mlbcruiser Posted September 22, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Wondering if formal nights on Princess cruises in Norway are less formal like they are on Princess cruises in Alaska. Actually, we were just on Royal Caribbean in Alaska and it also seemed less formal than formal than we have seen on cruises to other areas. Formal nights seem to be becoming less formal across-the-board anyway in recent years. Since Norway is going to be cooler and likely wetter than many warmer areas, I’m thinking people may carry the casualness over a little bit into formal nights a bit but we’ve never cruise to Norway, so I’d like to hear the experience of those who have if it was only moderately priced, main stream cruise line. Thanks for any info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rick&Jeannie Posted September 22, 2023 #2 Share Posted September 22, 2023 On *any* Princess itinerary you can make your "special" evenings as formal (or not) as you wish. There are no specific guidelines for this. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnesterz Posted September 22, 2023 #3 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Here is a video from last year aboard the Sky Princess for a Norway cruise on a Formal Night. Look in the background and you can see that some are dressed as Princess requests and some dressed casual. Personally, I'd at least wear a wool sportcoat and slacks because as you say, it can get cold there going out on deck before or after dinner. https://youtu.be/_aOTVkYoZTY?feature=shared 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare david63 Posted September 22, 2023 #4 Share Posted September 22, 2023 It will, to some extent, depend on where the ship is embarking from and the passenger demographic. If the ship is sailing out of the UK with a large number of UK passengers then it will be more formal than it may otherwise be. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted September 22, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, mtnesterz said: Here is a video from last year aboard the Sky Princess for a Norway cruise on a Formal Night. Look in the background and you can see that some are dressed as Princess requests and some dressed casual. Personally, I'd at least wear a wool sportcoat and slacks because as you say, it can get cold there going out on deck before or after dinner. https://youtu.be/_aOTVkYoZTY?feature=shared Ha ! Actual evidence, that a % of the cruisin' crowd does go all in on formal night. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torfamm Posted September 23, 2023 #6 Share Posted September 23, 2023 (edited) In my experience, cruises in Europe have more people complying with the requested dress code on formal nights than Caribbean, Mexico or Alaska itineraries. Edited September 23, 2023 by Torfamm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted September 23, 2023 #7 Share Posted September 23, 2023 As you have real concerns about dressing formally, you should pack those formal clothes so that you can please the others on board who prefer to dress that way. I've never been on a Norway trip but would still dress down comfortably as I do for all other Princess cruises, but that decision is up to you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreaminofcruisin Posted September 23, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 23, 2023 We were on the 14 day Norway on Sky in August. My impression was that there were MORE people dressed 'fancy' than on some of our other cruises. I think it was because a high percentage of the people were Brits---many of whom may have driven to the port. DH wore a long sleeved shirt with a tie--no coat. I dressed 'nicely'. We did not feel out of place as certainly many others were dressed similarly. Wear what you are comfortable wearing and have luggage space to bring. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted September 23, 2023 #9 Share Posted September 23, 2023 We were on Island Princess to Norway end July. Some people dressed up some did not. These days will wear dress shirt with slacks and think I fit in. When airlines started limiting luggage to 50 pounds my suit decided to stay home. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlbcruiser Posted September 24, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Thanks for the information. And the video link. Believe it or not, I won’t be uncomfortable if I’m not really dressed up. No I won’t go as a slob. Then I would feel out of place. I try to at least make sure I am wearing something that is a little bit nice and not what I would wear around on a daily basis. But just like one of you mentioned, I have heard other people and even read that Europe tends to be more dressy. So I’m not surprised to hear that. We have never sailed from England, but have from Spain and Italy, and I would say formal nights tend to be a little more formal on those cruises as well. i’m not sure how many formal nights are on a 60 night cruise but I am guessing maybe three? We used to dress up a lot for a formal night in our earlier years of cruising. However, we are older now and we all know what the luggage restrictions are. My husband’s often just used a dress shirt and tie to serve as his formal wear. Or a Guayabera shirt in the Caribbean. Thanks for the input everyone! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted September 24, 2023 #11 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) I did the trip to the midnight sun (Norway). You could tell the Brits from the US by how they dressed on formal night. The Brits would come prepared with formal wear and the colonists (USA) would dress down. It did not change the atmosphere or food because I chose the later. The sun was up for three days. Edited September 24, 2023 by satxdiver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted September 24, 2023 #12 Share Posted September 24, 2023 11 hours ago, satxdiver said: I did the trip to the midnight sun (Norway). You could tell the Brits from the US by how they dressed on formal night. The Brits would come prepared with formal wear and the colonists (USA) would dress down. It did not change the atmosphere or food because I chose the later. The sun was up for three days. Think we were on the same cruise. Amazing how warm it was at North cape and than as soon as we turned south temp was down to low 50's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted September 24, 2023 #13 Share Posted September 24, 2023 On 9/23/2023 at 6:52 AM, MissP22 said: As you have real concerns about dressing formally, you should pack those formal clothes so that you can please the others on board who prefer to dress that way. I've never been on a Norway trip but would still dress down comfortably as I do for all other Princess cruises, but that decision is up to you. You can still dress nicely and be comfortable, I do it all the time. I don’t understand why people think it’s either way one or the other. Unless, of course, you plan on wearing your gardening shorts and an old tshirt and Crocs with socks. Honestly, you don’t need a cocktail dress and stilettos or a tux to look nice and feel comfortable. You might even enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlbcruiser Posted September 24, 2023 Author #14 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Well said & I agree. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted September 24, 2023 #15 Share Posted September 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Lady Arwen said: You can still dress nicely and be comfortable, I do it all the time. I don’t understand why people think it’s either way one or the other. Unless, of course, you plan on wearing your gardening shorts and an old tshirt and Crocs with socks. Honestly, you don’t need a cocktail dress and stilettos or a tux to look nice and feel comfortable. You might even enjoy it! As soon as anyone posts that they don't care to dress formally, others immediately chime is with comments like they'll be wearing raggedy T shirts, shorts, baseball hats and such which isn't the case in most instances. Our formal clothing is pretty much the same as on casual evenings, which is not a suite jacket for my husband or heels & cocktail dress for myself. I haven't worn heels in over 40 years, especially on a cruise ship. 😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted September 24, 2023 #16 Share Posted September 24, 2023 49 minutes ago, MissP22 said: As soon as anyone posts that they don't care to dress formally, others immediately chime is with comments like they'll be wearing raggedy T shirts, shorts, baseball hats and such which isn't the case in most instances. Our formal clothing is pretty much the same as on casual evenings, which is not a suite jacket for my husband or heels & cocktail dress for myself. I haven't worn heels in over 40 years, especially on a cruise ship. 😉 Women who wear high heels on a cruise ship is asking for trouble. The ship can and does have movement from side to side sometimes without warning. I quit wearing a tie back in the 90's at work so sure won't wear one now. Also in all my jobs as a professional engineer I never was requited to wear a suit or even coat. So for me to cruise, a tie or coat is out of the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torfamm Posted September 24, 2023 #17 Share Posted September 24, 2023 36 minutes ago, satxdiver said: Women who wear high heels on a cruise ship is asking for trouble. The ship can and does have movement from side to side sometimes without warning. I quit wearing a tie back in the 90's at work so sure won't wear one now. Also in all my jobs as a professional engineer I never was requited to wear a suit or even coat. So for me to cruise, a tie or coat is out of the question. I think everyone should wear what they want, but there is nothing dangerous about high heels for women who are accustomed to wearing them.Ships officers all wear them on formal nights and dancers have worn them for the trickiest steps requiring the most balance forever. Cruise ships are way too stable to require flat rubber soled shoes at all times. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted September 24, 2023 #18 Share Posted September 24, 2023 19 minutes ago, Torfamm said: I think everyone should wear what they want, but there is nothing dangerous about high heels for women who are accustomed to wearing them.Ships officers all wear them on formal nights and dancers have worn them for the trickiest steps requiring the most balance forever. Cruise ships are way too stable to require flat rubber soled shoes at all times. When we first started cruising and up until a few years ago I wore very 👠 high heels every single night and never once lost my balance even in rocky seas. I could run through an airport in heels faster that most people in sneakers. However, that darn arthritis in my knees ended that. There are times still when I just wish I could. 1 hour ago, satxdiver said: Women who wear high heels on a cruise ship is asking for trouble. The ship can and does have movement from side to side sometimes without warning. I quit wearing a tie back in the 90's at work so sure won't wear one now. Also in all my jobs as a professional engineer I never was requited to wear a suit or even coat. So for me to cruise, a tie or coat is out of the question. Spoken like a man who has never worn high heels! lol. Never underestimate a woman and her footwear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted September 24, 2023 #19 Share Posted September 24, 2023 11 minutes ago, Lady Arwen said: When we first started cruising and up until a few years ago I wore very 👠 high heels every single night and never once lost my balance even in rocky seas. I could run through an airport in heels faster that most people in sneakers. However, that darn arthritis in my knees ended that. There are times still when I just wish I could. Spoken like a man who has never worn high heels! lol. Never underestimate a woman and her footwear. could be an offsetting foul since most men are ignornt in the ways of form and fashion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare david63 Posted September 25, 2023 #20 Share Posted September 25, 2023 13 hours ago, satxdiver said: Women who wear high heels on a cruise ship is asking for trouble. If I was even hint at that to my wife I would be in danger of loosing certain parts of my anatomy☹️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted September 25, 2023 #21 Share Posted September 25, 2023 47 minutes ago, david63 said: If I was even hint at that to my wife I would be in danger of loosing certain parts of my anatomy☹️ Smart man. Never come between a woman and her shoes. Unless you’re saying “ooooh, la la” say nothing. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senga Posted September 25, 2023 #22 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Just off Enchanted Princess Mediterranean cruise and, even on formal nights, shorts were allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted September 25, 2023 #23 Share Posted September 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, Senga said: Just off Enchanted Princess Mediterranean cruise and, even on formal nights, shorts were allowed. 🤨 where they wearing heels ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senga Posted September 25, 2023 #24 Share Posted September 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, c-boy said: 🤨 where they wearing heels ? Mostly flip flops! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyVeteran Posted September 25, 2023 #25 Share Posted September 25, 2023 53 minutes ago, c-boy said: 🤨 where they wearing heels ? 50 minutes ago, Senga said: Mostly flip flops! 😂 I found some Stiletto Heeled Flip Flops on Amazon. Is this what you meant by "heels" and "flip flops"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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