Bellies5 Posted November 26, 2023 #1 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Hi lovely cruise mentors, We are off on a cruise on Carnival Splendor on Thurs. Dress code policy says no shorts. My experience on Princess has been shorts are fine in MDR on non-formal nights. Is this the same for Carnival? The men in our group are all planning on long pants for formal night, just planning on jean shorts/dress shorts the other nights. Thanks. Sara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 26, 2023 #2 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Dress shorts would be fine, footwear should be shoes though, I don't think they like thongs or even saddles on men. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 26, 2023 #3 Share Posted November 26, 2023 https://www.carnivalcruiseline.de/en/vacation-carnival/general-information/dress-code Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellies5 Posted November 26, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Thank you. I have seen the dress code - it seems to preclude shorts, but I would like to think it is ok for the casual nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 26, 2023 #5 Share Posted November 26, 2023 The dress code only applies to dinner, but Carnival is as loose as it gets - more so in Australia than the US. There is currently a debate about a large group planning on wearing their PJs to breakfast on Christmas day. Apparently, there is nothing in the mdr dress code to prevent that at breakfast or lunch. Go with the flow and have a plan B if they say no. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted November 26, 2023 #6 Share Posted November 26, 2023 15 minutes ago, Bellies5 said: Thank you. I have seen the dress code - it seems to preclude shorts, but I would like to think it is ok for the casual nights. Shorts is fine in the MDR on casual nights and I’ve people wear thongs too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted November 26, 2023 #7 Share Posted November 26, 2023 On my one and only Carnival cruise there was no shortage of muffin tops. Men were wearing board shorts, sleeveless t-shirts and thongs. From our table, at the back-of-the- room-dingey-corner, in the MDR I could not see enough diners to determine if they made it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 26, 2023 #8 Share Posted November 26, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, lyndarra said: On my one and only Carnival cruise there was no shortage of muffin tops. Men were wearing board shorts, sleeveless t-shirts and thongs. From our table, at the back-of-the- room-dingey-corner, in the MDR I could not see enough diners to determine if they made it in. Come on guys dress well., do not be a Bogan. Edited November 26, 2023 by NSWP 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 26, 2023 #9 Share Posted November 26, 2023 I know which one suits (pun intended) me better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer Posted November 26, 2023 #10 Share Posted November 26, 2023 1 hour ago, NSWP said: Come on guys dress well., do not be a Bogan. Carnival? What have you been taking Uncle Les??? When I was on a Carnival cruise, it was certainly underwhelming. 😂 And sorry if I sound a snob but plenty of bogans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 26, 2023 #11 Share Posted November 26, 2023 16 minutes ago, Aussieflyer said: Carnival? What have you been taking Uncle Les??? When I was on a Carnival cruise, it was certainly underwhelming. 😂 And sorry if I sound a snob but plenty of bogans! Yeah, my turn next. 🤣 I mean, we are not setting out to be bogans, but we are not setting out to call any out either. I really don't care that they don't own a collar, but trust they are good souls behind their facades. After all, if they are cruising the can't be all bad. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum and son Posted November 26, 2023 #12 Share Posted November 26, 2023 So I can't help myself. My personal opinion on this topic is just bubbling to the surface 😆. Ok, shorts are fine, but thongs? No, just no. Of course I realise that I shouldn't be bothered by what others are wearing but I am! I can't help it. I don't want to see any feet while I'm eating. Especially feet that have spent the last 10 years in thongs. If you're comfortable wearing rubber thongs into a nice dining room then you're a pretty experienced thong wearer. I don't want to think about your feet, or where they've been while I'm enjoying a meal in any decent restaurant. I'm glad that's out of my system. I can rest now 🤣. By the way, I do realise the OP didn't even mention thongs. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 26, 2023 #13 Share Posted November 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, mum and son said: So I can't help myself. My personal opinion on this topic is just bubbling to the surface 😆. Ok, shorts are fine, but thongs? No, just no. Of course I realise that I shouldn't be bothered by what others are wearing but I am! I can't help it. I don't want to see any feet while I'm eating. Especially feet that have spent the last 10 years in thongs. If you're comfortable wearing rubber thongs into a nice dining room then you're a pretty experienced thong wearer. I don't want to think about your feet, or where they've been while I'm enjoying a meal in any decent restaurant. I'm glad that's out of my system. I can rest now 🤣. By the way, I do realise the OP didn't even mention thongs. Open toed sandles are OK per the dress code. Crocs are debatable, but crocs n socks wearers should be required to walk the plank. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum and son Posted November 26, 2023 #14 Share Posted November 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, arxcards said: Open toed sandles are OK per the dress code. Crocs are debatable, but crocs n socks wearers should be required to walk the plank. Besides the ugly feet I think it's the scuffing sound of "thonging" into a dining room that adds to my pain. Walk properly, pick your feet up... please! And when the thongs are completely worn down on the inside because of the wearer's sloppy walking style, oh please. Crocs are horrific, but at least I don't have to see a bunch of manky toes 🤢. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 26, 2023 #15 Share Posted November 26, 2023 1 minute ago, mum and son said: Besides the ugly feet I think it's the scuffing sound of "thonging" into a dining room that adds to my pain. Walk properly, pick your feet up... please! And when the thongs are completely worn down on the inside because of the wearer's sloppy walking style, oh please. Crocs are horrific, but at least I don't have to see a bunch of manky toes 🤢. High tide heels should be OK then? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum and son Posted November 26, 2023 #16 Share Posted November 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, arxcards said: High tide heels should be OK then? Yes, all good. You have no choice but to lift your feet up when walking in them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 26, 2023 #17 Share Posted November 26, 2023 29 minutes ago, mum and son said: Yes, all good. You have no choice but to lift your feet up when walking in them! I would recommend walking backwards. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 26, 2023 #18 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Well sometimes you do actually get what you pay for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kristelle Posted November 26, 2023 #19 Share Posted November 26, 2023 (edited) Ok, shorts are fine, but thongs? No, just no. Of course I realise that I shouldn't be bothered by what others are wearing but I am! I can't help it. I don't want to see any feet while I'm eating. Especially feet that have spent the last 10 years in thongs. If you're comfortable wearing rubber thongs into a nice dining room then you're a pretty experienced thong wearer. I don't want to think about your feet, or where they've been while I'm enjoying a meal in any decent restaurant. I realise this isnt super serious - but always seems odd objection to me - women wearing stilettos with fancy dresses is ok but thongs are not - but you see the feet and toes of both. and anyway you don't see the feet while you are eating - feet are under the table. I live in rubber thongs in summer but I wouldnt wear them into a nice dining area - but I would wear something like this, which from a 'seeing feet' issue is the same Edited November 26, 2023 by Kristelle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleFish1976 Posted November 26, 2023 #20 Share Posted November 26, 2023 18 hours ago, MicCanberra said: Dress shorts would be fine, footwear should be shoes though, I don't think they like thongs or even saddles on men. C'mon guys. I'm still waiting for the pictures of the saddles on men... 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 26, 2023 #21 Share Posted November 26, 2023 1 hour ago, LittleFish1976 said: C'mon guys. I'm still waiting for the pictures of the saddles on men... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 26, 2023 #22 Share Posted November 26, 2023 22 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: The POMS wear socks with them, horrible. I have some leather JC sandals but not worn them for a while. Fully air conditioned. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted November 26, 2023 #23 Share Posted November 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, NSWP said: The POMS wear socks with them, horrible. I have some leather JC sandals but not worn them for a while. Fully air conditioned. I wear socks with mine - when cycling in winter.🚲❄️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleFish1976 Posted November 26, 2023 #24 Share Posted November 26, 2023 5 minutes ago, NSWP said: The POMS wear socks with them, horrible. I have some leather JC sandals but not worn them for a while. Fully air conditioned. It was the thought of the saDDles on men that tickled my fancy! You may be brave enough to post a pic of that one and not get kicked off here. I found a beauty but I dare not post it here. 😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted November 27, 2023 #25 Share Posted November 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, LittleFish1976 said: It was the thought of the saDDles on men that tickled my fancy! You may be brave enough to post a pic of that one and not get kicked off here. I found a beauty but I dare not post it here. 😂 Does it include a whip?😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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