Do you follow Dress Codes on Regent?

[Travelcat2]

There have been recent posts that indicate that some passengers choose to ignore Regent Dress Codes and boast about the fact that they get away with it. Is this some type of "new age" thing where there is no respect for the guidelines set forth by a cruise line that wishes to maintain their standards as a "luxury" cruise line or ?????:eek:

[Pam]

We either follow the dress code, or we stay in our suite. We don't do the "ball gown and tux" on formal night, but we are dressed as well as the rest of the passengers.

[Wendy The Wanderer]

Jackie, you asked the question in a very biased way. You could have said something like, "do you act like sheep and do what you're told, or dare to buck authority and be fashion forward, hoping for a change in dress code policy, better reflecting the "elegant casual" ambience of this luxury line.

Just making a point. :)

We adhere to the dress code, and I don't particularly like people flauting it (except kids get a pass). The only time we attempted to dodge an informal night, we went to La Verandah, but then made the mistake of going to the observation lounge after dinner, and David was turned away. No biggy--he just went back to the cabin and got his jacket.

I swear, on the PG in December there was a guy, I think he was part of the diving team, who ate every night in L'Etoile, wearing jeans. He was treated coureously, and no-one really cared, although we certainly noticed.

[RachelG]

We follow the dress code. If you don't feel like doing that, you can always get room service. It is actually really nice to have room service some nights. But I love to dress up, so dress code is a plus for me (makes my hubby have to dress up a little too), and it is really not that hard to follow.

[Konagolfer]

My husband and I have 150 nights on Regent and we do follow the dress codes. I think that dressing up for the evening makes it special and every man looks handsome in a tux or dinner jacket! I do find myself getting irritated at fellow cruisers who ignore the dress codes. We usually go to the Observation Lounge for a cocktail before dinner and many times there are still people there in shorts or jeans after six. I think the staff is afraid to say anything to them. I am sure everyone has a story to tell about the dress codes. Early one morning we were in the Observation Lounge to see the ship come into a port and there was a woman in there in her pajamas!

[Travelcat2]

Jackie, you asked the question in a very biased way. You could have said something like, "do you act like sheep and do what you're told, or dare to buck authority and be fashion forward, hoping for a change in dress code policy, better reflecting the "elegant casual" ambience of this luxury line.

Just making a point. :)

We adhere to the dress code, and I don't particularly like people flauting it (except kids get a pass). The only time we attempted to dodge an informal night, we went to La Verandah, but then made the mistake of going to the observation lounge after dinner, and David was turned away. No biggy--he just went back to the cabin and got his jacket.

I swear, on the PG in December there was a guy, I think he was part of the diving team, who ate every night in L'Etoile, wearing jeans. He was treated coureously, and no-one really cared, although we certainly noticed.

Wendy, I intentionally posed the question in a bias way. Another thread was discussing this subject and the portion relating to dress code was removed (admittedly, it was going off-subject). Most Regent passengers have respect for Regent's policies and dress codes (even for kids). There is nothing wrong with a child wearing pants and a nice shirt/blouse at dinner rather than jeans and a t-shirt. I feel that this is a perfect opportunity to learn the difference between downing a hamburger and dining in a fine restaurant. If a child isn't quite ready for this experience, most cruise lines are available to them that do not require a special dress code.

Last year, in Alaska, several people were asked to leave the Observation Lounge at 6:00 p.m. when the dress code went into effect (they were wearing shorts). We also observed a couple being turned away at Compass Rose on Formal Night when they were not appropriately dressed.

As most people know, the same dress codes are in effect on all luxury cruise lines. In fact, Regent tends to be more casual than Silversea, Seabourn or Crystal. We all have a choice -- my DH detests wearing suits, ties, jackets, etc. However, he wants to sail on Regent and therefore wears the minimum necessary to meet the requirements. It sounds like most people on this thread feel the same. After reading posts from passengers who feel they can wear whatever they please, it is refreshing to hear other views.

[DebbieH103]

My experience is that people have used the dress code as a minimum and often dress one code up from it - for example informal on casual, etc. Some men wear jackets every night, and since they don't do golf shirts on casual, people look nice all the time.

[Aurite]

There have been recent posts that indicate that some passengers choose to ignore Regent Dress Codes and boast about the fact that they get away with it. Is this some type of "new age" thing where there is no respect for the guidelines set forth by a cruise line that wishes to maintain their standards as a "luxury" cruise line or ?????:eek:
Aloha, We also follow the dress code, but on the P.G. it's alittle more lax. However a couple years ago on the P.G., there was this one group who daily for lunch wore tank tops IN La Veranda. That doesn't seem resort casual to us. On the first day maybe before your luggage arrives, but to do it daily was imo inappropriate. My D.W. likes to dress up and quite frankly she looks good and enjoys it. I'am not about to show up to have a before dinner drink and listen to Hal in shorts and tank top either,but the same group rushed in to get some pupus {appetizers}and then leave after they got their fill. Maybe where their from that is Country Club Casual!:confused: :eek:
We didn't let this spoil our cruise and we can't wait to get back!
Larry and Cindy

[cstrick]

While I don't let a dress code spoil my cruise, I do resent being told what to wear when I am paying for a cruise. On formal nights we usually have room service so that we don't spoil your experience. However, my husband and I resent haviing to eat in our room as if we had done something wrong. Perhaps there should be some other alternative for those of us who don't care to "dress up" on our vacation. While I agree that some people are totally inapropriate, we dress casually but neatly at all times.

[NoviceCruiser3]

While I don't let a dress code spoil my cruise, I do resent being told what to wear when I am paying for a cruise. On formal nights we usually have room service so that we don't spoil your experience. However, my husband and I resent haviing to eat in our room as if we had done something wrong. Perhaps there should be some other alternative for those of us who don't care to "dress up" on our vacation. While I agree that some people are totally inapropriate, we dress casually but neatly at all times.

Agreed. I have paid as much as everyone else, and am entitled to the same benefits. We dress casually and neatly, and are well-behaved. (came up in the other thread).

I started the other thread w/ a question re: jackets for men in the formal restaurants. What does the dress code mean for women?

Again, on a 3 week trip (includes pre & post cruise trips), I don't want to pack something we're only going to wear once - jacket, dresses, shoes, etc. Especially with baggage weight limitations, etc. The whole issue of not wanting to dress up while on vacation aside . . .

[JoAnne B]

I am always surprised when following the dress code is such a big ordeal for some people. For me it's a matter of courtesy and respect, both for fellow travelers and the workers who devote a great deal of effort to creating a pleasant experience.

It is so easy to follow the dress standards. Nobody expects ball gowns and heavy sequined tops that throw the weight of the suitcase way over the limit. I take a couple of dark dresses and slacks and mix tops and lightweight jackets. A black dress covers all occasions. Some nice, but not expensive jewelry (I learned my lesson the year the airlines temporarily required carryons be checked in London). I sometimes repeat outfits even on shorter cruises. No big deal. I have to pack something to wear anyway and it is pleasant to see everybody in nice attire. I think it is easier for women than men, but not outlandish. My husband does carry his tux and has his shirt laundered between formal nights. Usually it is the only time during the year I see him in it and it adds to my evening experience. He always carries a sports jacket for the airplane and packs a second. He usually wears a jacket even on casual nights because the dining room can be chilly. No big deal.

I have friends, repeaters, on the TA's who do not wear formal dress for dinner. They either request an inconspicuous table and dine as soon as the Compass Rose opens or dine in their suite. Again, they have the right to choose. Nobody is forcing them into tuxedo's if they want to wear sweat pants. A pair of black slacks and a sports jacket wouldn't get somebody banned from the dining room even on formal nights. If it means so much, there are cruise lines with casual dress codes. I hardly call it excess conformity to adhere to the dress code. When I testify in court I don't wear jeans and tennis shoes. That isn't conformity, that's respect. When I board the ship, I slip a change of clothes in my carry-on so that I don't have to appear in overly casual clothes in the event my suitcase is delayed.

I see people on planes every trip who are dressed like slobs. No wonder Americans are considered the poorest dressed tourists in the world. It doesn't take any extra effort to put on a decent, as in neat, shirt and pants or skirt. At the very least neat shorts in warm climates. So why wear sloppy clothes that I wouldn't wear to the grocery? I don't get it.

In the perfect world we wouldn't need dress codes. It really does not change what I wear. But as long as they are needed, I would hope that my fellow travelers at least make an effort to be presentable.

Okay, off my soapbox.
JoAnne

[Goofyisme]

Always follow requested dress codes whether ashore or at sea. It is simply a matter of respect. There are dining alternatives for those who do not wish to dress up on the ship and there are several alternative cruise lines for those who do not wish to follow requested guidelines.

[linda_22003]

Perhaps there should be some other alternative for those of us who don't care to "dress up" on our vacation.

There is. There are many Regent cruises that don't have formal nights at all.

[rbm]

Having never cruised before and just recently signed on for a Regent 2010 cruise, I'm hoping that a tux and gown aren't the mandatory attire for a formal night. My wife and I typically wear jacket+slacks/dress while dining on vacation. Our expectation is that this will be fine on-board as well. Is this reasonable?

Ron

[Dolebludger]

We adhere to the code. As far as formal nights are concerned, we have found about 50/50 tuxes/suits for men, but I have noted a few with sports jacket and tie. I usually take my tux, as it is actually less bulky to pack than a dark suit. Ball gowns are pretty much a thing of the past, due to air line luggage limitations, but the women do wear less bulk formal wear that looks very nice.

[Tillylovesseabourn]

I'm always disappointed when people don't follow a dress code,especially when everyone else makes such an effort. I certainly agree that it is disrespectful to others, and lets face it, the itinerary is laid before everyones eye's for months beforehand, so its easy enough to plan ahead!

[jina]

As for dinner onward, we follow the dress code and if we're not feeling up to it, we go to La Veranda or stay in our suite.

The only exception is if we happen to be having a great conversation in the Observation lounge as the clock strikes 6 (which happened a few times on our last cruise - we meet such great people up there!), we may choose to stay there for a bit longer but when we're done with our conversation and drink we go back to our suite and change. I do not think the 6 PM cutoff should be strictly enforced- if we're finishing our "daytime" activities, I don't want to spoil the day by rushing back to my suite and cut off a pleasant experience just because it's 6:00 (especially if I just got back from a full day of excursions and just wanted to wind down before getting gussied up for the night.)

[raiderette]

On the dress code for Regent they list collared shirts, no golf shirts. Does this mean no polo type shirts, only collared shirts with buttons? This is confusing. My husbands golf shirts have collars. What is accepted?

[Travelcat2]

I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only person that feels it is a matter of respect. Some cruises just do not make sense in terms of formal nights (French Polynesia and the Carribean come to mind). Many of us have hinted to Regent that we prefer Informal or Country Club Casual. We enjoy dressing up to a certain extent (not formals or tuxedos) and would hope to never see jeans, t-shirts, etc. in Compass Rose in the evening.

Women do not have problems with Formal, Informal or Country Club Casual. On Formal nights, there are dresses (all lengths) with perhaps a fancy wrap over them, pants with a fancy top and nice shoes. Many combinations will work. My DH has a black suit that he only wears on board Regent -- not even an expensive suit. He wears it out of respect for the Dress Code (and so he isn't asked to leave the restaurant).:)

Golf shirts and polo shirts remain a mystery. Men definitely wear these shirts on Country Club Casual nights (not the type that have some kind of logo or name on them). I feel they look better than short sleeve button down shirts (just my opinion).

As mentioned above, most 7 night cruises do not have a "Formal" night. I don't recall if there is an "Informal" night. Men will need jackets for Prime 7 and Signatures. These two dining venues are just too good to miss just to avoid wearing a jacket.

[Dolebludger]

This has been covered before, and in a recent revision of the casual dress code, polo shirts were excluded. In years past, polo shirts and slacks were common on casual nights. I personally think that RSSC made a mistake in banning polo shirts, as they look fine, are so easy to pack, and require no ironing.

