Casual in Main Dining Room

[ATCMickey]

I've read the Q&A on the RCCL website, but am still unsure of something as this will be our first cruise with them. On casual nights in the main dining room, are jeans common attire for men? I know their website says slacks for men and that shorts are not appropriate, but I'm trying to gauge what is common for casual nights.

 

Thanks in advance for any insight anyone might provide,

 

ATCMickey

[Poorplaya]

I know on my last cruise with Carnival, yes jeans were common with mean, nice polo's usually came with that. Not too sure about RCCL. I know probably to be safe, I'll be packing a few pairs of slacks to be safe, along with my suit for formal nights.

[NordicPrince]

Since you're basically new to Cruise Critic we'll have to give you a pass on this one. Be neat and clean bottom line. Just remember jeans are hot in the Caribbean.

 

Just as a heads up for future reference, topics surely to be debated ad nauseum are:

 

1. shorts in the MDR any time

2. jeans on formal nights

3. smoking on the ship

4. bringing alcohol on the ship

5. taking food off the ship to private stop

6. do I need a passport

7. it's my vacation, screw everyone

 

and many more which have been beaten to death.

 

Happy Cruising.

[catlady27]

Since you're basically new to Cruise Critic we'll have to give you a pass on this one. Be neat and clean bottom line. Just remember jeans are hot in the Caribbean.

 

Just as a heads up for future reference, topics surely to be debated ad nauseum are:

 

1. shorts in the MDR any time

2. jeans on formal nights

3. smoking on the ship

4. bringing alcohol on the ship

5. taking food off the ship to private stop

6. do I need a passport

7. it's my vacation, screw everyone

 

and many more which have been beaten to death.

 

Happy Cruising.

 

HA love number 7 - AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :D

[spammie]

I've read the Q&A on the RCCL website, but am still unsure of something as this will be our first cruise with them. On casual nights in the main dining room, are jeans common attire for men? I know their website says slacks for men and that shorts are not appropriate, but I'm trying to gauge what is common for casual nights.

 

Thanks in advance for any insight anyone might provide,

 

ATCMickey

 

Yes jeans are acceptacle in the MDR on both men and women. On our cruise we just got got back from, Liberty of The Seas, the people that sat behind us on one of the "formal nights" had jeans and sweat suits on. They were escorted to their table so obviously anything goes.

[suezyq50]

You will see a wide range of attire. Dockers, jeans, ties and dress shirts, suits as well a wide range of dresses. Some people are old school, others like to dress up because that is what they like to do. Others go by #7 stated above.

[househunter]

My husband and I both wear jeans on casual nights. Ours are no heavier than other slacks and are certainly cooler to wear than polyester because jeans breath!

 

My husband wears his with a button down shirt, usually long sleeved and nice shoes and I wear mine with a dressy top and heels.

[Poorplaya]

Since you're basically new to Cruise Critic we'll have to give you a pass on this one. Be neat and clean bottom line. Just remember jeans are hot in the Caribbean.

 

Just as a heads up for future reference, topics surely to be debated ad nauseum are:

 

1. shorts in the MDR any time

2. jeans on formal nights

3. smoking on the ship

4. bringing alcohol on the ship

5. taking food off the ship to private stop

6. do I need a passport

7. it's my vacation, screw everyone

 

and many more which have been beaten to death.

 

Happy Cruising.

 

#7 is my favorite, you can always pick these people out around the ship IMO.

[Bound4Bermuda]

Since you're basically new to Cruise Critic we'll have to give you a pass on this one. Be neat and clean bottom line. Just remember jeans are hot in the Caribbean.

 

Just as a heads up for future reference, topics surely to be debated ad nauseum are:

 

1. shorts in the MDR any time

2. jeans on formal nights

3. smoking on the ship

4. bringing alcohol on the ship

5. taking food off the ship to private stop

6. do I need a passport

7. it's my vacation, screw everyone*

 

and many more which have been beaten to death.

 

Happy Cruising.

 

*You forgot Section 7, Paragraph B: The "rules" don't apply to me. :D

[ccruisequeen]

I do jersey- lighter & easier to pack.

[manu4evr]

Just remember jeans are hot in the Caribbean.

