oldagecruiser 1 Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Hi, We are booked on a Princess Hawaii cruise in March next year and wondering what to pack for 'smart casual'. Does this mean a jacket for men or just smart trousers and an open necked shirt? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panthersnotts 22 Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Look in your paperwork it will tell you there or online,put your cruise number in and it will tell you all..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaybee43 21 Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 My experience on Princess is smart casual means trousers and open shirt. I don't think there is a semi-formal code on Princess Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shilly3191 Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 you will not need a jacket on smart casual evenings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldagecruiser 1 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thanks to you all. I wasn't sure if there was a semi formal code. This means more room in my case for wife's dresses. Ú Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terence Oakley 1 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Every time I have been on a American Cruise Ship, they do not tend to dress up much at nights, I have even seen people go in with swim wear at night!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harvey 298 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Every time I have been on a American Cruise Ship, they do not tend to dress up much at nights, I have even seen people go in with swim wear at night!!! It may depend on the cruise line. My experience of sailing with Celebrity out of the USA is that almost everyone adheres to the dress code of the evening. cheers Harvey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eyes12 82 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 i find American ships more casual however on the formal nights they go to town! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lauro60 4 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I think it is a shame that the formal nights are being "down graded" To me half the fun of cruising is dressing up. Nothing looks better than a dining room full of people who have mad an effort to look glamorous Harvey 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Southwinds 4 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Princess do not have a jacket required night or bar..they do have formal nights ....BUT we did see men in jackets ...but many were jacket less. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eveshamlass 2 Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Smart casual, especially somewhere hot, would be open neck shirt and smart trousers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobBar 204 Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Princess does not have semi formal and smart casual at dinner is normally an open good shirt and in warm climates then a short sleeve with smart pants , no shorts though some try (ugh) . Nothing wrong with a light weight jacket . Formal nights are per code with suits and blazers, tuxes and white DJ though some ignore but most passengers do dress up nicely. Princess though does not enforce so do not be surprised if some arrive with tshirt and all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
naamah 29 Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 On a recent Princess cruise a 'gentleman' was allowed to enter the MDR on a formal night wearing track suit bottoms, a 'hoodie' and a back to front baseball cap. When my husband mentioned this to the Maitre D' his reply was "What can I do?" Surely this is an insult to the people who do make an effort to smarten up for formal evenings - not essentially a DJ but at least a suit and tie. Also on casual evenings, shorts and t-shirts were not an unusual sight in the dining room. While we really enjoy Princess cruises, this is one aspect which disappoints us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaguar01 546 Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Hello,The answer to the question what can I do,surely is get another job because you cannot do the one you are paid to do. Rodger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fudge 265 Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Dress codes are suggested in the daily 'paper' as guidelines for that particular evening. Unfortunately guidelines are not 'rules'. If there were rules, then they could be enforced. Guidelines, on the other hand, are giving people a choice, and that some people will do what they want, when they want, and get away with it. Such people do not feel embarrassment or self-consciousness, they just don't care. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ron 606 Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 On P&O the Daily paper does not mention guidelines it states "the Dress code for that particular evening" in the MDR nothing more nothing less. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruise chef 866 Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 I have been on some ships recently where pssengers have either been asked to go back to their room for a jacket or even denied access on a formal evening to the main restaurant as they were not appropriately dressed, so if you intend to make the most rhe ship has to offer it is best to go with the guidelines provided on the tickets or operators online cruise checkin site Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vamp23 77 Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 We experienced this on Fred Olsen the chappy in front of us had to go back to his cabin and get his tie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaguar01 546 Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Hello adding to all the above :- book Cunard,you know the dress code it will be adhered to and politely but firmly enforced. Rodger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Solent Richard Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Hello adding to all the above :- book Cunard,you know the dress code it will be adhered to and politely but firmly enforced. Rodger. Of course Rodger, Standards old boy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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