Informal evenings. Gentlemen wear jackets, sport coat and slacks. (tie optional). For ladies, evening dresses or pantsuits.
Formal evenings. Gentlemen may wear tuxedos, dinner jackets and ties or dark suit. Ladies may wish to wear an evening gown or cocktail dress; or formal evening dress.
Sailings of eight days or less typically feature two formal nights. Typically, 10- to 14-day cruises have three formal nights. The number of informal nights is usually based on the number of days at sea, and casual nights are based on days in port.
1) Coordinate Colors…Pick one or two prime color schemes, including both prints and solids for variety. Fewer colors mean fewer shoes and accessories.
2) Mix and Match…Pick two tops from your two color schemes and pair them with the same pair of cream slacks. Now you have two days of casual touring clothes with only one pair of slacks. One top might also double as a swimsuit cover-up.
3) Scarves and Sun Dresses…Use colorful scarves to dress up a slacks outfit and make it look entirely different night after night. Substitute one sundress for an extra pair of shorts. It can be worn into the evening simply by adding a light wrap of jacket.
Don’t allocate an entirely different outfit for every activity or dining event. Leave robe and slippers home. Check the number of formal, informal and casual nights. Most cruise staterooms have hair dryers & steam irons. Pack an extra nylon bag for all the gifts and souvenirs you will be bringing back.