How "informal" is "informal" on an Azamara cruise of the Cyclades?

[denny1700]

I'm going on the early October 2017 cruise of the Cyclades. I am wondering how informal attire will be, as I am not a coat-and-tie man. Would slacks and a knit shirt or button-down shirt be O.K. for meals in the restaurant and elsewhere on-board, with walking shorts and a T-shirt and Merrell hiking shoes for the shore excursions? :)

[ChucktownSteve]

I'm going on the early October 2017 cruise of the Cyclades. I am wondering how informal attire will be, as I am not a coat-and-tie man. Would slacks and a knit shirt or button-down shirt be O.K. for meals in the restaurant and elsewhere on-board, with walking shorts and a T-shirt and Merrell hiking shoes for the shore excursions? :)

 

Yes for the restaurants. I'm not familiar with the Greek land excursions and what the local customs are but I'd guess that would be ok as well during the day.

[laurieb]

I'm going on the early October 2017 cruise of the Cyclades. I am wondering how informal attire will be, as I am not a coat-and-tie man. Would slacks and a knit shirt or button-down shirt be O.K. for meals in the restaurant and elsewhere on-board, with walking shorts and a T-shirt and Merrell hiking shoes for the shore excursions? :)

 

 

 

Yes! It really is casual. Even in the specialty restaurants

 

 

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[denny1700]

Thanks! I want to pack very light...and not have to worry about attire...relax on the very first cruise of my entire life...without being consumed unduly about appearance.

[johncb7]

Re shore excursions you would need to consider long trousers if you intend to visit any churches or monasteries and may find that ladies need to cover their arms. A light shawl usually would be okay.

[excitedofharpenden]

That is one of the things I enjoy about Azamara. It is very casual onboard and what you describe for dinner in the evenings is perfect. I live in shorts during the day which is fine all over the ship. Not long to go. See you soon!

 

Phil

[denny1700]

>> Re shore excursions you would need to consider long trousers if you intend to visit any churches or monasteries

 

 

Another reason to travel light and informal: so one can stuff a pair of long trousers into a small backpack one carries with oneself on the shore excursion which would include a visit to a monastery.