Thrak Posted November 16, 2017 #26 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Yes, on some other ships he has worn his t shirt into the MDR for dinner on NON formal nights."Dressing properly" is different in different cities . There is not one standard for that throughout the USA. I am glad that my fellow San Diegan understood what the "norm" is in our city. I have seen Saturday night weddings here where guests wore everything from long gowns to shorts!! The person who wore the shorts explained,"We just came from our boat"!! I can see that the consensus on here is that DH should wear a collared shirt to dinner in the MDR and I am sure he will do just that. No worries! We won't upset the other diners with our clothing. Thanks again for your very polite replies!! Here in Chico it gets hot in the summer. I have gone to the spendiest restaurant in town wearing nice shorts, Birkenstocks, and a nice Tommy Bahama. I was not out of place. It was 111 degrees outside. However, it's air conditioned on the ship so it's not a problem for me to dress appropriately under the Princess standards. Enjoy your cruise. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted November 16, 2017 #27 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Here is how are three grandchildren were dressed on a formal night on the Regal Princess a couple of weeks ago.On non formal nights they wore collared shirts. We are trying to teach them how to dress correctly. _2389 by Howard , on Flickr T shirts for dinner you can always go to Horizon Court Howard Classy kids learning well from classy Grandparents. Well done! When we were that age, everywhere(out on the town) we went we were expected to dress that way. Pretty much still do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zogrand Posted November 17, 2017 #28 Share Posted November 17, 2017 When we go the MDR we stick to the policy. But to be honest I don’t pay a lot of attention to other diners. We like to dress up and other cruiser’s attire doesn’t affect us. I do often notice when a woman is formally dressed since I love to see the pretty gowns. We tend to sit at tables for two so maybe that’s why I don’t care what others wear. It’s interesting because we recently cruised with friends and they were very bothered by other’s attire. Different strokes for different folks!;) You alone can decide the best way to deal with the dress code but if we were on the same cruise we wouldn’t be affected by your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted November 17, 2017 #29 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Where's the popcorn? This is gonna be good.....:D:D:D Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Chick Posted November 17, 2017 #30 Share Posted November 17, 2017 He can certainly wear the tee shirts for dinners in the Horizon Court, in the pool area (the pizzeria and outdoor grill) and if eating from the International Cafe (it's not an enclosed venue, but it offers light fare and some will eat right there in the Grand Atrium, and others will take their plates to the pool area, their cabins, or a lounge to eat. I would like to think that passengers would treat the dinners in the MDRs as a special experience. On smart casual nights, my hubby will wear tropical shirts and slacks, and I usually will wear a skirt and nice top or a sundress. If we didn't feel like dressing up, we would eat in the Horizon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted November 17, 2017 #31 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Where's the popcorn? This is gonna be good.....:D:D:D Bob Hi Bob, Do you want butter this time? It’s being rationed but I know a guy who can get you some..:) The Captain of The Rowboat, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted November 17, 2017 #32 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Hi Bob,Do you want butter this time? It’s being rationed but I know a guy who can get you some..:) The Captain of The Rowboat, Tony Movie popcorn butter is the best.....:D:D:D Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted November 17, 2017 #33 Share Posted November 17, 2017 T Shirts will be aplenty on non formal nights. You are on a warm weather cruise so expect to see lots of t-shirts in the MDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 17, 2017 #34 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Wear what you want it's your $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted November 17, 2017 Author #35 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I continue to be impressed with how polite and friendly everyone has been! I appreciate that very much! I am glad we booked our Panama Canal cruise here on Princess!! No popcorn necessary!! The movie is just about over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted November 17, 2017 #36 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Just returned from 28 days on Emerald Princess. Talk around the ship was that several people were turned away from MDR for inappropriate dress. Personally, I spoke with the Matre 'd and thanked him for enforcing the dress code. Thrak, you are a reasonable guy and I know you dress up on formal nights. So I trust your answers. Were you aware of the reason for turn-aways? Were they mostly on smart casual or formal nights? We all know Princess has explicit items not allowed anytime in DR, so was it those things as opposed to lack of suit and tie on formal night? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingofcool1947 Posted November 17, 2017 #37 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I continue to be impressed with how polite and friendly everyone has been!I appreciate that very much! I am glad we booked our Panama Canal cruise here on Princess!! No popcorn necessary!! The movie is just about over! I enjoy watching the fashion parade on Formal Night. Especially looking at the women who are dressed to the nines, in their cocktail dresses, mini’s, and high heels. It’s usually very pleasing to the eyes , and a visual treat. ;) :) So, I don’t mind what PAX’s choose to wear for diner in the MDR. I still enjoy my meal. :) Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingofcool1947 Posted November 17, 2017 #38 Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) Wear what you want it's your $$$. Would you agree this really doesn’t matter to many PAX’s ? Is this Dress code posted here, in your opinion, open to interpretation? Edited November 17, 2017 by Kingofcool1947 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted November 17, 2017 #39 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Yes, on some other ships he has worn his t shirt into the MDR for dinner on NON formal nights."Dressing properly" is different in different cities . There is not one standard for that throughout the USA. I am glad that my fellow San Diegan understood what the "norm" is in our city. I have seen Saturday night weddings here where guests wore everything from long gowns to shorts!! The person who wore the shorts explained,"We just came from our boat"!! I can see that the consensus on here is that DH should wear a collared shirt to dinner in the MDR and I am sure he will do just that. No worries! We won't upset the other diners with our clothing. Thanks again for your very polite replies!! Then just follow the posted Princess Dress code and stop trying to justify something different. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishfulone Posted November 17, 2017 #40 Share Posted November 17, 2017 When I read the header T-shirts in MDR??? I thought you were talking about the destination T-shirts they sell in the MDR during those sale days. Sounds like the OP would like to buy a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted November 17, 2017 #41 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Get ready for a bunch of people to tell you "no" and a bunch of people to tell you "yes". The subject of attire in the MDR is one of the most contentious on this board. My personal opinion is that a button up shirt is more appropriate for dinner in the MDR. Will your husband be turned away if he arrives in a t-shirt as described? Who knows. Maybe, maybe not. Seems to depend on how seriously the dining team on any given ship takes the dress code. Tee shirts OK at breakfast and Lunch but not at dinner unless worn under a collared shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted November 17, 2017 #42 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Would you agree this really doesn’t matter to many PAX’s ? Is this Dress code posted here, in your opinion, open to interpretation? Look Floridaguy - it DOES say CODE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted November 17, 2017 #43 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Perhaps Carnival Corp should introduce a new line of ships called REDNECK CRUISELINE - Cook your own food, any dress goes, clean your own room, take turns below deck rowing, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted November 17, 2017 Author #44 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Too bad! Up until now the posts have been helpful and polite and I really appreciated the feedback. Perhaps I should ask for this thread to be closed since I have gotten the info I asked about and have already said DH will wear a "proper" shirt. BTW we are the opposite of what most people would think of as "rednecks". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted November 17, 2017 #45 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Too bad! Up until now the posts have been helpful and polite and I really appreciated the feedback.Perhaps I should ask for this thread to be closed since I have gotten the info I asked about and have already said DH will wear a "proper" shirt. BTW we are the opposite of what most people would think of as "rednecks". To some on here everyone who does not meet their standards of dress and where they choose to eat are "REDNECKS". It is their way to insult everyone that they look down on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryL Posted November 17, 2017 #46 Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) Too bad! Up until now the posts have been helpful and polite and I really appreciated the feedback.Perhaps I should ask for this thread to be closed since I have gotten the info I asked about and have already said DH will wear a "proper" shirt. BTW we are the opposite of what most people would think of as "rednecks". I was, pleasantly, surprised that I got through two full pages without reading a snarky post. Some people can't contain themselves. Dress is a personal thing as well as local custom. Times have changed. I remember dressing up in suits to go to a nice restaurant. We also wore those suits when flying; taking our hats off when entering a building; and saying ma'am and sir to people. I still do the latter two, just out of habit and training. I think, once the stick is removed, people will find out it is just not that serious a topic.:) Edited November 17, 2017 by LarryL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted November 17, 2017 Author #47 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thanks for your support. Most of the folks on here have been just wonderful! Looking forward to our first Princess cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted November 17, 2017 #48 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Riffatsea, I am happy that you have booked the Princess cruise and hope that you enjoy it. I am sorry that the HAL thread deteriorated so badly. Unfortunately, there were posters on there that just wanted to argue for argument's sake and enjoyed stirring the pot. I doubt that they have ever set foot on a HAL ship and had no idea of what a HAL cruise experience is actually like. Others just want to argue that the HAL experience should be exactly like the experience they have had on another cruiseline or in what they are familiar with in their everyday life. Some of their kindred spirits are now starting to appear on this thread and I expect the thread to rapidly deteriorate. One travels to experience and learn new things. Customs are different from what one is familiar with at home. I cruise both HAL and Princess. Both cruiselines are very similar in the targeted marketing demographic and on board experience. HAL is a bit more quiet (i.e., no loud poolside music) and entertainment is more like hanging out in Lincoln Center as oppose to Broadway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingofcool1947 Posted November 17, 2017 #49 Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) Riffatsea, I am happy that you have booked the Princess cruise and hope that you enjoy it. I am sorry that the HAL thread deteriorated so badly. Unfortunately, there were posters on there that just wanted to argue for argument's sake and enjoyed stirring the pot. I doubt that they have ever set foot on a HAL ship and had no idea of what a HAL cruise experience is actually like. Others just want to argue that the HAL experience should be exactly like the experience they have had on another cruiseline or in what they are familiar with in their everyday life. Some of their kindred spirits are now starting to appear on this thread and I expect the thread to rapidly deteriorate. One travels to experience and learn new things. Customs are different from what one is familiar with at home. I cruise both HAL and Princess. Both cruiselines are very similar in the targeted marketing demographic and on board experience. HAL is a bit more quiet (i.e., no loud poolside music) and entertainment is more like hanging out in Lincoln Center as oppose to Broadway. Since you cruise both Princess and HAL: Is HAL demographics skewed towards the more “mature” 70’s+ PAXs. and thus, have a stricter dress code and enforcement than Princess? Does HAL offer Zumba on sea days, like Princess? I would like to try HAL but only if they have Zumba or similar cardio fitness program. :) Thank you, Edited November 17, 2017 by Kingofcool1947 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingofcool1947 Posted November 17, 2017 #50 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Look Floridaguy - it DOES say CODE Who is Floridaguy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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