Dress Code

[searay22sd]

Good Afternoon everyone,

I am aware that on our upcoming cruise there are two formal nights. The rest of the 5 nights are semi-formal. Last year with NCL dress pants were required for all specialty restaurants and dining rooms. Though on RCCL I could get away with wearing formal shorts, "Greg Norman" and a collared shirt i.e. "Ralph Lauren." Would I be able to do this on Princess for the "non formal nights" ? Thanks !

Capt. Carroll

[chrysalis]

It would depend on the Maitre D' and the Head Waiter, as to what you can "get away with".....but Princess does say "no shorts' in the dining room for dinner, and on some ships, at lunch, also.

[Doug R.]

Good Afternoon everyone,

I am aware that on our upcoming cruise there are two formal nights. The rest of the 5 nights are semi-formal. Last year with NCL dress pants were required for all specialty restaurants and dining rooms. Though on RCCL I could get away with wearing formal shorts, "Greg Norman" and a collared shirt i.e. "Ralph Lauren." Would I be able to do this on Princess for the "non formal nights" ? Thanks !

Capt. Carroll

 

1. No shorts in the Main or Specialty restaurants in the evening. Khakis or chinos will suffice. Specialty restaurants do not require a tux or suit for formal nights.

2. Polo shirts are fine on non-formal nights.

3. The non-formal nights are "resort casual" not "semi-formal".

[shepp]

On my last cruise, I personally witnessed two men in nice shorts being turned away from the MDR on a "resort casual" night.

[Pam in CA]

On my last cruise, I personally witnessed two men in nice shorts being turned away from the MDR on a "resort casual" night.

Right. It doesn't matter if you paid more for the shorts than the cruise, the one thing Princess is pretty consistent with is "No shorts" in the dining room in the evening. That also applies to the Specialty restaurants. If you prefer to wear shorts, your options are the buffet, room service or the Ultimate Balcony Dinner. Someone might sneak in with shorts and they won't be thrown out, but that's kind of juvenile to try it.

[1 HappyCruiser]

From what I've seen on my last 3 Princess cruises, they're turning their heads when it comes to shorts and letting people wear them. There's no guarantee but the odds of getting by with them are getting better all the time.

[caber]

I saw people being turned away at the dining room door wearing shorts in the evening on Crown.

[paul929207]

We have been on the Ocean Princess several times recently and no one was served dinner in shorts. On formal nights, men had at least a jacket on.

[Cruise Junky]

I saw people being turned away at the dining room door wearing shorts in the evening on Crown.

 

We had an interesting one on Ruby, it wasn't formal night, but a women came in in super short shorts and high heels, she was escorted to her table by the Maitre D. So I guess if you're have legs like her's they think it's ok. A man would have no chance ;)

[UKBayern]

On our last cruise no shorts in the dining room. One Harley-Davidson bodywarmer on formal night though; but come to think of it for a Hell's Angel that is formal :D

[asctony]

Good Afternoon everyone,

Though on RCCL I could get away with wearing formal shorts, "Greg Norman" and a collared shirt i.e. "Ralph Lauren."

Capt. Carroll

 

This has got to be one of the funniest quote on this or any other forum. 'FORMAL SHORTS'

I would like to say the only formal shorts I have ever seen was the ones that were formal pants that had a pair of scissors taken to them. LOL

You Got To Be Kidding!

[Cruisin' Chick]

Women can often wear capris to dinner on non-formal nights, but shorts are okay in the dining room at lunch.

[Seal]

Just got off the 14 day Grand Princess cruise--We had been on the Allure for the previous week before the Grand Princess--The brand new/never worn tux was sent to be pressed on the Allure for formal nght--it came back all wrinkled and seams shrunk-looking--not goo!! it took a couple of days to get to the truth of the matter--they had thrown it into a washing machine-Why???who knows--they kept trying to press it to no avail===by being determined it was determined to not be usable ever--Were given the full cost of the new tux before we disembarked--soooooo when we embarked on the Grand Princess the head MD told him to wear slacks and a shirt for all formal nights--I'm sure that those eating dinner when we were on formal nights must have wondered why the slacks and a Tommy Bahama shirt of some sort--those that appeared to have a calmer appearance were the ones used for formal night--not a word was said--entering the MDR or anywhere else on those nights----my guess woul be that anyone could wear anything on formal nights---who would know that this problem had been brought up with the MD and a solution was worked out for the formal nights.

 

Nancy:D:D

[kelkel2]

I'm bringing a casual pair of khakis just in case. I don't want to not have anything if they don't allow shorts in the dining room.

[NSWP]

Scottish/Irish Kilts are acceptable for men on formal nights in the MDR, seen it with my very own eyes. Underwear must be worn ! LOL.

[Putterdude]

In December on the Sapphire I saw a gentleman in nice pair of tailored shorts turned away at the door of the MDR.

[chipmaster]

If memory serves me right I saw jeans even on them "formal" nights, but unless you were less than 10 or so never saw anyone in "shorts." Ladies on the other hand seem to get by showing legs regardless of what covered the top on formal or non formal nights :D

 

Good Afternoon everyone,

I am aware that on our upcoming cruise there are two formal nights. The rest of the 5 nights are semi-formal. Last year with NCL dress pants were required for all specialty restaurants and dining rooms. Though on RCCL I could get away with wearing formal shorts, "Greg Norman" and a collared shirt i.e. "Ralph Lauren." Would I be able to do this on Princess for the "non formal nights" ? Thanks !

