Rare Ken the cruiser Posted May 19, 2019 #1 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Sorry, I know this subject has been asked many times on this forum, but we’re getting ready for our 12 day cruise around the UK in July on the Crown and had to ask: Do the men have to wear a coat and tie on formal nights or has it become optional attire? My son, who is 38, and I, who is 67, have no issues wearing a tie and long sleeve dress shirt, but really have no desire to pack a dress coat if the maitre d is not going to enforce the rules. Any recent experiences on the Crown regarding formal night attire for men will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted May 19, 2019 #2 Share Posted May 19, 2019 You will not be denied the MDR wearing a tie and long sleeve dress shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyed Posted May 19, 2019 #3 Share Posted May 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Ken the cruiser said: Sorry, I know this subject has been asked many times on this forum, but we’re getting ready for our 12 day cruise around the UK in July on the Crown and had to ask: Do the men have to wear a coat and tie on formal nights or has it become optional attire? My son, who is 38, and I, who is 67, have no issues wearing a tie and long sleeve dress shirt, but really have no desire to pack a dress coat if the maitre d is not going to enforce the rules. Any recent experiences on the Crown regarding formal night attire for men will be appreciated. Coat and tie are not required on the Crown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted May 19, 2019 #4 Share Posted May 19, 2019 You will not be denied to the MDR wearing a nice shirt and a nice pair of pants. Does not have to be long sleeved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted May 19, 2019 #5 Share Posted May 19, 2019 is the dress 'code' more likely to be 'enforced' on the Crown on a UK cruise vrs a Caribbean cruise ? and more likely by region than by ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare oskidunker Posted May 19, 2019 #6 Share Posted May 19, 2019 14 minutes ago, voljeep said: is the dress 'code' more likely to be 'enforced' on the Crown on a UK cruise vrs a Caribbean cruise ? and more likely by region than by ship? Yes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted May 19, 2019 #7 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Dress for dinner should be consistent fleet-wide. We have had one experience so far outside N.A. and suit jacket was not required. Not expecting it on Regal in Baltic either. That said, we will probably do the buffet on formal night one and are going to go to Crown Grill for formal night two. On a European trip for 5+ weeks and not taking dress-up for two dinners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted May 19, 2019 #8 Share Posted May 19, 2019 My husband's formal attire consists of as pair of Dockers & a Polo shirt or his guayabera shirt if he wants a change for the Captains luncheon. No matter where we cruise to, it's a formal as it needs to be. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted May 19, 2019 #9 Share Posted May 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Ken the cruiser said: Do the men have to wear a coat and tie on formal nights or has it become optional attire? The answer to your question is no. A coat & tie are not required on formal nights in the main dining rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted May 19, 2019 #10 Share Posted May 19, 2019 5 hours ago, voljeep said: is the dress 'code' more likely to be 'enforced' on the Crown on a UK cruise vrs a Caribbean cruise ? and more likely by region than by ship? NO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDG 41 Posted May 19, 2019 #11 Share Posted May 19, 2019 5 hours ago, steelers36 said: Dress for dinner should be consistent fleet-wide. We have had one experience so far outside N.A. and suit jacket was not required. Not expecting it on Regal in Baltic either. That said, we will probably do the buffet on formal night one and are going to go to Crown Grill for formal night two. On a European trip for 5+ weeks and not taking dress-up for two dinners. The rules are consistent. The application is not. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted May 19, 2019 #12 Share Posted May 19, 2019 1 minute ago, DDG 41 said: The rules are consistent. The application is not. I meant application. I know what you mean, but it seems to be fairly consistent when thinking of not requiring passengers to be dressed to the 9's. It seems to be on the lower end of the scale where articles of wear are getting by that are not to for dinner - such as shorts and t-shirts. And they are not supposed to be worn any night except embarkation. For me, it is usually too cool to consider it. Smart casual seems to work any night and IDK why we cannot all at least stick to that minimum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted May 19, 2019 #13 Share Posted May 19, 2019 My experience has beeen that most men have on at least a jacket at dinner on formal nights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haboob Posted May 19, 2019 #14 Share Posted May 19, 2019 My experience is that you will get more ...personable service in a jacket than without, and still more in a tux. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted May 19, 2019 Author #15 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Thanks everyone for your thoughts! If they do somehow decide to force every man to wear a coat, then I guess we’ll be eating in the buffet. But from the way it sounds as long as we dress nicely, we should be ok. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted May 19, 2019 #16 Share Posted May 19, 2019 48 minutes ago, Haboob said: My experience is that you will get more ...personable service in a jacket than without, and still more in a tux. When that day arrives we'll be looking for another cruise line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted May 19, 2019 #17 Share Posted May 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Haboob said: My experience is that you will get more ...personable service in a jacket than without, and still more in a tux. Poppycock. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare oskidunker Posted May 19, 2019 #18 Share Posted May 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, 1965 said: Poppycock. Agree. They have a system and they work the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted May 20, 2019 #19 Share Posted May 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Haboob said: My experience is that you will get more ...personable service in a jacket than without, and still more in a tux. Our experience is you get the same level of service no matter what you wear. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted May 20, 2019 #20 Share Posted May 20, 2019 8 hours ago, MissP22 said: My husband's formal attire consists of as pair of Dockers & a Polo shirt or his guayabera shirt if he wants a change for the Captains luncheon. No matter where we cruise to, it's a formal as it needs to be. Good Reply! Dockers & a Polo shirt are all that's needed for Formal nights no matter which Princess ship and itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted May 20, 2019 #21 Share Posted May 20, 2019 3 hours ago, OCruisers said: Good Reply! Dockers & a Polo shirt are all that's needed for Formal nights no matter which Princess ship and itinerary. LuLu, I will be in my Tuxedo when I have my first dance with you. 😁 Tony 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted May 20, 2019 #22 Share Posted May 20, 2019 16 hours ago, MissP22 said: When that day arrives we'll be looking for another cruise line. wonderful ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted May 20, 2019 #23 Share Posted May 20, 2019 1 hour ago, c-boy said: wonderful ! I wouldn't be counting your chickens yet. Princess caters equally to everyone no matter what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jwattle Posted May 21, 2019 #24 Share Posted May 21, 2019 On 5/19/2019 at 3:11 PM, Haboob said: My experience is that you will get more ...personable service in a jacket than without, and still more in a tux. Agreed. They always give great service, but it is more...personable if you're dressed for the occasion as the guidelines describe.😁 The Count and I get very personable service in our tux and gown. We wear them because we enjoy revisiting the traditional dress up of cruising. We don't get sideways if others don't dress up, we just do it for us.😃😍 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ep010835 Posted May 21, 2019 #25 Share Posted May 21, 2019 On 5/19/2019 at 6:38 PM, 1965 said: Poppycock. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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