OctoberKat Posted October 17, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Would like to voyage on a luxury ship with larger suites but as a couple we are not prone to dressing up and would rather not have to pack a great deal. So even "casual elegance" and "country-club casual" don't appeal. This is not a budget issue, rather one of comfort and preference. Any recommendations? Expedition Luxury ships tend not to have larger suites so they are out. Azamara isn't as top-flight as I'd like but they do offer a few larger suites and we have booked two cruises. Other options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 17, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I am not sure Azamara is as casual as you are looking for not many luxury lines or premium lines will meet all your wants If you like Azamara you may like Oceania's newer ships Most will have some dress code for evenings or smaller cabins Seadream is more casual I believe Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypercafe Posted October 17, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Check out the Haven Suites on NCL. The are very large and are in their own area of the ship with rest, pool ect just for them. NCL calls it a ship within a ship, dress is not a issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982CruzStart Posted October 17, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Regent Seven Seas is a luxury line and the dress code is elegant casual. On longer cruises they have formal optional nights but in no way do you have to dress up. They have larger suites. Good luck with your search for the right cruise for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted October 17, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I think the OP wants something more casual than elegant casual. Not to be found on a lux line or even premium line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted October 17, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Interesting question! Possibly a private yacht charter? :confused: LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted October 17, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Not sure why you are opposed to elegant casual. We sailed two weeks on Windstar's Wind Surf and chinos and polos were fine for men, women wore slacks and blouses, casual dresses, that sort of thing. Jeans and shorts are a no-no in the evening, but chinos take no more room than jeans, and you can wear them a few times. We were gone three weeks, two on the ship, and traveled with only 20" roll on suitcases and a "small personal item" each. We took the laundry package, which was well worth it at $100 for the week for all the laundry you wanted to send out. Suits, ties, jackets, none of that was ever needed, and would have been out of place. If you are looking for jeans and t-shirts casual, you aren't going to find that on ANY luxury line. Take a look in my signature for what I packed, and to be honest I could have left 1/3 of it home and still been fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted October 17, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I am not sure Azamara is as casual as you are looking for not many luxury lines or premium lines will meet all your wants If you like Azamara you may like Oceania's newer ships Most will have some dress code for evenings or smaller cabins Seadream is more casual I believe Enjoy SeaDream is resort/yacht casual. So similar to the others, slacks and collared shirts for men in the evening, slacks or skirt and blouse or casual dress for ladies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted October 17, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Interesting question! Possibly a private yacht charter? :confused: LuLu This will probably be the best option if they want to wear shorts and t-shirts or bathing suits all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 17, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 17, 2014 SeaDream is resort/yacht casual. So similar to the others, slacks and collared shirts for men in the evening, slacks or skirt and blouse or casual dress for ladies. Not really sure what the OP is really looking for to me a polo shirt & chino's or dockers would be fine but maybe they are looking for shorts & T's type cruises Maybe a land resort is a better option ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted October 17, 2014 #11 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Not really sure what the OP is really looking for to me a polo shirt & chino's or dockers would be fine but maybe they are looking for shorts & T's type cruises Maybe a land resort is a better option ;) Agree, although the upscale resorts also have dress codes. My husband love his jeans/shorts and t-shirts, but has no problem putting on chinos and a polo and says they are just as comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 17, 2014 #12 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Agree, although the upscale resorts also have dress codes. My husband love his jeans/shorts and t-shirts, but has no problem putting on chinos and a polo and says they are just as comfortable. We have no problem with Country club casual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 25, 2014 #13 Share Posted October 25, 2014 If not country club casual or casual elegance, I'm not sure what it is they wish to wear to dinner? On most ships, khakis and a polo jersey or sports shirt will take a gentleman to dinner. How much more casual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctoberKat Posted October 25, 2014 Author #14 Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) Thank you. Khakis and good shirts work well for the spouse; he's almost always cold so long sleeves are de rigueur in the main. We have plenty of Tommy Bahamas. And, I can gussy myself up sufficiently and even add some jewelry if need be. Which begs the question as to ethos, ambiance and so on. Adore light-hearted folk who dress to the nines; adore those who don't as well. Expect I should add our first ever cruise is in January on Regent; our second in Nov. 2015 on Silverseas, and our third on Azamara in August 2016. So far. Edited October 25, 2014 by OctoberKat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted October 27, 2014 #15 Share Posted October 27, 2014 OP you are one of the most entertaining new posters in a while. Enjoy your cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctoberKat Posted October 28, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Thank you, 6rugrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSGDRG Posted November 2, 2014 #17 Share Posted November 2, 2014 My husband and I also prefer a very casual dress code. Our next cruise will be either on a premium plus or luxury line. Our decision is to eat dinner in our suite on the nights that we do not want to conform to a dress code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted November 2, 2014 #18 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Try Sea Dream. It's casual dress all the time and it's a luxury line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctoberKat Posted November 3, 2014 Author #19 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Thank you, wripro. Good suggestion. We've considered that line but, given the spouse's delicate tummy, their ships are too small. Shooting for ships in the 400-700 passenger range. I'm beginning to feel high maintenance. We have booked cruises on Regent (Western Caribbean, Navigator, Jan 2015), Silverseas (Barbados-Amazon-Barbados, Whisper, Nov 2015) and Azamara (Norwegian Fjords, Quest, August 2016). As another poster here mentioned, there are ways to avoid the folderol for formal dining by eating on one's veranda and that doesn't sound half bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregon50 Posted November 21, 2014 #20 Share Posted November 21, 2014 OP you are one of the most entertaining new posters in a while. Enjoy your cruises. Yes, I've been reading her posts here and there. Entertaining....that would be the polite word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctoberKat Posted November 21, 2014 Author #21 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Yes, I've been reading her posts here and there. Entertaining....that would be the polite word. There, there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted November 22, 2014 #22 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Thank you, wripro. Good suggestion. We've considered that line but, given the spouse's delicate tummy, their ships are too small. Shooting for ships in the 400-700 passenger range. I'm beginning to feel high maintenance. We have booked cruises on Regent (Western Caribbean, Navigator, Jan 2015), Silverseas (Barbados-Amazon-Barbados, Whisper, Nov 2015) and Azamara (Norwegian Fjords, Quest, August 2016). As another poster here mentioned, there are ways to avoid the folderol for formal dining by eating on one's veranda and that doesn't sound half bad. Keep in mind that on the open sea, the wind can be far too strong to enjoy a meal on a balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskaandbeyond777 Posted December 4, 2014 #23 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I was going to suggest Un-Cruise, one of my favorite lines, and get the top suite, until you said you wanted 400-700 pax. These cruises can cost more than RSSC but jeans are *required* (tongue in cheek). It's like a Patagonia/Northface convention. Don't know where you wanted to cruise either, but they go to Alaska, Mexico, Hawaii, and Galapagos. I love not having to dress up on them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctoberKat Posted December 4, 2014 Author #24 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I have friends who would love Un-Cruise. The ships aren't exactly ocean-going, though. Coast-hugging or rivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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