Capt. Carroll

[1 HappyCruiser]

On the Grand recently the dress on a casual evening was a little relaxed as can be seen in this photo, and this one and this one and this one . :rolleyes:

And on a Formal night these guys were ready to party. :eek:

From what I see other guys wearing lately I have nothing to worry about with my modified informal/formal attire. :D

[cruiseron36]

WE cruise about 3 or 4 times a year, from various ports, various ships and various itineraries and hav never seen shorts or jeans in the MDR on formal nights. WE have rarely seen less than a dark business suit with shirt and tie.

[caber]

On the Grand recently the dress on a casual evening was a little relaxed as can be seen in this photo, and this one and this one and this one . :rolleyes:

And on a Formal night these guys were ready to party. :eek:

From what I see other guys wearing lately I have nothing to worry about with my modified informal/formal attire. :D

 

Shame on the head waiters for allowing this. As far as the gentleman with the cap, unless he is Jewish, he should remove it.

[newmexicoNita]

Good Afternoon everyone,

I am aware that on our upcoming cruise there are two formal nights. The rest of the 5 nights are semi-formal. Last year with NCL dress pants were required for all specialty restaurants and dining rooms. Though on RCCL I could get away with wearing formal shorts, "Greg Norman" and a collared shirt i.e. "Ralph Lauren." Would I be able to do this on Princess for the "non formal nights" ? Thanks !

Capt. Carroll

 

shorts are not allowed in the dining rooms on Princess, but that doesn't mean you will not see them. Much to our shock and disappointment we did see men in shorts on Princess. As for NCL, hate to start an argument, but you are 100% wrong, never have they required dress pants in the dining rooms, specialty or otherwise and jeans have been acceptablel in most of the dining rooms for the past 3 or 4 years. Oh and thanks for letting us know what brand you wear.

 

Nita

[berniece2000]

shorts are not allowed in the dining rooms on Princess, but that doesn't mean you will not see them. Much to our shock and disappointment we did see men in shorts on Princess. As for NCL, hate to start an argument, but you are 100% wrong, never have they required dress pants in the dining rooms, specialty or otherwise and jeans have been acceptablel in most of the dining rooms for the past 3 or 4 years. Oh and thanks for letting us know what brand you wear.

 

Nita

 

 

Well, I guess I'll jump in and join the argument that you didn't mean to start ;). When we cruised NCL a few years back, dress pants WERE INDEED EXPECTED in the MDR. Trust me, my husband is completely blue collar/jeans all the way, and we bought slacks for him for the cruise because they were expected in the dress code. Having said that - we noticed fairly quickly that the dress code was not inforced on a regular basis, and soon he was feeling quite comfortable in shorts and jeans.....

[mytime53]

Perhaps the problem here is the definition of "dress" pants. We sailed NCL in 2004, and there was certainly no requirement for them on that cruise, except for formal night, and even then, I suspect you could have gotten in with less than what I would consider "dress" pants if you were otherwise attired nicely.

[Mom33]

From the Princess answer book:

 

 

Smart Casual
Passenger attire should be in keeping with what they would wear to a nice restaurant at home.

• Skirts/dresses, slacks, and sweaters for ladies

• Pants and open-neck shirts for men

Inappropriate dinner wear such as pool or beach attire, shorts, ball caps and casual jeans (with fraying and/or holes) are not permitted in the dining rooms. Shoes must be worn.

Formal
When formal nights are held, please observe the dress code in the Traditional Dining and Anytime Dining venues for the enjoyment of all our guests.

• Evening gown, cocktail dress, or elegant pant suit for women

• Tuxedo, dark suit or dinner jacket and slacks for men

•

 

 

Anyone wishing to do their own thing should know that this is Princess's code. You risk being denied entry if you don't respect the dress code. You also will be in the minority.

 

It is unfair to state any other dress requirements counter to Princess's requests.

[cruiseron36]

From the Princess answer book:

 

 

Smart Casual
Passenger attire should be in keeping with what they would wear to a nice restaurant at home.

• Skirts/dresses, slacks, and sweaters for ladies

• Pants and open-neck shirts for men

Inappropriate dinner wear such as pool or beach attire, shorts, ball caps and casual jeans (with fraying and/or holes) are not permitted in the dining rooms. Shoes must be worn.

Formal
When formal nights are held, please observe the dress code in the Traditional Dining and Anytime Dining venues for the enjoyment of all our guests.

• Evening gown, cocktail dress, or elegant pant suit for women

• Tuxedo, dark suit or dinner jacket and slacks for men

•

 

 

Anyone wishing to do their own thing should know that this is Princess's code. You risk being denied entry if you don't respect the dress code. You also will be in the minority.

 

It is unfair to state any other dress requirements counter to Princess's requests.

 

In agree with you 100%, however several posters seem to have interpreted this as a "suggested" dress code when it never states the word "suggested".

 

There are those who have their own interpretation of the dress code as "what you can get away with" and seem to push this as their agenda for others to follow. I still wear a dark suit with shirt and tie and do not have to sit with those who dress down. Just my humble opinion aqnd not meant to start an argument. Thank you.