...but it's colder than a meat locker in the MDR.:eek:

[traveling1969]

Jeans are fine. You won't find any prosciption in RCCL's literature. Just remember (and I'm sure you will) what is appropriate at a sit-down restaurant at home is appropriate on board (no ripped, soiled, or otherwise unpresentable or offensive clothing {i.e. s**t happens t-shirts:eek:}). Bon Voyage!

[Sancho_proudfoot]

......... not to mention #8:

 

"In case of any difficulty or dispute, #7 applies"

[carla748]

My designer jeans cost more than my dress slacks!

[Merion_Mom]

...but it's colder than a meat locker in the MDR.:eek:

 

Not any more, in my recent experience.

 

I think that they are trying to save money on their utilities. ;)

[Merion_Mom]

My designer jeans cost more than my dress slacks!

 

Oh, my ALL TIME FAVORITE response! :rolleyes:

[bplazo]

My husband has worn jeans on casual night with no problem. I like rule #7 that it is my vacation etc. We are cruising in a couple weeks and my husband just asked me if he should pack his suit and I replied no and leave the tie behind also.

 

We will be clean and in neat clothes but I am just not going to dress up when I am on vacation and really do not care what others think.

[manu4evr]

Not any more, in my recent experience.

 

I think that they are trying to save money on their utilities.

 

It must be very recent. We were on Radiance in May and it was very cool.

[Modena]

I've read the Q&A on the RCCL website, but am still unsure of something as this will be our first cruise with them. On casual nights in the main dining room, are jeans common attire for men? I know their website says slacks for men and that shorts are not appropriate, but I'm trying to gauge what is common for casual nights.

 

Thanks in advance for any insight anyone might provide,

 

ATCMickey

 

You will get many different opinions on this. I personally wouldn't dress in jeans in the main dining room - even on a casual night. I look upon the main dining room as a restaurant and if I was dining at a restaurant on dry land I wouldn't wear jeans. If I was dining in a cafe though, which I would class the Windjammer as, yes I would wear jeans.

[Merion_Mom]

It must be very recent. We were on Radiance in May and it was very cool.

 

I can't speak for all ships............but I was on both the Oasis and the Mariner THIS month, and neither was cold. At all.

 

:)

[ruascott]

I've always worn khakis, but you are likely to see just about everything, from shorts and t shirts, to guys wearing sport jackets and dress pants.

[elfie]

We will be clean and in neat clothes but I am just not going to dress up when I am on vacation and really do not care what others think.

 

Hence rule #7.:D:D

[bionicman97]

I can't speak for all ships............but I was on both the Oasis and the Mariner THIS month, and neither was cold. At all.

 

:)

 

Same for us on the Freedom and the Monarch in the last couple months.

[catlady27]

Oh, my ALL TIME FAVORITE response! :rolleyes:

 

HA HA. My cowboy boots cost more than some of the suits the attorneys wear here at work but I still can't wear them to the office :D

[ATCMickey]

Since you're basically new to Cruise Critic we'll have to give you a pass on this one. Be neat and clean bottom line. Just remember jeans are hot in the Caribbean.

 

Just as a heads up for future reference, topics surely to be debated ad nauseum are:

 

1. shorts in the MDR any time

2. jeans on formal nights

3. smoking on the ship

4. bringing alcohol on the ship

5. taking food off the ship to private stop

6. do I need a passport

7. it's my vacation, screw everyone

 

and many more which have been beaten to death.

 

Happy Cruising.

 

 

Thanks for being so gracious giving me a pass and all...

 

I've been to 16 different islands in the caribbean and been on 33 cruises to date...so I am somewhat familiar with weather in the caribbean and cruise etiquette. This is my first RCCL trip. The question hardly falls into the categories of oblivious behavior you cite above. I asked the question because I do try to show respect for my fellow cruisers and observe common protocol. I did not ask about shorts or jeans on formal night, I asked about jeans on casual night...hardly a beyond the pale question. If you take a look at my profile you'll notice I signed up w/CC 5 years ago so hardly new...don't post a lot but largely because I really dislike the snide, cynical, sarcastic responses of folks like you. If you're the welcoming committee for cruise critic, save your breath. I've found lots of really respectful, helpful folks on this forum...but responses like yours don't help motivate others to wade in. So if you don't have anything truly constructive to offer, save you pedantic arrogance for someone else.

 

Thank you to everyone else for some truly respectful, helpful feedback. It is truly appreciated.

 

ATCMickey