hwfiv Posted January 10, 2012 #1 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I'm a veteran Cunard passenger taking my first Royal Caribbean trip. On Cunard, you'd be ridiculously out of place without your tuxedo on formal nights. What about on the Allure of the Seas? I'm happy to take the tux, and I do enjoy wearing it. But it is one more thing to make the suitcase overweight with the airline. So I'd hate to bring it down and find that nobody's really wearing them. On the other hand, I hate being the guy who is under dressed when the occasion calls for formal. What have you all found? What is the percentage of passengers traveling on the Allure that actual will wear a tux as opposed to a suit or sport coat? (Am definitely bringing both a dark suit and several sport coats, as I would never be caught dead in a dining room without at LEAST a jacket on!) (and yes, that's coming from someone who is under 40!) Thanks for the help! If the stupid airlines weren't so strict, I'd just throw it in, but the more I take, the more I have to pay for in baggage fees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted January 10, 2012 #2 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I'm a veteran Cunard passenger taking my first Royal Caribbean trip. On Cunard, you'd be ridiculously out of place without your tuxedo on formal nights. What about on the Allure of the Seas? I'm happy to take the tux, and I do enjoy wearing it. But it is one more thing to make the suitcase overweight with the airline. So I'd hate to bring it down and find that nobody's really wearing them. On the other hand, I hate being the guy who is under dressed when the occasion calls for formal. What have you all found? What is the percentage of passengers traveling on the Allure that actual will wear a tux as opposed to a suit or sport coat? (Am definitely bringing both a dark suit and several sport coats, as I would never be caught dead in a dining room without at LEAST a jacket on!) (and yes, that's coming from someone who is under 40!) Thanks for the help! If the stupid airlines weren't so strict, I'd just throw it in, but the more I take, the more I have to pay for in baggage fees! You will be just fine in your suit or tie and sport coat on formal night on ANY RCI ship. :) You will likely be dressed up more than most in either too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafatboy Posted January 10, 2012 #3 Share Posted January 10, 2012 A suit is what I would wear. I have never seen people in tux's on any of my rccl cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SECdawg Posted January 10, 2012 #4 Share Posted January 10, 2012 We haven't been on Allure but on Freedom there were a good number of Tuxedos, but way more suits or just shirts and ties. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingawaysoon Posted January 10, 2012 #5 Share Posted January 10, 2012 On the sister ship, Oasis, we saw quite a lot of people wearing tuxes. I think you would be fine in a suit, but with all the wonderful options and locations for formal photos, you may want to toss the tux in the suitcase and enjoy, especially if you like dressing up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffinater Posted January 10, 2012 #6 Share Posted January 10, 2012 While the tux will not be the norm, you will see some. I have yet to be on an RCI cruise where I have not seen a tux. I would say you will see a lot more in suits. You will be fine either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinp Posted January 10, 2012 #7 Share Posted January 10, 2012 A suit is what I would wear. I have never seen people in tux's on any of my rccl cruises. I find this hard to believe as I have always seen plenty of men in their tuxes. There are lots of of men in suits or tie and sports coats, along with more casual dress, but there are still a nice amount who wear a tux. I think you will fit in regardless of whether you bring your tux or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted January 11, 2012 #8 Share Posted January 11, 2012 DH always wears a suitcoat or sport coat, and most of the men on RCL cruises we have been on wear the same, a few will wear tux. On our TA this past Oct again we saw more men in Suit coats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted January 11, 2012 #9 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I always wear a suit, sometimes you'll see some tuxes, sometimes none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atty Posted January 11, 2012 #10 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I always wear my tux. Formal = tuxedo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skandls Posted January 11, 2012 #11 Share Posted January 11, 2012 We were on the Allure in December. Only about 10% in tux or dinner jacket. Many more jackets than suits. Many without ties on formal nights. With the weight restrictions from the airlines cruising has become much much more casual. This is especially true in warm climate cruises with the majority of passengers from the USA. Even the women are leaving the gowns at home and wearing short dresses or 'pants' with sparkle tops. If you want to travel light - leave the tux and accessories at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will773 Posted January 11, 2012 #12 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I was considering renting a tux when I went on the Allure in June. I decided against it, and instead brought two nice shirt/tie combos to wear for formal night. There were definitely people in tux's and also a lot of people