Help for a first timer, please!

[UGAFan0829]

My sister is cruising on the Carinval Dream next month out of Port Canaveral. This will be her first cruise ever and I'm trying to help her a bit. I've never been on Carnival either, so I was wondering if anyone here may know about any of the themed nights. We've cruised with another line and they had a semi-formal, formal, and pirate nights. Does Carnival offer the same things, and if so, how do we go about finding out more about which nights these are? Thanks so much!!

[Runaway Parent]

Usually only 1 or 2 formal nights. The rest are cruise casual. Formal night is usually the first at sea night.

[Delta Dear]

The 'formal night,' are no longer, 'formal.' They are called 'elegant,' but I would say they are more or less, 'not casual.' Many women wear anything from dress slacks and a nice top, to cocktail dresses, to formal gowns. Otherwise, tell her to relax. Carnival has a relaxed atmosphere. You don't feel uncomfortable in whatever you decide to wear.

Just to put things in perspective, many men wear a shirt and tie, some wear suits or jackets, some are in sports shirts, even polo shirts on 'elegant night,' so there will be a whole range of attire.