[DebbieH103]

We always adhere, but I do wish the time would begin closer to 7. I have mentioned before that the hot tubs are open all evening, and we get in daily before dinner. While we are OK there (just), people do walk by dressed up, so it is a bit awkward and then getting back to the suite from the hot tub is a mad dash.

[Colonel(Ret.)Wes]

JoAnne, re: dress code--very well said..Ida and I hope to see you again (January/Lisbon/SS Spirit) best, Wes

[Travelcat2]

We always adhere, but I do wish the time would begin closer to 7. I have mentioned before that the hot tubs are open all evening, and we get in daily before dinner. While we are OK there (just), people do walk by dressed up, so it is a bit awkward and then getting back to the suite from the hot tub is a mad dash.

That is a good point (funny visual -- dashing back to your suite):) We were on deck 11 on our last cruise and avoided walking by the pool (it gets kind of windy there). . we went down to deck 9 to get to the aft elevator and up or down to the restaurants.

In terms of the dress code "minimum", I was thinking about my DH on "Formal" night. Instead of wearing a tux, he does the minimum - a dark suit. He thinks that older men look silly in a tux -- with their turkey necks, hanging out. (I disagree).

[DuffyMcfluffy]

On one particular cruise there was a group of people who totally ignored the dress code for the dining room. When we asked the maitre'd why he did not enforce the code, his reply was that he did not want to insult them. My DH's reply was that these people were insulting the rest of the passengers who did adhere to the code.
Our sore point is hats in the dining room. On one particular lengthy Regent cruise we finally convinced the Hotel Manager to post a sign at the entrance to the dining rooms that stated, "Please Remove Hats." It didn't work 100% but it was much better. At least it was an effort by staff to do something.

[JoAnne B]

I agree that banning polo-type shirts is over the top. My husband likes to wear dark colored ones with dress slacks and a sports jacket. Even ones that have small embroidered logos, ie. the old Regent ones. I don't see this as too casual and don't look forward to telling him he has to wear a shirt-style every night. Since he's a stickler for ironing these himself before he puts them on for dinner, I think I will hear a lot of grumbling.

[Travelcat2]

Our sore point is hats in the dining room. On one particular lengthy Regent cruise we finally convinced the Hotel Manager to post a sign at the entrance to the dining rooms that stated, "Please Remove Hats." It didn't work 100% but it was much better. At least it was an effort by staff to do something.

You are so right! I forgot about hats. I'm not that old. . . . when did it supposedly become okay for men (or women) to wear hats inside? That was once considered the height of rudeness. The fact that most people do it doesn't make it right. In our travels, we have seen signs outside of restaurants "no peaked caps" (meaning those baseball type hats). They are completely banned in many places.

That was really a great point!

[mrlevin]

I agree that banning polo-type shirts is over the top. My husband likes to wear dark colored ones with dress slacks and a sports jacket. Even ones that have small embroidered logos, ie. the old Regent ones. I don't see this as too casual and don't look forward to telling him he has to wear a shirt-style every night. Since he's a stickler for ironing these himself before he puts them on for dinner, I think I will hear a lot of grumbling.

If wearing a sports coat, you do not need to wear a collared shirt.

[NoviceCruiser3]

If wearing a sports coat, you do not need to wear a collared shirt.

(Asking in all seriousness, no sarcasm) Why is that? Because the jacket hides the shirt's collar anyway?

What happens if you don't wear a collared shirt under your sports coat, but you remove your sports coat because you are warm (or for some other legitmate reason) - then you are seated in the formal restaurant w/o even a collar?

[Wendy The Wanderer]

As far as the pool deck, I agree, but I don't believe they enforce the strict 6 p.m. rule for people straggling back to their cabins to get dressed. We spend lots of time out on deck, and have often been the last ones to close the pool bar on occasion (ahem.)

There was a time when ladies always wore hats. Inside. Men, never. Baseball caps I suspect we're talking about here--ugh.

I agree about the polo shirts. I believe this is a glitch in the documented standard--lots of men wear them, lots and lots.

[Goofyisme]

I too was surprised by the ban on polo style shirts before our recent TA since I had worn and seen them worn by many on all previous RSSC trips. Much to my surprise, most men on the TA abided by the new guidelines. So did I, but I agree this particular item is a bit over the top, although if I choose to cruise Regent I will continue to abide by this standard as long as it is requested.
Have never been warm in any of he dining venues on Regent so have never been tempted to remove the jacket. Maybe they lower the temp on formal and informal nights :)

[poss]

I hadn't expected to join this discussion, but it seems a button was pushed.

Left to ourselves, we're definitely the more casual type dressers. But I'm in the camp that feels that the proper (and not very difficult) thing to do is abide by the codes of a group which one has freely joined. We do dark suit on formal nights, jacket and even sometimes tie on informal. I'm a pants person, so no gowns of any kind for me: just dressy black slacks and nice top.

Ok: So here's what happened on our last Voyager cruise (b2b Med-- wonderful!) DH is bald (not by choice, not the shaved head thing) and he sometimes gets cold if there's a draft. As he's gotten up in age, he sometimes gets a bit of a sore throat if there's much of a cold draft. Thus he usually sticks a beret in his pocket-- not the big floppy beret, actually it's a boina, a Spanish beret, almost as small as a yarmulke. Never in any restaurant, in any country of the world, has anyone asked him to remove his hat, or given us any sort of odd looks. At one of the informal dinners on said cruise (he was dressed very elegantly, in handsome jacket and tie), he was shivery, so he put the hat on. Over came the maitre d-- in about 3 seconds! He was polite, but insisted that my husband remove his hat. We were in the middle of one of the courses, so it wasn't practical to try to find another table. My husband did remove the tiny thing, but we both felt mortified. (too strong-- but you get the point) Spoiled the rest of our meal, maybe even more than it would've spoiled the pleasure of the other diners-- those of you for whom hat in restaurant is anathema.

(Btw, it's not that I think the maitre d was "wrong" to ask for the removal; I'm just making that point that it made us feel terribly embarrassed. Especially moi, who tends to be thin-skinned.)

Bon voyage and bon appetit, all!

[Spihaven]

I agree we should abide by the dress code...but here is my question. On the PG - are nice capri pants with blouse and nice sandles accepted within the dress code after 6 pm. I am packing a pair of black pants just in case - but would like to be more comfortable.

This is my very first cruise and I do not want to offend anyone and I do want to fall within the rules

Thanks

[Wendy The Wanderer]

Poss, I remember you telling that story, and can understand you being mortified. I'm sure if they had understood that he was cold, they would have been understanding, but who knows? I wonder what they would do if he had wrapped a scarf over his head? Oh, and what about a turban, or an Indian gentleman who wears one of those little Nehru caps--I bet they would not ask them to remove their hats. Perhaps next time you should speak to the maitre'd right up front, right away, and explain the situation.

[Travelcat2]

Spihaven, the PG has more relaxed dress codes. What you described would be completely acceptable on board.

Poss, whoever asked your DH to remove his beret was a bit over the top in terms of enforcing rules. Wendy is correct, I was thinking more in the area of baseball caps (they should be removed when entering the dining room on board IMO). A quick explanation should have been the end of the discussion.

It sounds like the rules are typically enforced by Regent -- except when they decide not to enforce them. People who "get a way with" not abiding by the dress codes seem proud of their accomplishment and share the information with people that are new to Regent:rolleyes:

The exception to all of this remains polo shirts. . . many of them cost considerably more than a simple button down short sleeve shirt (and look much better as well). Perhaps Regent should bring their Dress Code into this century.

[Aurite]

Poss, I remember you telling that story, and can understand you being mortified. I'm sure if they had understood that he was cold, they would have been understanding, but who knows? I wonder what they would do if he had wrapped a scarf over his head? Oh, and what about a turban, or an Indian gentleman who wears one of those little Nehru caps--I bet they would not ask them to remove their hats. Perhaps next time you should speak to the maitre'd right up front, right away, and explain the situation.
Aloha.
right on Wendy. Poss, you could always ask for another dinner napkin and wrap that around his head and say he's a sloppy eater, haha or maybe a bizzare hair piece just for fun. They have nice rastaman ones with dreadlocks or maybe a punk rock mohawk:D Talking with the Maitre'd first is probably the best, but maybe not the most fun way.:)
lol
Larry and Cindy

[Bearnaise]

What happens if you don't wear a collared shirt under your sports coat, but you remove your sports coat because you are warm (or for some other legitmate reason) - then you are seated in the formal restaurant w/o even a collar?
Then one wouldn't doff the sports coat, unless it were on fire. I've been warm in some nice restaurants wearing a shirt but I've never thought of taking off the shirt. Likewise, DW often gets warm, but never entertained the thought of sitting in a nice restaurant, or even a shabby one, in bra and panties.

But nothing, nothing is worse than wearing a tie. And plenty of us happily wear them, even out to dinner.

[Jim B]

Just came off the Navigator a few weeks ago.
There were many men wearing polo shirts for CCC nights.
There were a number of men wearing no collar shirts under sports coats
on semi formal nights.
BUT everyone had either a tux, dark suit, and a few a dark sports coat with grey slacks and
ties on formal night.

[jina]

I just recalled a not so pleasant experience we had on the Navigator on an informal night. We had come back from a long day ashore and honestly FORGOT it was an informal night - totally slipped our minds. We dressed in our country club casual attire (blouse w/ skirt and scarf for me, dress slacks with shirt for DH) and headed down to the Compass Rose - it was early - we got there right when the meal started as we were exhausted and hungry. We were seated in a table for two in the corner which was fine, but then were repeatedly scowled at and no one would come to take our order. Finally we left, very upset. When we went to reception to complain, we saw the sign that said "INFORMAL dress tonight" - so I'm assuming that was why we were treated that way. I wish someone had just come up to us an reminded us it was an informal night instead of treating us like skum. That's the only time we ever blatently did not follow the dress code - but it was an honest mistake. I wonder how many of the folks posters have mentioned as blatantly ignoring the code truly was, or it just slipped their minds. Trust me, now I pay very close attention to the dress code for every day on the cruise (although I can't find it online yet for our upcoming Alaska 7 day trip - I'm assuming there are either 2 informal nights or no informal nights - I doubt there will be a formal one).

[Dolebludger]

Actually "no collar" shirts ("dress "Ts") are very fashionable with a sports coat, and I don't know of any code against that. And there should be none against polo shirts -- alone on casual nights or with a jacket on informal nights. I'm in favor of dress codes, and follow them, but the codes must be flexible enough to go with changing styles within a dress category. Let's not have uniforms, please!

[Wendy The Wanderer]

Jina, that sounds awful. Shunning you was certainly no answer--either they seat you and treat you well, or tell you politely that they can't seat you--in that case you could have hastened back to your room to get a jacket. That's really unforgiveable. I saw them suggesting to a fellow that he go back and change on an informal night on Navigator. He would not, and they finally acquiesced and seated them quietly in a corner. But I believe they went ahead and served them, having decided to allow them in.

I wish they would add the dress code column back in on the website at some point, it would certainly help.

Either that or throw the thing out completely in favour of universal CCC. I don't think the Oceania folks have a problem with people slumming it wearing baseball caps, tank tops and shorts!

[Caroldoll]

all though, but IT IS A MATTER OF RESPECT and so we do it. For a woman it is nothing..it is quite something else for a man, but my husband has all his shirts designed with plaques and his cumberbund is built in to the tux. Shoes are a pain for him.

I SPECIFICALLY RESENT people coming to the dining room who are not dressed correctly when other people are being respectful and following the rules.

That is right--there are other lines who are less formal, but sometimes the itinerary doesn't work.

We believe in respect and dressing as requested, but I wish the ships would not ask for this and then deviate and let some people in without the proper attire.

Perhaps ships should designate some dining rooms for formal and make others available to people who do not wish to eat in their suite and want to dress a little down. That would work. I don't like being locked in the cabin or relegated to the buffet.

This subject has been worked over and over. I am curious to see changes in the future.

