craykclan Posted October 4, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 4, 2015 The last time my husband and I cruised to Alaska we just didn't feel comfortable dressing "up" for dinner. Is there anyone out there that feels the same.. We would just want to bring our jeans a few nice shirts and hoodies with our rain coat and or winter coat if we choose to go at the beginning or the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted October 4, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I haven't dressed up in over 10 years. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craykclan Posted October 5, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I haven't dressed up in over 10 years. :) Oh sweet, so do u not go to the MDR for your meals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstrong Posted October 5, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Nothing wrong with clean jeans and a nice shirt in MDR in my experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted October 5, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I feel the same way. Besides with luggage restrictions, it is easier to not have to pack "dinner clothes". Alaska has always been more casual compared to other cruises IMO. It would be great to now do another formal night if I had my say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 5, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Oh sweet, so do u not go to the MDR for your meals? Of course you (or anyone) can go to the MDR :rolleyes:...It's suggested dress not "mandatory"...and we too stopped doing formal dress...especially on Alaska cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx_jackie Posted October 5, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 5, 2015 On our Alaska cruise, we wore jeans every night to the MDR that wasn't formal and I never felt out of place. My tops weren't even particularly fancy, but a couple nights I tossed a scarf over a cotton shirt to dress up. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted October 5, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I haven't dressed up in over 10 years. :) Many others haven't either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted October 5, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Oh sweet, so do u not go to the MDR for your meals? Always go to the MDR for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted October 5, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Oh sweet, so do u not go to the MDR for your meals? Meals are a very low priority on Alaska cruises. I seldom eat in the MDR on any cruise. Just too much time involved. Especially in Alaska- I greatly enjoy the later port visits and scenic sailing. I don't go to any shows either. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 5, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Meals are a very low priority on Alaska cruises. I seldom eat in the MDR on any cruise. Just too much time involved. Especially in Alaska- I greatly enjoy the later port visits and scenic sailing. I don't go to any shows either. :) After reading and enjoying many of your posts...I'm not surprised dining isn't a priority for you....But it is to many of us, and this assumption of some that you have to dress formal on those formal nights to eat in the MDR is so misleading ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted October 5, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Check your cruise lines dress code, most mainstream lines will permit un-patched un-fray jeans in the MDR on smart casual nights. That said. you will find jeans wearers to be in the minority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted October 5, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Gosh, I got pasted on the Princess forum for suggesting that baggage limits was a reason why people cant find space for formal wear. I have no idea why people want to don tuxedoes on formal night in Alaska - their choice but dont expect me to follow suit. But apparently what I wear (decent, clean, tidy clothes) offends their sensibilities. Edited October 5, 2015 by Pushka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted October 5, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) A lot has changed in 11 1/2 years (the time I've been here on CC). (My avatar a picture of my spouse and I, a bit "dressed down" on Majesty of the Seas in 2004. Oh my!) Edited October 5, 2015 by bicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted October 5, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Gosh, I got pasted on the Princess forum for suggesting that baggage limits was a reason why people cant find space for formal wear. I have no idea why people want to don tuxedoes on formal night in Alaska - their choice but dont expect me to follow suit. But apparently what I wear (decent, clean, tidy clothes) offends their sensibilities. Well For the reason that Alaska is no different than a cruise to Asia, Europe or Australia, there is no separate dress code for any of them. I have found through experience that a tuxedo for a gentleman weighs no more that a suit or a jacket and slacks and as a matter of fact of less. As Princess's dress code suggests that gentleman and as I can read, I wear a tuxedo of business suit I take a tuxedo and I have found that it fits very well within our luggage limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin'Christine Posted October 5, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I really enjoy dressing up for formal night, whether on an Alaska cruise or another cruise. My husband and i always choose late dining, so we always have time after excursions to change and relax before dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted October 5, 2015 #17 Share Posted October 5, 2015 After reading and enjoying many of your posts...I'm not surprised dining isn't a priority for you....But it is to many of us, and this assumption of some that you have to dress formal on those formal nights to eat in the MDR is so misleading ;) I agree- formal nights offer a WIDE range, I've seen polo shirts many times along with sneakers. Nonformal nights- t shirts are usually acceptable. I like the reactions I get- trotting by the dining rooms- on my outside cross overs- on formal night. Have gotten some interesting snubs. :) All dressed up, and me, walking by in my junky Alaska jacket, ugly knit hat and binoculars around my neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted October 5, 2015 #18 Share Posted October 5, 2015 The thing with taking a tuxedo is that the only time you wear it is on one or two formal nights. Other jackets and pants can be worn on every night. My thrifty packing says a tuxedo is out when travelling for four weeks - taking something and wearing it just twice makes no sense when having leave much more worn items out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancyquilts Posted October 5, 2015 #19 Share Posted October 5, 2015 On our Alaska Princess cruise last month, it looked like about 10% of the men in the MDR weren't wearing a jacket, so you'll have company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 6, 2015 #20 Share Posted October 6, 2015 On our Alaska Princess cruise last month, it looked like about 10% of the men in the MDR weren't wearing a jacket, so you'll have company. Just recently off RCI Radiance Alaska and the % of jackets was a lot higher than that....the most popular jacket was the Alaska sleeveless fleece vests :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted October 6, 2015 #21 Share Posted October 6, 2015 The thing with taking a tuxedo is that the only time you wear it is on one or two formal nights. That's pretty much the kernel of our thinking: Unless we're going to a wedding, we no longer consider it prudent to spend money on specialized clothing for anything. We have a versatile wardrobe, and bring with us on vacation what we have - what we would wear to work or church, generally. Waste not want not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGuy25 Posted October 6, 2015 #22 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I had heard that dining room dress was much more relaxed on an Alaskan cruise. And that's exactly what we experience on our Princess cruise a few weeks ago. Neat jeans and collared shirts for men were very commonplace in the dining room in the evening. Even I wore jeans one night ... and I've never done that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonerd Posted October 8, 2015 #23 Share Posted October 8, 2015 What is the MDR (main dining room)? On the star princess last month I went to the Portofina and Almarfi. There was no mention of a MDR. I wore jeans all the time on board and no-one acted weird. You are in Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGuy25 Posted October 8, 2015 #24 Share Posted October 8, 2015 What is the MDR (main dining room)? I'm not sure if you're being serious or sarcastic. But, assuming you're serious ... the MDR or Main Dining Room is the large dining room that you are assigned to for your traditional evening meal. In addition to the buffet, Breakfast and Lunch is also served in the main dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted October 9, 2015 #25 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) I'm not sure if you're being serious or sarcastic. But, assuming you're serious ... the MDR or Main Dining Room is the large dining room that you are assigned to for your traditional evening meal. In addition to the buffet, Breakfast and Lunch is also served in the main dining room. On Princess - MDR also refers to the Anytime dining rooms that serve the same menu as the Traditional Dining room. The Star Princess has 3 main dining rooms. Traditional is aft on Deck 5 aft and then there are 2 off of the atrium that are used for Anytime dining. Edited October 9, 2015 by Coral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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