Cheshire Lady

Last year we did the Canaries cruise on the Spirit and enjoyed the White Hot Night (or a name similar to that). Doing a similar cruise again in March and wondered if this still took place :D

Thanks for these fabulous comprehensive photos! Going on the Spirit next February and looking forward to it even more now :)

FORMAL night is a time honored tradition of sailing. Why would you want to change it? SO you can be comfortable in your flip flops? Not every one wears flip flops (I don't own a pair of flip flops or jeans). And I didn't own any formal dresses until I started cruising, but now I wouldn't be without one. I ACTUALLY HAVE FUN SHOPPING FOR THEM, THEN WEARING THEM. If the crew can dress in their dress white uniforms to serve you, the least we as passengers can do is dress appropriately to honor them for doing so. It's the ambiance of a special festive night that is lost.

 

There are plenty of other choices out there. When you plan your cruise, look for a line that will fit your needs. Don't try to change all the lines so they become the same, or think only of yourself. I'm not trying to scare anyone away, just trying to be realistic when making my selection of a vacation vehicle, and ask that others do the same. Whatever ship you choose to sail on, follow the suggested dress code. And yes, it is only SUGGESTED (because the cruiselines aren't going to alienate revenue paying passengers). Just because you may get away with it, doesn't make it right!

Well said!

We cruised Australia/New Zealand last year with RCI. 2 of our table companions (who we have become firm friends with) had never cruised before, didn't realise the dress code and had not brought formal clothes. Whilst they were allowed in MDR in their more casual attire, they both felt very uncomfortable. And they did stick out like the proverbial sore thumb!It was actually worse for the gent as he only had short sleeved shirts with him! The lady was able to get away with some smarter dresses. I know it wouldn't bother other people but it did them! Both loved cruising and swore to invest in a couple of formal outfits in future.