PMPMarty Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 This will be our first cruise; I was wondering what everyone normally wears to dinner. I read that they do not allow shorts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 Yeah they allow whatever you have on. There are no strict rules. Clean, decent, non- offensive, not your bathing suit, you’re good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 Adding to what Pooch said, dining/dinner rules listed on the website refer to the main dining room. Specialty dining locations (such Chops Grille, Jaime's Italian/Giovanni's, Izumi etc) have their own dress codes usually nothing higher than Smart Casual. Otherwise, all other locations (ie Buffet, Cafe promenade, sorrentos) are casual and shorts are accepted any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 Casual and shorts accepted in the main dining room too. They are not going to turn you away. Might you get a hairy eyeball from more “refined “ cruisers sure. But put your napkin in your lap, chew with your mouth closed & don’t talk with a mouthful. Who cares what others think. PMPMarty, MikeK, MarkFamMan and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMPMarty Posted March 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 Thanks all, looking forward to this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 Short of coming to the dining room right from the pool, you can wear what you want MikeK and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki007 Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 pretty much always wear shorts and a polo to the MDR, maybe pants if its formal night. Always pants and a button down to a specialty restaurant. Never a jacket. MikeK and rjac 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDW1204 Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 How I dress non-formal nights. Never turned away. rjac and loki007 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 On 3/3/2022 at 4:08 PM, Pooch said: Casual and shorts accepted in the main dining room too. They are not going to turn you away. Might you get a hairy eyeball from more “refined “ cruisers sure. But put your napkin in your lap, chew with your mouth closed & don’t talk with a mouthful. Who cares what others think. Totally agree with Pooch! You are on vacation. Don't feel like you have to impress anyone. On formal night I will usually wear jeans and a button up shirt, other nights it's what i happen to be wearing at the time. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 Although the main dining room is not a buffet you can still order multiple appetizers, multiple main courses, and multiple desserts. This is a good time to experiment with different dishes. There are menus for every meal on the app or there is a big screen in front of the dining room to see what is coming up the next day. Your on vacation. Have a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 On 3/3/2022 at 11:48 AM, PMPMarty said: This will be our first cruise; I was wondering what everyone normally wears to dinner. I read that they do not allow shorts? In the Main Dining Room (MDR) and specialty restaurants many people wear clothes appropriate to the occasion, such as nicer clothes on formal/dress-your-best night, tropical attire on tropical night, etc. The main rule is to be sensitive to others and read the Cruise Compass for guidance. You can get away with a lot, but try to be respectful (and tolerant) of others, there being many cultures on the ship. I never wear shorts for dinner in the MDR because I don't wear shorts on land when I go out to a nice restaurant. I guess that makes me old-fashioned.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinJ Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 I agree with @ChessE4 I always put on long pants for the MDR, just my personal preference. I probably still have my Hawaiian shirt on though. Formal and dress your best I'm put on a button shirt with a tie, my only tie. I do enjoy seeing some of the folks in their formal attire though. As they say, you do you boo. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ja-sun Posted March 8, 2022 Report Share Posted March 8, 2022 I've always worn nice dress shorts and a collared shirt in the main dinning hall. I never had room to pack good clothes with out them getting wrinkled anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince M Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 Have also seen ball caps in the dining room even though I am not a fan of it. Seem to remember that this was not allowed years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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