[Hambagahle]

We always adhere to the dress code and I for one am glad it is there. I think being in a nice restaurant and eating a nice meal is part of luxury cruising, and scruffily dressed people detract from that experience.

On our S American cruise last year there was one child on board - aged about 3 I think. He was incredidbly well behaved, and on formal nights - wore a dinner jacket and bow tie. He looked adorable, and everyone congratullated his parents. There is no reason why children cannot adhere to a dress code too, and in fact in so doing they will learn some respect for manners and traditions as well! Sorry if this sounds stuffy to American ears, but this is the way I feel.

[Aurite]

Aloha, Caroldoll I agree with the not loving the formal night as well. That's why were going back to Tahiti on the P.G., so I don't have to even bring a tux. The worst experience I've ever had on a required formal night was when the airlines lost one of my bags. You can guess what was mostly in that bag right? Well they tried to accomodate me as best as possible with a rental from the ship. The shoes were a 10 I wear an 11>, the dress shirt was two inches short in the sleeves, and I couldn't even begin to button the 15 inch neck, I could of faked it with a 16 and a half, but nooo that's what they had.
The pants were at least good ,in case of a flood ,as they barely covered the top of my socks. The cumberbund fit fine. I had to tie the bow tie around my neck with thread so it would stay somewhat in place. The most fun was my D.W. wanted to take photos at all the ship formal photo locations ,which were many ,so as to get a good photo. We made them all. My feet are scarred to this day. We still laugh at those photos and the exprience. Hey Caroldoll it wont be long now see ya soon.:)
Larry and Cindy

[mrlevin]

On one cruise out of Hong Kong on Seven Seas Mariner, our bags were lost and we didn't receive them until ten days into our trip. For formal night, the tailor came to our cabin and fitted my father and I for tuxes. For my wife and mother, they provided long black skirts and some of the staff provided hose and shoes. During our stop in Chan Mai, my wife and mother had bought nice silk tops.

On one cruise, a gentleman forgot his coat for an informal night. He was nicely informed by Maitre D' when he entered and he quickly went back to his cabin.

I have not had a formal night on my last couple of Regent cruises. I do like just taking a couple of sports coats instead of my tux. Still, if there was a formal night, I would bring and wear the tux. It is a matter of respect.

[yarlenna]

Having never cruised before and just recently signed on for a Regent 2010 cruise, I'm hoping that a tux and gown aren't the mandatory attire for a formal night. My wife and I typically wear jacket+slacks/dress while dining on vacation. Our expectation is that this will be fine on-board as well. Is this reasonable?

Ron

You will be fine. It is a cruise - something to be enjoyed.

[Billybob62]

While I totally agree that it is respectful to adhere to the dress code, the issue that is being overlooked on most of the responses is what the dress code should be on various cruises. We are on a 7-day Greek Isle cruise this summer (very hot) and are not at all sure what the dress code is or should be. There are no formal nights and CCC seems to be the way to go, although that is not very clear. I personnally see nothing wrong with collared golf shirts for dinner as opposed to botton down shirts, which may be more formal, but not necessarily more attractive. That being said, once the policy is clearly established, it really is incumbent on everyone to respect each other by dressing accordingly.:)

[Wendy The Wanderer]

Having never cruised before and just recently signed on for a Regent 2010 cruise, I'm hoping that a tux and gown aren't the mandatory attire for a formal night. My wife and I typically wear jacket+slacks/dress while dining on vacation. Our expectation is that this will be fine on-board as well. Is this reasonable?

Ron

Ron, forgive me if someone has already answered this.

No, a tux is definitely not mandatory on formal nights. But a suit and tie is requested, rather than a jacket/slacks. My husband brings a blue suit, the jacket of which doubles as a blazer with gray pants on informal nights, sans the tie.

As for your wife, I have rarely seen a "gown" on a Regent cruise, not since our first in 2000. Just a nice dress or pant suit in general, with a little glitz added for formal night perhaps.

[Travelcat2]

While I totally agree that it is respectful to adhere to the dress code, the issue that is being overlooked on most of the responses is what the dress code should be on various cruises. We are on a 7-day Greek Isle cruise this summer (very hot) and are not at all sure what the dress code is or should be. There are no formal nights and CCC seems to be the way to go, although that is not very clear. I personnally see nothing wrong with collared golf shirts for dinner as opposed to botton down shirts, which may be more formal, but not necessarily more attractive. That being said, once the policy is clearly established, it really is incumbent on everyone to respect each other by dressing accordingly.:)

You are so right about having to dress formallly (or in a jacket) in tropical or very warm places. The one good thing is that there will not be a formal night on your 7-day Greek Isle cruise.

Regent feels it's policy is clearly established. Since Regent does read these boards, perhaps they will "hear" us about the collared golf shirts.

[Dolebludger]

I hope Regent will also "hear us" about dress "Ts" worn under sports jackets or with suits. Anybody who picks up a copy of "GQ" (or even watches TV) can quickly see that this "look" is "in" for any occasion not requiring a tie (and even some that traditionally do). It is perfect for informal night, and if Regent has a problem with it, they should lose it!

[mrlevin]

I hope Regent will also "hear us" about dress "Ts" worn under sports jackets or with suits. Anybody who picks up a copy of "GQ" (or even watches TV) can quickly see that this "look" is "in" for any occasion not requiring a tie (and even some that traditionally do). It is perfect for informal night, and if Regent has a problem with it, they should lose it!

Richard, pleases read a number of the posts before yours. Regent DOES NOT have a problem with dress "Ts" worn under sports coats.

[Goofyisme]

Yes nice dress Tee's and jacket were worn by several on Informal Night during our last cruise with no issues from staff.

[Caroldoll]

you others, I feel if they say Tux, then it is full Tux. My husband wears a siz 14 shoe and he won't wear just any shoe with his tux (his problem). I feel that the problem is IF THE SHIP SAYS FORMAL, THEN EVERYONE SHOULD BE FORMAL..and they should have a separate diningroom for people like us who don't want to drag the extra clothes. In the meantime, we believe in respect and we will respect the requirements to the letter of what is meant to be. The problem is if the ship lets others not be respectful. I believe all of you people who want to dress up should do that--they should let us who do not want to have a diningroom where we can go, and not be relegated to our cabins. That's my opinion. These boards tend to "flame" people...people are entitled to their opinions without being picked apart--whether they only come on once or if they are "regulars". Opinions are what made this world.

[Goofyisme]

On Voyager and Mariner, if I am not mistaken La Veranda was CCC on every night so there is a choice other than your suite on these two ships.

[Travelcat2]

you others, I feel if they say Tux, then it is full Tux. My husband wears a siz 14 shoe and he won't wear just any shoe with his tux (his problem). I feel that the problem is IF THE SHIP SAYS FORMAL, THEN EVERYONE SHOULD BE FORMAL..and they should have a separate diningroom for people like us who don't want to drag the extra clothes. In the meantime, we believe in respect and we will respect the requirements to the letter of what is meant to be. The problem is if the ship lets others not be respectful. I believe all of you people who want to dress up should do that--they should let us who do not want to have a diningroom where we can go, and not be relegated to our cabins. That's my opinion. These boards tend to "flame" people...people are entitled to their opinions without being picked apart--whether they only come on once or if they are "regulars". Opinions are what made this world.

I agree completely, Caroldoll and Goofyisme. I really see this issue as adhering to a posted "regulation" (cannot think of another word) rather than an opinion. Either you respect Regent -- or you don't. Most of us on these thread do (even if we wish it were not exactly as strict as it currently is).

[Wendy The Wanderer]

On Voyager and Mariner there is a dining room that's always CCC. It's La Veranda!

The trouble is, the dress code is in effect in all the lounges, so don't try to get a drink after dinner in the Observation Lounge!

[Travelcat2]

On Voyager and Mariner there is a dining room that's always CCC. It's La Veranda!

The trouble is, the dress code is in effect in all the lounges, so don't try to get a drink after dinner in the Observation Lounge!

Yes, that is the "trouble". Those who choose to go to La Veranda should (IMO) have a place to go after dinner. There are enough lounges on the Voyager and Mariner for everyone on board. Regent could easily select one for passengers who prefer CCC. In the theater, why should they care?

[Wendy The Wanderer]

That would be great, just one lounge with a piano player or a little duo. But it won't happen.

[Aurite]

you others, I feel if they say Tux, then it is full Tux. My husband wears a siz 14 shoe and he won't wear just any shoe with his tux (his problem). I feel that the problem is IF THE SHIP SAYS FORMAL, THEN EVERYONE SHOULD BE FORMAL..and they should have a separate diningroom for people like us who don't want to drag the extra clothes. In the meantime, we believe in respect and we will respect the requirements to the letter of what is meant to be. The problem is if the ship lets others not be respectful. I believe all of you people who want to dress up should do that--they should let us who do not want to have a diningroom where we can go, and not be relegated to our cabins. That's my opinion. These boards tend to "flame" people...people are entitled to their opinions without being picked apart--whether they only come on once or if they are "regulars". Opinions are what made this world.
Aloha Caroldoll, I agree completely.

[Aurite]

Yes, that is the "trouble". Those who choose to go to La Veranda should (IMO) have a place to go after dinner. There are enough lounges on the Voyager and Mariner for everyone on board. Regent could easily select one for passengers who prefer CCC. In the theater, why should they care?
We totally agree they could close the doors so we wouldn,t offend anyone! I bet our room would be having the most fun what do ya think?:)
Aloha Larry and Cindy

[Aurite]

That would be great, just one lounge with a piano player or a little duo. But it won't happen.
Aloha Wendy,
I enjoy Hal tickling the ivories in ccc, and have many times. You think they would accomodate those of us who love good music and good company, and might I add pay good money to do just that. They should at least give the option to see how it works. We know it works well on the P.G. I'll say hi to Hal and siglo for ya real soon.

You know what our favorite cruise is?

The next one:D

Larrry and Cindy

[rbm]

You will be fine. It is a cruise - something to be enjoyed.

Ron, forgive me if someone has already answered this.

No, a tux is definitely not mandatory on formal nights. But a suit and tie is requested, rather than a jacket/slacks. My husband brings a blue suit, the jacket of which doubles as a blazer with gray pants on informal nights, sans the tie.

As for your wife, I have rarely seen a "gown" on a Regent cruise, not since our first in 2000. Just a nice dress or pant suit in general, with a little glitz added for formal night perhaps.

Thanks for your response. From what I've read in this thread, the cruise will post the dress code prior to the ship?

Ron

[Billybob62]

I called Regent this afternoon and was told that collared golf shirts are totally acceptable for CCC. The agent also apologized for not having that information up on the website. I think this is a done deal and we can go on to other matters of dress which need to be "formalized" by Regent, such as what to wear with a jacket on informal nights. I have been wearing turtle necks or light sweaters with a jacket for a few years now with mostly compliments and no s******s. I think it is a generational thing. There are still people who get all dressed up to go to the symphony, but that number is dwindling each year, although it is getting to be too much the other way (jeans?). I predict it will not be long before informal will no longer even require jackets, although there will be "generational" people who will always wear a jacket and tie (like to the symphony). Cruising should be what makes people comfortable, both wearing and looking at the clothes. With that said, I certainly do not expect not see tank tops, bare midriffs and whatever else might be the norm on Carnival for example. Those who travel on Regent know what is right and Regent should be more forthcoming in its "requirements" and what satisfies those requirements, with genuine flexibility in mind so everyone can feel comfortable:):)

[Travelcat2]

I called Regent this afternoon and was told that collared golf shirts are totally acceptable for CCC. The agent also apologized for not having that information up on the website. I think this is a done deal and we can go on to other matters of dress which need to be "formalized" by Regent, such as what to wear with a jacket on informal nights. I have been wearing turtle necks or light sweaters with a jacket for a few years now with mostly compliments and no s******s. I think it is a generational thing. There are still people who get all dressed up to go to the symphony, but that number is dwindling each year, although it is getting to be too much the other way (jeans?). I predict it will not be long before informal will no longer even require jackets, although there will be "generational" people who will always wear a jacket and tie (like to the symphony). Cruising should be what makes people comfortable, both wearing and looking at the clothes. With that said, I certainly do not expect not see tank tops, bare midriffs and whatever else might be the norm on Carnival for example. Those who travel on Regent know what is right and Regent should be more forthcoming in its "requirements" and what satisfies those requirements, with genuine flexibility in mind so everyone can feel comfortable:):)

Your post made my day! We are very much in favor of Country Club Casual (with nice polo/golf shirts) and enjoy "Informal" nights (it's fairly easy to carry a sports coat on a plane). The "Formal" stuff should remain in the last century (in terms of crusing on Regent only).

