Advice please Re RCI formal dress codes

[navylark]

The Navylarks will be cruising for the first time in many years with RCI - mainly because our daughter lives in the US and so finds RCI convenient.

We llive in the UK and are used to cruising with P&O, Cunard etc. Their formal dress codes are are quite 'formal' that is for the gents - tuxedo is the norm.

So can we have some advice re the likely norms on RCI - are Tuxedos required or do many gents simply have a suit and tie.

I am sure the answer is on the forum some where but I cannot find it.

 

Many thanks

The Navylarks

[jodanuke]

Tuxedo or jacket and tie is "supposed" to be formal - but - people seem to wear what they please regardless of what anyone says.

I think that people don't want to go formal in case they turn up and find that they are the only ones dressed up.

 

A bit like the old urban legend of going to a party and being told is fancy dress, and dressing up only to find that your the only one in fancy dress.....

[davekathy]

The Navylarks will be cruising for the first time in many years with RCI - mainly because our daughter lives in the US and so finds RCI convenient.

We llive in the UK and are used to cruising with P&O, Cunard etc. Their formal dress codes are are quite 'formal' that is for the gents - tuxedo is the norm.

So can we have some advice re the likely norms on RCI - are Tuxedos required or do many gents simply have a suit and tie.

I am sure the answer is on the forum some where but I cannot find it.

 

Many thanks

The Navylarks

 

Tuxedo or suit and tie is suggested and not required. Either one will be fine. Your choice.

[navylark]

Many thanks for the prompt replies.

I guess I should have really asked - what do the majority wear?

As we are travelling from the UK -a business suit would be easier to pack - so I trust I would not be 'out of place' wearing it.

Many thanks

The Navylarks

[shives]

For women you will see anywhere from formal gowns to pants/dressy tops. On the longer cruises, the formal nights seem to be more formal than on the shorter cruises.

[luvlake]

Pack your business suit, it will be the norm. :)

[cb at sea]

"Formal" means the same on EVERY line...whether folks adhere to it, is another story!

[lcguy]

Regardless of what others say, per RCI's cruise services directory that you will find in your cabin... Dining Areas Dress Code: Dining Rooms and Specialty Restaurants: No bare feet or bathing suits are permitted in these areas. Tank tops, caps and shorts are not allowed during dinner.

[MrPete]

The norm on every cruise is suit and tie for the guys, and elegant dresses for the ladies.

[luvlake]

The norm on every cruise is suit and tie for the guys, and elegant dresses for the ladies.

 

I agree! Two weeks ago we were on the IOS and saw two couples going in on formal night with tuxedo t-shirts and black slacks.:eek: That is not the norm! Honestly didn't think they would get in but guess what, they enjoyed their dinner just like everyone else.