Jeans for dinner

[Rogillio]

OK, I thought I understood the dress code for dinner but I guess not. I understand formal and semi-formal nights require slacks, dress shirt and maybe a jacket but I tought jeans and polo was considered 'cruise casual'? Today we got an email from DCL that says "Nice dining attire (no jeans or shorts at dinner, please)"

So for a twelve night cruise we'll have one formal and one semi-formal and then I have to wear slacks the other 10 nights?

~Mike

 

[Stitchnut]

Last July we went on a four nighter to the Bahamas. I thought we were suppose to dress "cruise casual" for dinner too, but when we went to dinner each evening we saw people dressed in graphic t-shirts, shorts and jeans. Looking at them, I felt overdressed. They were still seated for dinner though. My family enjoyed dressing for dinner each evening even if it meant packing a lot more clothes than we were use to. Don't really know what to tell you.

 

[smb6]

hmmmm..... I'll be curious to hear responses also. I had heard that they took the jeans part out of the request and that jeans were now cruise casual on DCL. I hope so because I have extended family that would probably rather eat buffet's every night rather than dress up every night. I don't want them to miss dinner, so I really hope jeans are ok!

 

[nswift]

On the non formal, or semi formal nights, dinner dress could be described as resort, or country club style. Collard shirts for men, no ties or jackets required. Women could wear sun dresses with sweaters (can be cold), dress slacks, skirts...just no jeans, or shorts.

Enjoy your cruise! I can't wait for mine

 

[kcashner]

I've never done a 12 night cruise. I've done 2 14 night cruises; on each we had one formal night and 2 semi formal nights. There are no "wardrobe police" at the entrances to the dining room,but typical dinner dress for a man would be Khakis and a polo shirt or something similar to that. There's no question that the Wonder is more casual than the Magic, but even the Wonder seems to be going back to "no jeans or shorts" at dinner.

 

[dylan'smom]

... I thought jeans and polo was considered 'cruise casual'? Today we got an email from DCL that says "Nice dining attire (no jeans or shorts at dinner, please)"

So for a twelve night cruise we'll have one formal and one semi-formal and then I have to wear slacks the other 10 nights? ~Mike

The first night is labeled "casual" (no cruise lol) and there was no request for no jeans, that I recall. But that was the only one & then, yes, it's NO jeans.

DH is planning to bring some khakis & a pair of Dockers & feels that will get him through (he's a shorts guy).

hmmmm..... I'll be curious to hear responses also. I had heard that they took the jeans part out of the request and that jeans were now cruise casual on DCL. I hope so because I have extended family that would probably rather eat buffet's every night rather than dress up every night. I don't want them to miss dinner, so I really hope jeans are ok!

They actually had removed the no jeans request on our 07 Med cruise, but that's gone I guess.

Just a note -- Topsiders (Magic) isn't really a buffet at dinner. It's just a more casual seated option.

bev

 

[FBandA]

We got the same message. Last week now I will be packing differently.

This is part of the message from Disney we got last week

Packing for Paradise. Here are a few tips on things to bring. For more details, be sure to refer to the Planning Center.

Days
• Casual wear (shorts, slacks, sundresses, jeans)
• Comfortable shoes (sandals, sneakers, boat shoes)
• Beach and pool wear (swimsuits, wraps, t-shirts)

Evenings
• Don’t forget a jacket or sweater. Yes, it’s the tropics, but the nights can be a bit breezy.
• Nice dining attire (no jeans or shorts at dinner, please)
• Optional formal attire
• Themed attire is welcome for Pirates IN The Caribbean night.

 

[Rogillio]

The DCL website FAQ states "cruise casual night—no shorts, swimwear or tank tops". Seems to me if 'cruise casual' also means 'no jeans', they should just come out and post that!

I have nothing against slacks or kakis but I don't like having to 'research' the darn dress code. Just tell people what to wear or not wear on the DCL website and don't wait till 10 days before sailing.


~Mike

 

[Rogillio]

The first night is labeled "casual" (no cruise lol) and there was no request for no jeans, that I recall. But that was the only one & then, yes, it's NO jeans.

DH is planning to bring some khakis & a pair of Dockers & feels that will get him through (he's a shorts guy).






They actually had removed the no jeans request on our 07 Med cruise, but that's gone I guess.

Just a note -- Topsiders (Magic) isn't really a buffet at dinner. It's just a more casual seated option.

bev

Where did you see this?

 

[niklynn1]

I've never done a 12 night cruise. I've done 2 14 night cruises; on each we had one formal night and 2 semi formal nights. There are no "wardrobe police" at the entrances to the dining room,but typical dinner dress for a man would be Khakis and a polo shirt or something similar to that. There's no question that the Wonder is more casual than the Magic, but even the Wonder seems to be going back to "no jeans or shorts" at dinner.

Just wondering why the Wonder is considered "more casual" than the Magic? Never been on either one yet, but I thought they were essentially the same ship.

