Ken at the beach Posted March 27, 2017 #26 Share Posted March 27, 2017 seriously? When did that change? Or are you pulling my chain since folks have gotten so casual? ;p It has been 5 casual on 2 formal on Allure for at least the past year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted March 27, 2017 #27 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Does this mean specialty restaurants are now casual too? Good question, I don't know the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyster Posted March 27, 2017 #28 Share Posted March 27, 2017 It has been 5 casual on 2 formal on Allure for at least the past year. Wow...I haven't sailed since Oct 2015 and they still had smart casual then. Are most people dressing casual or is there still a good mix of those wearing slacks, skirts, blouses, and nice shirts in the dining room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted March 27, 2017 #29 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Wow...I haven't sailed since Oct 2015 and they still had smart casual then. Are most people dressing casual or is there still a good mix of those wearing slacks, skirts, blouses, and nice shirts in the dining room? There is still good mix, enough that no one will stand out whichever way they dress for the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TominNC Posted March 27, 2017 #30 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I will be smart casual on formal night and somewhere between casual and smart casual on the others. (No tank tops, bathing suits, etc for me in dining room) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted March 27, 2017 #31 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I haven't seen the wording "smart casual" in a long time, to be honest. I wonder if they use it on longer sailings?? Agree. 2 & 3 yrs ago and only on 13 nite cruise we had 2 Smart Casual plus 3 Formal nites... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 27, 2017 #32 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I haven't seen the wording "smart casual" in a long time, to be honest. I wonder if they use it on longer sailings?? There was a smart casual night on Freedom two weeks ago on the 8 night itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted March 27, 2017 #33 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I stopped bringing a sports coat on cruises in 2009 for smart causal. For me in the MDR in the evening, Formal is a suit and casual/smart casual is dockers and polo/golf style shirt. Except the first evening it's shorts and a golf/polo style shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHA Posted March 27, 2017 #34 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Direct from Royal...shorts are now included in suggested attire on casual nights.:DCasual: You’re on vacation – relax! Jeans, shorts, tees, tank tops, polos, sundresses and blouses are all the right amount of laid back. Please keep swimwear to the Pool Deck. the website states: When you’re onboard, the right look will vary by venue. But here are a few types of suggested attire you’ll see, grouped by item . Casual: You’re on vacation – relax! Jeans, shorts, tees, tank tops, polos, sundresses and blouses are all the right amount of laid back. Please keep swimwear to the Pool Deck. Smart Casual: Think of this as a step up from your typical dinner wear. Dress to impress with jackets, sports coats, blazers, collared shirts, dresses, skirts and blouses, or pantsuits. Formal: Make it a night out in your best black-tie look – suits and ties, tuxedos, cocktail dresses or evening gowns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiser2015 Posted March 27, 2017 #35 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Some good information posted here, but still confusing, particularly in reference to formal nights. The links posted to this thread, including a cruise compass, seem to indicate the standard RC code that's been around forever. No doubt, enforcement is more lax than in the past. Last year, we were in Alaska on Radiance - there was really no requirement as to formal - definitely did not need a jacket, much less a tie. This July, we are sailing on the Anthem. For sure, there are going to be at least 2 "formal" nights. I expect to wear jeans (good condition) and collared sport shirts throughout the cruise at dinner. Are they going to have any issue in the MDR on a formal night with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted March 27, 2017 #36 Share Posted March 27, 2017 ...I expect to wear jeans (good condition) and collared sport shirts throughout the cruise at dinner. Are they going to have any issue in the MDR on a formal night with that? My Magic 8 Ball says "no". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiser2015 Posted March 27, 2017 #37 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Guess that would be good news. :D Anyone else out there has seen for themselves, feel free to chime in. I saw a post on another thread recently that claimed RC did away with formal nights on all Quantum class ships - sounded rather radical to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 27, 2017 #38 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Guess that would be good news.:D Anyone else out there has seen for themselves, feel free to chime in. I saw a post on another thread recently that claimed RC did away with formal nights on all Quantum class ships - sounded rather radical to me. When Quantum class first came out, they had Dynamic Dining and no designated shipwide formal nights. Now that they have done away with Dynamic Dining, they also have added shipwide formal nights, at least to Anthem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted March 27, 2017 #39 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Check out the link above, looks like RC has given up on the no shorts thing. Sad but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand isle joe Posted March 27, 2017 #40 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Can someone help me with the guidelines for Men's dress code? What is the difference between smart casual and dress casual?Thanks!;p .....same as the difference between pregnant and a little bit pregnant..............;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrsdigi Posted March 27, 2017 #41 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Here is a recent Allure Compass which will have the suggested dress: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=51988055#post51988055 Thank you much. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve20832 Posted March 27, 2017 #42 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Here is the cruise line's 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 Note that the cruise line does not enforce any dress suggestions, so you can wear whatever you want. This link above does not specifically say dress code for the dining room or any other dinner venue This link below mention dinner attire dress codes which says: "Casual: Sport shirts and slacks for men, sundresses or pants for women" http://www.royalcaribbean.com/beforeyouboard/whatToKnow/whatToPack.do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TominNC Posted March 27, 2017 #43 Share Posted March 27, 2017 This link above does not specifically say dress code for the dining room or any other dinner venueThis link below mention dinner attire dress codes which says: "Casual: Sport shirts and slacks for men, sundresses or pants for women" http://www.royalcaribbean.com/beforeyouboard/whatToKnow/whatToPack.do Suggested guidelines, not dress code "Suggested guidelines for these nights are:" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 27, 2017 #44 Share Posted March 27, 2017 This link above does not specifically say dress code for the dining room or any other dinner venueThis link below mention dinner attire dress codes which says: "Casual: Sport shirts and slacks for men, sundresses or pants for women" http://www.royalcaribbean.com/beforeyouboard/whatToKnow/whatToPack.do That link does not appear to have been updated with the latest dress suggestions. This is quite common on Royal's website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TominNC Posted March 27, 2017 #45 Share Posted March 27, 2017 The fact that the site stayed up long enough for a copy/paste is surprise enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgers671 Posted March 27, 2017 #46 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I respect everyone who enjoys dressing up. I was on a Bermuda Cruise and OMG it was incredibly Hot. I knew it would be that way before the cruise so I packed all shorts and nice polos for all nights expect for one specialty dining night. I personally felt it was appropriate and felt very comfortable and enjoyed the cruise so much more. My wife enjoys me wearing ties so this next upcoming cruise on AOS I'll wear it on 2 formal nights for her and Shorts the other nights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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