Robb Posted September 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Are shorts allowed at afternoon teas? Thanks for any responses. :):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostlySunny Posted September 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Yes Sent from my VS986 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted September 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 28, 2017 As long as they don't "short" us on scones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 28, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 28, 2017 just no swimwear with or without cover ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted September 28, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I don't attend tea but I'm pretty sure I've read in the Currents something about Smart casual dress code applies, or words to that effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted September 28, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I don't attend tea but I'm pretty sure I've read in the Currents something about Smart casual dress code applies, or words to that effect. I did attend attend tea on our Oceania cruise and was never been turned away while wearing shorts. You should try it. The scones with clotted cream are outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classiccruiser777 Posted September 28, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Even the gluten free baked goods are delicious. Best I've ever had. And yes, I have worn shorts to afternoon tea, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Noxequifans Posted September 28, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 28, 2017 We love the Opera cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 28, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I have worn shorts (scary sight) but never been turned away There is not much on the trolley that I would turn down ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb Posted September 28, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Thanks guys..........I will be dreaming of scones, clotted cream and berries. Just gained another two pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_r_a Posted September 29, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 29, 2017 >I have worn shorts (scary sight) but never been turned away.... The Old Queen would have been scandalized. Ira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo-b Posted September 30, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 30, 2017 >I have worn shorts (scary sight) but never been turned away.... The Old Queen would have been scandalized. Ira After seeing the film Victoria and Abdul I think she may well have been delighted:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted September 30, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Afternoon Tea is a flow through event most typically in Horizons. People set up their and socialize and perhaps have drinks. At 16:00, tea begins until 17:00, when it's Happy Hour. Many cruisers never leave their seats, and never change attire, as one function flows into another. Some continue having adult beverages, in lieu of tea, with the multitude of delectables coming around on the carts. It is not necessary, but on the R ships, when the special over the top Afternoon Tea is held, most typically in the Lounge, most people will dress as if for dinner before hand. This means most follow the dress codes for the GDR and Specialties for that event. Let me emphasize, we're only talking about that singular one special tea and 90% of the cruisers. The remainder dress as casually as otherwise permitted to get into Waves or the Terrace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgesGal Posted September 30, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 30, 2017 i did attend attend tea on our oceania cruise and was never been turned away while wearing shorts. You should try it. The scones with clotted cream are outstanding. ++++++++++1 :d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarku Posted September 30, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 30, 2017 While my wife and I were just on the Riviera in the Mediterranean the past 12 days and we saw the full range of dress at tea time. A few ladies were in bathing suits and cover ups, to people dressed for dinner in dresses and blazers. Most were somewhere in the middle, and yes there were people in shorts too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted October 1, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 1, 2017 The "cream" they serve with scones during afternoon tea is NOT clotted cream. It is whipped cream. There is a huge difference. But the scones are good. Finger sandwiches even better! and it does "morph" from tea to drinks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoHoHo Posted October 1, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 1, 2017 The "cream" they serve with scones during afternoon tea is NOT clotted cream. It is whipped cream. There is a huge difference. But the scones are good. Finger sandwiches even better! and it does "morph" from tea to drinks... We have been given both and at last Tea, offered the choice. I do enjoy the finger sandwiches though the last time was very to get service. Have to sit in the right place at the right time I think. The 'morphing" comment reminded me of a couple in window seats enjoying the view out to sea as we arrived for tea. Appeared they were there with glasses of wine while tea was being setup around them, eventually morphed into a sweet, then back to wine as tea time ended and leading into happy hour. All without leaving their seats. A very relaxing sea day I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 1, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 1, 2017 The "cream" they serve with scones during afternoon tea is NOT clotted cream. It is whipped cream. There is a huge differences... They serve both If the seas were rough the night before then no clotted cream that day Just ask for the clotted cream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted October 2, 2017 #19 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Well - perhaps on the cruise you were on they served both but we have been on Riviera twice before and all they had was whipped cream... My husband loves "cream teas" as they are called in the UK and I hope that he will be offered proper clotted cream next month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted October 2, 2017 #20 Share Posted October 2, 2017 They serve both If the seas were rough the night before then no clotted cream that day Just ask for the clotted cream That's interesting. Since I rarely ever go to the tea I guess I don't understand this. What would the seas being rough the night before have to do with not having it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 2, 2017 #21 Share Posted October 2, 2017 That's interesting. Since I rarely ever go to the tea I guess I don't understand this. What would the seas being rough the night before have to do with not having it? They make it onboard & if the seas are a bit bumpy it cannot set properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 2, 2017 #22 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Well - perhaps on the cruise you were on they served both but we have been on Riviera twice before and all they had was whipped cream... My husband loves "cream teas" as they are called in the UK and I hope that he will be offered proper clotted cream next month! When onboard we go almost daily They have had both on most days Just ask the server Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoHoHo Posted October 3, 2017 #23 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Well - perhaps on the cruise you were on they served both but we have been on Riviera twice before and all they had was whipped cream... My husband loves "cream teas" as they are called in the UK and I hope that he will be offered proper clotted cream next month!Does he use the Devonian or Cornish method of preparing the scone? My DW, with her Welsh heritage prepares hers in the wrong fashion :). Enjoy the Tea, enjoy your cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted October 3, 2017 #24 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Doe she make Welsh cakes? I would far prefer those to scones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoHoHo Posted October 4, 2017 #25 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Yes she does! Not a lot of folks know Welsh cakes. I find them tasty in their simplicity (though actually tricky to get the first few cooked right so she very fortunately has an experienced tester/helper). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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