of this classy dress.
Flattering off the shoulder dress
This cute number can be worn off the shoulders or as a one shoulder dress.
Click below to see the different colors and different ways to wear the dress.
Be sure to choose your shoes wisely. You don’t want something with too much of a heel as with the ship’s movement walking can be difficult in high heels. Check out the best shoes for a cruise for some ideas.
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