While we respect and abide by Regent's Dress Code, we have hoped for some 21st century changes for some time.

[Caroldoll]

and our clothes would not offend anyone--I don't think so. Looking forward to the very casual PG--sure am--one suitcase works for me.

[Caroldoll]

We were the same when Windsong was there. Thinking PG is going to be large by comparison. We are very anxious to go and counting the days. It is not below two months, darn it. Hope we made the right decisions on excursions under the circumstances...the boat circumstances as well as the abilities of the four of us. It is not that we are elderly, but both of the guys have back challenges. It will work though. I am also dismayed at how Regent is treating passengers with their excursion bookings. I will survive though. So..until Riatea, in the bar..which one? I forgot! Aloha

[Wendy The Wanderer]

Aurite, you lucky people! Yes, I love Hal Fraser. We missed him last December--he was just getting off to go home. And you are so right, they have the dress code exactly right on the PG, and the ambience is wonderful.

If I could spend a couple of months a year on this ship, I would.

[DocDesdin]

In the past when I've taken Regent cruises, golf shirts were never a problem for ccc nights, however, on a recent Voyager cruise (March 2009), the daily passages newsletter specifically stated no golf shirts.

[Wendy The Wanderer]

Wow, how confusing. I wish they could at least be consistent.

I'm just very glad my husband doesn't wear them (golf or polo shirts.) Phew.

[Dolebludger]

Like Doc, I used to wear golf (polo) shirts on CCC nights -- along with 70% of my fellow male guests. Question: how can they call it Country Club Casual if you can't wear a golf shirt?

Actually, this "anti polo" rule will be more trouble to me than bringing a tux for formal night. Polos are easy to pack, double as day wear, and can be washed onboard with no ironing, if need be.

Regent, bring back the polos!:(

[Aurite]

and our clothes would not offend anyone--I don't think so. Looking forward to the very casual PG--sure am--one suitcase works for me.
Aloha Caroldoll. Great minds think alike! Now if you could just say somthing to my D.W. about the one suitcase idea that would be great.
Larry :)

[Billybob62]

Much to my chagrin, I discovered this morning on the Regent web site (very difficult to find -- need to hit cruise questions on the bottom of the page and then what to pack) that golf shirts are banned on CCC nights and ties are "strongly recommended" on informal nights. When I called corporate, I was told this is a recent policy change (within the last 6 months) to "dress up" the passengers. In my conversation, it was clear that this is the policy and it will not change any time soon. So wear your golf shirts on the tours and shower and change for dinner seems to be the rule. It will be interesting to see what the reaction is now that a formal rule is in place.:(:(

[Aurite]

We were the same when Windsong was there. Thinking PG is going to be large by comparison. We are very anxious to go and counting the days. It is not below two months, darn it. Hope we made the right decisions on excursions under the circumstances...the boat circumstances as well as the abilities of the four of us. It is not that we are elderly, but both of the guys have back challenges. It will work though. I am also dismayed at how Regent is treating passengers with their excursion bookings. I will survive though. So..until Riatea, in the bar..which one? I forgot! Aloha
Aloha Caroldoll, Yes it is Love. This cruise will bring us up to 49 days on the P.G. Remember you can always change excursions with enough notice once on board if it's a problem and just rebook somthing else less back jarring. My D.W. wants me to remind you the spa is great for before or especially after excursions. Actually anytime the spa is great! We probably will be at the piano bar listening to Hal Frasier most every night around 6:30. We wont be hard to find trust me. I'am 6'3 and my D.W. is 4'11, almost.:)
See ya all soon
Larry and Cindy
until

[Aurite]

Aurite, you lucky people! Yes, I love Hal Fraser. We missed him last December--he was just getting off to go home. And you are so right, they have the dress code exactly right on the PG, and the ambience is wonderful.

If I could spend a couple of months a year on this ship, I would.

Aloha Wendy, sorry ya missed Hal last cruise, but at least you've had the pleasure of being entertained by him before and hopefully again soon. Once again Great minds think alike, a month a year would be perfect. Our last three cruises on the P.G. have been for 14 days. We also usually stay pre and post as well because of the one flight a week thing from Hawaii. It's a good excuse now that they don't hold the ship for us since flts from Hawaii arrive around 10 pm just as the P.G. sets sail. Plus it's so hard to leave we like to stay a week after to get ready to go back to the real world. The overwater bungalows at the Pearl resorts are nice, but nothing like the P.G. Club Med on Bora Bora is not as nice, but the food and bevarage comes with the room, like we need more all inclusive:D You have now given my D.W. the two month idea thanks alot, I think,Ha,Ha, She used my line on me that it's the same air fare one month or two months:)
WE must of just missed each other of the P.G. with as many days as we both have on the ship.
You never know we're still young!
Aloha
Larry and {Two month} Cindy

[Wendy The Wanderer]

Larry, you never know, maybe we have been on together. Our last two trips have also been 14 days. 42 days total. Our "flu" is currently in remission, but not sure for how long!

Much easier for you to do the two-month thing, being in Hawaii already!

[Aurite]

Larry, you never know, maybe we have been on together. Our last two trips have also been 14 days. 42 days total. Our "flu" is currently in remission, but not sure for how long!

Much easier for you to do the two-month thing, being in Hawaii already!

Aloha Wendy, we may have been especially when you said you were one of the last at the pool bar and the Motu, sounds just like us.
Your right about it being easier because we are so much closer and there is no time change for us. You could always break up your trip with a stopover in Hawaii, it's not so bad a layover spot;)
This trip will bring us up to 49 days on the P.G. Maybe to help your lack of flu we will send ya some updates from the ship if ya think that might help,
Aloha Larry and Cindy:)

[cruiseyguy]

I've worn polo shirts with a blazer on numerous Seabourn cruises every night in the Restaurant except formal with never a problem nor the proverbial "raised eyebrow." Regent's new "policy" (if true) is a real step backwards and I can't imagine having to lug clothes for three distinct clothing regimens around the world. Really stupid move.

[canadagal]

Is this some type of "new age" thing where there is no respect for the guidelines set forth by a cruise line that wishes to maintain their standards as a "luxury" cruise line or ?????:eek:

I agree that it's a lack of respect for established guidelines and I'd put it right up there with people that feel that they don't have to follow the established tipping rules either.
On our Mariner March/09 cruise, it did specifically list "No" polo shirts in the daily passages.
Both hubby and I would prefer CCC all the time but until Regent changes their code we will dress as they suggest or else stay in our cabin and order in room service for when we don't feel like dressing up. We also vote for Regent bringing back the polo shirt for CCC nights.
Pat

[Suite Travels]

JoAnne, you said it all. We travel on lux lines that have a dress code and we are delighted to comply. Since we live in S. Florida dressing casual is the norm. Like you, I would not go to the mall or grocery looking like a slob. One of our last cruises was on Crystal which was 33 days and had eight formal nights we decided to eliminate two of them and order room service. Nothing wrong with having a night at home even on vacation. We just ate dinner in our suite and watched two DVDs and just relaxed. We would never venture out unless we were dressed accordingly out of respect for the other guests.

[Wendy The Wanderer]

Pat and Suite, I agree with you, except that if I wanted to "venture out" of my cabin at midnight to look at the stars up on the top deck, I would do it.

The polo shirt thing is just silly, it will be interesting to see how that plays out.

The irony of all this is that the ladies can just about get away with anything on formal nights, short of t-shirts and jeans, or shorts.

[canadagal]

Oh gosh yes, Wendy! Me too! I would not hesitate to wander out there either at midnight either and techically it's no longer a formal night as you are into the next day's dress code anyhow. I wouldn't go up there at 7:00 p.m. in my shorts on formal night either as you still have to navigate the hallways and elevator but later in the evening I say it's fair game too.
Pat

[NoviceCruiser3]

IMO, a luxury cruise represents a level of service and accomodation, not a comparison of how other patrons are dressed. For which I pay a premium.;)

[Suite Travels]

Absolutly we would go up top and bring a cocktail with us. The stars are so bright when you are at sea. When taking the night off we just stay away from the formal venues and enjoy the outside deck or pool area. You run into other people doing the same thing.

[jina]

I am sure this will tick people off but I do not see anything wrong with me going to the pool deck to look at the stars in casual clothes on an informal or formal night and using the stairs or elevators to get there (sorry, I cannot fly.). How else would I get to La Veranda which is CCC all the time? If people are upset about seeing people under dressed in the halls, well, I'd better just keep my mouth shut. OK, fine, get a life - or please understand I do not mean to insult you by using the hallway to go look at the stars - I will avert my eyes and pretend to be invisible. As long as I stay out of the lounges, theatres and restaurants I think I'm adhering to the rules. And what if I want to do laundry that night? Do I need to put on a dress so I can walk down the hall with my laundry basket just in case I see someone?

[Jim B]

Jina.

There is nothing wrong and you don't have to sneak around the ship on formal nights when you don't want to participate. Of course you need to use the elevators or stairs, and walk through the halls. Nobody is going to say anything.

[cruiseyguy]

I don't know of any ship where the general access areas are closed to passengers not dressed to code. No one will pay $500+ a day to be locked in a luxury prison. "Luxury" means different things to different people. Obviously these archaic dress codes don't represent the "real" world so I assume many passengers are living out a "luxury" fantasy when they dress up. Nothing wrong with that. At the same time those who choose not to participate should not feel guilty as they attempt to navigate to the alternatives offered by the ship.

[linda_22003]

Obviously these archaic dress codes don't represent the "real" world so I assume many passengers are living out a "luxury" fantasy when they dress up.

Or, consider the possibility that they are people who are accustomed to dressing appropriately for the occasion.

[Billybob62]

I would hope that someone from Regent will join this discussion to explain and justify the change in dress code. The fact is that over the last decade, dress codes have changed dramatically, beginning I think with Casual Fridays at work. As I stated earlier, the percentage of men who wear jackets (with or without ties) at the Atlanta Symphony is well under 50%, and almost all are probably 70 and over. As long as men are dressed neatly (and I consider a fashionable golf shirt (without stains) to be neat, I think Regent is over stepping in trying to reinforce itself as a luxury cruise line. Give me a spacious cabin, exceptional service, excellent food, great itineraries and a decent value for my money and I will be back for a luxury cruise. But "forcing" me into a dress mode that is outmoded in today's world leaves me cold (although our cruise is this summer in the Greek Isles). Lets hear from Regent on this matter.

[Travelcat2]

Wow -- so many opinions! As I've said before, it would really be easier for many people if "Informal" nights replaced "Formal" nights -- especially on cruises into hot or tropical areas. In the meantime, we are following the guidelines -- it our choice to cruise Regent. According to posts I have read, other luxury lines are more formal than Regent. My DH could get "looks" if he only wore a dark suit instead of a tux".

We have gone up on the pool deck very late at night to watch stars. I've never even thought about what I was wearing and no one else seemed to care either.

The thing about polo shirts is strange. I don't believe this is a "new" policy as I have seen it on our last three cruises. Interestly, men did wear polo shirts and they looked completely appropriate. This particularly policy does not make sense. I'll have to think more about it before our next cruise (4 1/2 months -- but, whose counting)

[Jim B]

I have often seen people change out of their formal wear after dinner before going to the show, or casino or even one of the lounges. Don't know if they are really suppose to do that, but nobody seems to care.
And you are right about going out and seeing the stars. Sure more comfortable in casual wear than formal wear.

