vinn127 Posted January 1, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Do you have to wear jackets and ties on formal nights or are you allowed to dine, in MDR, in casual wear (dress pants and button down shirts) ? Please keep your opinions to yourself and just answer the question. Not looking to hurt feelings just get answers. Thank you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted January 1, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Do you have to wear jackets and ties on formal nights or are you allowed to dine, in MDR, in casual wear (dress pants and button down shirts) ? Please keep your opinions to yourself and just answer the question. Not looking to hurt feelings just get answers. Thank you all. You will not be refused entry into the MDR wearing casual wear on formal nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daghis Posted January 1, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 1, 2014 There is no dress code enforcement in the main dining room. No one would stop you from dining in casual attire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaO Posted January 1, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 1, 2014 You may wear whatever you like. You will not be allowed at dinner in the dining room at any time with tank tops (they also say flip flops and shorts). Enjoy your cruises! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted January 1, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 1, 2014 You do not. It's a suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted January 1, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) You will not be refused entry into the MDR wearing casual wear on formal nights. You might ... my partner's father was denied at the door on formal night on Liberty in 2012 while wearing a nice collared shirt and pressed Bermuda dress shorts with dress shoes. (and I hope my "opinion" of his outfit didn't violate the thread starters snippy "rule" about no opinions in "his" thread ...) Edited January 1, 2014 by F27TW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinn127 Posted January 1, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Thank you all. We are taking our 7 Grand Children, ages 1 to 12 years, on the Oasis and wanted to make sure we didn't need suits for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmac1 Posted January 1, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 1, 2014 It was the shorts that kept him out. Shorts are not allowed in MDR for dinner Lunch yes dinner no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted January 1, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 1, 2014 You might ... my partner's father was denied at the door on formal night on Liberty in 2012 while wearing a nice collared shirt and pressed Bermuda dress shorts with dress shoes. Casual wear as defined by RCI and by what the OP asked did not include any mention of shorts which are excluded according to policy but not enforced on some ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted January 1, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Thank you all. We are taking our 7 Grand Children, ages 1 to 12 years, on the Oasis and wanted to make sure we didn't need suits for them. Enjoy your cruise.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DragonOfTheSeas Posted January 1, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I saw someone denied for shorts, too. But, I think that is the only thing. On our TA aboard the Legend this fall we saw a women wearing bib-overalls and a red scarf tied around her head on formal night. Both were faded from too many washes. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted January 1, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I saw someone denied for shorts, too. But, I think that is the only thing. On our TA aboard the Legend this fall we saw a women wearing bib-overalls and a red scarf tied around her head on formal night. Both were faded from too many washes. :eek: Sounds Hot ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonV1 Posted January 1, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Not always true. Saw shorts on Indy plenty of times during dinner last week. It was the shorts that kept him out. Shorts are not allowed in MDR for dinner Lunch yes dinner no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinallyCruisinIn2014 Posted January 1, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Question within a question, please? When you say "tank top" are you mostly talking about males? Sexist, I know, but I have a sequined tank top that I was planning on possibly wearing with a nice skirt - okay or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DragonOfTheSeas Posted January 1, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Yep--for men. I have seen many tank tops [some sparkly and other not] and strapless tops on women for formal night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhondaC Posted January 1, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Sounds Hot ! I went to hit the "Like" button, then realized this isn't FB! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted January 1, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 1, 2014 We had a lady (well that is questionable) at the captains table on formal night, wearing a pink T-shirt. I would scan the picture, but don't know how to hide the faces. So, formal night as the Compass says, its only a suggestion of tux, or coat and tie, but they set the limit at shorts and flip flops. Some maitre'd's follow the rules, and I have witnessed others that have allowed shorts. Maybe Royal Caribbean should set one dining area aside for those that would like to dress formally for formal night, and let the rest just be casual, as it seems to be heading in that direction, more and more as we travel. Oops........sorry for the opinion, it just slipped out!!:D Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roysmith99 Posted January 1, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Do you have to wear jackets and ties on formal nights or are you allowed to dine, in MDR, in casual wear (dress pants and button down shirts) ? Please keep your opinions to yourself and just answer the question. Not looking to hurt feelings just get answers. Thank you all. Welcome to Crusie Critic, as you have been a member for three years without posting you must by now have realised that there is a wealth of information available by searching the site. You will not be refused admission anywhere on the ship - oops that might be my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted January 1, 2014 #19 Share Posted January 1, 2014 No-yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14Terry Posted January 1, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Thank you all. We are taking our 7 Grand Children, ages 1 to 12 years, on the Oasis and wanted to make sure we didn't need suits for them. Enjoy the cruise! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estoyer Posted January 1, 2014 #21 Share Posted January 1, 2014 On the Voyager we have worn shorts on Smart Casual Nights... No problems here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoHo867 Posted January 1, 2014 #22 Share Posted January 1, 2014 We just cruised in Nov for seven days. My sons 7&11 wanted to wear ties so we bought shirts with clip on ties that they wore with dark khaki type pants. Other nights they wore polos with the same pants. No suits required. Sent from my HTC One using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker954 Posted January 1, 2014 #23 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Maybe Royal Caribbean should set one dining area aside for those that would like to dress casual, as it seems to be heading in that direction, more and more as we travel. Rick They do, its called Windjammer :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted January 1, 2014 #24 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Formal night is about respect. Sure, it is your cruise, and sure, you can wear pants, and a polo shirt, but the other couples at your table are all dressed up. I always say, the ships have so many options now, that if you don't want to dress up, than visit one of the many other options for dinner. Adults should not have to have a "dress code" and "suggestions" to follow. Isn't the words "formal night" enough to know what it means? I say about 80 - 90% will follow the "suggestions" and the others will say "It's my cruise, and I will do what I want". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Hill Cruisers Posted January 1, 2014 #25 Share Posted January 1, 2014 We see lots of people dressed in tuxes and long gowns eating in the Windjammer. We guess they like dressing up for the free cocktails in the Diamond/Concierge Lounges. I got turned away from a formal night wearing a short-sleeve collered shirt - a lose-win because, more and more, I'm favoring the Windjammer over the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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