Does Royal Caribbean pay attention to dress code?

[travelberlin]

Hi you all, I hope you are enjoying your cruises....

I have just read a review on Navigator of the Seas mentioning that some people would go on shorts and t shirts for Dinner. Does anybody on the ship feel responsible for telling passengers that they might not be properly dressed for dinner? It does not have to be a coktail dress or a suit but t shirts and shorts for dinner?

[FLACRUISER99]

Hi you all, I hope you are enjoying your cruises....

I have just read a review on Navigator of the Seas mentioning that some people would go on shorts and t shirts for Dinner. Does anybody on the ship feel responsible for telling passengers that they might not be properly dressed for dinner? It does not have to be a coktail dress or a suit but t shirts and shorts for dinner?

I was told it's OK.

[Jimretired]

The MDR Dress Code gets worse and worse aboard all RCI Ships and staff appears disinterested enforcing the policy. I have written to Corporate on several occasions and received the standard PR reply. The point for me is either enforce the policy or do away with it. A major problem in out society is people do not want to take responsibility for their own actions, no matter what they are.

 

There are sufficient alternatives to dinning and if people do not want to dress appropriately then they should not be allowed into the MDR. It's an insult to those of us that dress as suggested. However, it's all about the almighty dollar and I sincerely doubt that RCI will adhere to enforcement for fear of loosing those dollars to another cruise line.

[Colorado Buffalo]

would it be acceptable for me to wear collared golf shirt w/Dockers ?

I really don't want to wear a tie or sport jacket on my vacation.

[househunter]

would it be acceptable for me to wear collared golf shirt w/Dockers ?

I really don't want to wear a tie or sport jacket on my vacation.

 

That would be fine for the casual nights. If you don't want to bring formal clothing, there are alternate places where you can eat the 2 formal nights. We usually go to one of the specialty restaurants on formal nights and I wear a sundress or jeans, nice top and heels and my husband wears slacks or nice jeans, button down shirt and loafers.

 

We don't bring formal clothes anymore and love it!:)

[TEXASMUNK]

there is no longer any dress code. About the only thing you cannot do is show up naked....I take that back...not sure they would even say a word to that person, after all, "It is their cruise"

[addicted2]

The only cruise we have been on that enforced the dress code was the Explorer back in 2009. My hubby was dressed nice in docker shorts and a button down shirt and they wouldn't let him in. However the guy in sweats and a sports jersey was aloud in, go figure. We usually eat in the windjammer now because we would rather dress casual our whole vacation.

[Cruzface]

We have always dressed up and I haven't noticed anyone really dressed down in the MDR. But then again, I'm not looking at what other people wear unless it is really outrageous (good or bad). On any future cruise with RCI, we will be eating in the WJ because the food in the MDR is awful. Not going to go to the trouble of dressing up for that slop. We will have more time to enjoy the ship by eating in the WJ.

[pcur]

We have always dressed up and I haven't noticed anyone really dressed down in the MDR. But then again, I'm not looking at what other people wear unless it is really outrageous (good or bad). On any future cruise with RCI, we will be eating in the WJ because the food in the MDR is awful. Not going to go to the trouble of dressing up for that slop. We will have more time to enjoy the ship by eating in the WJ.

 

Although I don't agree with you that the food in the WJ in the evening is better than the MDR, or that the there is anything really wrong with the MDR food (definitely not "slop", but that's my opinion), I DO agree that the vast majority of people on most RCCL cruises dress nicely for the MDR.

 

People that post on this board that shorts, flip-flops, etc. are commonly seen must be cruising only in the Caribbean. It really does depend on where you are cruisng and what time of the year. The Eastern and Western Caribbean is where you see the most casually dressed people, and even there it's in the minority. Other parts of the world people dress according to the suggestion for the evening, and the term "casual" is not interpreted as shorts and flip-flops.

 

I will be cruising on a b2b2b in several months, and I will be curious to see if the majority dress as casually as some posters state. I doubt it. I was on 2 ships last year as late as October 2010 and didn't find this to be true.

[silentbob007]

The most I've seen enforced on recent cruises is a ban in the MDR on hats. I actually do appreciate that.

[Merion_Mom]

Hi you all, I hope you are enjoying your cruises....

I have just read a review on Navigator of the Seas mentioning that some people would go on shorts and t shirts for Dinner. Does anybody on the ship feel responsible for telling passengers that they might not be properly dressed for dinner? It does not have to be a coktail dress or a suit but t shirts and shorts for dinner?

 

The simple answer to your simple question, "Does Royal Caribbean pay attention to dress code?" is "no".

 

Regardless of whether you believe that that is the right thing for them to do or the wrong thing for them to do...............it's "no", they do not.

[cb at sea]

You really won't see many shorts at dinner...dockers and collared shirt are fine on casual nights.

Cocktail dress for formal nights.....and for men, at LEAST a sportscoat, if not a suit or tux.

[lindseesmom]

***Sorry to inform you but there is a dress code and this is the dress code:

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do;jsessionid=00007c7sERa4B5aPbpuGGy_1hjf:12hdhua36;jsessionid=0000KOmzivKdoWqrxqARgwwXZvT:12hdhua36?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&pnav=5&snav=2&faqId=255&faqSubjectId=334&faqSubjectName=Life+

Q: What are the dress codes onboard?A: There are three distinct types of evenings onboard: casual, smart casual and formal. Suggested guidelines for these nights are: Casual: Sport shirts and slacks for men, sundresses or pants for womenSmart Casual: Jackets and ties for men, dresses or pantsuits for womenFormal: Suits and ties or tuxedos for men, cocktail dresses for women

The number of smart casual and formal nights is at the ship's discretion.

 

Cruise Length

Casual

Smart Casual

Formal

3-night

2

0

1

4-night

3

0

1

5-night

3

1

1

6-night

3

1

2

7-night

4

1

2

8-night

4

2

2

9-night

5

2

2

10-night

6

2

2

11-night

7

2

2

12-night

8

2

2*

13-night

9

2

2

14-night

8

3

3

15-night+

Remaining Casual

3

3

 

Note: *Some 12-night European cruises may have 3 formal nights

 

We appreciate your usual parental guidance and cooperation in observing these easy guidelines with your children.

 

Please note ice skating on our Voyager Class & Freedom Class ships requires that all skaters wear long pants and socks for their own comfort and safety. Capris and long shorts are permitted.

 

We personally like formal nights but if people do not like them, there are enough other restaurant choices.

 

 

there is no longer any dress code. About the only thing you cannot do is show up naked....I take that back...not sure they would even say a word to that person, after all, "It is their cruise"

[bigboffs]

It is important to note the differance between a "dress code" which is mandatory and RCCL's "suggested guidlines" which are not mandatory.

[Merion_Mom]

***Sorry to inform you but there is a dress code and this is the dress code:

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do;jsessionid=00007c7sERa4B5aPbpuGGy_1hjf:12hdhua36;jsessionid=0000KOmzivKdoWqrxqARgwwXZvT:12hdhua36?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&pnav=5&snav=2&faqId=255&faqSubjectId=334&faqSubjectName=Life+

Q: What are the dress codes onboard?A: There are three distinct types of evenings onboard: casual, smart casual and formal. Suggested guidelines for these nights are: Casual: Sport shirts and slacks for men, sundresses or pants for womenSmart Casual: Jackets and ties for men, dresses or pantsuits for womenFormal: Suits and ties or tuxedos for men, cocktail dresses for women

The number of smart casual and formal nights is at the ship's discretion.

 

lindseesmom, the OP did not ask if there IS a dress code. S/he asked if Royal Caribbean pays attention to their dress code.

 

And the answer is "no".

[H82seaUgo]

Hi you all, I hope you are enjoying your cruises....

I have just read a review on Navigator of the Seas mentioning that some people would go on shorts and t shirts for Dinner. Does anybody on the ship feel responsible for telling passengers that they might not be properly dressed for dinner? It does not have to be a coktail dress or a suit but t shirts and shorts for dinner?

 

apparently, they don't.

 

after reviewing what was expected of us, the table next to us clearly did not. when we asked the main head guy, he shrugged his shoulders, and said, "what am i supposed to do?"

 

therefore, our next cruise, we are packing shorts, and leaving the jackets home. if it's good for "them", it's good for me.

[SciFiCruiser]

I wish they would pay attention. Or as suggested, do away with altogether. Yes, I understand it is "their" vacation, but it's mine too. So lovely to have spent time spiffing myself up and dining with a woman in her sweatpants with the word "JUICY" on her butt.

[Ocean Boy]

RCI puts a lot of enery into enforcing the rules and regulations that are important to them. Suggestions on dress don't make the cut.

[crusin nut]

It is important to note the differance between a "dress code" which is mandatory and RCCL's "suggested guidlines" which are not mandatory.

 

This is what we were told when a couple came to the MDR in Wet Bathing Suits with a cover up. The Head Waiter got them towels to sit on. RCCL told us that the dress code is a suggestion, which is not mandatory. How would you like to be the second seating in those chairs??:eek:

[marci22]

Do they pay attention? Generally, no. But on Ex this past summer, the Portofino reservation card specifically stated, "No Shorts", and another cruiser confirmed that a man was refused admittance here for wearing shorts.

 

ymmv

[Retired LEO]

The dining room staff encourages you to come to dinner dressed any way you see fit. Their tips are dependent on your presence.

[juniorsmom]

Actually they do pay attention (kind of). On our Allure cruise we didn't pay attention to what night was the second formal night. One son walked in wearing a t shirt and jeans while my other DS and DH were stopped and asked to change their pants before they were let in. I just wore a dreesy top and capris and they did not have an issue with me.

 

The fact that my older son was in jeans did not bother me or anyone else for that matter. No one looked sideways at him they were enjoying their dining experience.

[Stags14]

would it be acceptable for me to wear collared golf shirt w/Dockers ?

I really don't want to wear a tie or sport jacket on my vacation.

 

As long as you don't wear shorts or a tank top you're fine. That's been my experience anyway.

[bellybutton530]

The most I've seen enforced on recent cruises is a ban in the MDR on hats. I actually do appreciate that.

 

On Voyager last month a schmuck showed up at the MDR and was escorted to his table bw a headwaiter.

 

This fella was wearing a ripped t-shirt, dirty jeans, and a baseball cap.

 

I watched in amazement as he was seated at a large table with all of the other folks appropriately dressed.

[lakelorain]

***Sorry to inform you but there is a dress code and this is the dress code:

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do;jsessionid=00007c7sERa4B5aPbpuGGy_1hjf:12hdhua36;jsessionid=0000KOmzivKdoWqrxqARgwwXZvT:12hdhua36?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&pnav=5&snav=2&faqId=255&faqSubjectId=334&faqSubjectName=Life+

Q: What are the dress codes onboard?A: There are three distinct types of evenings onboard: casual, smart casual and formal. Suggested guidelines for these nights are: Casual: Sport shirts and slacks for men, sundresses or pants for womenSmart Casual: Jackets and ties for men, dresses or pantsuits for womenFormal: Suits and ties or tuxedos for men, cocktail dresses for women

The number of smart casual and formal nights is at the ship's discretion.

 

 

 

 

Cruise Length

Casual

Smart Casual

Formal

3-night

2

0

1

4-night

3

0

1

5-night

3

1

1

6-night

3

1

2

7-night

4

1

2

8-night

4

2

2

9-night

5

2

2

10-night

6

2

2

11-night

7

2

2

12-night

8

2

2*

13-night

9

2

2

14-night

8

3

3

15-night+

Remaining Casual

3

3

 

Note: *Some 12-night European cruises may have 3 formal nights

 

We appreciate your usual parental guidance and cooperation in observing these easy guidelines with your children.

 

Please note ice skating on our Voyager Class & Freedom Class ships requires that all skaters wear long pants and socks for their own comfort and safety. Capris and long shorts are permitted.

 

We personally like formal nights but if people do not like them, there are enough other restaurant choices.

 

 

there is no longer any dress code. About the only thing you cannot do is show up naked....I take that back...not sure they would even say a word to that person, after all, "It is their cruise"

 

The dress code for my cruise in April on Explorer is different from previous cruises. This is a quote from my cruise docs.

 

"Casual: sundresses or slacks and blouses for women; polo

shirts and trousers for men.

Smart Casual: dresses or pantsuits for women; jackets for

men.

Formal: cocktail dresses for women; suits and ties or

tuxedos for men."