Th3CruiseGuru Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 I have been looking through the cruise compasses posted on the blog and I can't find one that has the labadee/Coco Cay stops. I am trying to figure out which nights are formal nights so I can plan our three night dinning package around it. If anyone happens to know I would appreciate the information. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 When are your sailing dates? Also, you invoice should tell you which nights will be formal as well as you can look that up in the app. AHollyS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBrady Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 It has less to do with the specific ports and more to do with days at sea. Assuming you're on this itinerary it will almost certainly be Day 2 and Day 6. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruises/itinerary/7-night-eastern-caribbean-perfect-day-from-miami-on-oasis/OA07MIA-2712721427#step=0 dr martini 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr martini Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 @zbrady is correct, the most formal evenings will be those of the days at sea, night two on oasis class for a 7 night is a solid bet. it's never going to be night one or night seven to let you get unpacked and then packed back up, traditionally a sea day gives Royal time to sell more hair and spa packages and more time for everybody to get ready etc. but don't worry too much about it, the dress code is not enforced and will vary GREATLY, it's only a suggestion for the main dining room and just not a big deal around the ship. they will have promenade spruced up for formal pictures etc but you'll still have people in shorts and t-shirts all over, other nights you might see just a few folks dressed up for a specialty dinner or something (like jeans and a sport coat for men) but they will be the vast minority. I remember full suits with a tie for men and fancy long dresses for women 20 years ago but just not that way anymore. less and less formal wear every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 Also keep in mind that the menu will be changing in the MDR. Not sure if that affects your choice of specialty dining. You can probably see menus on the Royal App a couple of weeks before your cruise, but the menu can still change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3CruiseGuru Posted January 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 Thanks for all of the advice. I will check out the app @ZBrady that is the itinerary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3CruiseGuru Posted January 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 On 1/2/2023 at 1:45 PM, dr martini said: @zbrady is correct, the most formal evenings will be those of the days at sea, night two on oasis class for a 7 night is a solid bet. it's never going to be night one or night seven to let you get unpacked and then packed back up, traditionally a sea day gives Royal time to sell more hair and spa packages and more time for everybody to get ready etc. but don't worry too much about it, the dress code is not enforced and will vary GREATLY, it's only a suggestion for the main dining room and just not a big deal around the ship. they will have promenade spruced up for formal pictures etc but you'll still have people in shorts and t-shirts all over, other nights you might see just a few folks dressed up for a specialty dinner or something (like jeans and a sport coat for men) but they will be the vast minority. I remember full suits with a tie for men and fancy long dresses for women 20 years ago but just not that way anymore. less and less formal wear every year. Thanks for your thoughts. The dress code wasn't so much the concern as trying to hit all the best menus in the main dinning room and supplementing the other menus with specialty. The menus were in the app they were just under Main Dining Room 5 the other floors didn't have them. I appreciate all the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie M Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 @dr martiniYes! Most likely your "formal" nights will be the first and second sea days of your cruise as long as the second one isn't the last night of your 7-day sailing (that night is always more casual since folks have to pack and set their luggage outside their cabin if they are having the porters pick it up before disembarking). Formal nights, sadly, are getting less and less formal. We love the chance to dress up so choose to eat in the MDR for our formal nights and to have a chance for family photos but the enforcement of "formal wear" just isn't a reality. I wouldn't worry about bringing a suit or a long gown unless you want a good photo op. Nice slacks and a dress shirt and a cocktail dress are more than acceptable for the MDR and definitely around the ship. Hope you have a blast on your cruise! dr martini 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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