Does Royal Caribbean pay attention to dress code?

[Aquahound]

When we were on the Liberty of the Seas this past fall, there was a gentleman sitting at the table next to us who wore a baseball cap to dinner every night. Some nights he even had on a sweat jacket to round out the ensemble! :eek: I remember on formal night though, he removed the hat! Quite frankly, however, it didn't make MY dinner any less enjoyable! :)

 

 

I'm not one to allow other people's dress to ruin my dinner either, but hats in the dining room are one of my pet pieves. It comes from my military background. Removing of hats when entering a ship's dining facility is something that actually has meaning behind it. Again, my meal tastes no different from a hat being worn at a neighboring table, but I still don't think it's right.

 

Off my soapbox now. :o

[Attapooch]

Honestly, who cares how other people dress?

 

The wife and I dress up when appropriate because 1.) I wear suits five days a week and it's routine for me and 2.) my wife thinks it's fun on occassion.

 

That said, anyone who gets their nose bent out of shape over how other people dress and decide to spend their vacations should realize that that's an issue that exists between their own ears and not with the person wearing the baseball cap/shorts/etc.

[galavant3]

When we were on the Liberty of the Seas this past fall, there was a gentleman sitting at the table next to us who wore a baseball cap to dinner every night. Some nights he even had on a sweat jacket to round out the ensemble! :eek: I remember on formal night though, he removed the hat! Quite frankly, however, it didn't make MY dinner any less enjoyable! :)

 

The majority of people in the MDR are presentable and I think people need to get over their own issues in regards to the ones who aren't dressed to their liking. It's becoming very expensive to fly with luggage full of formalwear not to mention how expensive it is to purchase all this extra clothing for some families. My feeling is that as long as people have on clean pants and a shirt (not tank top)...let them be. ;) You are on vacation.....no worries mon....:cool: (spoken in my best Jamaican accent!)

 

I agree with you. I really don't care what people do or do not wear in the dining room outside of my family. What bothers me is the attidude of "I don't care about anyone else, I'll do what I want". I am working very hard to teach my children that they can't always do or get what they want and it is discouraging when I see others promoting this attitude. I suspect that my boys would prefer not to wear suits on formal nights but I am incredibly proud of them. They not only wear them, they do not utter one word of protest. They know it makes me happy and sometimes we do things just to please others. And that's not a bad thing.

[H82seaUgo]

Honestly, who cares how other people dress?

 

The wife and I dress up when appropriate because 1.) I wear suits five days a week and it's routine for me and 2.) my wife thinks it's fun on occassion.

 

That said, anyone who gets their nose bent out of shape over how other people dress and decide to spend their vacations should realize that that's an issue that exists between their own ears and not with the person wearing the baseball cap/shorts/etc.

 

there are probably as many or more, that do care, than don't.

 

i fall into the cluster that believe a posted dress code for a cruiseline is to inform the uninformed of what kind of dress you will find others wearing at an event. and then some choose to fit in, or out.

 

kinda like a company function, and you just aren't sure. it's usually helpful if the generality is listed on the invite.

 

and there are some that are clueless to the dress appropriateness of different functions, except weddings and funerals.

 

and even then....

[travelberlin]

I agree with you. I really don't care what people do or do not wear in the dining room outside of my family. What bothers me is the attidude of "I don't care about anyone else, I'll do what I want". I am working very hard to teach my children that they can't always do or get what they want and it is discouraging when I see others promoting this attitude. I suspect that my boys would prefer not to wear suits on formal nights but I am incredibly proud of them. They not only wear them, they do not utter one word of protest. They know it makes me happy and sometimes we do things just to please others. And that's not a bad thing.

 

I think you have touched a very interesting point. We all live in some type of communities and with certain norms, which we learn from children to respect. Thanks god for that. I think it would be very difficult to live in a community or society in which every body does what he/she wants.

In a ship the dress code suggested by the Cruiseline is kind of a norm, like "please do not smoke" and " please do not reserve the chairs around the pool if you are going to be away for a long time". The question is why to have those "behaviour suggestions" if nobody really feels responsible of monitoring if people are complying. It would be interesting to have a response from somebody that works at Royal Caribbean:)

[kijjy]

My son has several pairs of very nice dress shorts, which he may possibly wear on casual nights, with a nice 3 or 4 button polo shirt, tucked in, with a belt. I don't think shorts or jeans are the issue (although I would never let him enter the MDR in a tank), but it's the TYPE of shorts or jeans. Nothing slouchy for sure. I will wear slacks & top, sandals, or even possibly a nice dressier capri outfit.

On formal night, we both will be in formal attire.

That being said, dinner attire really doesn't concern me except on formal night, unless I see a slob in sweats or someone in bathing suits.

