iflyrc5 Posted October 25, 2009 #51 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I think it should depend on your locations and length of cruise as to how many formal nights. On our 26 day Amazon Float we had way toooooo many (I think it was 8). When on the Amazon River on the Prinsendam last year the MDR was very very warm (even the cold water in the shower was very hot) yet we had a formal night. The ladies have their fancy wear that is often sleeveless yet the men are suppose to wear a long sleeve shirt, closed at the neck with a tie and with a jacket - way tooo warm for that in my opinion. Have any of you ladies worn a closed neck blouse and tie in 90 degree temps - not fun:mad:. I feel on the longer cruises (we are doing 33 days in Jan to South Pacific) that 1 per week is plenty and they should be only on Sea Days. I really don't feel like getting dressed up after touring all day in the hot sun. If they schedule formal nights during our days in port in the South Pacific we will be hitting the Lido in very casual wear. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjm1cc Posted October 25, 2009 #52 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I don't mind the dressing up but I do mind the room the clothes take up in a suitecase. Thus I would go for no formal nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamaracboy Posted October 25, 2009 #53 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I'll be wearing a simple tux with matching formal slippers/thongs on all four nights but it's nice to have an alternative in the HAL casual Lido/room service if you change your mind and don't feel like dressing up. For that reason, I'm also packing my rappel harness, D-ring, carabiner and 100' of nylon rope;)) Non-stop from your balcony to the Tenders ? ? or swinging onto the Promenade ? ? ? ? SOME people in the MDR might frown on that attire, or . . . . . . Then again on a RSVP cruise it could be very popular :rolleyes: I hope your Tux doesn't wrinkle much ;) r. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olefin32 Posted October 25, 2009 #54 Share Posted October 25, 2009 We don't have a problem with 4 formal nights on a 14 day. It's the same as 2 on 7 day. But formal to me, is my only suit... no tux for me. ;) From our last cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted October 25, 2009 #55 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I think it should depend on your locations and length of cruise as to how many formal nights...... I agree with this. Four formal nights for most 14-day sailings is just fine IMO, but for the longer cruises, or those with fewer sea days, twice/week can be a bit much. We've also had a formal night after a long hot day in port, and it wasn't nearly as enjoyable as those on sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y's Owl Posted October 26, 2009 #56 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I guess it's a regional thing about being dressed up for business and dining. In my job, I wear a nice shirt, dress slacks and tie 5 days a week and in cooler weather I have a sport coat and top coat quickly at hand. So changing to a bow tie, and adding a jacket and cummerbund isn't such a big thing for me. The closer you are to New York, Boston and Washington DC, the more likely you are to be like me I suppose. Getting dressed up for a special occasion is not a big deal to me. And I think it shows the folks who are working hard to make every night of our cruise a special occasion that we recognize their efforts. Things are changing though. Casual dining restaurants are getting quite popular here too, and the old independent places where you got dressed up to attend, are going by the wayside. But there still are times and places that getting dressed up makes sense. I don't think you would go to see the President in jeans and a t-shirt at the White House. You would most likely not do that either for your own wedding. I still put formal nights in the Main Dining room of a cruise ship in the same category. It's an event that deserves our respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted October 26, 2009 #57 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Unfortunately (IMO), I think formal nights are pretty much gone anyway, at least in the format they were originally intended. On our last cruise (Maasdam), I observed a total of 3 tuxs over the course of a formal night. I suspect the tradition was on its way-out anyway, and that new airline baggage charges have furthered the damage. Well guess DH is going to be one of the three then...;)LOL We're you early or late seating?.. We were on the Maasdam last Nov. & had any time dining..Always ate at 8:p.m....We saw many men in a Tux or dark suit..I can't belive it's changed that much in a year.. Rev, Just guessing here, but you probably don't have to have a separate suit, underwear, shoes and jewelry for each formal night. You probably don't have to have to get your hair done, or your nails. So, for you, a formal night means What? A clean collar?:D You are right the Men have it easy..;) We're preparing for a 28 day cruise (2-14 days B2B) on the Statendam in a couple of weeks.. We have 8 formal nights.. DH will take his Tux with several different cummerbunds, vest & ties.. I'm taking a chiffon Skirt & chiffon Palazzo pants with four different dressy tops for the eight nights.. I can do my own nails, but probably will have my hair done several times... I enjoy dressing up, as we so seldom get to dress in Southwest Fla..If HAL cuts out Formal nights I would be very disappointed..What would I do with all these dressy outfits? I'll let you know when we get back if we were tired of it.. Cheers...:) Betty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Car-Stan Posted October 26, 2009 #58 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I think it should depend on your locations and length of cruise as to how many formal nights. On our 26 day Amazon Float we had way toooooo many (I think it was 8). When on the Amazon River on the Prinsendam last year the MDR was very very warm (even the cold water in the shower was very hot) yet we had a formal night. The ladies have their fancy wear that is often sleeveless yet the men are suppose to wear a long sleeve shirt, closed at the neck with a tie and with a jacket - way tooo warm for that in my opinion. Have any of you ladies worn a closed neck blouse and tie in 90 degree temps - not fun:mad:. I feel on the longer cruises (we are doing 33 days in Jan to South Pacific) that 1 per week is plenty and they should be only on Sea Days. I really don't feel like getting dressed up after touring all day in the hot sun. If they schedule formal nights during our days in port in the South Pacific we will be hitting the Lido in very casual wear. Just my 2 cents. Hi, I just saw your comments from some time ago re. Casper Tours. they sparked some questions: Do you know if they still run? How large is the bus? How often do they go? Do they have a set schedule, of just go when they are full? Do they stop anywhere? Where other than around the city do they go? Thanks for any answers...we go there on the Noordam next month. If you wish, you can e-mail me at csepstein@mindspring.com Finally, your pictures are great...we very much enjoyef them...Thanks for sharing! Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin'Lady Posted October 26, 2009 #59 Share Posted October 26, 2009 4 formals is great on a 14 day. We love to get all gussied up for dinner when cruising! Its what makes cruising extra ordinary! Hubby rents a tux on board and brings an extra shirt or two for color changes. I bring a basic black long dress and a mid calf dress and accesories with different scarves and jewelery. I am having a formal dress made for my lil one on this 14 day cruise and will have her dress for dinner every night with the many dresses we are bringing for her. What fun it is to play dress up! Kinda brings me back to my youth and dressing up in grandmas attic!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted October 26, 2009 #60 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Actually looking forward to our formal nights next year and assume we'll have four formal nights on our 15-day cruise. Very nice and distinguished looking Randy!! And your wife is beautiful!!! Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyk47 Posted October 26, 2009 #61 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Very nice and distinguished looking Randy!! And your wife is beautiful!!! Joanie Thank you. She's a lovely lady and I'm very fortunate. :) We do enjoy the formal nights, guess that comes from the "dress blues and tennis shoes" days at the O'club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine91 Posted October 26, 2009 #62 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I'll be wearing a simple tux with matching formal slippers/thongs on all four nights but it's nice to have an alternative in the HAL casual Lido/room service if you change your mind and don't feel like dressing up. For that reason, I'm also packing my rappel harness, D-ring, carabiner and 100' of nylon rope;)) Copper - On formal night, how will you wear the rope? :D ......petite fromage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted October 26, 2009 #63 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Copper - On formal night, how will you wear the rope? :D ......petite fromage Bonsoir petite fromage; Inside a rope bag, tied to my right ankle, underneath the tux pants - don't mind the bulge:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseudochicken Posted October 26, 2009 #64 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I agree. Personally it would completely take out the allure of the formal night knowing there will be 3 other nights. It is no longer a special occasion in my opinion when nearly one third the nights in a span of two weeks are formal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipedreams62 Posted October 26, 2009 #65 Share Posted October 26, 2009 For that reason, I'm also packing my rappel harness, D-ring, carabiner and 100' of nylon rope;)) I've got your background music covered... while you do this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AH7g9sYH54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudscraper Posted October 26, 2009 #66 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I've got your background music covered... while you do this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AH7g9sYH54 Sung by Jenny and the Halcats. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine91 Posted October 27, 2009 #67 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Bonsoir petite fromage; Inside a rope bag, tied to my right ankle, underneath the tux pants - don't mind the bulge:) Soooooo, that makes the whole contraption your........ ball & chain? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted October 27, 2009 #68 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Soooooo, that makes the whole contraption your........ ball & chain? :D Close! No ball;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world~citizen Posted October 27, 2009 #69 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Personally, 4 nights strikes a good balance. There are lines that have no formal nights but HAL isn't one of them. This is an advantage/disadvantage depending on your point of view. It is a compromise policy - not meant to please everyone, but that is not possible anyway. Smooth sailing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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