How strict are dress codes on cruise ships?
Casual, resort-style wear is appropriate for daytime. But in the evenings, the dress code is almost always elegant casual, with the exception of the final evening of each cruise (which is casual).
Does Carnival enforce dress code?
In the evenings, some of our ships enforce a cruise casual dress code. For men this dress code can call for longer dress shorts or pants (jeans are OK too) and a collared polo shirt. For women, the dress code may ask for sundresses, skirts and blouses, dress shorts and capri pants are acceptable.
How strict is Carnival dress code?
Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean both require that men wear long pants, and closed-toe shoes, and they do not allow hats. Shorts and sandals are theoretically banned, but on a practical level, neither cruise line enforces the rules which seem to outrage some passengers.
Can a cruise ship change its itinerary?
Yes, In fact, cruises put in all of their documentation that the itinerary is subject to change - mostly due to weather patterns. Occasionally, a port is closed because the ship arrived too late and the customs people have gone home - so nobody was permitted to get off the ship.
Do people dress up on cruises anymore?
The Current Dress Code Onboard Cruise Ships So-called formal evenings are only scheduled on voyages longer than a week, and even then, gowns and suits let alone tuxedoes are optional.
Can I wear shorts to dinner on a cruise?
At dinner, particularly in the main and specialty restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and theater, most cruise lines prefer a dressier look for men, requesting passengers refrain from wearing shorts, sleeveless T-shirts, flip-flops, and baseball caps.
Can I get a refund if my cruise itinerary changes?
You can get a refund, or a partial refund, if you ask far enough in advance. But if youre within a month or two of sailing, you wont get a cruise fare refund, even if theres an itinerary change due to war.
Can you wear jeans to formal night on Carnival?
If youd like to show off your evening gowns thats great too! Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Elegant dinner for ladies and gentlemen: shorts, gym shorts, T-shirts, beach flip-flops, bathing suit attire, jeans, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shirts for men, sportswear, and baseball hats.