commodoredave Posted July 25, 2022 #101 Share Posted July 25, 2022 On 7/8/2022 at 4:24 PM, commodoredave said: Mr. Luxury, is that a dare?! Here you go. Was a hit in the bar, but not so much in the Restaurant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A Tucson Guy Posted July 25, 2022 #102 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Just off the Moon on 7-15. On informal night at Atlantide, I saw men either being given a SS jacket to wear or if SS ran out of jackets, the men were turned away from the restaurant. Here are my observations from the recent cruise. A. Levi's or jeans (whatever you call them) seemed to be allowed for men and women on all different dress codes including formal nights B. Formal night- if you had a jacket with or without a tie, you were OK. c. Informal night- Men needed a jacket in most restaurants. Ladies seemed to be given a lot more latitude regarding dress codes so don't sweat the little stuff. I would not worry about the dress code issue and enjoy your cruise. Men can bring at least one jacket (suit or sports coat) and one tie. Pack lightly unless you are shipping your luggage!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted July 25, 2022 #103 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Thanks @A Tucson Guy . Can you also finally nail down the original question of this thread: outside of restaurants, does the dress code apply to ALL public parts of the ship after 6pm? [I.e., do I have to keep the suit and tie on after dinner if I go to a show or have a drink in the bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A Tucson Guy Posted July 25, 2022 #104 Share Posted July 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, Host Jazzbeau said: Thanks @A Tucson Guy . Can you also finally nail down the original question of this thread: outside of restaurants, does the dress code apply to ALL public parts of the ship after 6pm? [I.e., do I have to keep the suit and tie on after dinner if I go to a show or have a drink in the bar? My observation on Formal and informal nights was that men seemed to still have their jackets on in Venetian Lounge, Panorama Lounge etc. I can't say whether they would have been kicked out for not wearing a jacket. I did see men remove their jackets once seated and that did not seem to be a problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted July 26, 2022 #105 Share Posted July 26, 2022 19 hours ago, commodoredave said: Here you go. Was a hit in the bar, but not so much in the Restaurant! Well done Commodoredave Nice to see that you matched the tie with the jacket 😀 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted July 26, 2022 #106 Share Posted July 26, 2022 18 hours ago, A Tucson Guy said: I did see men remove their jackets once seated and that did not seem to be a problem. A Gentleman never removes his jacket at the dinner table. A Gentleman may remove his jacket if he is challenged to a dual.😁 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman The Cat Posted July 26, 2022 #107 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Expedition ships…i.e., Silver Cloud,Silver Wind…no jacket required in the evenings for men? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted July 26, 2022 #108 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Here is what my Silver Cloud Setting Sail Guide says for our September Expedition voyage: However, on our Silver Cloud Holiday Antarctica voyage this past December, there were few jackets worn by men on informal nights. WHAT TO PACKPACKING ESSENTIALSCLOTHING ABOARD THE SHIPShipboard attire ranges from casual to informal. Casual wear isappropriate for daytime aboard ship or ashore, and consists ofstandard sports outfits as worn at five-star resorts. Shoes shouldbe flat or low heeled for deck activities. Evening attire is casualwith the exception of the Captain’s Welcome Aboard and FarewellDinners, which are informal. On casual evenings, open-neckshirts, trousers and casual wear are appropriate.On the two informal evenings, women usually wear dresses ortrouser suits; men wear jackets (tie optional). Remember to packswimwear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman The Cat Posted July 26, 2022 #109 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Thank you, Wes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Catlover54 Posted July 27, 2022 #110 Share Posted July 27, 2022 15 hours ago, Mr Luxury said: A Gentleman never removes his jacket at the dinner table. A Gentleman may remove his jacket if he is challenged to a dual.😁 Gentlemen who perspire a lot when it is warm in dining rooms remove their jackets, to avoid excess sweating and the odors of non-gentlemen, which ladies do not like. 🙂 Thank goodness there is no SS rule against removing one's jacket at a table if one is very warm, but I understand the old tradition of not doing so and just sweating it out to be more civilised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted July 27, 2022 #111 Share Posted July 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Catlover54 said: I understand the old tradition of not doing so and just sweating it out to be more civilised. I do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronrick1943 Posted July 29, 2022 #112 Share Posted July 29, 2022 On 7/26/2022 at 8:52 AM, Mr Luxury said: Well done Commodoredave Nice to see that you matched the tie with the jacket 😀 And did you have to keep the flashing light off>>>>>>>>😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseej Posted July 29, 2022 #113 Share Posted July 29, 2022 1 hour ago, ronrick1943 said: And did you have to keep the flashing light off>>>>>>>>😂 The flashing light is activated by water, so unless someone threw a drink at him, it probably wasn't on. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PaulMCO Posted July 29, 2022 #114 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Does one need to wear socks, as the information clearly does not state that one must. My dear friend Elon would like to know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted July 29, 2022 #115 Share Posted July 29, 2022 1 hour ago, PaulMCO said: Does one need to wear socks, as the information clearly does not state that one must. My dear friend Elon would like to know... Any Floridian should know that you don't wear socks with anything except business suits and tuxedos. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commodoredave Posted July 31, 2022 #116 Share Posted July 31, 2022 On 7/29/2022 at 5:47 PM, cruiseej said: The flashing light is activated by water, so unless someone threw a drink at him, it probably wasn't on. 😉 I had a close call at the bar when I spilled a little of my adult beverage on the vest, but the light did not go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commodoredave Posted July 31, 2022 #117 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Currently on the second leg of back to back cruises on the Whisper. Little to no enforcement of dress codes. Casual night: One night a passenger sat in The Bar from 6:45 to 7:15 in shorts. Informal: A good number of men do not wear jackets in bars or restaurants Formal: Fewer than 30% of men have tuxedos or dark suits. However, almost everyone had a jacket and tie in the bars and restaurants. Bottom line: On this cruise the dress code is just a suggestion that I have not seen enforced anywhere. Is this a harbinger of a new dress code policy to come a la Seabourn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gourmet Gal Posted July 31, 2022 #118 Share Posted July 31, 2022 8 minutes ago, commodoredave said: Currently on the second leg of back to back cruises on the Whisper. Little to no enforcement of dress codes. Casual night: One night a passenger sat in The Bar from 6:45 to 7:15 in shorts. Informal: A good number of men do not wear jackets in bars or restaurants Formal: Fewer than 30% of men have tuxedos or dark suits. However, almost everyone had a jacket and tie in the bars and restaurants. Bottom line: On this cruise the dress code is just a suggestion that I have not seen enforced anywhere. Is this a harbinger of a new dress code policy to come a la Seabourn? Hopefully! Though shorts should be verboten in the evening, period. Seems clear the gents have had it with tuxes and even suits on vacay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NetworkGuy Posted July 31, 2022 #119 Share Posted July 31, 2022 I agree about ditching the jacket requirement. I have not worn a jacket to dinner in years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted July 31, 2022 #120 Share Posted July 31, 2022 I think it will be a real shame if things go completely casual. Because it is a never ending slippery slope. Let's not require black tie, they can wear dark suits. Then it becomes blazers and ties instead; then just blazers. Forget blazers, just let men wear trousers and shirts with collars. Then it slips to jeans and nice shirts, who cares if there is a collar? Then nice shorts; nice dressy t-shirts. Hey, why dress up - I'm on vacation. My bathing suit is nice, and its expensive. That baseball hat was from Pebble Beach - its classy. The cabin is so far away, I don't want to go and change. It's my money, my vacation, so I'll wear whatever I like, and I don't care what anyone thinks anyways. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted August 1, 2022 #121 Share Posted August 1, 2022 If we are not careful we could end up with a cruise experience like the Virgin Scarlett Lady.😳 Be careful what you wish for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commodoredave Posted August 1, 2022 #122 Share Posted August 1, 2022 21 hours ago, Gourmet Gal said: Hopefully! Though shorts should be verboten in the evening, period. Seems clear the gents have had it with tuxes and even suits on vacay. Based on this current experience, I would have to agree. Last night a man showed up in the main restaurant on Informal night in a black tank top, while another man showed up in the main bar in a red Hawaiian shirt with yellow pineapples. The staff just shrug their shoulders and say we have no power anymore to enforce dress code rules. So, we all know what happens when policies are not enforced, right? Welcome to the Silver Dodo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted August 1, 2022 #123 Share Posted August 1, 2022 6 hours ago, Mr Luxury said: If we are not careful we could end up with a cruise experience like the Virgin Scarlett Lady.😳 Be careful what you wish for. Well hello sailor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted August 1, 2022 #124 Share Posted August 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Silver Spectre said: Well hello sailor! Are you taking part in the belly flop competition in the pool? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted August 1, 2022 #125 Share Posted August 1, 2022 47 minutes ago, Mr Luxury said: Are you taking part in the belly flop competition in the pool? Referencing Virgin calling their guests Sailors. 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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