To me it is just another reason why Regent should be CCC all the time!!

[Host Dan]

I have often seen people change out of their formal wear after dinner before going to the show, or casino or even one of the lounges. Don't know if they are really suppose to do that, but nobody seems to care.
And you are right about going out and seeing the stars. Sure more comfortable in casual wear than formal wear.

To me it is just another reason why Regent should be CCC all the time!!
Sorry if I was mistaken, but I thought Regent was planning to go purely CCC at some point... (???)

Host Dan

[mrlevin]

Sorry if I was mistaken, but I thought Regent was planning to go purely CCC at some point... (???)

Host Dan

Dan, do you have a citation or at least a source?

I have been on a few CCC sailings on Regent but all still required jackets in Signatures and recommended jackets for SSS party.

[Travelcat2]

Sorry if I was mistaken, but I thought Regent was planning to go purely CCC at some point... (???)

Host Dan

REALLY hope you are correct!

[Host Dan]

Dan, do you have a citation or at least a source?

I have been on a few CCC sailings on Regent but all still required jackets in Signatures and recommended jackets for SSS party.
More of an impression...

Host Dan

[cruiseyguy]

I had the same impression and thus the new "policy" seems to be a 180 degree turn. Consistent and predictable are not adjectives I would use to describe Regent of late.

[Billybob62]

The information I posted yesterday comes not only from the web site, but from a Regent rep at corporate. The web site explicitly states that CCC means no golf shirts and for informal nights (of which there are two on a seven day Greek Isles cruise) "ties are strongly recommended." I was also told that this was a corporate change made about 6 months ago. Again, I urge someone from Regent to join this discussion to clear up the obvious confusion and maybe reconsider the dress code.:)

[Wendy The Wanderer]

I think the website has suggested ties for informal nights for a long time, at least a couple of years or more.

They just want to find more ways to define themselves as "luxury", or "six star". And some misguided people there think that by forcing people to dress up even more, that this will happen. Just my opinion.

[Jim B]

I think Regent is getting a little more CCC on cruises but still has many that require a formal night on 7 day and 2 formal nights on a 10 to 14 night cruise. Just depends on where they are cruising. Seems like if they do back off on a formal night they add a semi formal which really does not help much. Means guys still have to take a sports coat.

[larry1365]

I cna't believe this thread is still going....nothing new being said that wasn't said in similar threads months ago.:confused:

[Travelcat2]

I cna't believe this thread is still going....nothing new being said that wasn't said in similar threads months ago.:confused:

You're right to a certain extent. With new people coming on the boards all the time, most things are repetitive. There has supposedly been a recent change in the CCC dress codes (as discussed in this thread). I began the thread because some posters on another thread were telling new cruisers that children can wear jeans at night, men do not have to wear jackets, etc. I was interested to learn if there were that many people not abiding by the dress code. Apparently, most passengers follow it with no problem (although many would be happier if it were a tiny bit less stringent):)

[Suite Travels]

Travelcat, on our five cruises with Regent I can say that most dressed to code. Same as on Crystal. You will always have the odd one's regardless of the cruise line.

[jhp]

Yes, this is a repetitive issue, just like All Inclusive was a few years ago. To some it is beating a dead horse, but it always seems to rear its head again and again. I guess venting is healthy for some. I just follow the code, and do what I'm told because for me, formal that I wear weighs less than any other code.

[larry1365]

You're right to a certain extent. With new people coming on the boards all the time, most things are repetitive. There has supposedly been a recent change in the CCC dress codes (as discussed in this thread). I began the thread because some posters on another thread were telling new cruisers that children can wear jeans at night, men do not have to wear jackets, etc. I was interested to learn if there were that many people not abiding by the dress code. Apparently, most passengers follow it with no problem (although many would be happier if it were a tiny bit less stringent):)

I seem to remember the issue of "golf shirts" -- whether they were allowed or not -- being discussed ad infinitum at least twice previously. It seemed the answer depended upon who answered the question at Regent. That still seems to be the case.

So many of these repeative threads just seem to be so tiring. Rehashing and rehasing the same points over and over. I come to CC for new information, well-thought out and objective reports of crusing experiences. I think I will pass on reading more on this thread.

[cruiseyguy]

There wouldn't be any "rehashing" if Regent was consistent in its policies and practices. The fact is, no one knows what Regent's current practice is regarding "golf" shirts--we are only aware of the periodically changing policies. Has anyone actually been turned away from the CR for wearing a "golf" shirt on the wrong night?

[Billybob62]

Larry: If this thread bores you so much, the simple solution is to not click on it and look only at threads that may be more pleasing to you. Being new to Regent, I am not as familiar with threads going back 2-3 years and it seems that this is a ripe issue for discussion as is obvious by the responses.

[lkakers]

Larry: If this thread bores you so much, the simple solution is to not click on it and look only at threads that may be more pleasing to you. Being new to Regent, I am not as familiar with threads going back 2-3 years and it seems that this is a ripe issue for discussion as is obvious by the responses.

Hear, hear, Billybob. I'm also new to cruising Regent, so I come here for just this sort information -- trying to figure out what my DH and I should pack. I am also not aware of the old threads hashing/rehashing.

Although I'm only posting because I want to encourage others to continue sharing their thoughts and experiences on this matter (because it IS very useful to some of us), thus this post might seem a waste of time, I have to express my confusion as to why someone would go to the trouble of posting simply to say they're bored of the topic. :confused:

Just don't read it; or if you read it and see no new info, click away and find a topic more to your liking (that's what I do when I read posts that don't interest me). It's like the king is waving away the jester asking us posters to be more entertaining in future... :rolleyes:

[Travelcat2]

It's good to see you both on the board. Glad to hear that some of our ramblings are helpful;)

Dress codes are particularly confusing at the moment because Regent's website is not listing the daily dress codes for each cruise. They are working on it and expect it to have it back up soon. The information I have been sharing is from our February/March cruise on the Navigator.

Unfortunately (or fortunately -- depending upon your view), we had one "Informal" and one "Formal" night on this Caribbean cruise. Some of us feel (myself included) that packing for this is difficult. We saw very few tuxedos on "Formal" night -- mostly suits with ties. On "Informal" night, many men just wore the same suit without a tie (instead of packing a sports jacket). We did not observe anyone that did not follow the dress codes fairly closely.

In terms of the "Club Club Casual" attire that excludes polo shirts. . . . There were men with nice polo shirts on -- nothing was said (at least nothing that we heard about).

If you have any specific questions, ask away. There is usually a few of us "regulars" that will be happy to respond.

[Peek-a-boo]

In terms of the "Club Club Casual" attire that excludes polo shirts. . . . There were men with nice polo shirts on -- nothing was said (at least nothing that we heard about).

If you have any specific questions, ask away. There is usually a few of us "regulars" that will be happy to respond.

Thanks once again, Travelcat2, for trying to clear this issue up for us newbies. In reading this 6 page post, I am finding that perhaps golf shirts and jackets are acceptable on a hot summer Med. cruise, but what about footware for men? When my husband dresses for work or to go to a wonderful NYC restaurant, of course he wears a suit and dress shoes, but when we dine at our country club the standard uniform seems to be a nice, no logo, perhaps silk golf shirt, jacket, slacks and deck shoes (with or without socks) Is CCC that much different on board?

[RachelG]

Peek-a-boo, I think your husband would be perfectly acceptable in that ensemble.

[Wendy The Wanderer]

So far, we don't have any shoe police on board. You're good to go!

[Peek-a-boo]

Peek-a-boo, I think your husband would be perfectly acceptable in that ensemble.
Hi Rachel...I made my boys (13 & 15) try their sportcoats on and thankfully they both fit. I am hoping that no major growth spurts happen within the next 3 1/2 months. I did find out that our cruise is a "Club Mariner" cruise...I know that you had mentioned it before, but can you tell me what they do?

[Travelcat2]

Hi Rachel...I made my boys (13 & 15) try their sportcoats on and thankfully they both fit. I am hoping that no major growth spurts happen within the next 3 1/2 months. I did find out that our cruise is a "Club Mariner" cruise...I know that you had mentioned it before, but can you tell me what they do?

Why don't you start a thread regarding "Club Mariner" cruises? There are probably many people that would be interested in learning more about the programs available. Your question might get lost on this V E R Y long thread:D

[steve1era]

Here here!!!

Agree completely. We are new to Regent ( haven't yet sailed but hope to soon). We watch these threads looking for "new" information for us. Always looking forward to interseting posts, both positive & negative, but please, keep the "flaming" to yourselves. This board is not for opinions about other folks, rather it is about opinions about the ships, experiences, wants, likes, dislikes, etc...

We are definitely "newbies to Regent and kind of newbies to cruising, ie., 2 Carnivals & 1 Norwegian, but very much looking forward to our first Regent "luxury cruise". It will be soon. Anyway, keep posting about the plusses & minuses because there are those of us who eat it all up, and use the info presented to make important upcoming decisions. Thank you all for your posts.

One last thing, re: dress codes. We took our last 11 day cruise on Norwegian because of their policy of anytime, anywhere dining options (a small taste of luxury cruising without assigned dining times and tablemates). We appreciated their flexibilty in dining options and took advantage of their "premium" dining venues. Part of the positive experience with some of these dining venues was the adhered to policy of a dress code in their premium venues. It was nice to dress up on some nights and see others follow suit. BTW, on the optional formal nights (mostly jackets or suits), there were a large % of cruisers who dressed up. Nice.

[steve1era]

Last post was reply to Ilakers

[billyjeff]

I have been following this thread with interest although I do not cruise Regent. With respect to the no golf/polo shirt rule, does this apply only where a jacket is not worn. Or is it acceptable to wear a golf/polo shirt with a jacket.

We cruise Crystal and I have like to wear a nice solid color golf shirt (Bobby Jones) with a jacket.

[grandmab]

I just returned from 29 nights on the Mariner, and it was stated in Passages that "golf shirts" were excluded from CCC nights. On the entire cruise I never saw a golf shirt during the evening.

[OrpingtonT]

I just returned from 29 nights on the Mariner, and it was stated in Passages that "golf shirts" were excluded from CCC nights. On the entire cruise I never saw a golf shirt during the evening.

Even with a jacket?

[Dolebludger]

This rule about no golf (polo) shirts on Country Club Casual night (with or without a jacket) is just plain dumb. Has anybody at Regent actually visited a Country Club? Golf (polo) shirts are everywhere, worn by both men and women. Of course, this does not mean the rule should be broken. It does mean that it should be complained about on comment cards.

[Travelcat2]

This rule about no golf (polo) shirts on Country Club Casual night (with or without a jacket) is just plain dumb. Has anybody at Regent actually visited a Country Club? Golf (polo) shirts are everywhere, worn by both men and women. Of course, this does not mean the rule should be broken. It does mean that it should be complained about on comment cards.

I agree with you. If they want to keep their current policy, they should change the designation to "Business Casual".

[Host Dan]

Even with a jacket?
A jacket over a golf shirt is completely acceptable IMHO. (Even dressier than CCC)

Host Dan

[OrpingtonT]

A jacket over a golf shirt is completely acceptable IMHO. (Even dressier than CCC)

Host Dan

I feel so, too.

[martyinmpls]

I think the dress codes should be respected. If you really don't like it, you could try the Oceania cruises It is run by the same parent company. They also have great service, food, itineraries. They don't have "formal nights though" They request "country club" dress and no jeans or shorts for the Ala Carte restaraunts. I did bring a couple long dresses, and there were very few others. I don't remember seeing any tuxes. We've been on two and both were Med. cruises. Looking forward to a little more formal dress on the Regent Cruise!

