Have heard Alaska cruises are not dressy. True?

[terigo]

Does my husband need a jacket and tie on the "formal" nights?

[rebeccalouiseagain]

If you plan to go to the MDR on Formal night then yes- tie and jacket are required. Otherwise- you can book the other venues for dinner or do the buffet. We did Murano on Formal night and men were in button down shirts- no ties or jackets. Polo shirts are fine too. The buffet you just need shoes and shirt.

Edited May 28, 2014 by rebeccalouiseagain

[ClaudiaB]

We haven't found much difference in "formality" or lack thereof on any cruise, Caribbean, Hawaiian, Alaskan, European, TA. The only cruise I bring blue jeans on is Alaska but that's for port.

The dress code remains and you know the dress code.

 

What's casual on an Alaskan cruise is the lack of a big pool vibe. There is a lot of reflective and quiet looking out on balconies and every single deck of the ship - looking at the beauty, looking at whales and dolphins, etc., and the gorgeous views that are Alaska. People don't hang out as much in the casino or other places and it's a more serene "special" atmosphere during the day. The dress during the day is more casual, but at night my recollections are that it's the same as anywhere else.

 

We tend to bring some layers for the cold days particularly sailing through the glaciers and fjords, but to save space we use a Space Bag and suck out the air so our suitcases aren't too full.

[boogs]

If you plan to go to the MDR on Formal night then yes- tie and jacket are required. Otherwise- you can book the other venues for dinner or do the buffet. We did Murano on Formal night and men were in button down shirts- no ties or jackets. Polo shirts are fine too. The buffet you just need shoes and shirt.

 

This must be a recent change. On my last cruise pants or shorts were also required in the buffet. :D

[TMLAalum]

Does my husband need a jacket and tie on the "formal" nights?

 

If your DH has a long sleeve shirt and tie, the maitre'd should be able to lend him a jacket from several that are at the ready.

 

On our last cruise, DH asked for a jacket, and he was told he was fine to enter the MDR on formal night with his very sharp shirt, and Jerry Garcia tie.

 

Alternatives are the specialty restaurants, buffet or room service.

[SeaThruU]

We sailed Radiance last June in Alaska with our extended family and none of the 5 guys wore jackets at dinner on either formal night. They were fine in dress shirt and tie.

 

 

SeaThruU

[TheMediaman]

I am just off the Century Alaska cruise. Formal night saw a wide range from suit and ties to tuxes. I'm sure there were a few who "dressed up" their casual wear but for the most part it was business smart and up.

 

The dress code is clear for MDR and other venues. It is on the website and on the ship and many have debated it here in the forums so search for those threads first.

 

Have a good cruise.

[neverbeenhere]

Please have him bring his "members only" jacket and piano tie.:rolleyes: Yes you will see many many pairs of jeans in the MDR on an Alaskan cruise. So, yes, it is more "casual". But, no, this isn't an endorsement of dirty jeans and an "I'm with stupid--->." t-shirts.

[cruiserone]

We dressed for dinner every night and tux and gown for formal nights. Most people were dressed for dinner. We did see a few casual outfits but not in the dining room.

 

No matter, you are on your vacation and enjoy it. Be happy with what you love to wear to dinner. It's your time to relax.

 

Loved Alaska!!!!!!!

 

 

Happy Sailing.

[ozark74]

We sailed Radiance last June in Alaska with our extended family and none of the 5 guys wore jackets at dinner on either formal night. They were fine in dress shirt and tie.

 

 

SeaThruU

 

This is not Royal Caribbean. On the Solstice last year it was formal or suit as stated by Celebrity website.

[cruisead]

We sailed Radiance last June in Alaska with our extended family and none of the 5 guys wore jackets at dinner on either formal night. They were fine in dress shirt and tie.

 

 

SeaThruU

 

Radiance is Royal Caribbean, and they're not nearly as dressy as Celebrity. You really can't compare the two lines in this instance.

 

We've been on three Celebrity Alaska cruises, and the minimum dress is sport jacket, tie and dress slacks and shirt.

[rebeccalouiseagain]

This must be a recent change. On my last cruise pants or shorts were also required in the buffet. :D

 

No wonder I was getting so many dirty looks.:eek:

[cruisestitch]

Our last Alaska cruise had the same dress code as all other Celebrity cruises and we saw men and women dressing accordingly. Tuxedos, business suits, a few in sports jackets w/button down shirts and ties, women in dressy outfits.

[Shake]

Does my husband need a jacket and tie on the "formal" nights?

 

As John McCain's ill fated running mate (who the heck picked her) proclaimed many times.

 

""YOU BETCHA"" :eek:

Edited May 29, 2014 by Shake

[gek]

Question: ties are not mentioned in Celebrity's dress code. Has anyone ever seen anyone refused entry to the MDR for not wearing a tie?

[Ma Bell]

Question: ties are not mentioned in Celebrity's dress code. Has anyone ever seen anyone refused entry to the MDR for not wearing a tie?[/

 

Shirts, shoes and socks are not mentioned either. Most people understand what the word formal means. Unless a man wears one of the banded tuxedo shirts with a fancy button collar, which are out of style, a tie is part of the ensemble.

 

To be completely accurate, sport coats are not part of the formal dress code either, but some men wear them.

Edited May 29, 2014 by Ma Bell

[yayvacation!]

During the day on board I found it to be jeans and more casual wear, but at night was normal dress code.

 

 

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[jkgourmet]

Question: ties are not mentioned in Celebrity's dress code. Has anyone ever seen anyone refused entry to the MDR for not wearing a tie?

 

No. In fact, my DH and the other gentleman in our traveling party wore sports jacket and long sleeved shirts with no tie in the MDR with no problems. And quite a few of the men were dressed simarlarly. Some men wore long sleeved shirts with a tie and no jacket. All were fine.

 

However, this was a Caribbean cruise, YMMV,

[NLH Arizona]

Question: ties are not mentioned in Celebrity's dress code. Has anyone ever seen anyone refused entry to the MDR for not wearing a tie?

 

Have seen gentlemen without ties on formal night in MDR many times.

[Ma Bell]

Of course they wouldn't have any "problems". They don't tackle people at the door.

Edited May 29, 2014 by Ma Bell

[olemissreb]

Last year on our Alaska cruise on the Millie, we saw a wide range of things on formal nights. We dressed up and our teenage boys did too, but that's because I love dressing up and seeing "my men" dressed up too. We did see people in the MDR in jeans with a dress shirt, tie and sport coat as well as some in dress pants and a button down (no tie or sport coat). I also saw a couple guys wearing jeans, polo shirt and sport coat. It seemed the ladies dressed up more though (although some of the "dresses" on some of the younger ladies were VERY short - like they could have passed for an oversize shirt!) Not sure if it made any difference, but we did have Select Dining on that cruise.

Edited May 29, 2014 by olemissreb

[jerrymanos]

My DW and I will be taking our second Celebrity Alaskan cruise on June 6. We will be on our first S-Class ship. I will bring 2 tuxes and wear a different one each formal night. My wife will be wearing beautiful formals. Last time we sailed to Alaska we were very comfortable wearing formal wear. My DW looks stunning in her long formals and I am only too happy to dress up and be seen with her. To have the pleasure of being in the company of such an elegant woman, I would wear whatever she asked. Just picture a tall, slender, platinum blonde who is very graceful. That's what I'm talking about.

 

Really looking forward to formal nights, nice dinners and dancing every night.

Jerry of Jerry and Lady Kathryn