Shazambilo Posted March 26, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 26, 2023 I am going on my 1st Princess cruise next month, after going on 40+ cruises on other lines. Are shorts allowed in the dining room at night (other than formal night)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcdcruiser Posted March 26, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Do shorts qualify as "Smart Casual" which is the Princess MDR standard? No Can you get away wearing shorts in the MDR? Likely yes. Will you be the odd man out? Yes Will this be a very popular thread today? Yes 1 2 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted March 26, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Here we go, time to bring out the popcorn! 😄 4 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnesterz Posted March 26, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) Princess, relative to your previous cruises on RCI and Carnival, dress request is more traditional. I have personally seen men turned away from the Main Dining Room (MDR) for showing up in shorts. The Princess website states that shorts, "are not welcome," in the dining room, though some will post they've gotten away with it. Edited March 26, 2023 by mtnesterz 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Paula_MacFan Posted March 26, 2023 #5 Share Posted March 26, 2023 https://www.princess.com/learn/faq/pre-cruise/what-to-pack-for-a-cruise/ https://www.princess.com/cruise-tips-vacation-ideas/cruise-destinations/cruise-tips-advice-and-information/tips-on-what-to-pack-for-a-cruise.html Google 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted March 26, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Some ships will allow it at dinner some will not 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpeabody Posted March 26, 2023 #7 Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) I am currently on the Island World Cruise 2023. Last formal night I saw a gent wearing a suit coat, dress shirt and a bow tie if I recall and black shorts. The shorts were NOT sports type shorts, but trouser material. I thought it looked very odd and I am guessing he did it just to make a point. To each their own I suppose. Edited March 26, 2023 by hpeabody 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted March 26, 2023 #8 Share Posted March 26, 2023 1 hour ago, LACruiser88 said: Here we go, time to bring out the popcorn! 😄 yes, the 'agenda' posters will be out in full force on this one 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye10640 Posted March 26, 2023 #9 Share Posted March 26, 2023 I am going with this being a legitimate question and the answer is 'maybe'. The official answer is probably 'no' but it will vary by ship. There's is a good chance you could get by first and last night, for other nights you will have to see. Not sure what other lines you have been sailing, but Princess is not (yet) like NCL with a pretty casual attitude for dining room attire. I will say I prefer NCL in that regard. On Princess my go-to is black pants and a nice top, my husband has been known to wear nice jeans but not shorts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchick Posted March 26, 2023 #10 Share Posted March 26, 2023 I’ve been around here for a while….out of the one million threads regarding this topic, the answer should always be the same….check with your line’s website regarding dress codes. The real question these people are asking is “can I get away with not complying”? The answer to this should be…it’s possible, but if you aren’t interested in following their suggestions then take your chances or better yet find a cruise line that better fits your needs. Done….you’re welcome. 😎 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadster08 Posted March 26, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Why do this? 😜 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Colorado Coasty Posted March 26, 2023 #12 Share Posted March 26, 2023 9 minutes ago, roadster08 said: Why do this? 😜 Add a pocket protector and it is perfect for formal night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted March 26, 2023 #13 Share Posted March 26, 2023 If it is the first night... yes. Otherwise, I have seen men and women turned away for wearing shorts and/ or flip flops. And this was on "casual" itineraries like Alaska and the East Coast. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare david63 Posted March 26, 2023 #14 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Probably not if you are going to Iceland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yehootu Posted March 26, 2023 #15 Share Posted March 26, 2023 1 hour ago, memoak said: Some ships will allow it at dinner some will not Man at the table next to us on the Crown last night had shorts on.To each their own. We'll see if he has formal shorts tonight. Also have seen ball caps in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcdcruiser Posted March 26, 2023 #16 Share Posted March 26, 2023 May I assume the cap was worn backwards since it was not formal night? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malba2366 Posted March 26, 2023 #17 Share Posted March 26, 2023 The "rules" say no. However, If you are wearing a nice pair of resort casual shorts in the dining room you will probably be ok. If you try to wear athletic shorts you will probably be turned away. Someone will jump down my throat for suggesting this, however there are plenty of shorts out there that are lot nicer looking than some of the "smart casual" pants people wear. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted March 26, 2023 #18 Share Posted March 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, tcdcruiser said: May I assume the cap was worn backwards since it was not formal night? on casual nights - I wear my khaki visor with white lettering with my khaki shorts and long sleeve white fishing shirt... on 'formal' nights, I wear my black visor to match my black linen dress pants (drawstring), and again a white 'dress' fishing shirt ... and bottom it off with black leather brooks walking shoes... if asked, I will take off my visor at the table, but only if asked is that really a problem, and if so, why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
555 Posted March 26, 2023 #19 Share Posted March 26, 2023 The Princess web site is just not up to what the ships are allowing lately. On both the Regal and Enchanted, shorts were allowed on casual evenings and just a dress shirt without a jacket seemed to be fine on formal evenings. You won't be the only person wearing shorts so don't worry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torfamm Posted March 26, 2023 #20 Share Posted March 26, 2023 2 hours ago, hpeabody said: I am currently on the Island World Cruise 2023. Last formal night I saw a gent wearing a suit coat, dress shirt and a bow tie if I recall and black shorts. The shorts were NOT sports type shorts, but trouser material. I thought it looked very odd and I am guessing he did it just to make a point. To each their own I suppose. I've seen it done on a Bermuda cruise but never on any other itinerary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JimmyVWine Posted March 26, 2023 #21 Share Posted March 26, 2023 3 hours ago, tcdcruiser said: Can you get away wearing shorts in the MDR? Likely yes. Will you be the odd man out? Yes Pretty much sums it up. Shorts in the MDR will be rare and attention-grabbing. People will notice. Comments will be exchanged amongst dinner companions. Heads will turn, and some heads will shake ever so slightly in disapproval. Whether any of this concerns you is up to you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted March 26, 2023 #22 Share Posted March 26, 2023 2 hours ago, roadster08 said: Why do this? 😜 I would bet this was taken in Bermuda, where this is standard business wear. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcdcruiser Posted March 26, 2023 #23 Share Posted March 26, 2023 32 minutes ago, voljeep said: on casual nights - I wear my khaki visor with white lettering with my khaki shorts and long sleeve white fishing shirt... on 'formal' nights, I wear my black visor to match my black linen dress pants (drawstring), and again a white 'dress' fishing shirt ... and bottom it off with black leather brooks walking shoes... if asked, I will take off my visor at the table, but only if asked is that really a problem, and if so, why? I do not have a problem with your attire in the MDR. Again, your choice. Speaking for myself, and only myself....... When I ask for a reservation at a restaurant, and the restaurant shares their dress code I can proceed or decline. My choice. If I proceed, my personal standard of conduct would be to respect the restaurant's request. If I were to accept the reservation offer and violate the condition, it would violate my personal standards. 9 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltd Posted March 26, 2023 #24 Share Posted March 26, 2023 The way the dining rooms are set up now with people coming and going at different times I really don't care anymore what one wears. Not the same as it was with early and late seating. The old dining ways are long gone. Either accept it or look for another form of vacation. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted March 26, 2023 #25 Share Posted March 26, 2023 5 hours ago, mtnesterz said: I have personally seen men turned away from the Main Dining Room (MDR) for showing up in shorts. Same here. In fact, it was my brother-in-law. He knew about the "no shorts" thing, but he's a troublemaker and decided he was going to give it a shot. He got so mad they told him to change he never visited the MDR at all during the remainder of the cruise. His loss. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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