bbiggar Posted December 28, 2014 #1 Share Posted December 28, 2014 This will be our first RCL sailing and wondering what people recommend for casual nights for men. I find it very hard to get my husband into slacks and wondering if nice dress shorts are ok? Easy enough to get him to wear a collared shirt so no problem there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 28, 2014 #2 Share Posted December 28, 2014 They usually have signs out saying no shorts in the dining room at dinner. I don't recall any special rules for dress shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmares1968 Posted December 28, 2014 #3 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I was recently on Navigator of the seas, and my hubby wore a nice pair of shorts to dinner at Sabor. He was turned away at the door and asked to wear slacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted December 28, 2014 #4 Share Posted December 28, 2014 This will be our first RCL sailing and wondering what people recommend for casual nights for men. I find it very hard to get my husband into slacks and wondering if nice dress shorts are ok? Easy enough to get him to wear a collared shirt so no problem there. Shorts will be fine. Nothing is enforced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmares1968 Posted December 28, 2014 #5 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I would recommend Dockers or similar if he doesn't want to get dressed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dplusd Posted December 28, 2014 #6 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Shorts are not supposed to be worn in the MDR during dinner service. I believe most ships have a sign at the entrance stating this. However, on casual nights the restriction on shorts does not seem to be enforced. If he wears a collared shirt with sleeves, I don't think he will have any problem at all. Personally, I would like to wear shorts on some casual nights too and I wish they would relaxed their suggested dress guidelines. I think they will...it's just a matter of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted December 28, 2014 #7 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Eventhough Dress codes are in a transitional mode on the ships . If you arrive at MDR in shorts, be prepared to be turned away depending on the attitudes of staff at the door. But there are usually signs at the door Advising of no shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted December 28, 2014 #8 Share Posted December 28, 2014 There were many people in shorts in MDR on my Navigator cruise, I did not see anyone turned away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapleleafforever Posted December 28, 2014 #9 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I always wear shorts on the first and last night and other casual nights either jeans or khakis and a tee shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaflamingo Posted December 28, 2014 #10 Share Posted December 28, 2014 From RCCL website: "Onboard Dress Code Smart Casual: Ladies: Skirt or pants (no holes, rips or tears) with a blouse. Gentlemen: Pants (no holes, rips or tears) with a collared shirt. Formal: Ladies: Cocktail dress or pantsuit. Gentlemen: Suit (black tie is optional) Note: Swimsuits, robes, bare feet, tank tops, baseball caps and pool wear are not allowed in the main restaurants or specialty restaurants. T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops are acceptable for lunch." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisencrazy Posted December 28, 2014 #11 Share Posted December 28, 2014 We are just off the Christmas sailing of Oasis. Could not believe what people wore to dinner. Even on formal night, we were in gowns and tuxes, next to people in cut offs and flip flops. Couldn't believe it. I have never seen such a relaxed dress code on any other cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalemt02 Posted December 28, 2014 #12 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Don't sail on princess and wear dark jeans on formal night. They will kick you out in the middle of the meal. Very embarrassing. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted December 28, 2014 #13 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Don't sail on princess and wear dark jeans on formal night. They will kick you out in the middle of the meal. Very embarrassing. Sent from my iPhone using Forums If you are sitting at a table having a meal, how are they going to tell you are wearing dark jeans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWhit Posted December 28, 2014 #14 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I always wear shorts on the first and last night and other casual nights either jeans or khakis and a tee shirt. But I bet you look dashing in your Tux on formal night! