Riviera cruise...sport jacket?

[LHT28]

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

It is a personal decision

Some men like to wear them to the restaurants or Captain's party but until they make it mandatory bring one if you want or do not bring one

You will be still fed well ;)

 

Some men still like to wear suits but that does not mean you have to

 

Enjoy the cruise

 

Lyn

[GrammieK]

I agree with Caroldoll. My husband always brings a sport coat or two and always wears them to the specialty restaurants. Is it required? Absolutely not, however, he always feels more comfortable in one. On our last cruise, I think it was about 50/50 wearing versus not wearing a sport coat. We will also be on the March 28th cruise and have 2 sport coats packed.

Often cruise critic responses, while always helpful and informative, are not a true representation of all passengers. Many passengers don't even know about cruise critic or just don't contribute.

My advice, do what makes you comfortable. You won't "be the only one" with or without the sport coat!

Just enjoy!

[Aruba]

You won't "be the only one" with or without the sport coat!

Just enjoy!

You're right. I've never brought a sports coat, let alone a suit, on an Oceania cruise but do dress as I would for a nice restaurant at home. I've never felt -- and never been made to feel -- self-conscious about my choice.

[jpalbny]

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

 

Please don't worry over this. Bring one if you want, and if you like wearing one. Don't bring one, if you don't want to wear one. You will fit in with everyone else perfectly either way. Have a great time!

[dincus]

Caroldoll is correct. I've seen a large number of men wearing sportcoats. Especially in the Specialty restaurants. I wore one to LaReserve because it seems to me to be the type of venue to wear one. At breakfast in the MDR this morning there was a gentleman in a pinpoint oxford and jacket. First time I've seen that on any ship! You'll feel totally comfortable with or without.

[cruisingxpert]

Caroldoll is correct. I've seen a large number of men wearing sportcoats. Especially in the Specialty restaurants. I wore one to LaReserve because it seems to me to be the type of venue to wear one. At breakfast in the MDR this morning there was a gentleman in a pinpoint oxford and jacket. First time I've seen that on any ship! You'll feel totally comfortable with or without.

 

Dincus

 

What did you think of LaReserve and which one did you attend. We're booked for the Exploration one

 

Catherine

[dincus]

Catherine,

 

We loved it! We did the Exploration Menu. We've done the Discovery Menu on a previous cruise and we both agreed we like the Discovery better. Unfortunately, on this cruise we originally booked the Connoisseaur Menu months before we sailed but they cancelled it because we were the only ones who booked it. We were given the option to do the Exploration, which we did but we had to cancel Toscana for that night. We now only have one night to use the last specialty restaurant but they won't do any better than wait list us for it. Anyhow, I'm sure you will love the Exploration Menu and the whole experience. We're booked on Venice to Rome next and will absolutely book LaReserve on it. We won"t cruise on Marina or Riviera without doing it. It makes for a very special night.

[digtexas]

Caroldoll is correct. I've seen a large number of men wearing sportcoats. Especially in the Specialty restaurants. I wore one to LaReserve because it seems to me to be the type of venue to wear one. At breakfast in the MDR this morning there was a gentleman in a pinpoint oxford and jacket. First time I've seen that on any ship! You'll feel totally comfortable with or without.

 

I also want to point out that on our January cruise on Riviera there were a good number of men who took casual to the other extreme. Although they are not allowed in the specialty restaurants in shorts, we saw several men who wore shorts and even tee shirts around the ship every night. I don't get it as, even if I don't wear a jacket, I like to at least wear trousers and a nice button down or polo shirt at night.

[hondorner]

I also want to point out that on our January cruise on Riviera there were a good number of men who took casual to the other extreme. Although they are not allowed in the specialty restaurants in shorts, we saw several men who wore shorts and even tee shirts around the ship every night. I don't get it as, even if I don't wear a jacket, I like to at least wear trousers and a nice button down or polo shirt at night.

The dress code is for the main and specialty dining rooms. Shorts and tee shirts are allowed in the Terrace Cafe. I suppose those folks had to find some way to get back and forth from their cabins.

[digtexas]

The dress code is for the main and specialty dining rooms. Shorts and tee shirts are allowed in the Terrace Cafe. I suppose those folks had to find some way to get back and forth from their cabins.

 

I wasn't referring to pax in the hallways. I was referring to passengers who go to Horizons, the bars, the casino, etc. after dinner dressed in what amounts to beachwear.

[Oceans&Rivers]

I wasn't referring to pax in the hallways. I was referring to passengers who go to Horizons, the bars, the casino, etc. after dinner dressed in what amounts to beachwear.

 

I'm sorry to read that. People were dressed quite nicely on our 14-night Oceania Regatta cruise, but there were two significant differences that might account for it: Our cruise was to a cooler climate (Alaska) and our trip was round trip from San Francisco. Most people here don't wear T-shirts and shorts to dinner even when the weather is very warm. Polo shirts and button-downs with slacks are more the norm for a casual eatery at night.

 

As you probably know, from my many posts in support of a relaxed dress code in the Crystal forum (to elegant casual, but not T-shirts and shorts), I'm thrilled that no one must wear a tie or tuxedo or even a mandatory jacket on Oceania, but I would prefer not to see folks out and about the ship in the evening dressed in beachwear—including T-shirts and shorts—either.

 

I didn't realize that the dress code for Terrace Café permits T-shirts and shorts in the evening, probably because I only dined there once or twice during daytime.

[digtexas]

I'm sorry to read that. People were dressed quite nicely on our 14-night Oceania Regatta cruise, but there were two significant differences that might account for it: Our cruise was to a cooler climate (Alaska) and our trip was round trip from San Francisco. Most people here don't wear T-shirts and shorts to dinner even when the weather is very warm. Polo shirts and button-downs with slacks are more the norm for a casual eatery at night.

 

As you probably know, from my many posts in support of a relaxed dress code in the Crystal forum (to elegant casual, but not T-shirts and shorts), I'm thrilled that no one must wear a tie or tuxedo or even a mandatory jacket on Oceania, but I would prefer not to see folks out and about the ship in the evening dressed in beachwear—including T-shirts and shorts—either.

 

I didn't realize that the dress code for Terrace Café permits T-shirts and shorts in the evening, probably because I only dined there once or twice during daytime.

 

I am with you O&R on welcoming a more casual atmosphere. I have stated that I will never take a tuxedo on a cruise again, and on our warm weather Riviera cruise, I did not even need the blazer that I brought. Having said that, some of the schleppers in tee shirts were a little too schleppy for my taste. It created a bit of a downscale feel at times IMO. I actually discussed this with FDR, who said that they do not want to be in the business of policing how people dress, which I can appreciate.

[LHT28]

Having said that, some of the schleppers in tee shirts were a little too schleppy for my taste. It created a bit of a downscale feel at times IMO. I actually discussed this with FDR, who said that they do not want to be in the business of policing how people dress, which I can appreciate.

 

It also varies from cruise to cruise

As I mentioned before after several warm weather cruises I have not seen people in t-shirts in the evenings

Most wear the longer dress shorts & a polo to dinner in the Terrace ..which according the guidelines is acceptable

I have myself worn jeans to the Terrace on occasion but we were in northern Norway (BRRRR) & I normally do not even take jeans on a cruise

The cruise in the same region could be totally different passenger demographics

Our last Panama cruise we saw a few Tuxedos ..so you just never know

 

Lyn