shorts and sandals in dining allowed on RCI?

[The Big Booper]

Don't listen to these people. They're telling you what they want you to wear. I've seen lots of shorts in the dining room especially on the first night.

 

The folks on Princess are even more opposed to shorts in the dining room than the folks here.:rolleyes:

[Mark_K]

The question was are they allowed. The answer is no.

 

Does it happen....yes......sometimes on first night if people didn't get the luggage. Other times when people try to get in and the maitre D doesn't stop them.

 

Some of us remember a time when you could not wear shorts after 5pm.....

Since one of the definitions for allowed is permitted, I'd have to say the answer is sometimes yes, sometimes no - but most likely yes.

[waterrats]

RCCL Mariner will not allow you to wear shorts in the dining room. I have worn sandals with pants so that is fine.

 

Joe

[DANtheFIREMAN]

WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL TO DRESS UP ????? NICE OCCASION TO LOOK CLASSY, ELEGANT....

 

SOMETHING WRONG WITH THAT??????:confused:

[Mark_K]

WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL TO DRESS UP ????? NICE OCCASION TO LOOK CLASSY, ELEGANT....

 

SOMETHING WRONG WITH THAT??????:confused:

I don't think anyone would deny you that pleasure, dress as classy and elegant as you desire.

[waterrats]

I wear a button down shirt, nice pants, and sandals. It's my tropical dinner clothes. It looks like I belong on an island.

 

Joe

[Pitcruiser]

Perhaps we should create a sticky thread entitled "can I do something on the ship that the clearly posted guidelines say I can't". Everyone can then weigh in once with the standard positions:

 

1. I booked this cruiseline because I liked the standard created by the rules, the rules are the rules and they must be obeyed.

 

2. I booked this cruisline because I liked the standard created by the rules, but I don't let people doing their own thing bother me.

 

3. I booked this cruiseline, paid good money and believe that I should be able to do what I want within reason. The rules are silly.

 

Any new posts asking the same general question could be added to the thread.

[Gonzo70]

Some cruise lines (i.e. HAL) have a rule that you need to remain dressed up in public areas after dinner (i.e. no t-shirts, shorts, etc. in the casino, liunges, or at the show). Although RCL does not allow shorts in the dining room for dinner, they are lax about what you can wear after dinner.

 

To the poster(s) who claim that it is OK to wear shorts into the dining room because they have gotten away with it or seen people get away with it, that does not mean it is allowed. It is in clear violation of the rules (one poster even copied a picture of the sign outside the dining rooms stating shorts are not allowed). There are plenty of rule breakers on cruise ships (i.e. smuggling alcohol, hogging chairs, smoking in non-smoking areas etc.). Perhaps it would be possible to enter the dining room in shorts, but you are breaking the rules and having a deleterious on the ambiance of the dining room.

[DANtheFIREMAN]

Some cruise lines (i.e. HAL) have a rule that you need to remain dressed up in public areas after dinner (i.e. no t-shirts, shorts, etc. in the casino, liunges, or at the show). Although RCL does not allow shorts in the dining room for dinner, they are lax about what you can wear after dinner.

 

To the poster(s) who claim that it is OK to wear shorts into the dining room because they have gotten away with it or seen people get away with it, that does not mean it is allowed. It is in clear violation of the rules (one poster even copied a picture of the sign outside the dining rooms stating shorts are not allowed). There are plenty of rule breakers on cruise ships (i.e. smuggling alcohol, hogging chairs, smoking in non-smoking areas etc.). Perhaps it would be possible to enter the dining room in shorts, but you are breaking the rules and having a deleterious on the ambiance of the dining room.

 

TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU......GOOD COMMENTS....;)

[rain_bowbrite]

I didn't see anyone in shorts but with the exception of formal night, I wore my birkenstock sandals to dinner in the dining room every night.

 

Jodie

[Paula_MacFan]

I think the vast majority of cruisers aren't familiar with CC, and probably the general 'rules' of cruising. Case in point: Some of my co-workers and their families went on a cruise. They packed denim skirts and tops for the ladies, and khaki pants with polo shirts for the men. And yes, that's what they wore on formal night too. These are professional people who dress appropriately for work (bankers!) so they DO own the clothes.

