JimAOk1945 Posted June 7, 2013 #26 Share Posted June 7, 2013 From the official Carnival website: How many formal nights are onboard? Which nights are they on? Most evenings we have a Cruise Casual dress code, but there are those Cruise Elegant evenings one or two nights throughout the voyage. The length of the cruise determines the number of Cruise Elegant evenings in the Dining Room. The first Cruise Elegant evening is scheduled for the 2nd or 3rd day of the cruise; the second Cruise Elegant evening is scheduled for the 2nd or 3rd day prior to the end of the cruise, schedules permitting. • 1-day cruise: none • 2-day to 5-day cruise: one Cruise Elegant evening • 6-day or longer cruise: two Cruise Elegant evenings What to wear? Casual attire is the order of the day. We suggest shorts, sundresses, tank tops, etc. for the ladies, and for men; shorts, polo shirts, T-shirts, etc. will do. We suggest you wear rubber-soled, low heeled or flat shoes for extra traction while onboard. The use of any footwear with wheels, including but not limited, to Heelys© shoes, is prohibited on board our ships. For dining you may want to dress up a bit and/or bring along a light sports jacket or cardigan. Most evenings we have a Cruise Casual dress code, but there are those Cruise Elegant evenings one or two nights throughout your “Fun Ship” voyage, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your more elegant attire. For those who want casual attire for dinner time, the Lido Restaurant is open nightly, and has a more relaxed theme. However, shirts and shoes/footwear (flip-flops) must be worn at all times inside the Lido Restaurant. Both dress codes for the dining rooms are described below. Cruise Casual Dining Dress Code: Gentlemen - Sport slacks, khakis, jeans (no cut-offs), dress shorts (long), collared sport shirts; Ladies - Casual dresses, casual skirts or pants and blouses, summer dresses, Capri pants, dress shorts, jeans (no cut-offs). Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Casual dinner for ladies and gentlemen: shorts, gym shorts, basketball shorts, beach flip-flops, bathing suit attire, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shirts for men and baseball hats. Cruise Elegant Dining Dress Code: Gentlemen - Dress slacks, dress shirts. We also suggest a sport coat. If you wish to wear suits and ties or tuxedos, by all means we invite you to do so. Ladies - Cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; if you‘d like to show off your evening gowns, that's great too! Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Elegant dinner for ladies and gentlemen: shorts, gym shorts, T-shirts, beach flip-flops, bathing suit attire, jeans, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shirts for men, sportswear, and baseball hats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kml2000 Posted June 7, 2013 #27 Share Posted June 7, 2013 HAHAHAHAHAHA. Lots of baseball caps in the MDR on the Fascination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladycooki3 Posted June 7, 2013 Author #28 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Lol yes alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishnyc Posted June 7, 2013 #29 Share Posted June 7, 2013 No he had sneakers on and yea I'm going on a 5 day cruise , I'm well prepared now. Thanks At the very least it was the hat and the sneakers. A hat should never ever be worn inside, especially in a restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taecruise2 Posted June 7, 2013 #30 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I love to know what the op was wearing to get turned away. I would too , they don't usually turn people away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted June 7, 2013 #31 Share Posted June 7, 2013 There is at least one elegant night on every cruise, so bring one appropriate outfit. Read the Fun Times the night before for the next day and it will tell you whether it is elegant night or not. Simple solution:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonna5 Posted June 7, 2013 #32 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Usually 3-5 night cruise 1 elegant night. 6 nights or longer 2 elegant nights. When there are two elegant nights many people will wear the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladycooki3 Posted June 7, 2013 Author #33 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I would too , they don't usually turn people away And he also had to change his cargo pants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adaptabl Posted June 7, 2013 #34 Share Posted June 7, 2013 And he also had to change his cargo pants No way. Cargo's are fine on any ship/any night. Are you sure it was Carnival? that would have about 50% on the guest sent away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted June 7, 2013 #35 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Typically the first sea day is elegant night on most Carnival cruises. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app If you are on a 7 day, the second is 2 nights before disembarkation. Not the last night because that's when bags have to be put out. Pack a pair of khakis and a nice shirt (no tie) for men and a nice pair of pants and dressy blouse (woman) and you'll be fine. No tuxes or gowns needed any more. Sent from my iPod touch using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel83706 Posted June 8, 2013 #36 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Well last year first night was causal night The first night is always "casual night" because you don't know when your luggage will be delivered to your room etc. The first sea day (the full day you spend on the water aka the "2nd day" of your cruise) is when they usually have "elegant night" Like everyone else said though, I am shocked :eek: they turned you away! This forum is FULL of threads started by people who are angry that dress code is never enforced ... cargo pants aren't even that bad!! :confused: Weird (and I personally don't like to see men wearing hats of any kind inside, but I see it ALL THE TIME) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureencruiser Posted June 8, 2013 #37 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Maybe it was the hat? Did it have something that might be considered offensive on it? OP, please post a pic of the outfit! The suspense is killing us!