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted December 28, 2014 #15 Share Posted December 28, 2014 This will be our first RCL sailing and wondering what people recommend for casual nights for men. I find it very hard to get my husband into slacks and wondering if nice dress shorts are ok? Easy enough to get him to wear a collared shirt so no problem there. shorts in the MDR for dinner are not permitted. whether he will be turned away.. is up to him to take that chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted December 28, 2014 #16 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Shorts will be fine. Nothing is enforced. and I have seen people being turned away wearing dress shorts at the MDR on Royal ships( and Celebrity) the ONLY time I ever see dress shorts in the MDR for dinner is on the BERMUDA itineraries. and they are dressed fully.. the dress socks, the shiny shoes, the button down shirt and the tie. NOT a pair of shorts and sandals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted December 28, 2014 #17 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Just off the Freedom. There were lots of shorts worn on casual nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted December 28, 2014 #18 Share Posted December 28, 2014 and I have seen people being turned away wearing dress shorts at the MDR on Royal ships( and Celebrity) the ONLY time I ever see dress shorts in the MDR for dinner is on the BERMUDA itineraries. and they are dressed fully.. the dress socks, the shiny shoes, the button down shirt and the tie. NOT a pair of shorts and sandals. Then we're sailing on different ships. I haven't seen anyone turned away in 7 or 8 years. And that's a fact. It's their policy that allows shorts to be worn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted December 28, 2014 #19 Share Posted December 28, 2014 One casual night on Oasis we had dinner in the MDR. Many were wearing shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wassup4565 Posted December 28, 2014 #20 Share Posted December 28, 2014 This thread is bizarre. There are people saying a person will definitely be turned away, others saying you might be turned away, still others saying they've never seen anyone turned away, and others saying they see men wearing shorts in the dining room all the time. Is it possible all of these things can be true? Seems hard to believe all of it can be true at the same time. It's possible some people are remembering events from cruises a long time ago, or perhaps cruises on a different cruise line. Maybe some people are saying what they wish was true, instead of what is really happening. I really feel sorry for anyone who is sincerely seeking a factual, true answer to this question. You won't find it here apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 28, 2014 #21 Share Posted December 28, 2014 This thread is bizarre. There are people saying a person will definitely be turned away, others saying you might be turned away, still others saying they've never seen anyone turned away, and others saying they see men wearing shorts in the dining room all the time. Is it possible all of these things can be true? Seems hard to believe all of it can be true at the same time. It's possible some people are remembering events from cruises a long time ago, or perhaps cruises on a different cruise line. Maybe some people are saying what they wish was true, instead of what is really happening. I really feel sorry for anyone who is sincerely seeking a factual, true answer to this question. You won't find it here apparently. Yes, it's possible for all these accounts to be true. Royal does not consistently apply their guidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted December 28, 2014 #22 Share Posted December 28, 2014 This thread is bizarre. There are people saying a person will definitely be turned away, others saying you might be turned away, still others saying they've never seen anyone turned away, and others saying they see men wearing shorts in the dining room all the time. Is it possible all of these things can be true? Seems hard to believe all of it can be true at the same time. It's possible some people are remembering events from cruises a long time ago, or perhaps cruises on a different cruise line. Maybe some people are saying what they wish was true, instead of what is really happening. I really feel sorry for anyone who is sincerely seeking a factual, true answer to this question. You won't find it here apparently. Ships handle things differently so people have different experiences. I also think that some tell tall tales though and see the worse in all things cruising but that is a tale for another day.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted December 28, 2014 #23 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Yes, it's possible for all these accounts to be true. Royal does not consistently apply their guidelines. And bear in mind we are talking either two or three story dining rooms open for nearly 5 hours to accommodate 2000-6000 people; what someone sees on Deck 4 starboard at 5:30PM won't match what someone else sees on Deck 5 port side at 9:00PM, and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsgal Posted December 28, 2014 #24 Share Posted December 28, 2014 In the past year on cruises, I have seen folks, being turned away from the mdr, folks being allowed in the mdr when you have shorts on. I think it depends upon the ship and the staff. The sign outside the mdr says no shorts, but some people choose to ignore it and are let in, and some choose to ignore it and are turned away. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berylde Posted December 28, 2014 #25 Share Posted December 28, 2014 JUst off the Liberty Saw regular shirts and t-shirts on men AND women in the MDR On the more formal nights, there were alot of men without jackets at the first seating. This was a 5 day cruise We saw very few couples really "dressed up" . Maybe there were more at the late seating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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