ricruzer Posted June 4, 2015 #1 Share Posted June 4, 2015 sorry to ask this question again, but we are traveling on the Grand in 2 weeks and would to know for sure if I need to wear a suit and tie on formal night or just pants and dress shirt will do! I would appreciate hearing from anyone who just sailed on the Grand in Alaska. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted June 4, 2015 #2 Share Posted June 4, 2015 My husband hasn't worn a tie in years, and does just fine on cruise ship formal nights in a button down shirt- nephews wore polo shirts. Yep- sure some "looks". I don't care. :) But sorry, just about anything goes on cruise ships now. just sit me in a hidden corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricruzer Posted June 4, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted June 4, 2015 thanx for quick reply. I think I am leaning to comfort over looks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlxo Posted June 4, 2015 #4 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I keep forgetting to pack my ties... if he changes his mind.... you can get a tie in the gift shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryf Posted June 4, 2015 #5 Share Posted June 4, 2015 They will let you in without a tie, but you will be in the minority. The only thing to consider is whether you will feel "underdressed" if the vast majority are wearing suits and ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted June 4, 2015 #6 Share Posted June 4, 2015 They will let you in without a tie, but you will be in the minority. The only thing to consider is whether you will feel "underdressed" if the vast majority are wearing suits and ties. The OP should not let this bother him at "ALL" :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted June 4, 2015 #7 Share Posted June 4, 2015 thanx for quick reply. I think I am leaning to comfort over looks! You will look and feel great...enjoy "your" vacation cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzneefan Posted June 4, 2015 #8 Share Posted June 4, 2015 To each his own, but I always wear a tie. My first cruises I would carry my tux but now just a suit and ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryf Posted June 4, 2015 #9 Share Posted June 4, 2015 The OP should not let this bother him at "ALL" :rolleyes: Perhaps not, but some people DO feel uncomfortable if they are under/over dressed for an occasion and stand out. It sounds like this OP won't be bothered by it, just saying that some would, and that's a personal thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted June 4, 2015 #10 Share Posted June 4, 2015 They will let you in without a tie, but you will be in the minority. The only thing to consider is whether you will feel "underdressed" if the vast majority are wearing suits and ties. I'm seeing more of a wide range of attire these days. Rather than the "majority" being in ties, which wasn't the case on my varied 17 cruises last year on Carnival, Princess, NCL, and HAL. All at least 7 days. (sometimes it can be skewed on shorter cruises). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted June 4, 2015 #11 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I'm seeing more of a wide range of attire these days. Rather than the "majority" being in ties, which wasn't the case on my varied 17 cruises last year on Carnival, Princess, NCL, and HAL. All at least 7 days. (sometimes it can be skewed on shorter cruises). Agree...there isn't a "majority" any longer..all you need to do is just look around with open eyes and an open mind rather than thinking some are under-dressed...not the case anymore...and it would be helpful on these boards if this was the attitude when answering these questions...but I don't think you're ever going to convenience some that things have changed. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted June 5, 2015 #12 Share Posted June 5, 2015 You'll be fine in Alaska on Grand Princess with dress pants and a dress shirt on formal nights in the MDR. ;) Have a great cruise! :D LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH814 Posted June 6, 2015 #13 Share Posted June 6, 2015 (edited) deleted deleted deleted Edited June 6, 2015 by JPH814 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pklein9747 Posted June 7, 2015 #14 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Just got off the Grand today after a glorious 2 weeks in Alaska...1 week on land and 1 week on cruise. On the second formal night, hubby wore just a golf shirt and khakis to the dining room and it was fine. (We had anytime dining.) There were people in sorts of dress. With luggage restrictions and limited packing space, don't bother packing a dress shirt & tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricruzer Posted June 8, 2015 Author #15 Share Posted June 8, 2015 thanx everyone for all the replies, we leave Tuesday am!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricruzer Posted June 21, 2015 Author #16 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I can now answer my own question,we just got off the grand today. We had anytime dining,we never had to wait for a table for four, and on the two formal nights,I would guess about 3/4 of the men had on either of the following dress: suit plus tie: suit or sport jacket with no tie: or just a shirt and tie with no jacket. The rest wore just pants and a shirt. However, no one looked or cared what other people wore, so I would say dress anyway you feel comfortable!! I wore suit with no tie and was very comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH814 Posted June 21, 2015 #17 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Formal night ... Not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIS-Cruiser Posted June 22, 2015 #18 Share Posted June 22, 2015 DH has stopped packing ties for cruises. Doesn't feel out of place in the slightest and is much more comfortable. Alaska especially was much more casual than other trips so I'd stick with just a nice button down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted June 22, 2015 #19 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Alaskan cruises are more and more casual, so I think what the OP describes will be fine for Princess. If we were talking Cunard, it would be a completely different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetotraveltx Posted June 23, 2015 #20 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Just off celebrity. I would say for the most part people changed and dressed nicely for dinner. A lot of dress shirts on men on non formal nights. I would say formal nights were quite dressy. Most men had at least a jacket a lot with ties. A lot of full dark suits and a few tuxes and gowns. I don't think we get to make the rules. A lot of people including my husband think formal nights are silly and old fashioned. But, as long as they exist we should respect them. Does it effect my dinner or my trip that people wore khakis and a polo on formal night or the occasional T-shirt?? Not at all. But, I think it's in appropriate. If your cruise has a formal night. Suck it up or eat in the buffet or your cabin. Just my 2 cents! It should never be about what you can get away with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted June 23, 2015 #21 Share Posted June 23, 2015 "Suck it up or eat in the buffet or your cabin. Just my 2 cents!" NO and your two cents is worthless these days. Need at least $5.00 to make up the difference. Inflation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetotraveltx Posted June 24, 2015 #22 Share Posted June 24, 2015 "Suck it up or eat in the buffet or your cabin. Just my 2 cents!" NO and your two cents is worthless these days. Need at least $5.00 to make up the difference. Inflation. ??? I guess sarcastic, but I don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted June 24, 2015 #23 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Just off celebrity. I would say for the most part people changed and dressed nicely for dinner. A lot of dress shirts on men on non formal nights. I would say formal nights were quite dressy. Most men had at least a jacket a lot with ties. A lot of full dark suits and a few tuxes and gowns. I don't think we get to make the rules. A lot of people including my husband think formal nights are silly and old fashioned. But, as long as they exist we should respect them. Does it effect my dinner or my trip that people wore khakis and a polo on formal night or the occasional T-shirt?? Not at all. But, I think it's in appropriate. If your cruise has a formal night. Suck it up or eat in the buffet or your cabin. Just my 2 cents! It should never be about what you can get away with! I so agree. It s all about having the manners and grace to comply with the requests of your host. A host to polite to refuse you service even when you refuse to comply with what they ask,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Dot Posted June 26, 2015 #24 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Just returned from the Coral where a man was denied entry to the MDR on Formal night without a tie. Yet on second formal night I even saw a lady with jeans on . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted June 26, 2015 #25 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Just returned from the Coral where a man was denied entry to the MDR on Formal night without a tie. Yet on second formal night I even saw a lady with jeans on . The biggest problem with dress codes/suggestions/requests the inconsistent enforcement. They need to either enforce them [which shouldn't be needed] or do away with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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