We are looking at a 7 night Mediterranean cruise on the Ovation. Having cruised previously our favourite line has been Azamara. We enjoy the none stuffy. Informal atmosphere with wonderful staff,, food and wine. Their dress code suits us oerfectly. I always wear a nice dress or smart trousers and pretty evening tops and husband a collared shirt and trousers (no jeans!). He doesn't want to take a jacket or tux to wear on the formal night. Therefore is there an alternative dining restaurant available and later in the evening around the ship willl he stand out like a sore thumb in his nice collared shirt and trousers and no jacket or tux?. It isn't like Cunard is it...where some guests are above themselves?!
Also. There are two tender ports. Do you require tickets on the outward tender or like Azamara can you just turn up when you wish?
Do the restaurants require reservations in advance of sailing?