 

Having not frequented CC for hours on end like the rest of us, nor having been on double digit cruises like many on these boards, they simply were not aware of the level people go to dress up. I know, they should do their research and read the cruise contract, yada yada....they just relied on their TA to relay the major points, and went on about their vacation.

 

When they came back, I thought to myself 'how many CCers were beside themselves at my coworkers' attire'? They were oblivious that they might have 'offended' someone.

[Bakincakes]

I think the vast majority of cruisers aren't familiar with CC, and probably the general 'rules' of cruising. Case in point: Some of my co-workers and their families went on a cruise. They packed denim skirts and tops for the ladies, and khaki pants with polo shirts for the men. And yes, that's what they wore on formal night too. These are professional people who dress appropriately for work (bankers!) so they DO own the clothes.

 

Having not frequented CC for hours on end like the rest of us, nor having been on double digit cruises like many on these boards, they simply were not aware of the level people go to dress up. I know, they should do their research and read the cruise contract, yada yada....they just relied on their TA to relay the major points, and went on about their vacation.

 

When they came back, I thought to myself 'how many CCers were beside themselves at my coworkers' attire'? They were oblivious that they might have 'offended' someone.

 

Professional people can be just as guilty as the next guy when it comes to being totally ignorant of cruise etiquette. Or of basic courtesy and etiquette elsewhere. Sad.:(

[Retired LEO]

We had a table near the entrance on the Brilliance. It was the best pre dinner entertainment watching everyone wearing shorts being turned away.

[KC_fn]

I was talking about dinner. That's what this post was about. Sorry if I confused you. I know you can wear shorts on the ship, but to eat dinner in shorts, the only place you can go for a dinner is the WJ. You can't eat dinner in the dining room or the specialty restaurants in shorts.

 

My bad. You're right of course. :)

[time4agetaway]

We saw a family who was dressed in shorts at dinner on our recent cruise. It looked tacky, especially since everyone else around was dressed appropriately.

 

I don't know if they were spoken to or what, but I can tell you the next night (4th night) they were all dressed appropriately.

 

Nothing wrong with shorts---just save them for the Windjammer.

[Turquoise Sea]

I educate my husband about the eitiquette's of Cruising as we sit down to dinner every night. He always begins with, "What did you learn on Cruise Critic today?" And I usually give him the scoop about the wonderful advice for our Mazatlan port day, chair-hoggers and how I'm glad we have our own balcony, tipping the room service folks, and if I could pick our table mates from CC I would. Morriscat, Susiehmkr, Sue L, to name just a few.

 

For us, we aren't going to to the dining room wearing shorts and sandals. Why? Because in all sincerity, the majority of my days are in and out of shorts and t-shirts. I haven't worn anything formal since my wedding 10 years ago. I love the idea of doing something entirely different. I like the idea of my DH seeing me in something different besides my everyday wear. I plan on dressing up for dinner every night and Formal for those two nights. Why? Because I will be on a cruise, and want to cherish the ambience of the whole atmosphere. I want to feel like Cinderella who's just come out of the kitchen. Who knows how long I'll be on a ship again?

We can't control what others do, but we can control what we do. BTW, if my tablemates are wonderful, considerate, respectful and fun, I think I'll ignore their shorts and sandals. After reading the last thread on inconsiderate tablemates.....shorts and sandals are the lesser of the two evil.

BUT during the day...I'm wearing those dreadful looking CROCS! They'll be removed from my cold dead body...

[Sue L]

I educate my husband about the eitiquette's of Cruising as we sit down to dinner every night. He always begins with, "What did you learn on Cruise Critic today?" And I usually give him the scoop about the wonderful advice for our Mazatlan port day, chair-hoggers and how I'm glad we have our own balcony, tipping the room service folks, and if I could pick our table mates from CC I would. Morriscat, Susiehmkr, Sue L, to name just a few.

 

 

 

I feel so honored...

[cruisnfool]

Back when I started cruising and the rule was no shorts after 5pm it didn't matter because the pools and hot tubs were closed and there was no alternative to eat except in the dining room.

 

It just seemed normal back than to stay in your dinner clothes.

[aqhacruiser]

Dining Areas Dress Code

Dining Rooms and Specialty Restaurants

No bare feet, caps, tank tops or bathing suits are permitted in these areas. Shorts are not allowed during

dinner.

Windjammer Café

No bare feet are allowed. Tank tops and caps are not allowed during dinner.

 

This is right from the RCCL guest policy. It seems clear that these things are not permitted however you will still see them along with other casual attire that is permitted such as jeans. It's RCCL's ships, they make the rules and decide who is welcome in the dining room. It does seem dress codes are becoming much more casual now.

[aqhacruiser]

Here is the link to the RCCL Guest Conduct policy if anyone cares to read it:)

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/pdf/Guest_Conduct_Policy.pdf

[beachchick]

Not on Mariner, or any RCI ship. The dining room is elegant. You may get away with it for breakfast and lunch, but not dinner.

 

It's not a matter of "getting away with it" for breakfast and lunch. It's specifically allowed then.

 

Of course shorts aren't appropriate in the dining rooms at dinner. I wouldn't wear shorts to a nice restaurant on land for dinner, and I wouldn't do so on a nice cruise ship either.

 

beachchick

[cruzeluver]

Completely agree with you beachchick.

 

Even if it was allowed, I would feel rediculous sitting in an elegant dining room in my shorts, flip flops and t-shirt. Just as I would feel silly dining at McDonalds in my tux.

[madforcruising]

I think the vast majority of cruisers aren't familiar with CC, and probably the general 'rules' of cruising. Case in point: Some of my co-workers and their families went on a cruise. They packed denim skirts and tops for the ladies, and khaki pants with polo shirts for the men. And yes, that's what they wore on formal night too. These are professional people who dress appropriately for work (bankers!) so they DO own the clothes.

 

Having not frequented CC for hours on end like the rest of us, nor having been on double digit cruises like many on these boards, they simply were not aware of the level people go to dress up. I know, they should do their research and read the cruise contract, yada yada....they just relied on their TA to relay the major points, and went on about their vacation.

 

When they came back, I thought to myself 'how many CCers were beside themselves at my coworkers' attire'? They were oblivious that they might have 'offended' someone.

 

I don´t need CC to know this and actually I found CC only years after I had started cruising and been on a number of cruises already.

 

All you need to know this is browse through the brochure or the websie of RCCL and if that failed, just read your cruise documents and it will tell you the different dress codes and how many casual, smart casual and formal nights you can expect.

[Fam_Cruise]

I wouldn't wear shorts to a nice restaurant on land for dinner

Well then don't go to Hawaii because shorts are the dress code everywhere. You will stand out like a sore thumb, or more precisely a tourist, if you wear long pants to dinner over there. Same goes for the Caribbean islands. I think that may be one reason why so many people have a problem with tuxes and suits on Caribbean cruises.

[beachchick]

Well then don't go to Hawaii because shorts are the dress code everywhere. You will stand out like a sore thumb, or more precisely a tourist, if you wear long pants to dinner over there. Same goes for the Caribbean islands. I think that may be one reason why so many people have a problem with tuxes and suits on Caribbean cruises.

 

I take it you haven't read many of my posts? My DH used to work in Hawaii several weeks a year, and we now visit as often as we can. The bottom line is that you are not correct in your assessment. In fact, if you ask Hawaii residents, many will tell you that when they are in the finer restaurants and upscale establishments, they can often spot the tourists because they will be the ones dressed in shorts, t-shirts, and flip flops. We do dine in some of the nice restaurants there; we do wear nicer clothes most times. DH will wear lightweight slacks (not wool or such) and a dressy aloha shirt (you know, the more muted tone-on-tone or softer colors in silks and such) and I will wear a nice sundress. In case you haven't noticed, they do sell slacks and dress shirts and nice dresses in Hawaii. There are times when it is not only appropriate, but expected, that people will dress up a bit more. There's Hawaiian dressy, "traditional" dressy (and even formal in some circumstances), business attire, and various other levels of dress. Look around you some time in one of the finer restaurants and you will see many men wearing long pants and many women wearing nice dresses. Those are likely Hawaii residents or people who visit Hawaii often (or who pay attention to the fact that Hawaii residents are not "all super casual, all the time").

 

I certainly can't speak to what people wear in the evening in the Caribbean because we've only been on Caribbean islands during the day.

 

beachchick