Riviera cruise...sport jacket?

[Jayrrrrrrr]

Hello, riviera cruise in march...I know it's casual, but should I bring a sports jacket?

I will always wear slacks and a nice polo...but a jacket for certain restaurants?

Thank you,

Jeffrey

[Mura]

It's not a matter of "should". You may if you wish, but don't feel pressured to wear it. Some men do, others don't. It's your choice.

 

Mura

[LHT28]

Not required

Some men like to wear one but it is a personal choice

DH is leaving his at home this trip

[Jancruz]

Stuart ALWAYS leaves his at home..

Jancruz1

[orchestrapal]

You may want a jacket of some kind for the times the MDR is cold.;)

[digtexas]

I brought it, but did not need it and only wore it once. I sometimes put a sweater on my shoulders in case restaurants are cold. I probably won't take it next time.

[Terryd444]

Ssshhh!

 

Is it wrong of me not to tell DH that jackets are optional!

He never comes to forums...and I've been telling him to bring one 'cos it looks so smart....especially for the specialty restaurants....plus he saw the brochures...

 

Don't tell.....

 

Heh heh

Terry

[Mura]

Our lips are sealed! :D

 

On our last O cruise (Regatta in August 2012, Black Sea) we shared a table with another couple in the GDR the first or second night. He was in a suit and tie and asked me what the dress code was.

 

I told him.

 

The next night we saw this couple in Polo and suddenly he was in casual attire. He was most delighted that I'd given him the info. Just wished he'd known before they left for the cruise that he didn't need the suit and/or tie!

 

Mura

[Terryd444]

If I'd told DH suit and tie....he never would have agreed to the cruise!

 

Yes...I'll consider myself lucky if he does the sports jacket two nights once he sees the overall casualness....!

 

Terry

[CintiPam]

Husband brought sports jacket on our first Oceania cruise; never since! :)

[ronrick1943]

Casual Dressy, no jacket unless that's you.

[joysav]

I brought it, but did not need it and only wore it once. I sometimes put a sweater on my shoulders in case restaurants are cold. I probably won't take it next time.

 

You should wear a cardigan you great Aunty knitted. :p

They will probably turn up the heating to encourage you to take it off. ;)

[digtexas]

You should wear a cardigan you great Aunty knitted. :p

They will probably turn up the heating to encourage you to take it off. ;)

 

Mine is a little more stylish than the one that Aunty knitted, and doesn't look bad tied below the neck over a nice shirt' IMO, of course!

[silvercruiser]

The comic strip "Cathy" used to have funny discussions of the difference between dressy casual and casual dressy.

[edgee]

Am on my first Oceania cruise now. Ten day cruise on Riviera. My sport jacket has remained in my stateroom closet for the past week and will stay there until I put it in my suitcase when cruise ends on Monday. Only reason for a sport jacket on Oceania would be if dining rooms are cool and you want one for warmth..perhaps on a Baltic cruise or similar.

[Jayrrrrrrr]

thank you for the input regarding NOT needing a sports jacket...am looking forward to my cruise on the Riviera March 28th...upgraded to a B1 verandah on deck 8, midship...looks spacious....I hope there's no problem getting reservations...the steak house looks great!

[LHT28]

I hope there's no problem getting reservations...the steak house looks great!

Have you not booked your reservations yet??? :eek:

[Jayrrrrrrr]

Yes, i booked the very morning...45 days prior....but what i wanted was gone...told i'd have no trouble once i'm on ship...have 2 reservations, one for steak house, the other italian...none yet for french...but want more of the steak house....

[LHT28]

Yes, i booked the very morning...45 days prior....but what i wanted was gone...told i'd have no trouble once i'm on ship...have 2 reservations, one for steak house, the other italian...none yet for french...but want more of the steak house....

AHHH well at least you have some reservations

 

Enjoy

 

lyn

[calvin81]

Jayrrrr: You have me concerned -- were many choices gone 45 days out? We are in a balcony cabin as well, but never had a problem on the smaller ships booking 45 days out. Did you want early or late?

[Sage]

We are looking at Oceania, and I think that this topic has just sold DH on what cruise line to book. Thanks everyone. He would be one very happy man.

[Jayrrrrrrr]

I had trouble on the phone...i like table for 2 around 7:30....but was told once on the ship there are more openings....

[Jancruz]

I had trouble on the phone...i like table for 2 around 7:30....but was told once on the ship there are more openings....

 

Also depends on who you talk to about your reservations..

Jancruz1

[Caroldoll]

you may be glad you brought one. I have noticed quite a few gentlemen have been wearing them. We had an invitation where I was thankful I had packed one for my DH. Personal thing.

[Jayrrrrrrr]

you are the first person out of dozens of responses that says I should bring a jacket...all others say do not....