Dress code

I've only done one other RCI cruise, a 4 nighter to the Bahamas, and really don't remember dress code. How strict is RCI for MDR?? We are doing an 11 night, so should have 2 formal nights, 2 smart casual nights, and 7 casual nights, according to the website. Suggested attire for smart casual (for men) is a jacket and tie...are they strict about that? My husband doesn't mind wearing a suit and tie 2 nights, but not 4!

I guess if they are strict, the buffet always works!

Thanks!

They're not strict at all. Some people chose not to partake in wearing formal attire on our cruise and no one cared.

Nothing is enforced. Many will show up on formal night without a tie. Wear what you feel comfortable wearing.

He does not need a jacket for smart casual, if they even have smart casual on your ship. On non-formal nights, my DH usually wears khakis and a polo shirt or a casual button down shirt. Really, no different than a casual night.

I've only done one other RCI cruise, a 4 nighter to the Bahamas, and really don't remember dress code. How strict is RCI for MDR?? We are doing an 11 night, so should have 2 formal nights, 2 smart casual nights, and 7 casual nights, according to the website. Suggested attire for smart casual (for men) is a jacket and tie...are they strict about that? My husband doesn't mind wearing a suit and tie 2 nights, but not 4!

 

I guess if they are strict, the buffet always works!

 

Thanks!

Just off 11 night Serenade with similar dress code nights in MDR as well as DL/CL. I am happy to report, and John would be proud of me (I hope), I wore my suit both formal nights and never wore my shorts during evening hours into the DL or CL. I also always wore a collared shirt. (I wore shorts in AM )

Having said that, I saw shorts in all on all nights including formal nights. Wear what you feel comfortable in. There are some that may not have my opinion. Most men at our table wore at least collared shirt, or shirt/tie, or sports jacket. I was only one with a Suit on at my table both formal nights.

What your husband plans to bring and wear are just fine. Smart casual is enough even on formal nights. They are not strict on enforcement.

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Awesome! Thanks, everyone!

Smart casual has been dead for a decade. Jacket for formal night, wear a tie if he wants.

The rest of the nights it's pants and a polo shirt. I wear khakis or jeans; both permitted.

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Each cruise we pack lighter than the previous. My husband hates ties so, no ties. He takes khakis in a couple of colors and a few collared shirts, knit and cotton. The best investment for cruising was a neutral linen sport jacket. Dresses up any outfit. I wear sundresses of various styles and lengths. Everything is comfortable. We each walk on with one suitcase. We do not, however, wear shorts or jeans in the MDR although many do.

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All are correct except one minor point...some RCCL MDRs do not allow shorts. It is very casual otherwise, even on formal nights. Some are in a tux, others are in jeans and a t-shirt.

Be blessed,

Danielle

My husband does khakis and a polo or nice Hawaiian shirt most nights, tie, dress shirt and dress pants on formal. On my last 2 cruises, we sat with at least one guy who wore shorts and Hawaiian shirt every night.

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Oh, and sometimes he does a jacket for formal nights, but not always... he's never felt out of place either way...

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Vacation Lover,

That is awesome you have had someone who could wear shorts! My husband got turned out of the MDR for wearing them. He had only brought one pair of jeans and a pair of slacks that he had to rotate through for all 7 nights. :( Some guys have all the luck! lol.

Be blessed,

Danielle

Interesting! Both cruises had a guy in shorts, on Independence it was a 60+ year old, on Adventure, it was a 30-something... Didn't ruin my day, and makes for a good story!

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I've seen men in shorts turned away from MDR, including on casual nights. The dress code says no shorts.

Smart casual has been dead for a decade. Jacket for formal night, wear a tie if he wants.

The rest of the nights it's pants and a polo shirt. I wear khakis or jeans; both permitted.

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Some speciality eats and DL/CL still list Smart Casual but haven't seen this term used for MDR in a while.

Remember, MDR serves a Breakfast and Lunch seating too. Shorts are the dress in these two times. I can't say I saw shorts in MDR on formal night but witnessed them on other nights. I don't wear shorts in Dinner Seating MDR.

We have never seen a man turned away wearing shorts in MDR on first and last nights in last year or so. Have been on 45 Royal cruises and shorts are now acceptable for men except possibly on formal nights...but it's ship dependent and shorts should not be really short!

It's such a casual world today,people should be able to wear what they want as long as it is not offensive. I live in Florida and no matter what restaurant we visit there are always people in shorts,and no one seems to mind.

There's been a distinct change in attire from when I first started cruising in 2003 to now. I didn't see more than a third of people on 11/27 Navigator dressing up for the formal nights in the MDR.

I never wear suit/tux/tie other than a formal night, it is rare to see suits other than formal on all major lines.

I say it is your cruise, your money, wear what you wish.... just don't push the limits too much.... LOL

My last cruise I wore shorts every night even on formal night and no one said a word. I wore a nicer pair of shorts and a collard nice button shirt and a nice hat. Yes I took the hat off during dining.

... Yes I took the hat off during dining.

Why?:confused:

Why?:confused:

I guess it is proper manners to do once dining at least in older days for men. I guess with statement hats now a days it is ok.

I guess it is proper manners to do once dining at least in older days for men. I guess with statement hats now a days it is ok.

I still appreciate a man with manners - hat removed in a restaurant, standing when a woman enters the room, opening the door for someone, etc.