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I have observed while seated in the MDR on formal nights mostly suits light and dark w/wo a tie, a small number of tux, some with sport coats and some with just shirt and pants again all w/wo a tie. Formal night is anything but for most pax these days and seems to go more by age of the wearer with the much older set in what can be considered formal wear while the young set is more informal. There are of course exceptions.

 

Neither of us are into formal anything, so I wear a long sleeved dress shirt, open collar and a pair of cotton khaki pants. I used to bring my blue blazer but have started leaving it at home as it seems rather ridiculous to drag it along for two nights wearing it into the MDR, taking it off hanging over the back of the chair and carrying it out in my arms. BTW notice how many men take their coats off and drape them over the back of their chairs.

 

Pax used to dress up to fly on an airplane and now we are lucky if they have clothes on at all. I recall wearing a tie when I first started work as an engineer, nice pants and a long sleeved dress shirt. By the time I retired I was wearing jeans, athletic shoes and a sport shirt. Times are changing as they always have. Those who cling to a bygone era will be lost.

Well said!!

I dress everyday for work and do not like to "dress up" on vacation. I wear a blazer (maybe), tie (maybe) and slacks, wife wears nice pants and "sparkly" top usually, son in nice slacks and shirt. In order to not offend (or worry about anyone's opinion) we choose MTD. By going with MTD noone at my table is subjected to my :eek: lack of a tie because it's just my family. I'm on vacation with my family. I don't need a tux, fine china, crystal and stuffy table mates to enjoy our time together.

RCCL and CCL are "mass market" lines for a reason, They offer an affordable vacation to passengers of varying backgrounds. If I wanted the old time cruise experience I'd cruise on a line that caters to that style. Obviously RCCL realizes that cruising is no longer a vacation for the rich and elite, that's why they have "suggestions" rather than policies.

Thank you for the info. This sounds like a good time. I will make sure I make it there. The pic's are great & very helpful!:D

We're on the same sailing with you it looks like. We have a pretty good roll call going if you want to check it out.

We'll be there Tuesday. I'll post some aquarium pics when we get back

This is our favorite Western Port now!! We have used Victor Bodden every time and it's been fantastic.

Our son loves going to a local school and then on to play with the monkeys.

Private driver for the day through Bodden Tours lets you really see the island not the tourist parks.

We've done the Dunn's River Falls trip with Peat Taylor several times and have enjoyed it everytime. Peat will make sure you get to see the "real" island too at half the price the ships charge.

My mom wants to visit the Cameo Factory but their website is no longer up. Does anyone know if they are still operating?

Thanks in advance.