Is there still the Chef's gala dinner if there's no formal night?

[margbem]

We know there won't be a formal night on our upcoming Caribbean cruise on Legend, but if I remember correctly, the chef's gala dinner was on formal night last year in the Med. Does this mean there won't be one? We really enjoyed it last time.

[Martita B.]

I would think the Captain will host a reception and dinner. (may not state "formal" in the Herald but folks will probably dress up)

On the Spirit Carib Dec. sailing our Captain and the Cruise Director did have a special evening. Later in the restaurant, the Officer's hosted tables.

Martita B.

[lord of the seas]

I can't see anything wrong with dressing up for a Captains reception or Gala dinner even if there are no "Suggested" formal evenings.The Captain and officers will presumably still dress for these evenings.

 

I think that quite a few regular sailors will still bring their formal attire when on board the Little ones.

The Caribbean is the ideal place to wear ones ivory (white) evening jacket.

[Martita B.]

Hosted receptions are usually decided by the Captain and Cruise Director ~~whether formal or Country Club elegant.

Most guests do dress up, however, for these special occasions.

MB

[margbem]

Thanks Lord and Martita - my husband is not taking his DJ but we'll still dress up for dinner each evening as we enjoy doing that and don't get much chance nowadays! He wore a jacket every evening last time on the Legend, as did most of the men.

[Kate-AHF]

I think that quite a few regular sailors will still bring their formal attire when on board the Little ones.

 

I finished packing yesterday. THe cruise docs said no formal evenings, so I did not pack formalwear for me, or my husband's tux and evening pumps.

 

You are messing with my head Lord. If there is one thing I can't take, it's being under-dressed - and I'm alreay worried I didn't pack enough elegant casual for me.

 

But there is not enough Valium in Virginia to make me re-pack those bags.

[margbem]

Kate - I admire your organisational skills! I'm still deciding what to take and washing and ironing, and my husband always finds something that needs washing a couple of days before we go!! We leave England next Saturday am and are desperate to get away from this winter weather - another 3" of snow this morning!

 

Margaret

[Martita B.]

As long as I take my long black skirt, black cashmere sweater and my pearls I'm set for any occassion ~~

I was delighted to see most guests were dressed appropriately (evenings) in the Carribean in Dec.

I know you'll enjoy Captain Erik L. Anderssen ~~he's very interesting and quite a character ~~

Enjoy!

MB

[JaneBP]

I hope the Chef will still prepare the wonderful ice cream bon bons. They are such a favorite.

[Chairsin]

Jane,

They did have the ice cream bonbons on our recent cruise -- i like you look forward to them. However, they were oftern melted inside so you had to be very careful when you bit into one!

[glo3479]

Since there is not a formal night, is semi-formal dressing ok.... suit for my husband and nice semi-formal dress for myself, or should I consider packing more formal wear

[Martita B.]

Semi-formal attire will be perfect ~~a suit for your husband and for you, a dressy dress. I'm sure you'll see all types of evening attire. I was pleasantly surprised to see almost all the Guests (during our Dec. Carib cruise) dressed so well and chic in the evenings. First and last nights are always casual ~~also dinners in the Sky Grill are casual ~~in the dining room Guests do still dress up.

Have a great time!:p

Martita B.

[seapenarth]

Since there is not a formal night, is semi-formal dressing ok.... suit for my husband and nice semi-formal dress for myself, or should I consider packing more formal wear

If there is no formal night, your husband does not need to take a suit but rather a blazer or smart jacket. You can take up the extra space with your goodies. :cool: