Why wear white?

[shadbrew]

Read on a recent Cruise Compass for the Adventure OTS that they requested one night for everyone to wear something white...why?

[SonicShip]

For a hot white party.

[Langley Cruisers]

You don't have to, of course. Many people don't read Cruise Critic or other boards and wouldn't know about the white party anyway. Dressing the part for the theme nights is optional. :)

[preschool teacher]

It's a lot of fun...go for it and give it a try....

[love2cruise56]

Read on a recent Cruise Compass for the Adventure OTS that they requested one night for everyone to wear something white...why?

 

 

I read somewhere that they have a glow party where they where white.

[Fouremco]

Do they inform passengers ahead of time (pre-cruise) of these theme nights? I doubt anyone in our party would think to pack an all white outfit. What other theme nights are held?

[CAT GIRL]

Do they inform passengers ahead of time (pre-cruise) of these theme nights? I doubt anyone in our party would think to pack an all white outfit. What other theme nights are held?

 

 

There will be a 70's night too.

[mcatmcat]

I think it's suggested but not required. I know there will be the white dress/ party one day in the week so I save my white outfit for that day. When I see people wearing "white" a day or days before I go like oops, you have I idea of the white party lol

[Deck_Diva]

It's because when that special neon light shines on your white outfit it gives a cool glowing "disco" effect, nothing to do with ethnicity. I usually wear a b&w top or dress which I do love the effect better than all white. It's not mandatory.

Edited September 23, 2015 by Deck_Diva

[kicker]

I only have one problem with white night:they usually do a mini buffet on the Pool deck with messy foods like chocolate fondue. It would be better if they had brown night instead.:rolleyes:

[cj_one2000]

I only have one problem with white night:they usually do a mini buffet on the Pool deck with messy foods like chocolate fondue. It would be better if they had brown night instead.:rolleyes:

 

 

That's me! Seems even when trying to be careful I still manage to get food on my outfit. And now that I have a toddler, it's really impossible [emoji16]

[S.S.Oceanlover]

my wife would never wear white after labor day even though Oprah said it's OK.:eek:

 

Bill

[Jo and Rob]

I only have one problem with white night:they usually do a mini buffet on the Pool deck with messy foods like chocolate fondue. It would be better if they had brown night instead.:rolleyes:

 

So true!!! If you are anything like me it always seems to be the first mouthful too!

[blueblock]

On my Mediterranean cruises, vendors in the ports tried to sell me white clothing because I supposedly was going to need it for the white party on my ship. So I think that 1) it's common to many cruise lines, and 2) it makes onshore vendors happy because they can use it as an excuse to sell clothing to cruise passengers.

[BillOh]

You don't have to, of course. Many people don't read Cruise Critic or other boards and wouldn't know about the white party anyway. Dressing the part for the theme nights is optional. :)

 

My wife won't let me where wife. It would probably be Italian night anyway.

[dutchclogs]

I've heard not wearing white after Labor Day -- but is there a not 'before' rule as well? :D

[love2cruise56]

I do a lot research prior to my cruises and found out via Cruise Critic that on my past cruise there was an "All White/Electric Light/Neon/Glow Party. I was able to inform my group and we all brought white outfits. We had a great time and glow items were given out at the party. There were even shot glasses that glowed.

 

Glad to hear Royal does the same type of party. Will be giving the group a heads up along with some glow items in their goody bags.

 

As for the person who stated White parties seem to be an Ethnic thing, I think you set yourself up for the replies that were given. Why even mention its a Ethnic thing? . . . good clean up with your response though.

 

They will have the glow items for sale before the party.

[BigMikefromTexas]

Do they inform passengers ahead of time (pre-cruise) of these theme nights? I doubt anyone in our party would think to pack an all white outfit. What other theme nights are held?

 

One of the great features of Cruise Critic is that you have the availability to view posted Daily Cruise News/Schedules (each line has their own name). These publications can help you prepare. In this case 'shadbrew' is on an RCCL Adventure of the Seas - Southern Caribbean cruise. He can view a Cruise Compass of a previous sailing. Dress for one night is described as "Wear Something White".

 

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8fwz08iIfugLTB5RDdRa3FTRUE/view

[BigMikefromTexas]

my wife would never wear white after labor day even though Oprah said it's OK.:eek:

 

Bill

What about during the summer on the southern hemisphere?

[Philly Steve]

What about during the summer on the southern hemisphere?

 

I've read that white dinner jackets are perfectly fine all year long but only in the Caribbean. :cool:

[sxphil]

I have said many times that RCL should pre advise customers of what's "expected"

My first cruise was a totally last minute booking literally 2 weeks before we went

I hadn't discovered CC then and were total virgins

 

It would have been great to been advised they have formal nights, 70's nights and white nights etc

 

Ok I hired a Tux on the Ship and still enjoyed the other party nights.

 

Why on the final paperwork can't they advise whilst these aren't mandatory IF you want to join in you could bring along certain stuff

 

I really enjoy the 70's party night and now always bring something appropriate

 

RCL you mustn't assume everybody research's their holiday like most on CC

[Hawaii697]

They will have the glow items for sale before the party.

 

Thanks for the heads up. Do you recall what types of items they were selling? My plan is to add some glow items to my groups goody bags!

[Fouremco]

One of the great features of Cruise Critic is that you have the availability to view posted Daily Cruise News/Schedules (each line has their own name). These publications can help you prepare. In this case 'shadbrew' is on an RCCL Adventure of the Seas - Southern Caribbean cruise. He can view a Cruise Compass of a previous sailing. Dress for one night is described as "Wear Something White".

 

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8fwz08iIfugLTB5RDdRa3FTRUE/view

 

I have said many times that RCL should pre advise customers of what's "expected"

My first cruise was a totally last minute booking literally 2 weeks before we went

I hadn't discovered CC then and were total virgins

 

It would have been great to been advised they have formal nights, 70's nights and white nights etc

 

Ok I hired a Tux on the Ship and still enjoyed the other party nights.

 

Why on the final paperwork can't they advise whilst these aren't mandatory IF you want to join in you could bring along certain stuff

 

I really enjoy the 70's party night and now always bring something appropriate

 

RCL you mustn't assume everybody research's their holiday like most on CC

While I'm quite capable of ferreting out the information on CC, DW and I will be travelling with 10 other family members who have never cruised and are unlikely to spend much time, if any, on CC. It would be nice to think that RCI would include something in the booking documentation or the website so that those poor souls who've never even heard of CC could be prepared. Just one more task to take on as the family Cruise Director! :)

[sxphil]

While I'm quite capable of ferreting out the information on CC, DW and I will be travelling with 10 other family members who have never cruised and are unlikely to spend much time, if any, on CC. It would be nice to think that RCI would include something in the booking documentation or the website so that those poor souls who've never even heard of CC could be prepared. Just one more task to take on as the family Cruise Director! :)

 

 

Well Said

[iheartbda]

It's because when that special neon light shines on your white outfit it gives a cool glowing "disco" effect, nothing to do with ethnicity. I usually wear a b&w top or dress which I do love the effect better than all white. It's not mandatory.

:confused::confused::confused:

I've read that white dinner jackets are perfectly fine all year long but only in the Caribbean. :cool:

If I remember correctly, white cowboy boots are also fine for a white party any time of the year.:);)