[Travelcat2]

Although I am stunned by this OLD thread resurfacing, I agree with most sentiments. If you want to cruise on Regent -- respect their dress codes (I don't care what your age is). If you prefer a less formal cruise line, book Oceania. Most important IMHO, let OLD threads die -- start new ones -- they somehow seem more relevant:o

[verdl]

Although I am stunned by this OLD thread resurfacing, I agree with most sentiments. If you want to cruise on Regent -- respect their dress codes (I don't care what your age is). If you prefer a less formal cruise line, book Oceania. Most important IMHO, let OLD threads die -- start new ones -- they somehow seem more relevant:o

I second that!! It doesn't take alot of effort to comply with the dress code. IMO it's not as "dressy" as we dress to go to dinner at a fine restaurant in Houston.

Just my 2 cents...............
jj

[ebobh]

Ow, ohh, ow... I actually like Oceania, and found the dress there comparable with Regent in every way except for the formal nights (they do allow polo-golf shirts, the verboten covering on R). The ambiance of their ships is also classy, and the food is at least as good (IMHO). Depending on itinerary, anyone cruising Regent would probably also have fun there (smaller staterooms, but all rooms tend to look the same while asleep).

Concur with those who say one should respect others and dress accordingly. Rent the tux onboard if you don't want to pack it, have some fun and honor the legacy of cruising. Re flying, we all want bus line prices for flights, so we have gotten bus line casual dress and conduct. Cruising is one of the few breaks we have from our (casually-dressed) culture and pace of life, and dressing well and having fun are a part of that equation. Still disagree with the golf shirt issue, but will follow their dictates again the next time we sail with Regent. I look forward to the next thread on this topic, and the inevitable gnashing of teeth about golf shirts (at least until Regent comes to their senses and frees us from this millstone around our necks...).

[yarlenna]

Last year, my DH wore Polo shirts - all nice pressed - with no problems. I guess, they may make me eat in our "suite" but I don't know why. At the prices we are paying for our coming cruise, I don't think they should worry about what we wear. We will be clean and wearing our best. If it is not good enough, fine.

[Travelcat2]

Ow, ohh, ow... I actually like Oceania, and found the dress there comparable with Regent in every way except for the formal nights (they do allow polo-golf shirts, the verboten covering on R). The ambiance of their ships is also classy, and the food is at least as good (IMHO). Depending on itinerary, anyone cruising Regent would probably also have fun there (smaller staterooms, but all rooms tend to look the same while asleep).


I have absolutely nothing against Oceania (she is a sister to Regent after all).:) My reference to sailing on Oceania was to reference the fact that it was less formal. I know several people who have tried Oceania and loved it.

[MICone]

The dress code is okay as in my experience it isn't rigid. I think it is designed to ensure that evening attire is neat. I think that most men own a dark suit, so how difficult is it to wear it on "Formal" night.
Last year, at Signatures, a reasonably formal restaurant, jackets and ties were requested. At one table, the men were wearing golf shirts, casual pants and shoes without socks. At first, I was irked becasue I took the time to change into a dark suit and shoes with socks, in keeping with the dress code, but my irritation rapidly waned in the face of the fabulous food and wine.

[yarlenna]

Yes my DH has one nice suit and 2 dress shirts. That is fine for the formal and nearly formal days. But, the other days are "Country Club Casual." I will not purchase a lot of new apparel for one week of our lives. We have already purchased our cruise based on how wonderful Regent was for us on our last cruise. I cannot believe that Regent will have changed so much in only one year. And what about the other cruisers who expect to wear their good polo and golf shirts? I think this whole thing is silly. I come on a cruise to relax and enjoy some good food, good service, good music and peace on the water.

[Travelcat2]

yarlenna -- I could not agree with you more:D

[Loodie]

Fortunately, this whole cruise business is voluntary and you can choose not to cruise on a line that has a silly dress code. IMHO respecting the dress code is respecting your fellow passenger. And while some cannot imagine why anyone would care what another passenger wears, the other passenger cannot imagine why someone would want to tarnish the atmosphere of a nice evening by not following the simple guidelines.:D

[leese]

Rent the tux onboard if you don't want to pack it).

Is it really possible to rent a tux onboard?

[Wendy The Wanderer]

No, I don't believe you can rent a tux on a Regent ship.

[yarlenna]

Fortunately, this whole cruise business is voluntary and you can choose not to cruise on a line that has a silly dress code. IMHO respecting the dress code is respecting your fellow passenger. And while some cannot imagine why anyone would care what another passenger wears, the other passenger cannot imagine why someone would want to tarnish the atmosphere of a nice evening by not following the simple guidelines.:D

A few problems with that
1, My cruise is already booked and I do not want to lose the money.
2. I had no problems on my last Regent cruise with the same shirts.
3. Oceana doesn't have a Caribbean cruise for the same dates.
4. Respect goes both ways. If you don't like my clothes, look at something else. I am not asking you to sit with me, talk with me, or wear my clothes.
5. I am sorry if I "tarnish the atmosphere of a nice evening" If someone had told me that I would offend by sailing, I would not have put my money down.
6. Country Club Casual is a strange name for a guideline that says you can't wear your Country Club's shirt!
Back to #2 On my Regent cruise last year, I saw LOTS of men wearing golf and polo shirts.

[giustot]

On my recent voyager cruise there were several men who wore jackets over golf shirts. It seemed less objectionable to those who are bothered by golf shirts.

Each and every time the CCC dress guidelines were mentioned on the cruise, they specifically added "no golf shirts." I find it amusing that people are trying to parse the words in order to change the intent. It reminds me of Bill Clinton in his deposition saying "it depends on what the meaning of the word 'is' is." I guess for some cruisers it depends on what the meaning of the word 'no' is."

I truly understand that some people could care less what they and others wear on ships. But if you decide to sail on a ship that still has a dress code, it's a matter of basic respect for yourself and the other passengers to adhere to it.

By the way, on my six Regent cruises I have found people overdress rathan than underdress on the informal and CCC evenings. Tom.

[Wendy The Wanderer]

The fact of the matter is that all of us comparative Regent veterans have seen plenty of polo shirts in the dining room in the past. I say just take a mix of shirts and see which way the wind blows.

Loodie, you're right, there are those whose cruise experience is "ruined" by having to see someone inadequately dressed, oh the horror! -- that war has been going on since way back in the rec.travel.cruises days before CC. Who knows why. My only objection to someone who defies the dress code is, that going on in my head is a silent dialogue which goes, "if he/she can do it, why can't I?" I guess that's why most of us comply with the spirit of the code, so that we won't end up with a bunch of nattily-dressed old hippies in ironed jeans and birkenstocks.

(This is spoken by someone who has never owned a cocktail dress in her life.)

[canadagal]

The fact of the matter is that all of us comparative Regent veterans have seen plenty of polo shirts in the dining room in the past. I say just take a mix of shirts and see which way the wind blows.

Loodie, you're right, there are those whose cruise experience is "ruined" by having to see someone inadequately dressed, oh the horror! -- that war has been going on since way back in the rec.travel.cruises days before CC. Who knows why. My only objection to someone who defies the dress code is, that going on in my head is a silent dialogue which goes, "if he/she can do it, why can't I?" I guess that's why most of us comply with the spirit of the code, so that we won't end up with a bunch of nattily-dressed old hippies in ironed jeans and birkenstocks.

(This is spoken by someone who has never owned a cocktail dress in her life.)

Now, what's wrong with nattily-dressed old hippies and their birkenstocks! Wendy, thanks for my morning laugh. I have seen though on the Navigator, an old biker in his muscle shirt, tattoos exposed, ratty jeans and chain belt which made me take a second look but it surely did not ruin my cruise. After gawking a bit I just went back to enjoying myself. People need to chill more and not get so uptight about what the other guy is wearing or doing.
Pat

[dixiechick]

From the amount of posts on this subject I thought I would chime in. I am also one of those who wish Regent would get with the 21st century and get rid of the ship wide dress codes. Especially with port intensive cruises when it may not be possible to get dressed up by 6pm. Such was the case with me on a recent Mariner Alaska cruise. I was in a pair of nice jeans and blouse on an elevator going to my cabin and got a snide remark from one of the passengers. I just wish the dress code wasn't ship wide and they had at least one restaurant/bar venue that had no dress code so that you are not banished to your cabin. But with the demographic Regent serves, I doubt if this happens in the near future-it may take the baby boomer generation.

[poss]

Dixiechick: I thought that La Veranda was in fact that place. No longer?

[Billybob62]

Dixiechick: What is the demographic you mention? As a cusp baby boomer, I am more casual than those even five years older than me. I have said this before on a similar thread, it appears that the more formal types are of an earlier generation who still wear suits and ties to the symphony and theater (the issue of dress appears to apply only to men). As for country club casual (an ill defined phrase if there ever was one), as was previously mentioned, go to any country club and golf or polo shirts abound. While I believe every person should be neatly (and maybe even nattily) dressed, except for formal and informal nights, the dress mode should be what makes that person comfortable. No jeans however, that is going way too far the other way. On our Greek Isles cruise, I plan to take a mix of botton down and polo shirts and see how the wind blows, as was suggested. Maybe us younguns can start a dress code revolution.:):)

[Travelcat2]

Dixiechick: I thought that La Veranda was in fact that place. No longer?

You're correct -- La Veranda is always CCC. Still, jeans are not permitted in any dining venue after 6 p.m.

Just a side comment. We moved to a city where "dressing up" means that your jeans do not have holes in them. It would be sad to see Regent do away with all dress codes and have people dining in luxurious surroundings in shorts. There needs to be a happy medium. Personally, I like Country Club Casual - if only the definition fit the designation:confused:

[linda_22003]

Is it really possible to rent a tux onboard?

Only on mass market lines, where it's not expected as a matter of course that a man would own his own tuxedo.

[Peek-a-boo]

Last year, my DH wore Polo shirts - all nice pressed - with no problems. I guess, they may make me eat in our "suite" but I don't know why. At the prices we are paying for our coming cruise, I don't think they should worry about what we wear. We will be clean and wearing our best. If it is not good enough, fine.
Hi Yarlenna,
I don't think anything has changed. Although I have not cruised with Regent before, I have been following these boards regarding dress. At one point I got so fed up with the stupid parsing of terms that I just called Regent directly and asked about polo shirts on CCC nights. They laughed when I told them about these discussions and they told me that polo shirts were absolutely acceptable. OK, I got it straight from the horses mouth and I suggest anyone who is fretting about this to call Regent directly.

[yarlenna]

Hi Yarlenna,
I don't think anything has changed. Although I have not cruised with Regent before, I have been following these boards regarding dress. At one point I got so fed up with the stupid parsing of terms that I just called Regent directly and asked about polo shirts on CCC nights. They laughed when I told them about these discussions and they told me that polo shirts were absolutely acceptable. OK, I got it straight from the horses mouth and I suggest anyone who is fretting about this to call Regent directly.

Thank you for this. You made my day.

[Travelcat2]

Hi Yarlenna,
I don't think anything has changed. Although I have not cruised with Regent before, I have been following these boards regarding dress. At one point I got so fed up with the stupid parsing of terms that I just called Regent directly and asked about polo shirts on CCC nights. They laughed when I told them about these discussions and they told me that polo shirts were absolutely acceptable. OK, I got it straight from the horses mouth and I suggest anyone who is fretting about this to call Regent directly.

Don't want to stir this up (and my DH wears polo's). . . but, it depends upon who you speak to at Regent. If you read post #71 on this thread -- this poster called Regent and got a different answer. Post #66 refers to the Daily Passages (Regent's daily informational newsletter) and the comment regarding "golf shirts"

Having taken a few Regent cruises, I know that once you are on board, all of these back and forth conversations will be forgotten. Dressing on Regent is not difficult. You basically wear whatever you want all day and follow the dress code to the best of your ability in the evening.

[cruiseej]

I am also one of those who wish Regent would get with the 21st century and get rid of the ship wide dress codes. Especially with port intensive cruises when it may not be possible to get dressed up by 6pm. Such was the case with me on a recent Mariner Alaska cruise. I was in a pair of nice jeans and blouse on an elevator going to my cabin and got a snide remark from one of the passengers.

