Austcruiser84 Posted January 25, 2014 #51 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I see the usual anti-dress code posters out in force on this thread. Just because many people like to dress up (and feel others should abide by the dress code too) does not make them pretentious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted January 25, 2014 #52 Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) (change of heart...) Edited January 25, 2014 by Underwatr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyracecar Posted January 25, 2014 #53 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Not anything to do with snobbery, but I don't see the point of ships that have dress codes but don't enforce them. Why not just say 'suggested dress code' if that's all it is? On our last cruise it said dinner jackets or dark suits on formal night only, casual wear not permitted in MDR. Despite this there were a few people in shorts and tshirts which isn't even supposed to be allowed on normal nights! It's certainly not limited to any one ship, but either have dress codes or don't. Otherwise it can go the other way with someone feeling 'too' formal and out of place. (Not on the Cunard ones I'm sure but perhaps on other lines) It must be so boring being a man and only having a couple of choices for formal attire. :D Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzaw Posted January 25, 2014 #54 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Hi Barry, hope your fine. Your so right, I have never seen snobbery on the ship, only on here and the members on board from a CC roll is around 20 people, the ships hold 2600. enjoy the wonderful ship G'day Rob Haven't seen you around for some time - nice to hear from you again. How's the weather over your way?? :) for me, I'll be glad when this B***** summer is over. I'd love to have a bit of fog, rain and cold for a while :) Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzaw Posted January 25, 2014 #55 Share Posted January 25, 2014 If I ever get the chance to sail with Cunard I would follow the formal status for my own satisfaction and respect, but I don't think anyone should be "Judge or Jury" on this. My philosophy -- exactly!!! :) I quite enjoy putting on the "bib and tucker" and even do so on cruiseships where it is not common. But the "dress code' on all cruiseships is an advisory recommendation - not a mandate. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzaw Posted January 25, 2014 #56 Share Posted January 25, 2014 What am I supposed to imagine when dressed in formal wear? If it's a hot night in Australian or tropical waters - I find that imagining that I am drinking a nice cold lager helps Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmb1 Posted January 26, 2014 #57 Share Posted January 26, 2014 What am I supposed to imagine when dressed in formal wear?Why that you are on QM2, or QE2, or Queen Mary, or Normandie, … of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted January 26, 2014 #58 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Thanks for the heads-up for the updated dress codes for all of 2014. The two cruises that take in Halifax in June and August have 4 formal nights over eight days. 5th June Southampton: informal 6th June at sea : formal 7th June at sea: formal 8th June at sea: informal 9th June at sea: formal 10th June at sea: informal 11th June Halifax: formal 12th June at sea: informal 27th August New York: informal 28th August at sea: formal 29th August Halifax: informal 30th August at sea: formal 31st August at sea: formal 1st September at sea: informal 2nd September at sea: formal 3rd September at sea: informal Making the night of the 11th June after a port day in Halifax, when people will have been out on excursions, as formal makes no sense to me. Thanks, Ray, I had forgotten about those 8 day crossings on QM2, and I agree having a formal on a port day doesn't make much sense, especially when there's an informal sea day with which it could be switched. Anyway the OP wrote that she was thinking of taking a TA on QV, and there aren't many of those in 2014 (I see one in April from Florida to Southampton)... @Dunlem: I should have asked the date of the Crossing you're thinking of taking. If it's sometime in 2015, maybe we should all just wait and see how the dress code evolves in a year's time.;) Regards, Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunelm Posted January 26, 2014 Author #59 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Why that you are on QM2, or QE2, or Queen Mary, or Normandie, … of course. Actually, I am very happy on any ship that I've had the good fortune to be on! It's a case of "I must go down to the sea again . . ." ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renne Posted January 26, 2014 #60 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Whatever you choose to wear for dinner probably won't be inappropriate since you've taken the initiative to find out what's suitable. You will come across travellers who are charming and gregarious, you'll be on a ship that has many special corners to discover and you'll find the days pass too quickly. That's the charm of travelling transatlantic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwestie Posted January 26, 2014 #61 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Thanks to all of you for the great discussion. I loved it! I particularly appreciate the person who pointed out that a minority of people cruising with Cunard post on this site. I am sure the majority of those on board a ship are friendly, down-to-earth (or sea :)) people. And, as another person implied, I also have found that those people with the most have to brag the least. You will have a great time, want to wind em right up. Go too kings court in your bath robe :eek: lol just enjoy and report back on your cruise, oops voyage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwestie Posted January 26, 2014 #62 Share Posted January 26, 2014 G'day Rob Haven't seen you around for some time - nice to hear from you again. How's the weather over your way?? :) for me, I'll be glad when this B***** summer is over. I'd love to have a bit of fog, rain and cold for a while :) Barry Hi. I'm around, love. To wAtch and learn, we have rain.fog and cold:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitemarsh Posted January 26, 2014 #63 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Austcruiser is right, this thread has brought out all the usual suspects with their chants of "snobs, snobs". Oh well, there's no accounting for intelligence. Meanwhile, on board QE, everyone is getting on with enjoying their cruise. In complete opposite to this thread, the dress code is not an issue and no one seems to have any dramas in following it. Coincidentally, no one is walking around the ship calling people "snobs" either, which proves the point that it's very easy to call people names whilst sitting at home behind your computer tucking into a bucket of KFC. The best thing of all is that the people that post on Cruise Critic are a small minority, so the chances of meeting anyone that runs around calling people snobs are slim to none on a Cunard voyage. By the way, we had a formal night tonight and everyone looked great in their formal gear. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwestie Posted January 26, 2014 #64 Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Austcruiser is right, this thread has brought out all the usual suspects with their chants of "snobs, snobs". Oh well, there's no accounting for intelligence. Meanwhile, on board QE, everyone is getting on with enjoying their cruise. In complete opposite to this thread, the dress code is not an issue and no one seems to have any dramas in following it. Coincidentally, no one is walking around the ship calling people "snobs" either, which proves the point that it's very easy to call people names whilst sitting at home behind your computer tucking into a bucket of KFC. The best thing of all is that the people that post on Cruise Critic are a small minority, so the chances of meeting anyone that runs around calling people snobs are slim to none on a Cunard voyage. By the way, we had a formal night tonight and everyone looked great in their formal gear. :D well said, its very sad how these people are, it was worse a few years ago, pleased your enjoying the beautiful QE, she is something very special Edited January 26, 2014 by rob6852 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyracecar Posted January 26, 2014 #65 Share Posted January 26, 2014 There's a certain irony that the 'snobbiest' people I ever met (I hate to use the term but you know what I mean) on a cruise were on the cheapest, not the most expensive one. They dominated contersation at dinner giving the rest of the table a run-down on all the really expensive cruise lines and suites they'd experienced. I did want to ask 'so what made you choose a budget line this time?...' but I kept my mouth shut. Well, I couldn't get a word in edgeways anyway. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesmum Posted January 26, 2014 #66 Share Posted January 26, 2014 You will have a great time, want to wind em right up. Go too kings court in your bath robe :eek: lol just enjoy and report back on your cruise, oops voyage I have seen people in their bathrobes in Kings Court and a man in his bath robe in the Golden Lion!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted January 26, 2014 #67 Share Posted January 26, 2014 There's a certain irony that the 'snobbiest' people I ever met (I hate to use the term but you know what I mean) on a cruise were on the cheapest, not the most expensive one. They dominated contersation at dinner giving the rest of the table a run-down on all the really expensive cruise lines and suites they'd experienced. I did want to ask 'so what made you choose a budget line this time?...' but I kept my mouth shut. Well, I couldn't get a word in edgeways anyway. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk I don't travel in Britannia, so couldn't speak for that restaurant, but I've never come across wannabe one-upmanship or any attitude other than that of interesting people and good fun at the table. Dress codes are adhered to [DJ/lounge suit on formal night] and everyone has a great time. I like your budget thought. I'll bank it, just in case it's ever needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwestie Posted January 26, 2014 #68 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I have seen people in their bathrobes in Kings Court and a man in his bath robe in the Golden Lion!