skiladyldp Posted April 23 #1 Share Posted April 23 Hello, we are booked for an Alaskan cruise in July 2025. There will be 2 formal nights. How can I find out what nights those are because we may want to go to a Specialty restaurant instead? We don't want to bring a tux or fancy cocktail dress. I appreciate your help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Globaler Posted April 23 #2 Share Posted April 23 3 minutes ago, skiladyldp said: Hello, we are booked for an Alaskan cruise in July 2025. There will be 2 formal nights. How can I find out what nights those are because we may want to go to a Specialty restaurant instead? We don't want to bring a tux or fancy cocktail dress. I appreciate your help. I wouldn’t worry about a tux or coat and tie for that matter. Others may disagree with me but we normally travel on past our cruises and therefore don’t have room for really formal wear. I have never felt out of place. Many do dress up and they look great but the nature of our travel limits what we can pack. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted April 23 #3 Share Posted April 23 I would not worry about true formal wear, like tux and cocktail dress. Just bring nice clothing. We could take a guess on the formal nights if you provide the date and ship so we can review the itinerary. Formal evenings will never be the last evening before turn around day or boarding day evening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
555 Posted April 23 #4 Share Posted April 23 21 minutes ago, skiladyldp said: Hello, we are booked for an Alaskan cruise in July 2025. There will be 2 formal nights. How can I find out what nights those are because we may want to go to a Specialty restaurant instead? We don't want to bring a tux or fancy cocktail dress. I appreciate your help. Don't be to concerned about formal wear on Princess unless it's something that you personally want to bring. They leave it up to each person to decide what is appropriate. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted April 23 #5 Share Posted April 23 I now cruise without slacks,sports coat or tie. I dress the same regardless of evening. I am not out of place at all 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamieLogical Posted April 23 #6 Share Posted April 23 Definitely do NOT need a tux or cocktail dress for formal night. Some may wear them, but there is certainly no requirement. Just don't wear shorts, holey jeans, or a t-shirt/tank top and you will be fine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted April 23 #7 Share Posted April 23 56 minutes ago, skiladyldp said: Hello, we are booked for an Alaskan cruise in July 2025. There will be 2 formal nights. How can I find out what nights those are because we may want to go to a Specialty restaurant instead? We don't want to bring a tux or fancy cocktail dress. I appreciate your help. Wear Smart Casual all time? You will be fine. Go to SD on any night you choose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted April 23 #8 Share Posted April 23 Just now, Steelers36 said: Wear Smart Casual all time? You will be fine. Go to SD on any night you choose. That’s right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiladyldp Posted April 23 Author #9 Share Posted April 23 Thanks to all who have responded. We will just pack "Smart" attire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted April 23 #10 Share Posted April 23 Princess no longer has a "Formal" night. Another item that has passed with time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaCruiser Posted April 23 #11 Share Posted April 23 Formal nights on an Alaska cruise, is more casual then other cruises. I noticed that a dress shirt and jacket (no tie) for the men and a mid-length dress was the norm during the formal nights (2 nights at sea days). Some couples were a bit more dressed up, but the majority was more like smart casual. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted April 23 #12 Share Posted April 23 31 minutes ago, akaCruiser said: Formal nights on an Alaska cruise, is more casual then other cruises. I noticed that a dress shirt and jacket (no tie) for the men and a mid-length dress was the norm during the formal nights (2 nights at sea days). Some couples were a bit more dressed up, but the majority was more like smart casual. On our most recent Alaska cruise, it seemed polo shirts were the norm. Whatever the case, any of the old school concerns about being underdressed no longer apply. Dress neatly and there will be much happiness! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted April 23 #13 Share Posted April 23 Dress comfortably. However you define it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_K Posted April 23 #14 Share Posted April 23 10 minutes ago, Bgwest said: Dress comfortably. However you define it. That might be giving some people too much leeway. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princessfan20 Posted April 23 #15 Share Posted April 23 5 hours ago, F355c5 said: Yes you are They will be just fine! Princess is changing with the times and for the better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princessfan20 Posted April 23 #16 Share Posted April 23 4 hours ago, ldubs said: On our most recent Alaska cruise, it seemed polo shirts were the norm. Whatever the case, any of the old school concerns about being underdressed no longer apply. Dress neatly and there will be much happiness! On one of our Alaskan cruises we saw overalls worn on a Formal night with no hassels at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candy4040 Posted April 23 #17 Share Posted April 23 I've noticed on past cruises the formal nights were generally sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted April 24 #18 Share Posted April 24 16 minutes ago, Princessfan20 said: On one of our Alaskan cruises we saw overalls worn on a Formal night with no hassels at all. If they had sequins then it is all good. 😆 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcflats Posted April 24 #19 Share Posted April 24 Ok overalls is where I would have a problem with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted April 24 #20 Share Posted April 24 Just now, wcflats said: Ok overalls is where I would have a problem with. How is that so much worse than board shorts with flip flops and ball cap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted April 24 #21 Share Posted April 24 Just call them jumpers then all is good. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
555 Posted April 24 #22 Share Posted April 24 13 hours ago, Mark_K said: That might be giving some people too much leeway. Yes, but the small number of folks that dress down to that extent is very minimal on any cruise. More people benefit from the relaxed ruling in general compared to being dressed up. It certainly hasn't resulted in people staying away from booking cruises from what I can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted April 24 #23 Share Posted April 24 14 hours ago, Mark_K said: That might be giving some people too much leeway. Simply not possible. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthworm Jim Posted April 24 #24 Share Posted April 24 21 hours ago, Potstech said: Princess no longer has a "Formal" night. Another item that has passed with time. Well, on their website they still use the term "Formal": https://www.princess.com/en-us/faq/pre-cruise#what-to-pack-for-a-cruise Though the website still says: Evening gown, cocktail dress or elegant pant suit for women Tuxedo, dark suit or dinner jacket and slacks for men So what the website says and what actually happens on the ship may not be in sync. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted April 24 #25 Share Posted April 24 (edited) Their website like many of their other documentations has not been changed in years. Just like calling customer service. Ask the same question to 3 of hem and get 4 different answers. Most likely none are accurate. Have not worn a tuxedo, dark suit or dinner jacket in years. But I have wore slacks, I think. Edited April 24 by Potstech 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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