mumeof3 Posted March 20, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 20, 2016 So on a normal night for dinner how are we required to dress?i know no tank tops and things like that but can the men wear nice shorts and polos or do they need khaki pants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsonschooner Posted March 20, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 20, 2016 no shorts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 20, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 20, 2016 So on a normal night for dinner how are we required to dress?i know no tank tops and things like that but can the men wear nice shorts and polos or do they need khaki pants Cruise line suggestion: http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&pnav=5&snav=2&faqId=255&faqSubjectId=334&faqSubjectName=Life+Onboard&faqType=faq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 20, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Pants and polo/golf shirt is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted March 20, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I would read the guidelines published by Royal Caribbean and follow them. You will get all kinds of personal opinions on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcrzr4life Posted March 20, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I have cruised many, many times and it seems this is a very "hot" topic. We adhere to the guidelines provided. I look at it as if I were on land and went to a restaurant with cloth tablecovers and well-dressed wait staff. I certainly would adhere to their recommended dress code. Does everyone feel this way? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted March 20, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 20, 2016 So on a normal night for dinner how are we required to dress?i know no tank tops and things like that but can the men wear nice shorts and polos or do they need khaki pants did you do that on your Princess cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pszaffveauhraunne Posted March 20, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Do I need a tie, or will a nice shirt suffice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted March 20, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Do I need a tie, or will a nice shirt suffice? You will be allowed into the dining room without a tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 20, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Do I need a tie, or will a nice shirt suffice? Dress suggestions are not enforced, you can wear what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CatsInMA Posted March 20, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) Do I need a tie, or will a nice shirt suffice? You don't need a tie, and will probably be ok even with a not-so-nice shirt. ;) Edited March 20, 2016 by 3CatsInMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pszaffveauhraunne Posted March 21, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 21, 2016 You will be allowed into the dining room without a tie. Thank you! We're trying our first RCI cruise next year, and I've been most worried about this ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahawkfan21 Posted March 21, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Do I need a tie, or will a nice shirt suffice? On non-formal nights, I typically wear khakis/dress pants and a polo or dress shirt, no tie. While I've seen each extreme on regular nights from jean shorts to suit and tie, khakis and a polo seems to fall right in the middle of what you'll see. I personally have yet to see anyone turned away from the dining room for "bad" attire although I'm sure it happens occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumeof3 Posted March 21, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted March 21, 2016 did you do that on your Princess cruiseWell it has been a long time since that cruise and I don't remember if the young men wore nice kahki shorts and polo shirts that is why I asked , I know for formal nights we wore formal clothes....I am just trying to figure how many pants my son would need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted March 21, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) did you do that on your Princess cruiseWell it has been a long time since that cruise and I don't remember if the young men wore nice kahki shorts and polo shirts that is why I asked , I know for formal nights we wore formal clothes....I am just trying to figure how many pants my son would need You didn't say anything about dressing your son. I'd say if he was very young shorts would be fine. Not otherwise Here's a resent sign outside the dining room on Explorer Edited March 21, 2016 by SeaUs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pszaffveauhraunne Posted March 22, 2016 #16 Share Posted March 22, 2016 You didn't say anything about dressing your son. I'd say if he was very young shorts would be fine. Not otherwise Here's a resent sign outside the dining room on Explorer Thanks - that doesn't sound like too tough a standard to exceed. I just hate the thought of having to lug a suit across the continent and around the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted March 22, 2016 #17 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I have lots of those pictures. (of signs outside the MDR) They rarely enforce even those low standards. For example, I am quite sure that in recent years, I have not eaten a single meal in the MDR when there wasn't SOMEONE wearing a ball cap. And by "someone", I mean lots and lots of someones. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted March 22, 2016 #18 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I have lots of those pictures. (of signs outside the MDR)They rarely enforce even those low standards. For example, I am quite sure that in recent years, I have not eaten a single meal in the MDR when there wasn't SOMEONE wearing a ball cap. And by "someone", I mean lots and lots of someones. :rolleyes: they did on that ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly55 Posted March 22, 2016 #19 Share Posted March 22, 2016 they did on that ship Agreed, we were on Explorer last June and saw several people turned away for wearing shorts, and others asked to remove caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD Posted March 22, 2016 #20 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Thanks - that doesn't sound like too tough a standard to exceed. I just hate the thought of having to lug a suit across the continent and around the Caribbean. Well maybe you shouldn't wear chain mail. Modern cloth suits are quite light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CatsInMA Posted March 22, 2016 #21 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I have lots of those pictures. (of signs outside the MDR) They rarely enforce even those low standards. For example, I am quite sure that in recent years, I have not eaten a single meal in the MDR when there wasn't SOMEONE wearing a ball cap. And by "someone", I mean lots and lots of someones. :rolleyes: Last week on Freedom, the ball cap patrol seemed to be in full force during lunch and dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 22, 2016 #22 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I have lots of those pictures. (of signs outside the MDR) They rarely enforce even those low standards. For example, I am quite sure that in recent years, I have not eaten a single meal in the MDR when there wasn't SOMEONE wearing a ball cap. And by "someone", I mean lots and lots of someones. :rolleyes: One of our travelling companions was denied entrance for wearing a sleeveless t shirt at breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegoal100 Posted March 22, 2016 #23 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Taking the RCL dining suggestions into account, the reality is that you can wear nice shorts on the 1st and last nites in the MDR. The explanation is that all luggage may not arrive at your stateroom by dinner time. On the last nite some people may have completed packing before dinner. Enjoy your cruise on RCL! Edited March 22, 2016 by cruisegoal100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted March 22, 2016 #24 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Taking the RCL dining suggestions into account, the reality is that you can wear nice shorts on the 1st and last nites in the MDR. The explanation is that all luggage may not arrive at your stateroom by dinner time. On the last nite some people may have completed packing before dinner. Enjoy your cruise on RCL! If the excuse for the first night is because luggage hasn't arrived, then not likely to have "nice" shorts either. I've never heard the last night excuse of having packed Edited March 22, 2016 by SeaUs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccannme Posted March 23, 2016 #25 Share Posted March 23, 2016 What about a child age 9? Are nice shorts and polo ok on non formal nights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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