[time4u2go]

This thread reminds me of a sign I see from time-to-time...something to the effect of:

 

"Shoes and shirt required for service"

 

...so does that mean pants are optional?:confused::D

[griffy116]

We are carrying 2 17-year old guys who would much prefer not to wear a suit. They were able to abide by the dress code to attend their prom and homecoming dance and will be abiding by the dress code on the ship. That being said, it will not ruin my evening to see someone who doesn't abide by the dress code. I'm a little shocked by the outfits some of the young women wear, but it gives us something to talk about at dinner. I always find it a little fun to look at all the different opinions of what's appropriate to everyone. I'm just there for the food and entertainment..and sometimes it comes from some of the guests instead of the waiters (LOL).

[deanswife1990]

I agree with you. I really don't care what people do or do not wear in the dining room outside of my family. What bothers me is the attidude of "I don't care about anyone else, I'll do what I want". I am working very hard to teach my children that they can't always do or get what they want and it is discouraging when I see others promoting this attitude. I suspect that my boys would prefer not to wear suits on formal nights but I am incredibly proud of them. They not only wear them, they do not utter one word of protest. They know it makes me happy and sometimes we do things just to please others. And that's not a bad thing.

 

very well said!!!

[Leukoi]

I didn't show up for the first formal night because I wasn't dressed up. The next night, the waitress told me to disregard it, as it's only a 'suggestion'. I showed up on the next formal night in shorts and a button up shirt.

[travelberlin]

We are booked on Jewel Of The Seas in June this year and was rather looking forward to wearing my Dinner Suite on formal nights,now after reading accounts of people turning up in casual wear,its making me think that i will be overdressed.please somebody reassure me that this wont be the case.:o

 

I do not think you will be overdressed. You will just be perfect and according to the situation. There might be other who will be underdressed....

[nantravel]

We went on the Independence of the Seas to the Med. and have cruised for years on various ships. I found if you go to the lovely restaurants people do dress up even if smart casual (i.e.not shorts !) maybe though if you dont go to the restaurants and just eat at the pizzaria and casual help yourself you can dress down but shorts are a bit too casual.The ship was so beautiful with the promenade etc that not many stayed in shorts only at the pool.

[Some1]

I'd say in general RCI does not enforce the dress code. On Independence I saw a woman walk in wearing a sweatshirt and one of those mini packpacks during a couple of casual nights in the dining room. This was a Trans-Atlantic cruise that started in Europe.

[smeck]

My favorite expression when it comes to this topic:

 

I'm on vacation not on Display!!!

[ronandcarla]

We were on the Oasis of the Seas during the week of 2-26-2011 and every night while we were waiting for our table in the MTD area I or my wife would look at the manner of dress code that the various persons were wearing for the particular night and also when we were escorted to our table we would look around, and I can tell you for the amount of people we saw, whether it be young or old persons very few were not dressed appropriately for the very beautiful dining rooms. One other thing I might mention when we were on our cruise a few years ago and not by choice, but it just worked out that way, the week was spring break and my wife and I commented to each other that the young people were the best dressed people in the dining rooms and they were all so polite.

[Gone Fishing]

Personally I prefer a nice low cut sequined dress with a slit up the side on formal nights. Of course I get an elbow in the ribs if the wife catches me gawking too long. :o ;)

[Sugar*Magnolia]

Just came across this on Royals site and decided to read through, lol.

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/beforeyouboard/whatToKnow/whatToPack.do

 

"For formal nights you'll need cocktail dresses for women, suits and ties - or tuxedos - for men. And for the smart casual nights bring dresses or pantsuit for women, jackets for men. Remember, shorts, T-shirts, and bathing suits are not considered appropriate attire in the dining rooms at dinner. Casual dress dining is available nightly in the Windjammer Cafe. And be aware you'll also need smart casual attire for some of our specialty restaurants."

 

My interpretation of their use of "suggested guidelines", they are explaining what each category of dress requires.

 

cruisedivanj

 

We were on the Oasis of the Seas during the week of 2-26-2011 and every night while we were waiting for our table in the MTD area I or my wife would look at the manner of dress code that the various persons were wearing for the particular night and also when we were escorted to our table we would look around, and I can tell you for the amount of people we saw, whether it be young or old persons very few were not dressed appropriately for the very beautiful dining rooms. One other thing I might mention when we were on our cruise a few years ago and not by choice, but it just worked out that way, the week was spring break and my wife and I commented to each other that the young people were the best dressed people in the dining rooms and they were all so polite.

 

 

We find the EXACT same on board. The majority dressed appropriately! And when folks on threads comment how the young dont know how to dress it baffles me. All the teens into 20 somethings that we know love to get dressed up. ::shrugs:: Of course there are those that dont, but they're in the minority.

[Canuck455]

The dress code is ignored by all staff. It did not bother me at all, I found looking at what other people were wearing as entertainment! The winner on last week's Oasis cruise was the woman in the daisy duke shorts, cowboy boots and tank top for formal night!

 

I do not stress about what we wear..my husband and son were wearing suits/ties, I had a short dress on.

