I forget...do 6 night cruises have a formal and semi formal?

[mmouse37]

Thanks, I can't remember!!

MJ

 

[CM Dad]

formal nights are on 7 night and longer cruises

Q.

Are there dress codes or guidelines regarding dressing for dinner?

A.

In general, most onboard dining locations are "cruise casual,” so casual attire, such as shorts and T-shirts, is permitted, with the exception of swimwear and tank tops. Most cruises have special theme nights that provide opportunities to dress up for a one-of-a-kind family photo. Here's a breakdown of special dress events by cruise itinerary:
3-night cruises:

• One cruise casual night—no swimwear or tank tops
• One pirate night themed deck party
• One optional “dress-up night"—jacket for men, dress or pantsuit for women

4-night cruises:

• First night is cruise casual—no swimwear or tank tops
• One pirate night themed deck party
• One optional dress-up night—jacket for men, dress or pantsuit for women
• Final night is cruise casual—no swimwear or tank tops

7-night cruises:

• First night is cruise casual—no swimwear or tank tops
• One pirate night or other themed deck party
• 3 additional cruise casual nights—no swimwear or tank tops
• One formal and one semi-formal night—both give you the opportunity to dress up and take advantage of the onboard photography services. Though optional, we recommend dress pants with a jacket or a suit for men, and dress or pantsuit for women

 

[dvcdisney]

We're going on an upcoming 6 night cruise as well. It's our first 6 night so I'm also curious.

We've been on 3-,4-,5-,7-,9-,10-,11-, and 12-night DCL cruises and based on that, I have to agree that formal nights are only for 7 night and longer.

But it would be a great if they offered it for 6 nights!

 

[DCL Repeaters]

Pulled out a Navigator from October 2019 which was a 6 night cruise to Bermuda. It was also a HOTHS cruise. Here’s the attire suggestions for each night:
Night 1- cruise casual
Night 2 - Halloween or cruise casual
Night 3 - cruise casual
Night 4 - optional dress up
Night 5 - pirate or cruise casual
Night 6 - cruise casual

Hope this helps!

 

[mmouse37]

Thank you all....that's pretty much what I thought but was doubting myself. I knew the six night had some sort of dress up but wasn't sure if it was a true formal night.

MJ

 

[Dug720]

Pulled out a Navigator from October 2019 which was a 6 night cruise to Bermuda. It was also a HOTHS cruise. Here’s the attire suggestions for each night:
Night 1- cruise casual
Night 2 - Halloween or cruise casual
Night 3 - cruise casual
Night 4 - optional dress up
Night 5 - pirate or cruise casual
Night 6 - cruise casual

Hope this helps!

Thanks! That is what I was thinking. I personally don’t get stressed about labels - I wear a dress or skirt or nice pants and a top but don’t stress about “OMG IS IS/IS NOT FORMAL!” As you quoted, it is suggested, not mandated.

As long as it is in the guidelines, wear what makes you happy. If that is dressier, go for it. If it is on the casual side but within guidelines, go for it. And only worry about yourselves.

 

[dvcdisney]

Thanks! That is what I was thinking. I personally don’t get stressed about labels - I wear a dress or skirt or nice pants and a top but don’t stress about “OMG IS IS/IS NOT FORMAL!” As you quoted, it is suggested, not mandated.

As long as it is in the guidelines, wear what makes you happy. If that is dressier, go for it. If it is on the casual side but within guidelines, go for it. And only worry about yourselves.

I agree with you about not getting overly concerned about it. On casual nights I wear a nice blouse with skirt or pants, and for formal/semi formal/optional dress up is usually a nicer dress but I would never consider it formal attire.

What I love about the formal or semi formal dining nights is that the MDR menu are usually my favourite.

 

[Dug720]

I agree with you about not getting overly concerned about it. On casual nights I wear a nice blouse with skirt or pants, and for formal/semi formal/optional dress up is usually a nicer dress but I would never consider it formal attire.

What I love about the formal or semi formal dining nights is that the MDR menu are usually my favourite.

The first three nights are the standard menus for each MDR regardless of suggested dress.

The extra menus start on the 4th (of if Pirate is night 3 on a 4-night then the 4th night will be the standard MDR menus) night.

 

[dvcdisney]

The first three nights are the standard menus for each MDR regardless of suggested dress.

The extra menus start on the 4th (of if Pirate is night 3 on a 4-night then the 4th night will be the standard MDR menus) night.

Sorry to OP if taking it off topic.

I don't have the list of menus on my previous cruises, but I recall semi formal always had lobster in their menu. But I will admit this is usually later in the cruise so I can see that the first 3 nights are the standard menus.

Most of our cruises after 2016 have been 9 nights or longer on the Magic and Wonder. I do remember preferring the semi-formal night menu over the formal night menu.

 

[Dug720]

Sorry to OP if taking it off topic.

I don't have the list of menus on my previous cruises, but I recall semi formal always had lobster in their menu. But I will admit this is usually later in the cruise so I can see that the first 3 nights are the standard menus.

Most of our cruises after 2016 have been 9 nights or longer on the Magic and Wonder. I do remember preferring the semi-formal night menu over the formal night menu.

Yeah, I think 4-nights only have a “dress up optional” as their 4th menu is Pirate.