dressing for gala night

[glolily71]

hi I'm new to this. We're booked on Ms Magellan in March 12th this year going to canaries and Madeira. My first time cruising.

How should my other half dress for a gala night . He doesn't care much for suits but wants to look smart. Any tips please?

Edited February 9, 2016 by glolily71

[cb at sea]

Well, "Gala" night took the place of "formal" night...so you will see some suits...maybe a tux or two! In reality, as long as he's wearing long pants and a collared shirt...it's fine.

[Essiesmom]

You might go to the Other Cruise lines forum here at CC, under Cruise Lines A-O. Cruise and Maritime doesn't have a separate forum here...But I suspect you could find information about it on the website for Cruise & Maritime...EM

[John Bull]

C&M is very traditional, folk are expected to dress accordingly on formal nights.

 

Mebbe 75% to 80% of gents will be in tux, the rest in dark suit and collar & tie, plus a few blazers, mebbe a dress uniform and a kilt or two.

 

JB :)

[Krazy Kruizers]

Welcome to Cruise Critic.

You will find that Gala Nights on certain cruise lines -- like the one you are sailing on -- are more formal than other lines.

You can always rent a Tuxedo for your cruise.

[Scrapnana]

hi I'm new to this. We're booked on Ms Magellan in March 12th this year going to canaries and Madeira. My first time cruising.

How should my other half dress for a gala night . He doesn't care much for suits but wants to look smart. Any tips please?

 

This is a quote from their website.

 

"Generally there are two ‘formal’ or gala nights planned on each cruise when many gentlemen wear a dinner jacket, although a lounge suit is quite acceptable."