Steve54 9 Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 We are due on Aurora over Christmas and I can't get any firm response from P&O as to whether Christmas Day requres formal wear. It's a sea day, so I'm expecting it, but I'd have thought that Christmas Day is one that should be more of a relaxed atmosphere. I've seen mention elsewhere of passengers wearing Christmas Day T-shirts (something I've not heard of, though Christmas jumpers seem to be increasingly popular), which suggests informality. Any advice from those who have been on P&O over Christmas would be welcome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaczs 701 Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 During the day it is the usual casual wear with Christmas T-Shirts and Jumpers a plenty but formal at Dinner time is the norm the same for News Years Eve but you can change to informal after dinner for the deck party but not many do. Have a great time Furby and Steve54 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mayway 98 Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 I would agree about the formal for dinner on Christmas Day. Unfortunately I would also agree about the 'horror' of Christmas jumpers aplenty during the day. Call me old-fashioned - well frankly call me what you like - but Christmas jumpers for me, fall into the same category as football shirts - November 5th is the best day for them Whatever you choose to wear, I hope you have a fantastic day. vamp23 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruise addict 164 Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Last time we were on a Christmas cruise it was Christmas Eve that was the formal night. New Years eve was also formal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve54 9 Posted October 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Thanks for all the replies, looks like formal wear. Managed to avoid formal on the last three cruises but no escape at Christmas! I'm sure it will be enjoyable anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2torts 346 Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 I love a good Christmas jumper. Mines got flashing lights & I will be wearing it on Oriana on the run up to Christmas. Bumble Bee and Furby 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerbell 80 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Does anyone know if our cabin steward and waiters will expect a gift at Christmas i.e. Money inside a Christmas card? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Dancing Queen* 394 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 37 minutes ago, Tinkerbell said: Does anyone know if our cabin steward and waiters will expect a gift at Christmas i.e. Money inside a Christmas card? We cruise at Christmas and I don't think it is ever 'expected' you will give a gift/money, we usually do but it is all down to personal choice so don't feel you are obliged to do so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruise chef 866 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Last time I was on P&O at Christmas the novelty tie went well with the formal suit for the evening (plenty of choice these days). More recently on another line in warmer climtes as you rightly said lots of people were wearing Christmas T-shirts Bumble Bee 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerbell 80 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Thanks for that Dancing Queen I had expected to do that but wondered if it was customary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruise addict 164 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 I have received an email from P and O today to ask me what time we want to eat on Christmas Day and New years eve. Both night will be formal. Our choice was 5.30 or 8pm. hope this 8nformation is of some use to you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerbell 80 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Are you usually on freedom dining? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruise addict 164 Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 On 24/10/2017 at 4:18 PM, Tinkerbell said: Are you usually on freedom dining? Yes,we have booked freedom dining. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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