MaryGGG Posted June 3, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 3, 2013 When it says "no sandals" in the dining rooms, do they mean dressy sandals, as well? We live in Florida and shoes are not something I normally own or wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted June 3, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 3, 2013 No They mean rubber flip flops and the like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryGGG Posted June 3, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Thank you for your quick reply. I have gobs of sandals with heels but, as noted, very little in the way of shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted June 3, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Thank you for your quick reply. I have gobs of sandals with heels but, as noted, very little in the way of shoes. I'm with you! I'm a northerner but now that I spend the winter in Florida, my goal is never to wear shoes, except to the gym! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Caroldoll Posted June 4, 2013 #5 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I am from Hawaii and only wear thongs, but FANCY and high heels, sometimes fancy and flats. NO ONE EVER KICKED ME OUT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddmel Posted June 4, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Do people wear flip flops in the Terrace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 4, 2013 #7 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Do people wear flip flops in the Terrace? yes For breakfast & lunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondorner Posted June 4, 2013 #8 Share Posted June 4, 2013 The latest dress code statement in the onboard documentation states "No rubber or plastic sandals". Ladies wear "nice" sandals all the time. I successfully wore leather, closed toe, "Fisherman" sandals on my recent Riviera cruise in all restaurant venues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy.qc Posted June 4, 2013 #9 Share Posted June 4, 2013 What about my dressy Crocs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted June 4, 2013 #10 Share Posted June 4, 2013 What about my dressy Crocs! Dressy Crocs sounds like an oxymoron! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted June 4, 2013 #11 Share Posted June 4, 2013 yes For breakfast & lunch And dinner (in my experience) There appears to be no dress code in the Terrace in the evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddmel Posted June 4, 2013 #12 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Is the "onboard documentation" what they send you before your cruise? Where does it have a dress code? I can't find it. Is this for the Terrace and if so at breakfaast and lunch? What does '"No rubber or plastic sandals". Ladies wear "nice" sandals all the time.' mean? I remember wearing flip flops on Oceania cruises. We leave this afternoon for the airport and my flip flops are ready to be packed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Caroldoll Posted June 4, 2013 #13 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I would only use dressy ones at night though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronniewales Posted June 4, 2013 #14 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Caroldoll A thong in Europe does not mean flip flops but a woman's item of under ware which makes your post sound very interesting !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wristband Posted June 4, 2013 #15 Share Posted June 4, 2013 So, are thongs suitable attire for the dining room? Help, I'm confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondorner Posted June 4, 2013 #16 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Is the "onboard documentation" what they send you before your cruise? Where does it have a dress code? I can't find it. Is this for the Terrace and if so at breakfaast and lunch? What does '"No rubber or plastic sandals". Ladies wear "nice" sandals all the time.' mean? I remember wearing flip flops on Oceania cruises. We leave this afternoon for the airport and my flip flops are ready to be packed. "Onboard documentation" is the set of books you will find on your desk or dressing table, on board the ship. The books are a virtual "bible" of onboard life and should be required reading; most of the questions asked on this board are answered there. All mention of any dress code on board Oceania ships has to do with appropriate dress for the Grand Dining Room and the specialty restaurants at dinner time. The dress code for all activities prior to dinner has few restrictions -- primarily to do with swimwear in the retaurants. Shorts, tee shirts, jeans, flip flops, etc. are all OK for daily wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 4, 2013 #17 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Is the "onboard documentation" what they send you before your cruise? Where does it have a dress code? I can't find it. Is this for the Terrace and if so at breakfaast and lunch? What does '"No rubber or plastic sandals". Ladies wear "nice" sandals all the time.' mean? I remember wearing flip flops on Oceania cruises. We leave this afternoon for the airport and my flip flops are ready to be packed. Q: Is there a dress code? A: Recommended onboard clothing is resort or country club casual. For evening dining, elegant casual resort wear is suggested. We request that jeans, shorts, t-shirts or tennis shoes not be worn at dinner. http://www.oceaniacruises.com/guestservices/faq.aspx?Cat=All Seriously though ..beach type shoes are not really appropriate for dinner EG crocs ..flip flops Leather or leather like sandals are I have heard that crocs now make a dressier shoe than the early ones that look like clogs they may pass but they are plastic/rubber as long as they are not bright yellow or orange they may pass ;) Your not sailing on NCL or Carnival now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruppert18 Posted June 4, 2013 #18 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Thamk you wristband for clarifying. I was a little worried for a while there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbab Posted June 4, 2013 #19 Share Posted June 4, 2013 :confused: I don't understand all the queries regarding dress code on Oceania. I take one look at the promotional photographs of the beautiful classy dining venues on board and that says to me 'its a dressy do'. The promotional photos with the models also give another strong clue. Sadly many people appear to be averse to 'dressing for dinner'. My wife and I on our Riviera cruise in August will definitely be smart elegant casual (as Oceania suggest) - will we look overdressed? Sadly it appears that we might - do we care well actually yes but only that other people 'can't be bothered'. As LHT28 commented this is not NCL or Carnival! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 4, 2013 #20 Share Posted June 4, 2013 . My wife and I on our Riviera cruise in August will definitely be smart elegant casual (as Oceania suggest) - will we look overdressed? Sadly it appears that we might - do we care well actually yes but only that other people 'can't be bothered'. As long as you are not in a tux or ballgown you will not look overdressed Some men will wear blazers (no tie) & I have seen some in suits (not required) but their personal choice Enjoy the cruise Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlouise Posted June 4, 2013 #21 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I just don't understand the big fuss about the dress code. The cruise docs explain what Oceania requests as far as proper dress and all should be adult enough to adhear to their wishes. We live in the Miami area and people do dress casual to good restaurants, but we do not see locals in flip flops, shorts or tee shirts. Only tourists that don't care dress that way in our finer places. Flip flops and shorts are for the Carnival crowd, not Oceania cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryGGG Posted June 4, 2013 Author #22 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I apologize for asking the question. Many of my sandals are expensive; all are dressy. I was not talking about flip flops or crocs (we live in Naples and eat out quite a bit) but the dress code I read said sandals and I did not want to think that they were talking about mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Knitter Posted June 4, 2013 #23 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I just don't understand the big fuss about the dress code. The cruise docs explain what Oceania requests as far as proper dress and all should be adult enough to adhear to their wishes. We live in the Miami area and people do dress casual to good restaurants, but we do not see locals in flip flops, shorts or tee shirts. Only tourists that don't care dress that way in our finer places. Flip flops and shorts are for the Carnival crowd, not Oceania cruisers. I agree but some people tend to dress to their own code. There is a thread on the concierge and executives where passengers wear their robes and hang out so to speak. Not what I want to see in the morning before breakfast. Most country clubs do not allow denim in the dining room or golf course. Oceania's MDR and Specialty restaurants are like visiting Ruth Chris or any other high end restaurant. i dress appropriately and wear metallic gold sandal kitten heels to dinner because they go with everything. Most of the ladies and gentlemen adhere to the dress code and hope it continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Caroldoll Posted June 5, 2013 #24 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I am very aware of what thongs are in Europe. Let me tell you I buy all my shoes from Gina of London. They are "thongs" in America for at about 800 British Pounds, I hardly think they are "flip flops". However, if this lady wants to wear "smart" what we call "thongs" on this side of the pond, I believe it is acceptable. Let us not get down in the dirt. I hate these threads that get nasty. Don't make this lady worry. I don't think she means rubber thongs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypercafe Posted June 5, 2013 #25 Share Posted June 5, 2013 And I thought there were no dress police on Oceania !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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