Arkitektra Posted September 4, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Does the Oasis of the seas have formal nights? We have cruised on Princess and love their formal nights... I've searched around and found mixed answers which seem outdated. We cruise the end of this month on Oasis for Western Caribbean... any help/info would be greatly appreciated. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BekkaW Posted September 4, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Yes, night 2 and then I think it's night 5 for the western route. If not it will be night 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkitektra Posted September 4, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted September 4, 2016 As I read through reviews on Oasis, I see that Formal nights are dead and nobody dresses up so they have done away with formal nights and advise yo to dress up any night that there is no more dedicated formal nights ?!? I hope the info I found is wrong......:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoBe2010 Posted September 4, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 4, 2016 On our last oasis cruise in november, the majority, I would day 70%, was dressed. However, there is nothing special going on in the MDR. No special items on the menu we would rave about. Just some loud annoying music and the cruise director or someone else, yelling in the microphone to cheer the staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BekkaW Posted September 4, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 4, 2016 As I read through reviews on Oasis, I see that Formal nights are dead and nobody dresses up so they have done away with formal nights and advise yo to dress up any night that there is no more dedicated formal nights ?!? I hope the info I found is wrong......:confused: That is not in any way accurate. Possibly there was some confusion with the Quantum class ships that have a formal restaurant but not ship wide formal nights. Oasis (and the rest of the RCI fleet) definitely have formal nights and most people dress up to varying degrees. DH wears a tux or dark suit, some people just wear a shirt and tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted September 4, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Yes, they do still have formal nights. 70% is probably about right, but maybe only about 10% in tuxes. Oasis is not quite as formal as you would find on Princess. Enjoy the Oasis. We love the big ships. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 4, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Yes, night 2 and then I think it's night 5 for the western route. If not it will be night 6 Last report I saw said nights 2 and 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STANMELB Posted September 4, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Last report I saw said nights 2 and 5. Just off the Oasis yesterday. Had 2 Formal Nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Star Posted September 4, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 4, 2016 (edited) also just off the Oasis, fabulous cruise btw :)... even with 1200 kids on board... the entertainment is fantastic as for formal nites.. there are 2 designated formal nites.. the first nite there were a lot of people in formal clothes, most men opted for suits vs. tuxes, even those that used to wear a tux, now wearing dark suits and ties pn on formal nites.. saw lots of ladies in gowns... second formal nite was not as many in formal attire as first nite.. most were not in formal clothes.. even those in the suite lounge were dressed casual on second formal nite Edited September 4, 2016 by Host Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ery Posted September 4, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 4, 2016 It's either day 2 & 5 or 2 & 6. Depends if it's eastern or western (different port dats) On our last Oasis there was a good 25% in tux/long dresses, 50% in "cocktail attire " and the rest were casual or simply did not go to the MDR. So definitely not a "no one dresses up" Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ery Posted September 4, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 4, 2016 He had a tux on on our last Oasis and was far from the only one! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkitektra Posted September 5, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I appreciate all of the feedback... was getting very frustrated and I am very happy to see formal nights still exist... I hope they keep the tradition alive and well for a very long time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ery Posted September 5, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I appreciate all of the feedback... was getting very frustrated and I am very happy to see formal nights still exist... I hope they keep the tradition alive and well for a very long time :) We are definitely with you on that! We love formal nights! When else do I get yo get all dressed up and see him in a tux?! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted September 5, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 5, 2016 there are 2 designated formal nites.. the first nite there were a lot of people in formal clothes, most men opted for suits vs. tuxes, even those that used to wear a tux, now wearing dark suits and ties pn on formal nites.. saw lots of ladies in gowns... second formal nite was not as many in formal attire as first nite.. most were not in formal clothes.. even those in the suite lounge were dressed casual on second formal nite Very typical on formal nights nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted September 6, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 6, 2016 also just off the Oasis, fabulous cruise btw :)... even with 1200 kids on board... the entertainment is fantasticas for formal nites.. there are 2 designated formal nites.. the first nite there were a lot of people in formal clothes, most men opted for suits vs. tuxes, even those that used to wear a tux, now wearing dark suits and ties pn on formal nites.. saw lots of ladies in gowns... second formal nite was not as many in formal attire as first nite.. most were not in formal clothes.. even those in the suite lounge were dressed casual on second formal nite As evidenced by the amount of questions here concerning Formal Nights... people are concerned about it. So they dress up the first night, realize you don't really have to, then come casual the second. I think a good majority don't really want to dress up and find it a hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kew Gardens Cruiser Posted September 6, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 6, 2016 As evidenced by the amount of questions here concerning Formal Nights... people are concerned about it. So they dress up the first night, realize you don't really have to, then come casual the second. I think a good majority don't really want to dress up and find it a hassle. My wife still likes to do the pictures on formal nights but honestly I hate having to wear the jacket ( or having to deal with a garment bag on a flight) On my first 10 cruises I dressed in a suit for both formal nights. Now I think I would rather just wear a nice dress shirt and pants and forego the jacket and tie. 1 formal night is probably enough for a 7 night cruise but I get why some would want to keep it at 2 formal nights ( and RCCL probably doesn't want to lose revenue from photos from eliminating a 2nd formal night) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted September 6, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 6, 2016 My wife still likes to do the pictures on formal nights but honestly I hate having to wear the jacket ( or having to deal with a garment bag on a flight)On my first 10 cruises I dressed in a suit for both formal nights. Now I think I would rather just wear a nice dress shirt and pants and forego the jacket and tie. 1 formal night is probably enough for a 7 night cruise but I get why some would want to keep it at 2 formal nights ( and RCCL probably doesn't want to lose revenue from photos from eliminating a 2nd formal night) My father-in-law and me both dressed up in jackets the first formal night. Noticed plenty wearing polos and simple collared shirts... jackets went on the back of the chair, polos the next formal night. No issue with dressing decent... I'm sure there is good money in those formal pictures, you are probably right! It's trivial I guess. You don't have to dress up, so if others wish to, have at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ery Posted September 6, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Too each their own, no not everyone likes to dress up and no one is making anyone. Plenty of us out there still enjoy dressing up and making it special. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted September 8, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 8, 2016 My wife still likes to do the pictures on formal nights but honestly I hate having to wear the jacket ( or having to deal with a garment bag on a flight)On my first 10 cruises I dressed in a suit for both formal nights. Now I think I would rather just wear a nice dress shirt and pants and forego the jacket and tie. 1 formal night is probably enough for a 7 night cruise but I get why some would want to keep it at 2 formal nights ( and RCCL probably doesn't want to lose revenue from photos from eliminating a 2nd formal night) Exactly how I feel, and do, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontcancruisers Posted December 4, 2016 #20 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Does anyone know what nights are formal nights for the Oasis Eastern Cruise (Bahamas, St. Thomas and St. Maarten)? We are trying to book dinners. Also any idea what night has lobster in the MDR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted December 4, 2016 #21 Share Posted December 4, 2016 We enjoyed our Oasis cruise. That ship is a destination in herself! :) Some were dressed formally on the first formal night ... way less formally dressed on the second. Princess isn't has formal as it use to be either. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted December 4, 2016 #22 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Does anyone know what nights are formal nights for the Oasis Eastern Cruise (Bahamas, St. Thomas and St. Maarten)? We are trying to book dinners. Also any idea what night has lobster in the MDR? 2 & 6 Night 6 is the complimentary lobster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkereina Posted December 7, 2016 #23 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Is the formal dress only in the MDR, or does the formal night extend to the specialty restaurants as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 7, 2016 #24 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Is the formal dress only in the MDR, or does the formal night extend to the specialty restaurants as well? Specialty restaurants are Smart Casual every night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted December 7, 2016 #25 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Per above, the specialty restaurants are always smart casual. Actually, many dress smart casual on formal nights in the MDR. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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