It's interesting -- I had a different sense on our recently-completed Mariner cruise. On several days, we sailed out of port at 5 pm and there was commentary from the naturalist piped into the observation lounge, often well past 6 pm. I never noticed any mass departure from the lounge around 6 pm; many people stayed to enjoy their drinks and the passing scenery. There was often a mix of people in their day clothes and evening clothes in the observation lounge in the time from 6 until 7:00 or 7:30, by which time most people had gone to dinner or to get dressed for dinner. I never felt any pressure to exit the lounge and return to my room because the clock struck 6:00. To the contrary, the ports and scenery and long daytime hours encouraged people to remain up on deck 12 (mostly inside the lounge, but periodically venturing out onto the windy deck) to participate in the experience. Or maybe we were just oblivious if other passengers were making snide comments about the dozens of us who hadn't yet dressed for the evening! ;)

I felt that everyone went along with the intent of the dress code -- proper evening attire in the evenings -- but didn't feel compelled to honor the exact letter of the code which sets an arbitrary time that applies to all ships year-round and world-wide irrespective of whether the sun sets at 5 pm or at 10 pm.

As with other aspects of this discussion, I believe applying common sense and honoring the intent of the dress code is generally easy to do and almost everyone does it -- creating the relaxed luxury feel Regent is striving to create. Hewing to precisely parsed wording and getting annoyed at passengers who haven't followed the dress code to the exact letter just seems like a waste of time and energy to me.

-- Eric

[Wendy The Wanderer]

I don't actually feel that Regent would say they have a "dress code", just "suggested attire". But I too would love it if they threw it out. As for jeans, I have beautiful brown designer jeans with rhinestones on the pockets--hey, why can't I wear them? (Of course, there's that 20 pounds I need to lose now to fit into them...)

And no, there's nothing wrong with birkies, I wore them for years. I am a leading edge boomer, and see no tuxedoes among my friends, older or younger. None, nada. My dad had one, of course, but that was a long time ago.

[EmmaLouise325]

On several days, we sailed out of port at 5 pm and there was commentary from the naturalist piped into the observation lounge, often well past 6 pm. I never noticed any mass departure from the lounge around 6 pm; many people stayed to enjoy their drinks and the passing scenery....


As with other aspects of this discussion, I believe applying common sense and honoring the intent of the dress code is generally easy to do and almost everyone does it... getting annoyed at passengers who haven't followed the dress code to the exact letter just seems like a waste of time and energy to me.

-- Eric

Eric,
Thanks for this. It's good news. My husband and I are taking our first cruise, the 7-day Mariner southbound Seward-Vancouver trip in early September. Most of the excursions we selected seem definitely to call for jeans and hiking boots - it's good to know we may be able to enjoy any naturalist commentary at day's end without having to rush to change. Of course we'll honor evening dress codes - we signed up to do so.

Thanks!

[Peek-a-boo]

Don't want to stir this up (and my DH wears polo's). . . but, it depends upon who you speak to at Regent. If you read post #71 on this thread -- this poster called Regent and got a different answer. Post #66 refers to the Daily Passages (Regent's daily informational newsletter) and the comment regarding "golf shirts"

Having taken a few Regent cruises, I know that once you are on board, all of these back and forth conversations will be forgotten. Dressing on Regent is not difficult. You basically wear whatever you want all day and follow the dress code to the best of your ability in the evening.

Ok...here we go again...below is the post that I wrote right after I got off the phone with Regent..Post 66 directly addresses "golf shirts" which according to Regent are NOT polo shirts....HOW CRAZY IS THAT???
Although lets look at this from a fashion standpoint...who would you rather see across from you at dinner? An impeccably groomed man in a polo shirt or an Archie Bunker type in a blue cotton button-down short sleeved shirt....get my drift? I am still with you though travelcat...I lick my whiskers over a man in a button down with rolled up long sleeves.
My previous post:
With two teen aged boys and a husband to pack for, I have been avidly reading every post about CCC and the dress code. There are so many opinions that I decided to go right to the horses mouth and find out once and for all what exactly CCC means. According to them, CCC is any shirt with an open collar, except "Golf" shirts. I did ask them to go into detail and explain what a "golf" shirt is :rolleyes: and the answer I received was that it was like a polo but in a sporty, kind of silky "golf" fabric. I was told that, by all means, Ralph Lauren type "Polo" shirts are absolutely fine. Speaking to Regent directly has certainly put my mind at ease, and they had no problem answering any questions that I had.

[Travelcat2]

Ok...here we go again...below is the post that I wrote right after I got off the phone with Regent..Post 66 directly addresses "golf shirts" which according to Regent are NOT polo shirts....HOW CRAZY IS THAT???
Although lets look at this from a fashion standpoint...who would you rather see across from you at dinner? An impeccably groomed man in a polo shirt or an Archie Bunker type in a blue cotton button-down short sleeved shirt....get my drift? I am still with you though travelcat...I lick my whiskers over a man in a button down with rolled up long sleeves.
My previous post:
With two teen aged boys and a husband to pack for, I have been avidly reading every post about CCC and the dress code. There are so many opinions that I decided to go right to the horses mouth and find out once and for all what exactly CCC means. According to them, CCC is any shirt with an open collar, except "Golf" shirts. I did ask them to go into detail and explain what a "golf" shirt is :rolleyes: and the answer I received was that it was like a polo but in a sporty, kind of silky "golf" fabric. I was told that, by all means, Ralph Lauren type "Polo" shirts are absolutely fine. Speaking to Regent directly has certainly put my mind at ease, and they had no problem answering any questions that I had.

Hopefully this will put this thread to rest. I have no doubt that you will have a wonderful time on your cruise. Remember to pack a long sleeve shirt for your husband so he call roll up the sleeves;)

[Palmetto Lady]

Jina, that sounds awful. Shunning you was certainly no answer--either they seat you and treat you well, or tell you politely that they can't seat you--in that case you could have hastened back to your room to get a jacket. That's really unforgiveable. I saw them suggesting to a fellow that he go back and change on an informal night on Navigator. He would not, and they finally acquiesced and seated them quietly in a corner. But I believe they went ahead and served them, having decided to allow them in.

I wish they would add the dress code column back in on the website at some point, it would certainly help.

Either that or throw the thing out completely in favour of universal CCC. I don't think the Oceania folks have a problem with people slumming it wearing baseball caps, tank tops and shorts!

Yes, we do!!!!!

[disney_leonard]

I checked this thread because my DW and I are booked on the Navigator Oct. 30. After reading all of it I decided to check with the Regent website for this particular cruise.

"Dress Code: Country Club Casual wear includes open neck shirts, slacks and sport outfits. For informal evenings, dresses or pantsuits, coats and ties are suggested. Formal evening wear includes gowns and cocktail dresses, tuxedos, dinner jackets or dark suits."

"open neck shirt" sounds like it would include a polo shirt. If a T-shirt with a jacket is acceptable (and considered stylish by many) why would not a polo and jacket? As for the comments about "Formal" should be FULL formal- according to Regent "tuxedos, dinner jackets or dark suits" are considered formal. End of discussion on that issue on this particular cruise anyway. This may be a situation where the standard is different because of the climate. I would hope there are some differences based on temperatures.

[Dolebludger]

I'm sure a polo shirt with a jacket would pass muster on CCC nights. What some of us wonder is why a polo shirt with NO jacket no longer is acceptable.

[disney_leonard]

I'm sure a polo shirt with a jacket would pass muster on CCC nights. What some of us wonder is why a polo shirt with NO jacket no longer is acceptable.

I completely agree. I would prefer two types of nights- dressy or casual. Throwing in an "informal" night when a "jacket and tie" is recommended versus a suit or dinner jacket is nonsense. Set some reasonable restrictions on swim suits, tank tops, etc. in the formal dining rooms. I find it entertaining that people want men to "dress up" by putting on tuxedos and in the end dress like the waiters and other staff. I own a couple of tuxedos but no longer drag them with me to travel. I wear a dark suit or jacket on formal nights. I do not wear ball caps, torn jeans or t-shirts in the dining room (or in general anywhere). If someone enjoys dressing in a tux, please do. I mean no disrespect to anyone by wearing a dark suit instead. Even if I wear a sport coat please do not think I am insulting you. Life is too short and the world has too many problems for anyone to worry about someone else is wearing.

[Wendy The Wanderer]

Leonard, how sensible. It makes me remember a furious controversy more than a year ago on the Oceania board (our sister line, which is "country club casual" all the time). The subject was whether sandals were acceptable in the dining room at dinner. Unfortunately it got muddled because the central tenet was that *men* in sandals were turned away from the dining room (I think I remember this right), but the discussion got general and started to include women. And many women wear (nice) sandals with their dinner outfits (me included.) And some people *must* wear sandals for orthopedic reasons and thus must get dispensation from the maitre'd, and, and, ...

Perhaps we women should start wearing polo shirts to dinner to what happens.

P.S., BTW, love the ambiguity of the phrase, "sport outfits". I'm sure we can argue about the meaning of that for months to come!

[DebbieH103]

From Wikipedia...
A polo shirt, also known as a golf shirt or formerly a tennis shirt, is a T-shaped shirt (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirt) with a collar, typically two or three buttons down a slit below the collar, and an optional pocket. A zipper (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zipper) may substitute for buttons, or neither may be present. Polo shirts are usually made of knitted cloth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knitted_fabric) (rather than woven (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woven) cloth), usually pique (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pique) cotton or, less commonly, silk (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk), merino (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merino) wool (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wool), or synthetic fibers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_fiber).

I have not seen either at night on Regent except very dark ones with jackets at La Verandah and only one or two.

[Wendy The Wanderer]

I think I remember you saying this previously. Many of us *have* seen lots of polo shirts at dinner, mostly in tropical locations in my case.

[MsBatt]

Unfortunately we did see some men at dinner at night in the Compass Rose on our recent Mariner trip wearing tee shirts, no collar, no jacket. Since it was their decision to seat them, what can I say? There were also men not wearing jackets on the only informal night, again if they are going to seat them, what can I say? My husband, who would prefer not to dress up at all, but does when asked to, and packed appropriately for this trip, was more annoyed than I - his position is that if you set a guideline, then you should follow them and not seat people who do not dress appropriately. Frankly, we saw better dressed children in the dining room on some nights.

And yet, like Eric said above, people were not hardnosed about jeans in the Lounge after 6, especially when we were setting sail from a port. The hour from 6-7 was an interesting mix of people who had come into the lounge from an excursion, around 5, and people arriving at 6 already dressed for dinner. No one seemed to mind, and over the 6-7 hour, most of us just slipped out to dress for our evening plans.

[cruiseyguy]

I've played along with cruise line dress codes for years but this nonsense--especially making distinctions between "golf shirts" and "polo shirts"--is really, really beginning to annoy me. Time and again, when I try to persuade friends to take a cruise, having to "dress up on vacation" or "wearing a tux on a cruise ship is silly" comes in second to "I might get sea sick" as an excuse for not going. I'm all for people dressing nicely on a ship that promotes a "luxurious" ambience but it has gotten to the point of regimentation and obsession. And, btw, how individuals dress on a cruise ship bears absolutely no relation to their wealth, class or social status.

[Peek-a-boo]

I think I remember you saying this previously. Many of us *have* seen lots of polo shirts at dinner, mostly in tropical locations in my case.
Thanks Wendy...has anyone else actually seen polo shirts at dinner? CCC, in the Med?

[Dolebludger]

It has been a few years back, but I remember seeing many polo shirts at dinner on CCC nights in the Med. Perhaps the majority. That was a number of years back, however.

[Goofyisme]

Thanks Wendy...has anyone else actually seen polo shirts at dinner? CCC, in the Med?

I did see them last year, but there were very few of them on our Med and TA cruise.

[cruiseej]

BTW, love the ambiguity of the phrase, "sport outfits". I'm sure we can argue about the meaning of that for months to come!

Please, can we not! Please! ;) ;)

-- Eric

[Travelcat2]

We have seen polo's on all of our Regent cruises. It seems that Regent is creating the problem. Country Club Casual is almost self-explanatory. . . . . until Regent says "no golf shirts". They realize that their policy is unclear and choose not to do anything about it. I suppose this is a low priority (understandably with all the other issues they have had this year).

