priddiscats Posted December 3, 2010 #1 Share Posted December 3, 2010 We are departing on our first Princess Cruise next week (Caribbean Princess). I am loathe to pack a suit or buy/rent a tux. Instead I would like to appear at the formal nights in a dark coloured blazer, slacks, collar and tie. Will the maitre d'e accept me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted December 3, 2010 #2 Share Posted December 3, 2010 No problem whatsoever. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 HappyCruiser Posted December 3, 2010 #3 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Even without the tie you'll no flack from anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 3, 2010 #4 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Who said without a tie? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 3, 2010 #5 Share Posted December 3, 2010 We are departing on our first Princess Cruise next week (Caribbean Princess). I am loathe to pack a suit or buy/rent a tux. Instead I would like to appear at the formal nights in a dark coloured blazer, slacks, collar and tie. Will the maitre d'e accept me. You will be fine. Pay no heed to the naysayers. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubasteve Posted December 3, 2010 #6 Share Posted December 3, 2010 We are departing on our first Princess Cruise next week (Caribbean Princess). I am loathe to pack a suit or buy/rent a tux. Instead I would like to appear at the formal nights in a dark coloured blazer, slacks, collar and tie. Will the maitre d'e accept me. I dressed in a similar way on our last cruise, no problems. Didn't feel underdressed or overdressed (didn't feel like wearing the tux I had hanging for our wedding later in the week). Have fun! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tak8 Posted December 3, 2010 #7 Share Posted December 3, 2010 You'll be fine and appropriate. I've seen a lot of passengers not even come close to formal and stil get into the dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted December 3, 2010 #8 Share Posted December 3, 2010 We went with sports coats and dress shirts with ties on our Alaskan cruise. We were dressed better than many of the male passengers, but it's decidedly on the lower end of dressy. But it was great not to have to pack tuxedos. We'll be back to full formal wear on our Island Princess cruise later this month. We're flying Southwest and won't have to pay for an extra piece of luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare oskidunker Posted December 3, 2010 #9 Share Posted December 3, 2010 A tux weighs the same as a pair of slacks and a blazer unless you wear it.I am going on a 4 day coastal and taking my tux. I thought about the Blazer and slacks but why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendon Posted December 4, 2010 #10 Share Posted December 4, 2010 We are departing on our first Princess Cruise next week (Caribbean Princess). I am loathe to pack a suit or buy/rent a tux. Instead I would like to appear at the formal nights in a dark coloured blazer, slacks, collar and tie. Will the maitre d'e accept me. Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted December 4, 2010 #11 Share Posted December 4, 2010 You'll be fine, that's pretty much my standard because I can mix and match the shirt and slacks to give me a few options with minimal luggage usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusinAgain Posted December 4, 2010 #12 Share Posted December 4, 2010 No problems with that. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted December 4, 2010 #13 Share Posted December 4, 2010 You will be just fine and will see many others dressed similar to you. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted December 4, 2010 #14 Share Posted December 4, 2010 A tux weighs the same as a pair of slacks and a blazer unless you wear it.I am going on a 4 day coastal and taking my tux. I thought about the Blazer and slacks but why?The difference for us was that we were able to take the sports coats without another pair of slacks and without a pair of black shoes. Our luggage for a 7-night cruise plus two nights beforehand in Seattle was just a suitcase and a rolling garment bag. We cross-packed the bags. The suitcase held our shorts, T-shirts, polo shirts, underwear, socks, and Dopp kits, and his tennis shoes and sandals. The garment bag held our dress shirts, slacks, sports coats, ties, and my tennis shoes and sandals. I can wear DH's shirts and he can wear mine, but his pants are too big in the waist and too short for me. The suitcase was almost at the 50-pound limit. The garment bag wasn't but it would not have held another couple of pairs of shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainron Posted December 4, 2010 #15 Share Posted December 4, 2010 We went with sports coats and dress shirts with ties on our Alaskan cruise. We were dressed better than many of the male passengers, but it's decidedly on the lower end of dressy. But it was great not to have to pack tuxedos. We'll be back to full formal wear on our Island Princess cruise later this month. We're flying Southwest and won't have to pay for an extra piece of luggage. But that being said, dress on Alaskan itineraries has always been a tad (OK A BIG TAD) more relaxed than other cruise destinations. Ciao for now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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