Pet Posted August 16, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Hi - We are cruising on Britannia (B630) 13 nights Southampton To Canary Islands and today received our "Your holiday information" booklet from P&O. Although it mentions appropriate formal wear it doesn't give an indication of how many formal nights there are expected to be. I would imagine at least 2 and maybe 4! Trouble is the high command will not want to be seen in the same gown/cocktail dress more than once (because obviously all 4,000 passengers will notice hic) and I don't want to lug an extra case if its not necessary!! So grateful if anyone could advise of the projected number of formal nights? Many thanks Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monorail Orange Posted August 16, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I would imagine there should be somewhere on the Cruise Personaliser that details the specific amount. As you say, it'd be at least 2. For a comparison - I did a 17 night earlier in the year and that only had 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianI Posted August 16, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 16, 2016 According to the P&O website, it is 4 formals. https://carnivaluk.metafaq.com/resources/carnivaluk/life-on-board/Britannia_dresscode.pdf Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehg Posted August 16, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 16, 2016 If you go on to your cruise personaliser and click on the "full itinerary view" tab it tells you dress code and the number of black tie nights. We're on a 10 night cruise in December and we have 3 so you'll probably have 4. So 4 dresses (naturally) for the wif! [emoji2] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehg Posted August 16, 2016 #5 Share Posted August 16, 2016 According to the P&O website, it is 4 formals. https://carnivaluk.metafaq.com/resources/carnivaluk/life-on-board/Britannia_dresscode.pdf Brian Sorry, you must have been posting at the same time. [emoji51] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florry Posted August 16, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I've got 7 on my next cruise and will be recycling outfits [emoji3] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the english lady Posted August 16, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Hi - We are cruising on Britannia (B630) 13 nights Southampton To Canary Islands and today received our "Your holiday information" booklet from P&O. Although it mentions appropriate formal wear it doesn't give an indication of how many formal nights there are expected to be. I would imagine at least 2 and maybe 4! Trouble is the high command will not want to be seen in the same gown/cocktail dress more than once (because obviously all 4,000 passengers will notice hic) and I don't want to lug an extra case if its not necessary!! So grateful if anyone could advise of the projected number of formal nights? Many thanks Michael Ofcourse--ref the dresses...:p All 4000 passengers will notice. One of the formals will be black and white..you do not have to stick to the colour theme, but a lot do..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monorail Orange Posted August 16, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 16, 2016 ^It always surprises me (as an example) that you will get blokes wearing a black bowtie on the regular formal nights, but then wear a glow in the dark lunimous green one on the Black & White night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henderson1 Posted August 16, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Michael, also on B630, we've got 4 formals and 8 elegant casual, so 4 posh frocks and one just in case you decide you don't like one of them when you put it on! Or your wife doesn't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallinga Posted August 17, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Will be joining you in the recycling of formal wear. I am sure that no one will notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NauticalMiss Posted August 17, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Hi - We are cruising on Britannia (B630) 13 nights Southampton To Canary Islands and today received our "Your holiday information" booklet from P&O. Although it mentions appropriate formal wear it doesn't give an indication of how many formal nights there are expected to be. I would imagine at least 2 and maybe 4! Trouble is the high command will not want to be seen in the same gown/cocktail dress more than once (because obviously all 4,000 passengers will notice hic) and I don't want to lug an extra case if its not necessary!! So grateful if anyone could advise of the projected number of formal nights? Many thanks Michael Hi Michael, on a 13-nighter I would think you'll get 4 formals. And FYI, Everyone WILL notice if the same dress is worn on more than one occasion. I have managed to accumulate so many dresses now that I don't have to buy any new ones. I call it my 'Cruise Collection' and the best way to justify the expense is to book more cruises ;) Beautifully cut trousers in black and/or cream are a great starting point also, and with a selection of sparkly tops can give a lady many different outfits and keeps the packing under control. It's a win-win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostonian Posted August 17, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 17, 2016 What does it matter if you wear an outfit once, twice or even three times during your cruise. To be smartly dress to suit the occasion it the main criterion. I know some people like to dress to impress, but you don't have to take your entire wardrobe to do that. On a cruise with 4 formal nights I would probably take one cocktail dress and perhaps a pair of evening trousers with a couple to glitzy/smart tops. I don't think I would take more even if there were 5 formal nights. Keep it simple is my motto. In fact, with the advent of Anytime Dining and more choices in evening dining options who can remember what anyone has worn: if they can then they ought to get another, more fulfilling hobby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florry Posted August 17, 2016 #13 Share Posted August 17, 2016 What does it matter if you wear an outfit once, twice or even three times during your cruise. To be smartly dress to suit the occasion it the main criterion. I know some people like to dress to impress, but you don't have to take your entire wardrobe to do that. On a cruise with 4 formal nights I would probably take one cocktail dress and perhaps a pair of evening trousers with a couple to glitzy/smart tops. I don't think I would take more even if there were 5 formal nights. Keep it simple is my motto. In fact, with the advent of Anytime Dining and more choices in evening dining options who can remember what anyone has worn: if they can then they ought to get another, more fulfilling hobby! I think in my early cruising years I would take lots of outfits but over time this has declined in importance to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Boy Posted August 17, 2016 #14 Share Posted August 17, 2016 It usually says on the cruise personaliser when it is working on the full Intinery tab you will need to visit twice for it to update I.e click on it the go back to day by day view then click on a again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennizor Posted August 17, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 17, 2016 ^It always surprises me (as an example) that you will get blokes wearing a black bowtie on the regular formal nights, but then wear a glow in the dark lunimous green one on the Black & White night. DH wears the same colour bow tie as my evening dresses, his idea not mine. On B & W night he wears a black one as he doesn't have a white one! All just a bit of fun. We are on B630 on 27th September, getting very excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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