captains dinner? formal night?

[xxangelxx]

is there a difference between the captains dinner and the formal night? My DH says no, But i beg to differ. Which one has the free booze?

[GoinCruisin]

You were both a little right and a little wrong (although the word formal seems to be disappearing), but the terminology is wrong. The Captain has a welcome aboard party (not dinner) on the first formal night, the party is where they have the "free booze"... Elegant/formal wear is requested at dinner that evening. They happen in the same night.

[Cotton]

GC's got it pretty much covered.

 

Formal/Elegant night is usually announced in the Capers as

 

The Captain's Gala Evening

 

This, of course, begins with the cocktail party that all passengers are invited to, (yes, comp cocktails and hors d'oeuvres) ---

 

--- and on to the evening's dinner which features lobster tails and prime rib ---

 

--- then into the evening's entertainment. Most remain in their very nice clothing, but some change after dinner.

 

I think your DH wins this one!:)

[Wennfred]

is there a difference between the captains dinner and the formal night? My DH says no, But i beg to differ. Which one has the free booze?

 

They are both the same, Captains Gala Dinner is Lobster night, its the first formal dinner on the Second night out.

 

The Captains Gala Party is the party they throw before your Formal Dinner in the Theater or on some smaller ships the lounges located aft. Thats where the free drinks are.

 

Tip: If you dont see the type of drink you want on their tray, just order it and they will bring it.

 

 

Fred

[xxangelxx]

must you be dressed in formal wear for the "captains Party"?

[kids1stcruise]

ok --so 1st formal night is captains party--where is this located--we can all go?

how about past passenger party--when where is this ?

[dan40]

ok --so 1st formal night is captains party--where is this located--we can all go?

how about past passenger party--when where is this ?

 

PPP varies according to the number of PP's on that cruise. Small number will be in a smaller lounge, large number will be in a venue that is appropriate to the number. Time for PPP also varies.

 

Dan

[Cotton]

must you be dressed in formal wear for the "captains Party"?

 

Well, you should at least wear something appropriate for this party. You wouldn't want to show up in shorts, jeans, or tees. MOST will be dressed very nicely; not all in 'formal wear'. The entire evening is set aside by the captain as an elegant event.

[Cotton]

ok --so 1st formal night is captains party--where is this located--we can all go?

how about past passenger party--when where is this ?

 

The captain's party is for ALL passengers. Usually takes place in the main showlounge.

 

The past guest party is not a set date and time; varies w/each cruise. The time and place will be on the invitations you receive in your cabin a day before the party.

[Fam_Cruise]

must you be dressed in formal wear for the "captains Party"?

I will have to respectfully disagree as that is just not the case and telling others it is, constitutes rewriting Carnival's rules on attire.

 

According to the capers from last week's Splendor cruise found here: http://community.webshots.com/photo/fullsize/2668410790057363815zCMHzT

 

You will notice that the capers specifically state that the attire for the Captian's reception is Cruise Elegant, the definition of which as stated by Carnival is shown below. So formal wear is acceptable but not required:

 

Cruise Elegant Dining Dress Code: Gentlemen - Dress slacks, dress shirts. We also suggest a sport coat. If you wish to wear suits and ties or tuxedos, by all means we invite you to do so. Ladies - Cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; if you‘d like to show off your evening gowns, that's great too! Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Elegant dinner for ladies and gentlemen: shorts, T-shirts, beach flip-flops, bathing suit attire, jeans, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shirts for men, sportswear, and baseball hats.

Link to source

 

So as long as the Carnival rules provided above are followed, one is more than welcome at the Captain's reception.

 

Cotton - looks like you beat me to it. :)

[Wennfred]

Just wear something nice to the Captains Gala Party and the Dinner right after, you will totally look out of place if you dont.

 

 

 

Fred

[Cotton]

I will have to respectfully disagree as that is just not the case and telling others it is, constitutes rewriting Carnival's rules on attire.

 

:D I think you mis-read her statement. She wasn't saying you MUST be.......; she was asking a question "Must you be..?"

[Fam_Cruise]

:D I think you mis-read her statement. She wasn't saying you MUST be.......; she was asking a question "Must you be..?"

Well duh, I most certainly did! It's that dislexia thing again. :D

[LMHSRN]

On a 7 day cruise you have two "Elegent Attire" night

 

The first Elegent night is also the Captains party. The second Elegent night is usually also the PGP.

 

On a Sunday Sailing these nights are usually Monday and Friday (port dependent).

 

If you are not in Elegent clothing, as long as your are not in beach wear, you will be admitted to both affairs.

 

You won't feel out of place as several guests will be attired in this manner.

[dan40]

 

If you are not in Elegent clothing, as long as your are not in beach wear, you will be admitted to both affairs.

 

You won't feel out of place as several guests will be attired in this manner.

 

"Several"? A dozen? a couple of dozen? 50? Out of 1000 to 1500. Sounds like most people would feel out of place.

Allowed in and not out of place aren't close to the same thing.

 

Dan