skibyrd Posted November 10, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Off the October Reflection Turkey and Greek Isles cruise and had a terrific time! One of the best cruises we have had! Suite upgrade didn't hurt, though! Just a word of warning though. We were traveling Italy before and did this 3 week jaunt in a carry on suitcase only (ever try walking around Venice with a big suitcase?)!! Our wonderful waiter though brought suit coats for the guys to wear on formal night as that was one thing we didn't pack. Bought ties in Venice, but no coat. The 54L coats were pretty funny, but they out them on their arms and all was good. We do believe they were the only ones in Main DR without a coat!:eek: Overall FANTASTIC cruise and staff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTN Posted November 10, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Off the October Reflection Turkey and Greek Isles cruise and had a terrific time! One of the best cruises we have had! Suite upgrade didn't hurt, though! Just a word of warning though. We were traveling Italy before and did this 3 week jaunt in a carry on suitcase only (ever try walking around Venice with a big suitcase?)!! Our wonderful waiter though brought suit coats for the guys to wear on formal night as that was one thing we didn't pack. Bought ties in Venice, but no coat. The 54L coats were pretty funny, but they out them on their arms and all was good. We do believe they were the only ones in Main DR without a coat!:eek:Overall FANTASTIC cruise and staff!! Sadly, yes. Fortunately, the Vaporetto stop was only about 60 yards from our hotel. Still, a flight cancellation, fly all night from US, tired. It was not relaxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted November 10, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Off the October Reflection Turkey and Greek Isles cruise and had a terrific time! One of the best cruises we have had! Suite upgrade didn't hurt, though! Just a word of warning though. We were traveling Italy before and did this 3 week jaunt in a carry on suitcase only (ever try walking around Venice with a big suitcase?)!! Our wonderful waiter though brought suit coats for the guys to wear on formal night as that was one thing we didn't pack. Bought ties in Venice, but no coat. The 54L coats were pretty funny, but they out them on their arms and all was good. We do believe they were the only ones in Main DR without a coat!:eek:Overall FANTASTIC cruise and staff!! I suspect that a gentleman wearing a shirt and tie would look better without the 54L than with it, but kudos to the Reflection's crew for enforcing the policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynbar Posted November 10, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Do you happen to know if formal night was mandated all over the ship, or just in the main dining room? All reports have been that Blu and the specialty restaurants are smart casual every night. We have a 10 day cruise on Reflection coming up in May after a visit to Rome, so we're hoping to leave the formal wear home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibyrd Posted November 10, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Do you happen to know if formal night was mandated all over the ship, or just in the main dining room? All reports have been that Blu and the specialty restaurants are smart casual every night. We have a 10 day cruise on Reflection coming up in May after a visit to Rome, so we're hoping to leave the formal wear home. Main DR only - but we wanted the lobster on the final night (and it was good!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldencruiser Posted November 11, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 11, 2013 DS and DH wondering if they will be "too formal" wearing tuxedos on formal night or would they be better off in black suits and ties? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Frances Posted November 11, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) DS and DH wondering if they will be "too formal" wearing tuxedos on formal night or would they be better off in black suits and ties? Bring the tuxes:D They definitely won't be alone! Plus guys look so hot in them lol There will also be tuxedos in the Specialty Restaurants and Blu. Edited November 11, 2013 by Christine Frances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted November 11, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 11, 2013 DS and DH wondering if they will be "too formal" wearing tuxedos on formal night or would they be better off in black suits and ties? Take the tuxedos! They will have company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goofyisme Posted November 11, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 11, 2013 DS and DH wondering if they will be "too formal" wearing tuxedos on formal night or would they be better off in black suits and ties? I have worn a tux on 90% of Celebrity formal nights and never felt out of place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricketgal Posted November 11, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 11, 2013 DS and DH wondering if they will be "too formal" wearing tuxedos on formal night or would they be better off in black suits and ties? DH always wears tuxes on Formal night and I always wear long formal dress first night and shorter cocktail dress 2nd formal night. You will look AWESOME if you wear formal wear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibyrd Posted November 11, 2013 Author #11 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Plenty of tuxes!! Almost would have been better to rent on board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelin' Nauti' Posted November 11, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Off the October Reflection Turkey and Greek Isles cruise and had a terrific time! One of the best cruises we have had! Suite upgrade didn't hurt, though! Just a word of warning though. We were traveling Italy before and did this 3 week jaunt in a carry on suitcase only (ever try walking around Venice with a big suitcase?)!! Our wonderful waiter though brought suit coats for the guys to wear on formal night as that was one thing we didn't pack. Bought ties in Venice, but no coat. The 54L coats were pretty funny, but they out them on their arms and all was good. We do believe they were the only ones in Main DR without a coat!:eek:Overall FANTASTIC cruise and staff!! Looking forward to my Reflection cruise even more so. Will pack a jacket for DH :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted November 11, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 11, 2013 On our Reflection cruise last month I was pleasantly surprised how many of us guys dressed formally. Being a Med' cruise though the passenger mix was very international. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted November 11, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Do you happen to know if formal night was mandated all over the ship, or just in the main dining room? All reports have been that Blu and the specialty restaurants are smart casual every night. We have a 10 day cruise on Reflection coming up in May after a visit to Rome, so we're hoping to leave the formal wear home. Blu is designated smart casual, but on a recent Equinox cruise it seemed 75% of men had at least a coat and tie and many were in a Tux. I guess this can vary from cruise to cruise or by itinerary, but honestly I was surprised at the formality of dress at a smart casual venue. enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandancer Posted November 11, 2013 #15 Share Posted November 11, 2013 We have always found our European cruises to be formal. That said, my DH will wear his tux regardless of location. Love formal nights, they are a big part of our cruise experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkwl Posted November 11, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Bring the tuxes:D They definitely won't be alone! Plus guys look so hot in them lol There will also be tuxedos in the Specialty Restaurants and Blu. Yes, my wife agrees with you! LOL! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulege Posted November 11, 2013 #17 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Three weeks ago plenty of coats and no ties for Formal night in ATD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gek Posted November 11, 2013 #18 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Blu is designated smart casual, but on a recent Equinox cruise it seemed 75% of men had at least a coat and tie and many were in a Tux. I guess this can vary from cruise to cruise or by itinerary, but honestly I was surprised at the formality of dress at a smart casual venue. enjoy Blu is not a "smart casual" venue, it is "smart casual and above". If people want to dress formally (or feel they have to for whatever reason) then this is perfectly acceptable in Blu and is actively encouraged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadaont Posted November 11, 2013 #19 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Just off Reflection Oct 21 and Blu we wore ties on formal night but no jackets and maybe 30 percent had a jacket and we too had lobster as well one night Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted November 11, 2013 #20 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Blu is not a "smart casual" venue, it is "smart casual and above". If people want to dress formally (or feel they have to for whatever reason) then this is perfectly acceptable in Blu and is actively encouraged. Quite right, and I think that it's fair to state that "and above" applies to all dress codes and all venues aboard. I'm not sure why Celebrity though that it was necessary to mention it, as passengers over-dressing is never an issue, or at least not in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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