CrosNest Posted May 8, 2015 #926 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hi. We are relatively new cruisers and this will be our first time in Alaska. We are travelling on Celebrity Solstice in June. Can anyone please tell me what the dress code is for both formal and informal nights? I like the idea of "dressing up" but don't want to look out of place, thanks in advance for advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted May 8, 2015 #927 Share Posted May 8, 2015 The dress codes for Alaska are the same as they are on any other cruise. The specifics can be found on the Celebrity website (or someone who has them handy may post them for you). I have found the dress to be a little less formal in Alaska than some other cruises, but as long as you are within the posted requirements you will be fine. My husband no longer wears his tux (as if it still fit:)) and now will wear a nice sport coat with shirt and tie on formal night. I wear black slacks and a dressy top or a black dress with sparkly jewelry. You will see a whole array of dress, from just barely meeting the dress code to the occasional woman in a long formal or man in a tux. On non-formal nights, dressy casual rules. Wear what you might wear to church or a nice Sunday brunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted May 8, 2015 #928 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Useful to take a pretty wrap or two with you. They are not only useful on cooler days if they have a few sparkles on them your simple tops suddenly looks much more like formal wear...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted May 8, 2015 #929 Share Posted May 8, 2015 On the April Silhouette TA , saw people in Tee shirt , and a lot men without ties on formal night Time to can formal night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ghstudio Posted May 8, 2015 #930 Share Posted May 8, 2015 If you have the evening free....search this forum for "formal night dress" and read the threads which start almost weekly on the same subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosNest Posted May 8, 2015 #931 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Thanks everyone for your info. I do like to dress-up so might go with a couple of posh frocks anyway! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestLakeGirl Posted May 8, 2015 #932 Share Posted May 8, 2015 The dress code is th same no matter where in the world you are sailing Compliance and enforcement, however, will vary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallie5446 Posted May 8, 2015 #933 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hi. We are relatively new cruisers and this will be our first time in Alaska. We are travelling on Celebrity Solstice in June. Can anyone please tell me what the dress code is for both formal and informal nights? I like the idea of "dressing up" but don't want to look out of place, thanks in advance for advice. Lots of info in the sickie thread up top, here is the link; http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2113872 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted May 8, 2015 #934 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Despite the fact that we live in Alaska we have done several Alaskan cruises. While I agree that the dress on Alaskan cruises tends to be more casual, it is true that on formal nights passengers in the MDR are expected to conform to the dress code. On the Infinity several years ago we did see a gentleman turned away from the MDR on a formal night due to the lack of a jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted May 10, 2015 #935 Share Posted May 10, 2015 ...it is true that on formal nights passengers in the MDR are expected to conform to the dress code. On the Infinity several years ago we did see a gentleman turned away from the MDR on a formal night due to the lack of a jacket. That's interesting, and seems to be inconsistent from ship to ship. We just returned from Solstice to Alaska and had Select Dining. On Formal Night, the first couple was already at our table when we sat down, and we had a lovely evening. It wasn't until we all stood up to leave that I saw she had shorts on. Yes, seriously... shorts. Granted, they were not denim or cotton but more of a women's dressy shorts, if you will (I'll probably get flamed saying "there are no dressy shorts"! LOL) but nonetheless, she wore shorts on Formal Night and was not turned away at the door. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosNest Posted May 10, 2015 #936 Share Posted May 10, 2015 And are many men wearing Tux? I'm more than happy to dress-up, but don't want DH to look like a fish out of water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallie5446 Posted May 10, 2015 #937 Share Posted May 10, 2015 And are many men wearing Tux? I'm more than happy to dress-up, but don't want DH to look like a fish out of water Quite a few of us do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted May 10, 2015 #938 Share Posted May 10, 2015 (edited) And are many men wearing Tux? I'm more than happy to dress-up, but don't want DH to look like a fish out of water Last year on my Alaska cruise you could just about count the Tuxes with your hands and feet. Way less than 10%. Edited May 10, 2015 by dkjretired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wg8221 Posted May 10, 2015 #939 Share Posted May 10, 2015 On the April Silhouette TA , saw people in Tee shirt , and a lot men without ties on formal night Time to can formal night That's becoming more common. Celebrity doesn't enforce any dress codes as a result you see more tee shirts, sneakers, and sweat pants on Formal Nights. Just got off the Eclipse TA and there were as many tee shirts and shirts (no tie, no jacket) as there were coats and ties on formal nights. Guess it's all part of their campaign to attract younger cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babsfishes Posted May 10, 2015 #940 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I love getting dressed up for cruises and that's why I choose Celebrity. I wish they would enforce the rules on formal nights. It bothers me to see men in golf shirts and ordinary pants on formal nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swinden Posted May 10, 2015 #941 Share Posted May 10, 2015 And are many men wearing Tux? I'm more than happy to dress-up, but don't want DH to look like a fish out of water My bride and I just did the Solstice last week in Alaska....