in jackets, but I did not feel out of place without either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUIS4ME Posted January 11, 2012 #13 Share Posted January 11, 2012 We will be on the Allure in Feb also...DH takes his tux because its a great opportunity to get dressed up and feel like we are having a special evening out. Other cruises we have taken there are a mix of suits, shirts, and tuxes. So we just go about our business and have a great evening. We take one hanging bag for the two of us for our dress clothes and each takes a suitcase for all the other stuff (shorts, pants, shirts, swimwear, etc). Seems to work for us. Have a nice cruise with whatever you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnwside Posted January 11, 2012 #14 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I definiately agree with the other post. You will be fine either way you go...however, I always enjoy seeing the gentlemen all dressed up. :) Do what you are comfortable doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m*u*g* Posted January 11, 2012 #15 Share Posted January 11, 2012 On the sister ship, Oasis, we saw quite a lot of people wearing tuxes. I think you would be fine in a suit, but with all the wonderful options and locations for formal photos, you may want to toss the tux in the suitcase and enjoy, especially if you like dressing up! Ditto on that. If you like taking photos, dress up. I didn't the last cruise and wish I had. Taking my new tux on the allure this june. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare silentbob007 Posted January 11, 2012 #16 Share Posted January 11, 2012 If it is a longer cruise (ie, I'm bringing my big suitcase), I'll bring my tux. I bought the darn thing, so I might as well use it. However, if I did not own one, I would not bother ... suit/tie or even shirt/tie work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillies14 Posted January 11, 2012 #17 Share Posted January 11, 2012 A suit is what I would wear. I have never seen people in tux's on any of my rccl cruises.Thats funny have been on over 20 RC cruises and have never "not seen" men wearing tuxes on formal night????:confused:...K.O. Near Philly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillies14 Posted January 11, 2012 #18 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I'm a veteran Cunard passenger taking my first Royal Caribbean trip. On Cunard, you'd be ridiculously out of place without your tuxedo on formal nights. What about on the Allure of the Seas? I'm happy to take the tux, and I do enjoy wearing it. But it is one more thing to make the suitcase overweight with the airline. So I'd hate to bring it down and find that nobody's really wearing them. On the other hand, I hate being the guy who is under dressed when the occasion calls for formal. What have you all found? What is the percentage of passengers traveling on the Allure that actual will wear a tux as opposed to a suit or sport coat? (Am definitely bringing both a dark suit and several sport coats, as I would never be caught dead in a dining room without at LEAST a jacket on!) (and yes, that's coming from someone who is under 40!) Thanks for the help! If the stupid airlines weren't so strict, I'd just throw it in, but the more I take, the more I have to pay for in baggage fees! Our crew always wear our tuxes on formal night in the MDR or a specialty restaurant. But its really a personal preference. And quite frankly I don't see how one tux will put your baggage over the weight limit??? Then again try to fly Southwest whenever possible bags fly free:)...K.O. Near Philly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struther1 Posted January 11, 2012 #19 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Thats funny have been on over 20 RC cruises and have never "not seen" men wearing tuxes on formal night????:confused:...K.O. Near Philly... I haven't been on over 20 but I have also never "not seen" tuxes on formal nights. I sometimes wear one sometimes not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenew Posted January 13, 2012 #20 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I always wear my tux. Formal = tuxedo I second that motion :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted January 13, 2012 #21 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Oh please. This is Royal Caribbean. You may be out of place in a tux. You'll fit in nicely in a suit. Long-sleeved shirt is fine too. I've seen people in jeans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsb Posted January 13, 2012 #22 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Oh please. This is Royal Caribbean. You may be out of place in a tux. You'll fit in nicely in a suit. Long-sleeved shirt is fine too. I've seen people in jeans. Agree 100%. Be comfortable. The great majority of those who wear the black and white monkey suits hurry back to their cabins and change asap after dinner. You don't need to play the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillies14 Posted January 13, 2012 #23 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I second that motion :DMake that motion #3....:)...K.O. Near Philly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsb Posted January 13, 2012 #24 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Make that motion #3....:)...K.O. Near Philly Table that motion!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estoyer Posted January 13, 2012 #25 Share Posted January 13, 2012 My vote is for the Tux..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.