 

There was such an extreme for the dress policy in the MDR...oh well.did not ruin my cruise

[myn]

Who wants to dress up in a suit and tie and/or tux while on vacation anyways? This is such an oldskewl trandition brought on from the old trans-atlantic cruise days when cruise ships were exclusive to the elite.

 

Now adays everyone and anyone can enjoy vacation on a cruise ship without having to spend a ton of money.

 

The folks who generally want this experience of dressing up are old foagies that don't realize that todays business atire is mostly made up of dockers and polo shirts. Thankfully gone are the days of having to wear a suit and tie to work.

 

I still don't understand why anyone would want to dress up while on vacation..

[devRDH]

After reading all the posts about dressing, I had to reply. We travel with three DD, 23,20,18. The highlight of the trip is formal night so they can get back into prom, homecoming, etc gowns again and feel all "sparkly" again. Many times I have had older women stop them and compliment them on their evening wear. It makes a mother proud, and teaches them manners and respect for others. That said, have at it any way you want, but you might miss out on some fun! Hurray for formal night.

[Scotty G]

Just got off the Monarch 4 night. We had a great time as usual. We did note that there were many who dressed appropriately on formal night but there were a handful that wore shorts every night to the MDR. They were the exception, NOT the rule. I understand the "Its my vacation" mentality. There are alternate choices on formal night for them. They should respect those who do want to adhere to the tradition. If their intent is to cause RCL to change their policy I doubt that it will since there are so many that like the policy. RCL should consider enforcing it as they have in the past.

[Ocean Boy]

Just got off the Monarch 4 night. We had a great time as usual. We did note that there were many who dressed appropriately on formal night but there were a handful that wore shorts every night to the MDR. They were the exception, NOT the rule. I understand the "Its my vacation" mentality. There are alternate choices on formal night for them. They should respect those who do want to adhere to the tradition. If their intent is to cause RCL to change their policy I doubt that it will since there are so many that like the policy. RCL should consider enforcing it as they have in the past.

 

It seems to me that YOU are the one who wants to change RCI's pollicy. The present policy is that suggested attire is exaclty that.... suggested. Those folks that you saw that were not dressed according to the suggestions are most likely perfectly happy with the way that RCI is doing things. And as far as enforcing, or chaging from a suggested to a mandated policy, I doubt that you will see that happen. RCI has some big ships to fill with families as their main demographics. Do you really think that the people who are interested in "tradition" are the same people who are attracted to flowriders and rock climbing walls?

[CruisinGerman]

The present RCCL dresscode is a guideline recognized by RCCL.

 

The only hard and fast rule is no shorts, t-shirts or bathing suits in the main dining room at dinner time.

 

Therefore, passengers no longer have the right (don't know if they ever had that right), to look down on passengers who don't dress formally, etc., as long as they're not wearing shorts and t-shirts, according to the rules.

 

Relax, wear what you want and have a nice vacation.

 

Kind regards,

 

Gunther and Uta

[Sugar*Magnolia]

After reading all the posts about dressing, I had to reply. We travel with three DD, 23,20,18. The highlight of the trip is formal night so they can get back into prom, homecoming, etc gowns again and feel all "sparkly" again. Many times I have had older women stop them and compliment them on their evening wear. It makes a mother proud, and teaches them manners and respect for others. That said, have at it any way you want, but you might miss out on some fun! Hurray for formal night.

 

Exactly!

 

Who wants to dress up in a suit and tie and/or tux while on vacation anyways? This is such an oldskewl trandition brought on from the old trans-atlantic cruise days when cruise ships were exclusive to the elite.

 

Now adays everyone and anyone can enjoy vacation on a cruise ship without having to spend a ton of money.

 

The folks who generally want this experience of dressing up are old foagies that don't realize that todays business atire is mostly made up of dockers and polo shirts. Thankfully gone are the days of having to wear a suit and tie to work.

 

I still don't understand why anyone would want to dress up while on vacation..

 

Thats a messed up post, lmao.

 

Oh, we are far from old, definitely not an old fogy, lol. And, we enjoy getting dressed up, as others apparently do as well. It has nothing to do with age - people should get that thought out of their head, b/c they're making it up! lmao There will always be a wide variety and different demographics that take a cruise vacation. Making a blanket statement that it is older people are the only ones who enjoy getting dressed up (on any night!) is a misconception and only mere perception. it isnt realy an "old school" tradition, just more of a tradition.

 

As for business attire being dockers and polo shirts, NOT everywhere. Again, you're generalizing from your lifestyle.

 

As for having to spend a "ton" of money, again no one needs to spend a "ton" of money to get dressed up. :)

 

cruisedivanj

[schmoopie17]

The only hard and fast rule is no shorts, t-shirts or bathing suits in the main dining room at dinner time.

 

If you mean by 'hard and fast' that they enforce it without exception, sorry...there were guys wearing shorts in the MDR for dinner every night on the AOS in March. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to the dress codes...just suggestions.