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted June 8, 2013 #38 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Maybe it was the hat? Did it have something that might be considered offensive on it? OP, please post a pic of the outfit! The suspense is killing us!! :D Something is weird about the so called outfit. Maybe this outfit looked fresh out of a washing machine, not neat and tidy as we are picturing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scot Posted June 8, 2013 #39 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Hats in a dining room should not be acceptable except in medical situations Although a lot of American men seem obsessed with them. Never understood that as male hat wearing is not really a European thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandhoppingfool Posted June 8, 2013 #40 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Deleted....saw the answer..sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladycooki3 Posted June 8, 2013 Author #41 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Maybe it was the hat? Did it have something that might be considered offensive on it? OP, please post a pic of the outfit! The suspense is killing us!! :D Lol I wish I did take the pic, you know most of the cruise I left camera and phone in the cabin I took like 15 pictures the whole time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladycooki3 Posted June 8, 2013 Author #42 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Something is weird about the so called outfit. Maybe this outfit looked fresh out of a washing machine, not neat and tidy as we are picturing it. No actually it was his pants and hat the lady had said , and I ironed all of our clothes so it didn't come fresh out the wash machine thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladycooki3 Posted June 8, 2013 Author #43 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Hats in a dining room should not be acceptable except in medical situations Although a lot of American men seem obsessed with them. Never understood that as male hat wearing is not really a European thing. Very obsessed! Is correct he love his Yankee hats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fydlstyx Posted June 8, 2013 #44 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Ask for your specific ship/itinerary . It varies. It is printed in the Fun Times and the Matrie D' announces each evening what tomorrow's dining room schedule will be. For example, meal times or brunches vary depending if it is a sea day or a port day. He also tells everyone what to wear. I have never even spoken to a Maitre d, and certainly none has ever announced a schedule or what to wear while I have been in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted June 8, 2013 #45 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I have never even spoken to a Maitre d, and certainly none has ever announced a schedule or what to wear while I have been in the MDR. Not sure it's an "announcement" but often - after "Showtime" - the Maitre 'd says something like tomorrow we will be here starting at 7 am for your dining pleasure and tomorrow night we look forward to seeing you all dressed up for elegant night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handsome58 Posted June 8, 2013 #46 Share Posted June 8, 2013 cruise a few years ago I was asked to change shirts and it was not even an elegant night. Oh well, it was no biggie. I don't own Carnival so by the rules I must play............LOL!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdrescherRBL152 Posted June 8, 2013 #47 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Am I confused. It seams the OP was asking to know what night is elegant night to know what to pack. If you are going to wear a suit what difference would at make as to what night you would be wearing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie05 Posted June 8, 2013 #48 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I'm not saying the OP's looked like this - but there are pants that are super wide the entire leg. Very grung look, or maybe lots of chains on side??? I'm just trying to guess. Maybe wearing them really low? Hope they had a good time a chalk it up to a cruise experience/lesson Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureencruiser Posted June 8, 2013 #49 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Very obsessed! Is correct he love his Yankee hats! Oh well, that explains it! As a Red Sox fan, I agree his attire was completely unacceptable! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladycooki3 Posted June 8, 2013 Author #50 Share Posted June 8, 2013 cruise a few years ago I was asked to change shirts and it was not even an elegant night. Oh well, it was no biggie. I don't own Carnival so by the rules I must play............LOL!!!!!! Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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