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shhhh Dont say it, that would make a whole new thread :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennbank Posted January 26, 2014 #69 Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) I don't travel in Britannia, so couldn't speak for that restaurant, but I've never come across wannabe one-upmanship or any attitude other than that of interesting people and good fun at the table.Dress codes are adhered to [DJ/lounge suit on formal night] and everyone has a great time. I like your budget thought. I'll bank it, just in case it's ever needed. Did you read the topic of this thread Cunard: Classy or Pretentious mmmm! :D :D :D Edited January 26, 2014 by Pennbank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted January 26, 2014 #70 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Did you read the topic of this thread Cunard: Classy or Pretentious mmmm! :D :D :D What an unnecessary and slightly unpleasant comment As I said before, I'm a reader, not a doer and with replies like that, I know why. Read the general comments and read my other reply. This is about Cunard. I can't help it if I happen to eat in a restaurant other than Britannia and what's wrong in liking a smart reply to someone who thinks themselves above many companions while travelling on Cunard and letting all know it. I haven't met this but if I did, using the term budget with regard to Cunard is amusing. Well I think so. I'm sorry you don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennbank Posted January 26, 2014 #71 Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) What an unnecessary and slightly unpleasant comment As I said before, I'm a reader, not a doer and with replies like that, I know why.Read the general comments and read my other reply. This is about Cunard. I can't help it if I happen to eat in a restaurant other than Britannia and what's wrong in liking a smart reply to someone who thinks themselves above many companions while travelling on Cunard and letting all know it. I haven't met this but if I did, using the term budget with regard to Cunard is amusing. Well I think so. I'm sorry you don't. Your post, states immediately that you do not travel "Brittania Class" Why mention it in the first place then only being club or grills left ? and referring to the Britannia Restaurant as "That" restaurant. The Britannia is probably the best restaurant for decor. Just reiterating what this thread is titled ! Cunard: Classy or Pretentious enjoy :D Edited January 26, 2014 by Pennbank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperrn Posted January 26, 2014 #72 Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) I think that "I haven't dined in the Britannia Restaurant yet" has a different tone to "I don't travel in Britannia". Just my thought on the subject :) . Britannia Grade or Grills, I hope everyone has a superb time when they are next on board their favourite Cunard ship :) . Edited January 26, 2014 by pepperrn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted January 26, 2014 #73 Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Your post, states immediately that you do not travel "Brittania Class" Why mention it in the first place then only being club or grills left ? and referring to the Britannia Restaurant as "That" restaurant. The Britannia is probably the best restaurant for decor. Just reiterating what this thread is titled ! Cunard: Classy or Pretentious enjoy :D Because the post talked about expensive and cheapest. Britannia is smashing I'm sure but on Cunard it's probably cheaper than the other three. Thats all. You put 'that' in highlight. I didn't say that restaurant. I said Britannia and then said that restaurant because to say the name twice in one sentence would look stupid. Edited January 26, 2014 by Victoria2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted January 26, 2014 #74 Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Your post, states immediately that you do not travel "Brittania Class" Why mention it in the first place then only being club or grills left ? and referring to the Britannia Restaurant as "That" restaurant. The Britannia is probably the best restaurant for decor. Just reiterating what this thread is titled ! Cunard: Classy or Pretentious enjoy :D sorry it was another post the same as the other. I just meant to add I'm not pretentious. Edited January 26, 2014 by Victoria2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted January 26, 2014 #75 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I think that "I haven't dined in the Britannia Restaurant yet" has a different tone to "I don't travel in Britannia". Just my thought on the subject :) . Britannia Grade or Grills, I hope everyone has a superb time when they are next on board their favourite Cunard ship :) . You are right but it was just a plain comment which was a reply to a cheapest and expensive way of cruising. Cruising [travelling] being the point, dining being secondary. I didn't expect to get 'grilled' on it. I will watch my language so I don't upset anyone. If I ever dare post again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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