 

[dylan'smom]

Where did you see this?

On the Navigator, the first night last month on the TA. I guess because of luggage issues, but it didn't even mention no shorts!!

 

[lmhall2000]

OK, I thought I understood the dress code for dinner but I guess not. I understand formal and semi-formal nights require slacks, dress shirt and maybe a jacket but I tought jeans and polo was considered 'cruise casual'? Today we got an email from DCL that says "Nice dining attire (no jeans or shorts at dinner, please)"

So for a twelve night cruise we'll have one formal and one semi-formal and then I have to wear slacks the other 10 nights?

~Mike

We broke the suggestion, as did many! We wore the nice pants for formal/semi-formal, thenson wore jeans several nights....dh and my father wore shorts without realizing...we had been so busy we just said "meet us for dinner at 8:30" and they had been playing ping pong and enjoying themselves we just figured, why change, it also helped that we saw several others in shorts...it's your vacation..not much space to pack on a Med cruise..so do what you need to do!

It did say "no jeans/shorts" on the Navigators...but I really think it's meant to up the bending of the rules...if you don't put no jeans then you'll have many more wearing shorts...I never felt out of place with my men wearing what they did....

also Topsiders was buffet..my son ate there several nights with friends and it was always buffet on the Med cruise....

HTH!
Tara

Tara

 

[dylan'smom]

also Topsiders was buffet..my son ate there several nights with friends and it was always buffet on the Med cruise....Tara

Interesting...last month it was not a buffet AT DINNER. In fact, the hostess made sure we knew that before we were seated.

 

[Deb T.]

On our last few cruises, we've seen all kinds of clothing on adults at dinner: dressy, khakis, jeans, shorts, a man in tattered jean shorts wearing beat up tennis shoes and striped tube socks, and even a man in his bathing suit. Not one cm said a word, nor did they look dismayed. On our '07 11-night Med cruise, about 40% of cruisers had lost luggage, so many of us were encouraged by the cms that it was okay to wear whatever clothing we had on formal night -for us, it was the jeans and tops that we wore on our flights to Barcelona.

I'm not saying it's okay to wear jeans... I'm just merely reporting my first-hand observations.

 

[PammyK]

In the normal scheme of things, good manners dictate that guests make an attempt to dress in accordance with their host's requested dining attire guidelines. Being polite hosts, however, DCL will normally not comment on or draw attention to guests who choose not to do so in the main dining rooms.

 

[dylan'smom]

In the normal scheme of things, good manners dictate that guests make an attempt to dress in accordance with their host's requested dining attire guidelines.

Being polite hosts, however, DCL will normally not comment on or draw attention to guests who choose not to do so in the main dining rooms.

Nicely put.

I don't think the OP was trying to ignore his host's requests or to buck the system at all...or to see what he could get away with.

 

[thechief]

I fail to understand why people cannot follow the rules/recommendations of DCL. Part of the cruise experience is that you do dress nice for dinner. Does it irritate me when someone shows up looking like a slob? Yes.

I have come to the conclusion that some passengers think that DCL is an extention of the Disney Parks. A cruise should be a step or two above the park experience when it comes to behavior and dress. Will some here disagree? Of course, but everyday there are posts on this board questioning the recommended dress on DCL. Fortunately more passengers follow the recommendations that not. It is part of the cruise experience.

 

[PammyK]

I don't think the OP was trying to ignore his host's requests or to buck the system at all...or to see what he could get away with.

Oh, I agree - I don't see the OP as having an "I've paid $xxx for this cruise and I'll dress as I please" issue at all. I just think he is trying to figure out what to pack. And with all the different information you get on these boards versus what is actually requested by DCL, it can be really confusing to figure out what is appropriate. Luckily, whether you prefer more formal attire with a fairly strict adherence to the recommended dress code, or whether you prefer to be as casual as possible, what you wear to dinner is really a such a minor aspect of the entire cruise experience that it shouldn't cause conflict or strife.

 

[insureman]

I fail to understand why people cannot follow the rules/recommendations of DCL. Part of the cruise experience is that you do dress nice for dinner. Does it irritate me when someone shows up looking like a slob? Yes.

I have come to the conclusion that some passengers think that DCL is an extention of the Disney Parks. A cruise should be a step or two above the park experience when it comes to behavior and dress. Will some here disagree? Of course, but everyday there are posts on this board questioning the recommended dress on DCL. Fortunately more passengers follow the recommendations that not. It is part of the cruise experience.

I agree. I don't know how many times I've seen guys going to dinner on the Wonder and the Magic with tank tops and raggedy shorts. How hard is it to go to Kohl's and pick up a couple of pairs of $30 Docker's?

 

[ppiew]

Personally, I think it is disrespectful of the other diners to come into a dining room with shorts/tanks etc. I really don't care whose vacation it is, Just to dress appropriately is only right. If it would be a hardship to put on nicer attire, than avail yourself of other eating venues that do not request pants,collared shirts etc.