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I know there will be many conflicting thoughts and ideas but wanted to perhaps give SS some ideas around the current approach to formal nights. I completely understand a large segment of customers look forward to and enjoy participating in formal nights but I wonder if there is a way to also keep the other segment of customers happy. We just left the Whisper and it became very apparent that many people do not want to dress formal during their vacation. I noticed this on formal nights when the dining room was half full and in talking to fellow passengers.

I know the easy solution is to say dine in your room or at The Grill or La Terrazza. However, these venues fill up on formal nights and do not have the capacity to house all cruisers who do not want to be formal (which I think is a growing segment). I know there must be a real struggle at SS, but I also believe there might be a solution. Perhaps, on formal nights you could open the dining room early and have it be less formal from 6-8PM so those of us who want to just throw a blazer on can go dine early and then hit the bar or casino. Those who want to don their tuxedos/gowns can then take over after 8. Just a thought (and I know many formal folks will disagree) but I am sure there are other options too.

Was thinking this might be a good thread to post some productive ideas to SS management. :)

Thanks for the information Witts End. We will embark on Whisper Oct 23 in Montreal. Please let us know who the key staff members are on the ship as we are looking forward to seeing some old friends. Enjoy the rest of your cruise! Cheers!