outdoordb Posted August 14 #1 Share Posted August 14 We are doing a 3 day on Carnival Glory, it's been 15 years since we did a 7 day. We are traveling with just carry on's. What's the dress code for dinner, can i get away with nice shorts and a button up shirt slip on canvas shoes ? The only long pants as was going to have are a thin pair of cargo type pants and not sure i can wear those to dinner either. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted August 14 #2 Share Posted August 14 9 hours ago, outdoordb said: We are doing a 3 day on Carnival Glory, it's been 15 years since we did a 7 day. We are traveling with just carry on's. What's the dress code for dinner, can i get away with nice shorts and a button up shirt slip on canvas shoes ? The only long pants as was going to have are a thin pair of cargo type pants and not sure i can wear those to dinner either. Thanks Hello @outdoordb and welcome back to the Cruise Critic website and our message board! I see it has been quite a while since you have posted on the boards. Thank you for your new thread on the Ask s Cruise Question forum! However, it is the forum for general questions regarding cruising. Your inquiry was off topic there since it concerns a specific cruise line. Your new thread has been moved to the Carnival Cruise Lines forum where it will be on topic. Browse through the thread titles in this forum looking for threads of interest. You may find your fellow Cruise Critic members have already posted questions and received answers that may be of interest to you. BTW, hope this will be helpful from FAQ on Carnival's website: What to wear? Cruisers love the fact they “only have to unpack once”. And while your destination, itinerary and personal style will dictate which outfits you bring, we want to share our guidelines and suggestions. A Carnival ship has it all, from fine dining to casinos and shows to sunbathing, so here are some tips on how to dress to play or party. Daytime: Casual and Comfortable Casual attire is the order of the day when the sun is up, which can include: Shorts, capris, khakis and jeans T-shirts, polo shirts, blouses and tops Summer dresses Exercise and athletic gear, lightweight sweater, pull-over or jacket Bathing suit, cover-up, hat or visor Comfortable rubber-sole flat shoes, sneakers, water shoes or non-slip boat shoes with traction Please note: Select activities and shore excursions may require closed-toe shoes. Footwear with wheels is prohibited on board our ships. Evening: Cruise Casual to Cruise Elegant (Sharp & Chic) As we head into the evening, the dress code takes on multiple definitions, depending on your plans, the venue or the event. Most nights, the dress code in the main dining room(s) for everyone is Cruise Casual: Men and boys: sports slacks, khakis, jeans, tailored dress shorts and collared dress, casual or polo shirts Women and girls: summer dresses, casual skirts, pants, capris, dress shorts, jeans, blouses and tops Kids: Take a cue from the adult dress code, but at a kid-level Not permitted: cut-off jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, t-shirts, gym or basketball shorts, exercise and athletic gear, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire For itineraries 6 days or longer, bring your legwarmers, shoulder pads and neon-colored outfits for the ‘80s Rock-N-Glow Deck Party and a white outfit for our epic White Night Party. On certain special nights, our main dining rooms celebrate our Cruise Elegant festivities and we invite guests to enjoy a special night out in a sharp and chic way. 5 days or shorter cruises will have one Cruise Elegant evening 6 days or longer cruises will have two Cruise Elegant evenings On longer cruises, the first Cruise Elegant evening is scheduled for the second or third evening of the cruise. Depending on itinerary, the next Cruise Elegant evening is the second or third evening prior to the end of the cruise. Cruise Elegant attire can include: Men and boys: dress slacks, dress shirts, and sport coats (suggested); some men may even choose to wear a suit and tie or tuxedo Women and girls: dresses (party or cocktail), pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; some women may also wear evening gowns Kids: Take a cue from the adult dress code, and think school dance or nice party clothes Not permitted: jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, shorts, t-shirts, sportswear, exercise and athletic wear, shorts, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire A good rule of thumb is to dress for a special occasion. The Steakhouse and Rudi's Seagrill dress requirements follow the dress code specified for the main dining room(s). The Lido Restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a more relaxed dress code than the main dining room(s); however, please respect that the Lido Restaurant is not the pool area. Shirts, bathing suit cover-ups and footwear should be worn at all times. Please dry off completely as wet floors are a safety hazard. Casinos, bars, retail shops, lounges and theaters are frequented by guests who dress according to daytime to nighttime standards. Basic rules still apply no matter the time of day – no swimsuits, wet clothes, or bare feet. Please Note: All guests are expected to ensure their clothing and accessories are respectful to fellow guests. Specifically, items worn during the cruise should not contain any message that may be considered offensive or contain nudity, profanity, sexual innuendos/suggestions. In addition, clothing and accessories should not promote negative ethnic or racial, commentary, hatred, or violence in any form. In some ports of call, it is against the law for anyone, including children, to wear army-style camouflage clothing or carry items made with camouflage material. Ports include (but not limited to) The Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica and St.Lucia. Before traveling, please check local laws of each port to ensure compliance with regulations. Carnival Journeys and Holidays Carnival Journeys cruises feature a Throwback Sea Day in which we go back in time to relive the ‘80s during the day and the true elegance of formal evening and the original Captain’s Celebration at night. Guidelines for elegant evening apply, and formal gowns and suits/tuxedos are encouraged. Carnival knows how to celebrate! Feel free to bring a special outfit for our “Ugly Sweater Contest” in December, “Frightfully Fun” Halloween cruises, or to show your team spirit when there are big sporting events. Please note that costumes with full masks are prohibited, but half masks are allowed. So sorry this is so long, but I sincerely hope this will be helpful and glad to have you back aboard Cruise Critic! Happy sails, Host Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted August 14 #3 Share Posted August 14 Yes, you can wear what you described every night. Whatever you wear, you won't be alone. Some people dress up while others don't. Even on your elegant night, you'll see many wearing what you described. There are a few pearl clutchers out there who care, but Carnival doesn't. I personally wear cargo shorts, a polo and my sandals every night including the elegant nights, and many others are dressed the same. Though if you choose to dress up, you'll see others dressed up also. That being said, do be warned that those super short cruises on those smaller ships are generally "booze cruises" and a lot different than your typical Carnival cruise so depending on what cruise you did 15 years ago, you'll might be in for a culture shock. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoordb Posted August 14 Author #4 Share Posted August 14 Thanks teknog3K. Nice shorts polo and leather sandals is what I wore 15 years ago on a 7 day and people i know were shocked that they let me in the dining room, I had better clothes that i for formal night. We had an aft cabin and front dining and did not want to walk all back to change each night after dinner. Is this just a Carnival thing? A friend of mine around the same time had his 18yr daughter turned away with dress shorts on Royal C. As far as the boozers I sometimes like the entertainment of those as long as they are not too obnoxious. We will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted August 14 #5 Share Posted August 14 2 minutes ago, outdoordb said: Thanks teknog3K. Nice shorts polo and leather sandals is what I wore 15 years ago on a 7 day and people i know were shocked that they let me in the dining room, I had better clothes that i for formal night. We had an aft cabin and front dining and did not want to walk all back to change each night after dinner. Is this just a Carnival thing? A friend of mine around the same time had his 18yr daughter turned away with dress shorts on Royal C. As far as the boozers I sometimes like the entertainment of those as long as they are not too obnoxious. We will see. It's definitely a lot more relaxed than it was 15 years ago. Carnival knows most people want to be comfortable and as long as they are not in their bathing suit, they don't care. It's pretty much the same across the board now, at least for CCL/RCCL/NCL. Of course each line has their specialty restaurants that are a little more strict but the MDRs on each line is very relaxed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc762shooter Posted August 15 #6 Share Posted August 15 With what you describe you will not be the best dressed or the worst dressed by far on any night, in fact I imagine you will skew towards the better dressed end of the spectrum lol. In other words, I doubt you will stick out one way or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare joe/jack Posted August 15 #7 Share Posted August 15 On 8/14/2024 at 5:44 AM, outdoordb said: We are doing a 3 day on Carnival Glory, it's been 15 years since we did a 7 day. We are traveling with just carry on's. What's the dress code for dinner, can i get away with nice shorts and a button up shirt slip on canvas shoes ? The only long pants as was going to have are a thin pair of cargo type pants and not sure i can wear those to dinner either. Thanks Just off 3 day Glory 2nd night Elegant Night no shorts in Steakhouse found out the hard way had to move it to 3rd night Great short getaway Enjoy 🚢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figdu Posted August 16 #8 Share Posted August 16 (edited) 19 hours ago, joe/jack said: Just off 3 day Glory 2nd night Elegant Night no shorts in Steakhouse found out the hard way had to move it to 3rd night Great short getaway Enjoy 🚢 No shorts in the Steakhouse seems to be the one dress code rule they do enforce. Edited August 16 by figdu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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