Men's Dress Code during Carnival Dinners

My boyfriend and I (both early 50's) are cruising on the Victory and are wondering about the dress code for dinners. Is it acceptable for men to wear shorts in the main dining room during dinner? When I say "shorts", I mean similar to Tommy Bahama-style, with a nice button down collared shirt or golf shirt, and closed boat-style shoes. Acceptable?

My boyfriend and I (both early 50's) are cruising on the Victory and are wondering about the dress code for dinners. Is it acceptable for men to wear shorts in the main dining room during dinner? When I say "shorts", I mean similar to Tommy Bahama-style, with a nice button down collared shirt or golf shirt, and closed boat-style shoes. Acceptable?

With the exception of the elegant night yes t is.

My boyfriend and I (both early 50's) are cruising on the Victory and are wondering about the dress code for dinners. Is it acceptable for men to wear shorts in the main dining room during dinner? When I say "shorts", I mean similar to Tommy Bahama-style, with a nice button down collared shirt or golf shirt, and closed boat-style shoes. Acceptable?

As long as you don't mind being seen with someone in shorts, by all means, yes. The only night it's not allowed is elegant night.

My boyfriend and I (both early 50's) are cruising on the Victory and are wondering about the dress code for dinners. Is it acceptable for men to wear shorts in the main dining room during dinner? When I say "shorts", I mean similar to Tommy Bahama-style, with a nice button down collared shirt or golf shirt, and closed boat-style shoes. Acceptable?

Nobody should care

He'll be fine, especially if he wears a collared shirt.

absolutely acceptable!

That's what my husband wears and I see many men in the dining room with the same type of attire. Enjoy!

That is also what my husband and boys wear on non-elegant nights.

Hey, it's Carnival - no one cares. :rolleyes:

About a third of all men wore nice shorts on elegant night. Didnt bother us in the least.

Just got off the Elation. Even on elegant night people wore t****s hats and sunglasses. Rules weren't enforced at all.

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Guess t shirts is a bad word. Lol

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Shorts were common place in the MDR as well as jeans and T-Shirts on my Breeze cruise a couple of weeks ago. On elegant night, most people dressed nicely. Most men were wearing at least khakis and a polo.

No problems with the nice shorts.

Collared shirt, nice shorts, belt and clean shoes. No flip flops.

We just got back from our cruise on the Carnival Valor and so many people ignored the dress code at dinner that it annoyed my wife and me.

With the exception of elegant night, I dressed in what I like to call "pro golfers casual": nice slacks, collared shirt and loafers.

Hey, it's Carnival - no one cares. :rolleyes:

Speak for yourself, not for me, I care, I think shorts at dinner time in the MDR should not be allowed, for those in shorts go to the Lido for dinner.

My mother always taught me to keep my nose on my own plate so, that means that I don't look at what others are eating or wearing because it doesn't affect me or my meal in the least.

You're on vacation, dress comfortable and relax.

Now, I choose to be a little dressy because I never get to dress like that in real life.

Speak for yourself, not for me, I care, I think shorts at dinner time in the MDR should not be allowed, for those in shorts go to the Lido for dinner.

So my being in shorts really affects your enjoyment of your meal? Really?? Wow!

Speak for yourself, not for me, I care, I think shorts at dinner time in the MDR should not be allowed, for those in shorts go to the Lido for dinner.

I whole-heartedly agree...............but do you think it will make a difference? I should have said "no one else seems to care", by the looks of some things on elegant night, especially after dinner.

Straight from Valor Fn Times last week.

Non-Elegant Night: "Tonight's restaurant attire is Cruise Casual. Please note: Gym or Basketball shorts, flip-flops, bathing suit attire, cut-off jeans and men's sleeveless shirts are not allowed in the restaurant."

Elegant night: ""Tonight's restaurant attire is Cruise Elegant. Please Note: Shorts, t-shirts, jeans, flip-flops, bathing suit attire, sleeveless shirts for men, sportswear and baseball hats are not allowed in the restaurant."

I did see them turn away a man in shorts on elegant night.

What about sandals... is it okay to wear sandals with shorts?

What about sandals... is it okay to wear sandals with shorts?

Sandals yes flip flops no.

Straight from Valor Fn Times last week.

Elegant night: ""Tonight's restaurant attire is Cruise Elegant. Please Note: Shorts, t-shirts, jeans, flip-flops, bathing suit attire, sleeveless shirts for men, sportswear and baseball hats are not allowed in the restaurant."

 

I did see them turn away a man in shorts on elegant night.

4 day cruise on sensation - any idea which night will be elegant night?

4 day cruise on sensation - any idea which night will be elegant night?

The Nassau day.

For men, t-shirts, shorts, white socks with sandals or dress shoes are perfectly fine on any night. Carnival does not enforce their dress code. So no worries.