It would be nice if the dress code changed with the itinerary. For instance, Alaska and the Caribbean, CCC should be the only dress code IMO. In terms of allowing t-shirts, jeans or whatever in the lounge on the Mariner after 6:00 p.m. -- it apparently is up to whoever is in charge that week. On our cruise, many people were asked to leave (on formal and informal nights) the Observation Lounge if they were not appropriately attired.

[Queasy Cruiser]

We were probably more sensitive to the dress code issues on our Mariner cruise (6/17-6/24) after the heated discussions of it here. I wouldn't say we were offended by it, but we were a tad annoyed when a family almost entirely in jeans and some in t-shirts was seated next to us in Compass Rose on the first night. It seems like people could at least make an effort. How hard is it to go to your suite and change into khakis before dinner?

As far as we could see, the code was not enforced *at all.* But most people did adhere to the spirit if not the letter of the dress code and we had a wonderful cruise.

[Dolebludger]

This dress code thread, like all others before it for years, breaks down into two subject. The first subject is what is the code and is it reasonable? The second subject is whether the dress code is adequately enforced.

As to the first subject, anybody at RSSC who banned golf, polo, or tennis shirts on CCC night has never had to pack for a cruise, given air line restrictions. Those shirts pack easily, take up little luggage room, and look nice upon arrival. But I'm one who obeys the rules, so on my next RSSC cruise I will wear nice non-polo shirts on CCC night, if I don't wear a jacket -- even though the rule is stupid and I will be wrinkled! And even though there are guests on Silversea and Seabourn wearing polo shirts with no jacket on CCC night.

As to the second subject, if I can't even wear a polo sans jacket, allowing people in the dining room and other public areas after 6:00 PM on CCC night with jeans and non-dress "T" shirts is unforgivable. The afternoon of one formal night on a Silversea cruise, my watch had stopped. I went up to the bar at what I thought was 5:15 PM for a drink, and was refused for inappropriate dress, because it was really 6:10! No problem. The bar tender and I had a good laugh over it, I "tuxed up" and came back and had my drink.

[cruiseyguy]

These "stupid rules" continue because no one complains and goes along with them, leading the land based cruise lines executives (who would never dress in their private lives according to "code") to think that the rules are popular.

[MsBatt]

Queasy cruiser, first sorry we never met on the Mariner, but I think we also saw that family with the jeans and tees in the Compass Rose that first evening. I thought of you and all the effort you went through to make sure your children were appropriate. That said, most everyone made an effort to dress according to code, it was just so obvious when some did not.

[Travelcat2]

Although I am unpleasantly surprised to hear about a family in jeans in Compass Rose -- there may have been an exception because it was the first night on board. Still, at a minimum, they should have been directed to La Veranda (better yet, back to their suite). I'm beginning to wonder if lower prices mean people will book Regent that typically sail on Carnival and have little respect for rules (note: I'm not bashing Carnival -- we have been on excursions with Carnival passengers and children that were delightful. On the other hand, we were on a snorkel excursion -- 120 Carnival passengers 7 Regent passengers -- with "included beer and wine" -- it was like a drunk fest -- in front of the children).

[nancygp]

While Regent has lowered it's pricing, many of the other luxury lines have as well... the price of a Carnival cruise in Alaska is significantly less than Regent! Gee, I guess the above poster is stating that lower pricing attracts a lower class of passenger! There are some luxury cruisers that have no regard for dresscode and exhibit boorish behavior.

Nancy

[disney_leonard]

First nights are sometimes a problem. My wife and I have been on a number of cruises and there have been times when flights were delayed, baggage delayed (sometimes by days) and there have been a few where we flew for many hours and had been up for nearly 24 hours, arriving just before dinner. We don't usually travel in jeans and never in T-shirts, but on those rare first nights when totally exhausted, we have not always dressed for dinner. Most lines understand this and make the first night casual. I want to believe that this was the case for this family. If it wasn't repeated during the cruise let's assume that was the case. If it was their norm, then they didn't care about the rules or other passengers.

[Travelcat2]

While Regent has lowered it's pricing, many of the other luxury lines have as well... the price of a Carnival cruise in Alaska is significantly less than Regent! Gee, I guess the above poster is stating that lower pricing attracts a lower class of passenger! There are some luxury cruisers that have no regard for dresscode and exhibit boorish behavior.

Nancy

Somehow you managed to take a thread with no hidden agenda and turn it into insults. It is also amazing that this thread managed to have interesting discussions for so long without anyone coming over to trash it.

Your attack does not warrant a response!

[nancygp]

Disney leonard, I agree that the first night on cruises can cause issues for some passengers and their luggage could be delayed. I've seen this happen many times. I too hope this was the case.

Jackie/TC, there is no hidden agenda on this thread. You just made a comment that could be interpreted as insulting to some passengers. You are the one who is trashing people, perhaps you should review what you wrote.

Nancy

[ILoveMyDogs]

(note: I'm not bashing Carnival -- we have been on excursions with Carnival passengers and children that were delightful. On the other hand, we were on a snorkel excursion -- 120 Carnival passengers 7 Regent passengers -- with "included beer and wine" -- it was like a drunk fest -- in front of the children).

Travelcat2: I have only been on 1 Regent cruise (and loved it) and on our tours we never had passengers from other ships. Is this pretty common?

[Travelcat2]

Travelcat2: I have only been on 1 Regent cruise (and loved it) and on our tours we never had passengers from other ships. Is this pretty common?

I'm not certain if they do it any more. I would think that with the new "free excursions" they have more than enough passengers to fill the tours. The tour that we took with the great Carnival passengers was a private tour that we booked. Only about 12 people on it.

It was a Regent tour in Key West where Regent put the 7 of us on a catameran snorkel tour with 120 Carnival passengers. The boat really had too many people (IMO). The tour "guides"? encouraged lots of drinking and partying on the way back from the snorkeling. In fact, since it is legal to walk around Key West with alcoholic drinks, before people got off of the boat, they were handed as many plastic glasses of beer as they could carry.

In fairness to the Carnival, it does cater to the younger crowd. Someone said that they pay around $3-4 for a Coke on board so this was a perfect opportunity to party.

One problem I had with this was simply the fact that there were young children on board. The second problem was that there is no way so many people should have been shoved together on the boat. Last, Regent should not have put their passengers on this excursion. NOTE: We received compensation from Regent after we told them the details of this tour.

There was certainly a time in my life where the Carnival experience would have been a lot of fun. It wouldn't surprise me if I was one of those people who would push the dress code to the limit. However, even in my very young years, I would dress appropriately in fine dining restaurants, etc.

Sorry for the rather long response. . . . :o

[Wendy The Wanderer]

I've never seen cruisers from another ship on an excursion either. We were warned on our catamaran snorkel in St. Thomas that the tour was not exclusive to Regent. But I believe everybody on the boat were fellow passengers in the end.

I frankly have not seen boorish behaviour on any Regent ship. The first time I saw men wearing cargo short on board during the day I was a bit taken aback, but that was my first caribbean trip--I had to adjust to jeans being acceptable during the day as well, although I was very glad of that.

I have seen the "captains of industry" syndrome, as I call it--wealthy powerful pax who think they are better than everybody and behave badly to the staff and sometimes fellow passengers. They aren't boorish, just nasty.

[MsBatt]

Honestly it never occured to me at the time that luggage could be an issue on the first night, but thank you for pointing that out, I could see where that could cause some problems. Someone mentioned that they thought the dining room was rather quiet first night because many were late arrivals and probably just too tired to think about dressing, either went to La Veranda or had room service. I don't think I ever noticed anything so blatant the rest of the week, but on our one informal night there were certainly a number of men sans jackets, a few with sweaters over shirts. I usually don't care who wears what where, but when you make the effort asked of you, you tend to notice those who don't.

[cruiseyguy]

Wendy-Do men wear cargo shorts during the day in Toronto or is it an "evening-only" thing? And I could swear I've seen jeans being worn in daytime in Canada (but maybe I'm wrong).

[Wendy The Wanderer]

Oh it's definitely an evening-only thing here! :p

[Travelcat2]

Where we live jeans and a nice shirt is dressed up.:)

[Wendy The Wanderer]

Where I'm headed in about a week (the cottage), the dress code is, "clothing" (pareos, bathing suits, sweat pants included!)

[cruiseyguy]

I'd be willing to pay a (small) surcharge for a "Your Choice" dress code. Somewhat like buying up to a better seat on an airline. I would then be able to dress however I want whenever I want. Those not paying the surcharge would be subject to the rigidly enforced official dress code.

[Travelcat2]

I'd be willing to pay a (small) surcharge for a "Your Choice" dress code. Somewhat like buying up to a better seat on an airline. I would then be able to dress however I want whenever I want. Those not paying the surcharge would be subject to the rigidly enforced official dress code.

This is probably the most unique post I've seen in a long time:) Maybe they could put a curtain around the "Your Choice" area so no one could see how comfortable everyone is.

[Roland4]

We just got back from Mariner and if there was a dress code we would have to descibe it as "Clothes required after 6:00PM." While I would guess "compliance" on the Informal night was about 98%, on the other six nights it was "anything goes". In Compass Rose alone (the four nights we had dinner there) we saw men in jackets with and without ties, but we also saw; collar-less polo shirts, sweaters, button-front shirts (tucked and untucked), khakis, Dockers, dress pants and many in blue jeans. As for the ladies we saw "dressy" dresses, sun dresses, one outfit that looked for all the world like pyjamas, leggings, capris, sweaters (on and off-the-shoulder) and blue jeans. For the 138 children onboard, dress ran the gamut from "looks like they just rolled out of bed" to "better dressed than some of the adults". As to the great "golf shirt" debate, I wore one five of seven nights and the ship didn't sink. While we were in the minority, I would say that at any given time, about a third of the men we saw wore them.

The various styles of dress certainly didn't affect our enjoyment at all, but after all the "angst" about dress in general and polo/golf shirts in particular in the weeks before we left, seeing the reality onboard was actually kind of funny. In fairness, while great by Alaska standards, the weather was "all over the map" and I suspect Regent cuts everyone a lot of slack on this itinerary. It is Alaska and it is pretty port-intensive.

[Wendy The Wanderer]

I think they've always cut a lot of slack in Alaska, as so they should. They do the same on the PG, for similar reasons.

But 138 children! How was that?

[Travelcat2]

We just got back from Mariner and if there was a dress code we would have to descibe it as "Clothes required after 6:00PM." While I would guess "compliance" on the Informal night was about 98%, on the other six nights it was "anything goes". In Compass Rose alone (the four nights we had dinner there) we saw men in jackets with and without ties, but we also saw; collar-less polo shirts, sweaters, button-front shirts (tucked and untucked), khakis, Dockers, dress pants and many in blue jeans. As for the ladies we saw "dressy" dresses, sun dresses, one outfit that looked for all the world like pyjamas, leggings, capris, sweaters (on and off-the-shoulder) and blue jeans. For the 138 children onboard, dress ran the gamut from "looks like they just rolled out of bed" to "better dressed than some of the adults". As to the great "golf shirt" debate, I wore one five of seven nights and the ship didn't sink. While we were in the minority, I would say that at any given time, about a third of the men we saw wore them.

The various styles of dress certainly didn't affect our enjoyment at all, but after all the "angst" about dress in general and polo/golf shirts in particular in the weeks before we left, seeing the reality onboard was actually kind of funny. In fairness, while great by Alaska standards, the weather was "all over the map" and I suspect Regent cuts everyone a lot of slack on this itinerary. It is Alaska and it is pretty port-intensive.

I'm all for cutting slack on certain itineraries (Alaska included), however, were you seeing adults and/or children looking really sloppy at dinner? I'm fairly liberal when it comes to dress codes, however, anyone should be able to either shower or wash up -- comb your hair and put on fresh clothing before going to dinner. I wonder why people would even choose to sail on a luxury line if they cannot make the effort to look clean & neat in the evening.:confused: