bakery Posted August 3, 2011 #1 Share Posted August 3, 2011 We're traveling on the Emerald Princess later this month to the Scandinavian ports. Naturally, we wouldn't wear jeans on the ship. But how comfortable would we be wearing jeans into the port cities? (Just so you know, we visited Paris independently last summer and I encouraged my teenage daughters to dress up every day. But I wasn't sure if expectations would be similar in Scandinavian cities.) Thank you so much for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Times Prince Posted August 3, 2011 #2 Share Posted August 3, 2011 You can, and if the girls are with you they might be in fashion. Men in jeans are pretty quickly identified as tourists in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted August 3, 2011 #3 Share Posted August 3, 2011 For me, jeans or shorts in any port or during the day onboard are my pants of choice & that of many other passengers also. If going to a fancy event onshore then will dress up but not for other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnamon Posted August 3, 2011 #4 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I wear jeans any time it is cool enough to do so, as do many Europeans. The only time I wouldn't wear them was in the MDR for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princesscruisers2 Posted August 3, 2011 #5 Share Posted August 3, 2011 We always wear jeans in port provided we are some place other than the caribbean. I wouldn't wear them in the MDR, but other than that I pretty much wear them everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted August 3, 2011 #6 Share Posted August 3, 2011 You can, and if the girls are with you they might be in fashion. Men in jeans are pretty quickly identified as tourists in Europe. I've heard the same thing about athletic shoes being an indication that someone is a tourist but just like jeans both appear to now be more popular with Europeans & when visiting family in the Netherlands they all wear jeans for daily use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
envy4u Posted August 3, 2011 #7 Share Posted August 3, 2011 jeans are fine if the weather is not too warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsaw Posted August 3, 2011 #8 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Naturally, we wouldn't wear jeans on the ship. Why wouldn't you wear jeans on the ship (under appropriate circumstances?). It is pretty common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nalakitty Posted August 3, 2011 #9 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I don't think there is any chance we will blend in with the Scandanavian people. No matter what we look like tourists, cameras, maps, reading street signs, dark brown hair in a world of blonds. I doubt that jeans or sneakers will make a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakery Posted August 3, 2011 Author #10 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Thanks for all your comments. Sounds like jeans in port will be just fine. I'd thought people might look down on us for wearing them on the ship, but sounds like that might be okay. (I promise we won't wear them to the dining room!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted August 3, 2011 #11 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Thanks for all your comments. Sounds like jeans in port will be just fine. I'd thought people might look down on us for wearing them on the ship, but sounds like that might be okay. (I promise we won't wear them to the dining room!) You can do that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 HappyCruiser Posted August 3, 2011 #12 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Thanks for all your comments. Sounds like jeans in port will be just fine. I'd thought people might look down on us for wearing them on the ship, but sounds like that might be okay. (I promise we won't wear them to the dining room!) Why not? They're fine for the dining room & also approved of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genessa Posted August 3, 2011 #13 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I don't think there is any chance we will blend in with the Scandanavian people. No matter what we look like tourists, cameras, maps, reading street signs, dark brown hair in a world of blonds. I doubt that jeans or sneakers will make a difference my dh & I are both very fair, although not blond, and we were stopped twice by people asking directions, LOL. Being from NY, we don't walk around with our map out - I keep it close, though - and keep my camera in a pocket when not in use. what made some people stand out were wearing jackets when most Scandanavians were not and carrying Princess tote bags. Jeans and sneakers were definitely the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Gal Posted August 3, 2011 #14 Share Posted August 3, 2011 In cooler climates jeans are great for sightseeing and can be as smart as a pair of pants and of course they can vary in price from very little up to hundreds of dollars. Jeans are very comfortable and can save a little on packing as you can wear them when flying thus saving some weight. Jennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted August 3, 2011 #15 Share Posted August 3, 2011 It might be warm there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEH Posted August 4, 2011 #16 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Wore shorts throughout the cities on the Emerald Baltic Cruise and did not feel out of place because I was one of the thousands of tourists visiting. I did find it funny that people would ask my blond American , German /Swede wife questions. In one store she was complimented on her command of English, DUH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsqrl Posted August 4, 2011 #17 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Nobody will point and stare if you're wearing jeans (they're pretty common attire in Europe nowadays), but --and I really can't emphasize this enough-- it can be hot. And many places do not have a/c. I swear there were more air conditioned public buildings where I lived in Moscow than there were in either Copenhagen or Stockholm -- including my hotel room in CPH! So, jeans can be an uncomfortable choice; I'd be prepared with lighter-weight selections, either capris/pants/shorts or skirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted August 4, 2011 #18 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I don't think there is any chance we will blend in with the Scandanavian people. No matter what we look like tourists, cameras, maps, reading street signs, dark brown hair in a world of blonds. I doubt that jeans or sneakers will make a difference Not to mention that there will probably be all tourists at the places visted. The locals will be the people who work there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Explorers Posted August 4, 2011 #19 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I've heard the same thing about athletic shoes being an indication that someone is a tourist but just like jeans both appear to now be more popular with Europeans & when visiting family in the Netherlands they all wear jeans for daily use. Jeans are very common in Europe also for men. You are right about the athelic shoes (especially the big white New Balance shoes....:D) being a clear indication that someons is a tourist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted August 4, 2011 #20 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Jeans are very common in Europe also for men. You are right about the athelic shoes (especially the big white New Balance shoes....:D) being a clear indication that someons is a tourist. Or over 65. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZANDSTEVE Posted August 4, 2011 #21 Share Posted August 4, 2011 You can, and if the girls are with you they might be in fashion. Men in jeans are pretty quickly identified as tourists in Europe. Not so true, lots of men wear jeans in Europe these days, its the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Gal Posted August 4, 2011 #22 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Or over 65. Sorry Mike, I beg to differ. I wish people would not lump everyone together in age groups. I am nearly 70 and yet look, act and am as fit as any 50 year old and I never wear sandshoes except when I go to the gym. Wearing sandshoes or runners as they are called down here, is not my style and I always tour with suitable shoes, I think you call them loafers, that have rubber soles but are fashionable. I am certainly not a dottery old person by any means. My mother is 95 going on for 96 and even she has never worn sandshoes or sneakers when out and about. Jennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted August 4, 2011 #23 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Jeans are very common in Europe also for men. You are right about the athelic shoes (especially the big white New Balance shoes....:D) being a clear indication that someons is a tourist. My SIL lives in Zeeland province & we enjoyed a bike/barge trip from Amsterdam a couple of years ago...great place to bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janina Posted August 5, 2011 #24 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Thanks for all your comments. Sounds like jeans in port will be just fine. I'd thought people might look down on us for wearing them on the ship, but sounds like that might be okay. (I promise we won't wear them to the dining room!) We were there last month, most of the locals were wearing jeans or shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infi Posted August 5, 2011 #25 Share Posted August 5, 2011 On the 7/7 sailing of the Emerald and saw plenty of jeans, both onboard and in port. I don't wear them, but most do because they're comfortable and perfect for the unpredictable weather in the Baltic. I wouldn't worry so much about fitting in with the locals. There won't be many locals at the tourist sites anyway. One interesting thing I noticed in Scandinavia: quite a few European tourists wearing white sneakers, the kind that usually identify one as an American tourist. Looks like that's no longer a good identifier to use when playing "spot the American tourist." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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