(OMG what great weather)....sorry I digress....there were tuxes to be seen....I would guesstimate about 10%, but I was always complimented in my tux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wg8221 Posted May 10, 2015 #942 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I love getting dressed up for cruises and that's why I choose Celebrity. I wish they would enforce the rules on formal nights. It bothers me to see men in golf shirts and ordinary pants on formal nights. I share your love of getting dressed up, but based on the cruise on Eclipse (April 21 TA) the guys with Golf shirts and slacks were dressed up compared with those in Adias and Nike sweat suits nevermind those in Tee shirts and sandals on formal night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babsfishes Posted May 10, 2015 #943 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I share your love of getting dressed up, but based on the cruise on Eclipse (April 21 TA) the guys with Golf shirts and slacks were dressed up compared with those in Adias and Nike sweat suits nevermind those in Tee shirts and sandals on formal night. It makes me sad to hear that. They shouldn't be allowed in the dining room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wg8221 Posted May 10, 2015 #944 Share Posted May 10, 2015 It makes me sad to hear that. They shouldn't be allowed in the dining room! When I questioned a senior member of the crew I was told the policy from Miami was to never question a guest dress choice. I've seen a tweed jacket with no tie and deck shoes at the Captains table on Formal night and was told that wasn't a problem ( of course he was suites guest and we know they are special). Same guy had same jacket and a tee shirt the next formal night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gek Posted May 11, 2015 #945 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) When I questioned a senior member of the crew I was told the policy from Miami was to never question a guest dress choice. I've seen a tweed jacket with no tie and deck shoes at the Captains table on Formal night and was told that wasn't a problem ( of course he was suites guest and we know they are special). Same guy had same jacket and a tee shirt the next formal night. Why would it be a problem? He was conforming to the formal requirement of wearing a jacket. Not sure about the tee shirt though. Edited May 11, 2015 by gek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wg8221 Posted May 11, 2015 #946 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Why would it be a problem? He was conforming to the formal requirement of wearing a jacket. Not sure about the tee shirt though. This is the dress code per Celebrity's website. "Formal" attire includes: Ladies: Cocktail dress, gown, or dressy pantsuit. Gentlemen: Tuxedo, suit, or dinner jacket with slacks. I don't believe a tweed jacket can be defined as a Tuxedo, suit or dinner jacket. I did note that after I raised the issue the invitation to the Captains Table I received told guests to where a tie. My point is if you have a policy either enforce it or change it but don't leave it up to the individuals as that's why you get the tee shirts and sweat suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peach1959 Posted May 12, 2015 #947 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Hi all, I've read a lot of pages of this thread and most posts are directed at the dress code (or lack of) on formal nights. I always wear a tux, and enjoy doing so on a formal night, but on other nights would I be able to wear a short sleeve shirt with trousers? I really don't feel comfortable wearing long sleeve shirts, and therefore don't actually have many!! we are sailing on Eclipse from Southampton to the Baltics Any help/thoughts would be appreciated Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallie5446 Posted May 12, 2015 #948 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Hi all,I've read a lot of pages of this thread and most posts are directed at the dress code (or lack of) on formal nights. I always wear a tux, and enjoy doing so on a formal night, but on other nights would I be able to wear a short sleeve shirt with trousers? I really don't feel comfortable wearing long sleeve shirts, and therefore don't actually have many!! we are sailing on Eclipse from Southampton to the Baltics Any help/thoughts would be appreciated Regards Andy I can not remember the last time I wore a long sleve shirt on a non formal evening. You will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peach1959 Posted May 12, 2015 #949 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Thank you that's great, I guessed it would be fine but as it said long sleeved I thought I would ask. What about smart polo shirts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallie5446 Posted May 12, 2015 #950 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Thank you that's great, I guessed it would be fine but as it said long sleeved I thought I would ask.What about smart polo shirts? Those will be fine also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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