Cushing985 Posted February 3, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 3, 2023 So, planning an European cruise in summer of 2024 and wondering how people dress for dinner onboard. I found the dress code Royal puts out but wondering if it reflects reality. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Fusion FoodsJ Posted February 3, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 3, 2023 You see everything from shorts to suits. Even on formal nights there are still some very, very casual. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted February 3, 2023 #3 Share Posted February 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Cushing985 said: So, planning an European cruise in summer of 2024 and wondering how people dress for dinner onboard. I found the dress code Royal puts out but wondering if it reflects reality. Thanks in advance! No need to dress up. Resort casual is fine. Shorts are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD_Dan Posted February 4, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Ive seen too many similar posts turn into flaming sessions. And I don't want that for this question. My answer is to dress in what makes you comfortable. PERSONALLY, business casual is a good target. The MDR is like a nice restaurant and this is how I would dress if that restaurant was near my home. You will see suits and ties; jackets and button-down shirts; jeans and polo shirts; shorts and Hawaiian shirts; sleeveless shirts; etc. Rarely, you'll even see a tux. If you plan on posing for pictures, wear nice clothes. Don't judge people who dress differently than you. You do you! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longford Posted February 4, 2023 #5 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I cruised with RCCL in October 2022. People dressed ... business casual for men ... in the MDR, from what I observed. On special nights many people were v e r y dressed-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted February 4, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, MD_Dan said: Ive seen too many similar posts turn into flaming sessions. And I don't want that for this question. My answer is to dress in what makes you comfortable. PERSONALLY, business casual is a good target. The MDR is like a nice restaurant and this is how I would dress if that restaurant was near my home. You will see suits and ties; jackets and button-down shirts; jeans and polo shirts; shorts and Hawaiian shirts; sleeveless shirts; etc. Rarely, you'll even see a tux. If you plan on posing for pictures, wear nice clothes. Don't judge people who dress differently than you. You do you! Maybe 3%-5% max are in business casual or more. <0.5% are “really dressed up”. Bad advice. This was the MDR on Wonder of the Seas on Formal Night Edited February 4, 2023 by BirdTravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted February 4, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 4, 2023 That is pretty representative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cushing985 Posted February 4, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Thanks all for the answers. Very helpful. I don't mind dressing up on land but I don't have to lug around more clothes in a suitcase. I'll plan on wearing business casual (on "formal" nights) and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hancock Posted February 4, 2023 #9 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I think you may find that on European cruises, there will be a more formal vibe than on a Caribbean cruise as there will be more Europeans than Americans. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky1987 Posted February 4, 2023 #10 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Cushing985 said: Thanks all for the answers. Very helpful. I don't mind dressing up on land but I don't have to lug around more clothes in a suitcase. I'll plan on wearing business casual (on "formal" nights) and see what happens. No need to "see what happens", because nothing will happen. As gets discussed in every dress code thread, even on formal nights some will wear tuxes, some will wear suits, some will wear dress shirt and pants, some will wear polo and khakis, some will wear polo and shorts, some will wear t-shirt and shorts, and so on. The only people with an opinion that should matter to you are your significant other and the maître d'. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted February 4, 2023 #11 Share Posted February 4, 2023 21 minutes ago, Husky1987 said: No need to "see what happens", because nothing will happen. As gets discussed in every dress code thread, even on formal nights some will wear tuxes, some will wear suits, some will wear dress shirt and pants, some will wear polo and khakis, some will wear polo and shorts, some will wear t-shirt and shorts, and so on. The only people with an opinion that should matter to you are your significant other and the maître d'. The maitre d doesn't get a vote! You'll see very very very very very few tuxes. Very Very few suits. A smattering of sports coats. Mostly Resort Casual (polos shirts/hawaiian shirts), and a very few shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD_Dan Posted February 5, 2023 #12 Share Posted February 5, 2023 21 hours ago, BirdTravels said: Maybe 3%-5% max are in business casual or more. <0.5% are “really dressed up”. Bad advice. BirdTravels, Perhaps I wasn't clear. What I was trying to say is that I PERSONALLY would wear business casual to a restaurant or the MDR. I wasn't trying to give advice. I was describing me ... PERSONALLY. I thought my advice was to wear what you feel comfortable wearing - whatever that may be. And I think this is the right advice for anyone. I wasn't trying to throw stones - just read my first sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baelor Posted February 5, 2023 #13 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Wear what you want. I do not like checking bags and wore athleisurewear—Lululemon shirt and shorts—to every dining venue. Maybe I “dressed up” and wore jeans to 150 Central Park. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurschick Posted February 5, 2023 #14 Share Posted February 5, 2023 (edited) Just FYI Europeans tend to dress up a bit more than US sailings. So those that quoted percentages for US sailings are pretty accurate for US departures but not Europe.But as you stated Europe sailing you will find it’s more smart casual and more suit jackets than Caribbean sailings. Edited February 5, 2023 by Spurschick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurschick Posted February 5, 2023 #15 Share Posted February 5, 2023 On 2/4/2023 at 12:08 AM, BirdTravels said: 9 hours ago, BirdTravels said: The maitre d doesn't get a vote! You'll see very very very very very few tuxes. Very Very few suits. A smattering of sports coats. Mostly Resort Casual (polos shirts/hawaiian shirts), and a very few shorts. US sailings maybe, but the OP is asking about Europe. European guests dress up more formal than US based cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted February 5, 2023 #16 Share Posted February 5, 2023 I've gone from tux in MDR and show, to shorts n stuff later to relax and get those (you know who you are, lol ) glares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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