Reina del Mar Posted April 28, 2022 #1 Share Posted April 28, 2022 We last cruised on Royal Caribbean three years ago, pre Covid. As a family group we chose to have tuxes for the men and Cocktail dresses for the ladies. As per RC dress code suggestions.. On the second formal night, we felt we were being stared at for being dressed too formally in the MDR. The majority wore smart casual but at least 30% in casual wear, including shorts.(Yes shorts in MDR) Please can anyone share post Covid experience of how formal formal nights are these days.? Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 28, 2022 #2 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Just now, Reina del Mar said: Please can anyone share post Covid experience of how formal formal nights are these days.? This may vary a bit depending on where you are sailing from, but your prior experience is likely to be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina del Mar Posted April 28, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted April 28, 2022 We are sailing from Barcelona, around the Med., on Wonder of the Seas. A Princess cruise in March/April this year, allowed men to wear shorts in MDR on a `Caribbean cruise which they haven’t allowed previously. However, 70% or so dressed formally on each of the three formal nights. Hence my confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumshoe958 Posted April 28, 2022 #4 Share Posted April 28, 2022 As a general rule, I find European cruises tend to be more formal than Caribbean ones. And UK ones especially so (thanks to the Cunard and P&O legacy, although both are far less formal than they used to be). But Royal will always be less formal than, say, Princess or Cunard. So wear whatever you feel comfortable wearing. It’s your holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina del Mar Posted April 28, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted April 28, 2022 We did that three years ago, but certainly did not feel comfortable being stared at !!! Anyone with post Covid experience please ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoope Posted April 28, 2022 #6 Share Posted April 28, 2022 I usually stare at the dressed up people in admiration of their patience, and ability to look so good dressed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasukkie Posted April 28, 2022 #7 Share Posted April 28, 2022 In my experience, you will still see some family groups on the New York sailings getting really dressed up, though not a lot of tuxes. Not many dressing up from Florida sailings, and super casual on west coast sailings. I can't speak to post-restart European cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Baltic Posted April 28, 2022 #8 Share Posted April 28, 2022 31 minutes ago, Reina del Mar said: We are sailing from Barcelona, around the Med., on Wonder of the Seas. A Princess cruise in March/April this year, allowed men to wear shorts in MDR on a `Caribbean cruise which they haven’t allowed previously. However, 70% or so dressed formally on each of the three formal nights. Hence my confusion. If it’s on Wonder in early July, you might see me in shorts but I promise not to stare at your choice of clothes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 28, 2022 #9 Share Posted April 28, 2022 15 minutes ago, Reina del Mar said: Anyone with post Covid experience please ?? Again, you will likely experience the same as you did three years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
life is to be happy Posted April 28, 2022 #10 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Just wear what you want to and what you feel comfortable wearing its your holiday too that you have paid for - same as other people have I tend to wear a dressy dress on formal night and hubby wears dress trousers and shirt but it wouldn't bother us if we saw people not dressed up enjoy your cruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted April 28, 2022 #11 Share Posted April 28, 2022 On our last March cruise- at least 50% were formally dressed 35% neatly dressed- the some sloppy. The sloppy people tended to be in the Casino most of the night! Probably ate at the buffet. We want to celebrate our ability to cruise again and will continue to wear cocktail party attire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted April 28, 2022 #12 Share Posted April 28, 2022 1 hour ago, snoope said: I usually stare at the dressed up people in admiration of their patience, and ability to look so good dressed up. I wonder how heavy their luggage was. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseenthusiast101 Posted April 28, 2022 #13 Share Posted April 28, 2022 In regards to this how strict is RCL with the policy when it comes to color. I was planning on bringing a light grey (charcoal) colored suit for the cruise as my other suits seem to big now 🙂 Not sure if I should go out and purchase a new outfit. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billslowsky Posted April 28, 2022 #14 Share Posted April 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Billy Baltic said: If it’s on Wonder in early July, you might see me in shorts but I promise not to stare at your choice of clothes. Agree, but I would say I promise not to care about your choice of clothes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoope Posted April 28, 2022 #15 Share Posted April 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Cruiseenthusiast101 said: In regards to this how strict is RCL with the policy when it comes to color. I was planning on bringing a light grey (charcoal) colored suit for the cruise as my other suits seem to big now 🙂 Not sure if I should go out and purchase a new outfit. Thanks! There is no “strict”. Wear what you want. Mdr staff will never say a peep to you. It’s become more as an optional thing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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