cruising-tom

Of course you are allowed, of course in your cabin.

They do not like to use the common areas, it is inappropriate to invite in the private pool. But the cabin is yours.

Did Splendida last winter in the Med and the dress code was " suggested" and generally ignored by many, dressed in my tuxedo with bow tie and dress shirt felt decidedly overdressed when following Italian into the restaurant wearing a shell suit and trainers.

That's true.

But MSC is just not typical "gala" (for ex. like Cunard, Transocean, there is no "real" Captainsdinner or -Table etc.) , often loosely italian free style, (partially embarrassing). Dresscode is truely suggested. More easily, relaxed. But you have also russian guest in Fendi and Armani.

However, you can not generalize it.

December 12, Divina: minimum 75% gala audience. 85% of women in Gala, 75% men. 50% Guests from germany, switzerland, austria.

I was amazed and surprised.

"A gentleman should always wear a jacket" without one he is in his underwear. It is permissible on the tropics to wear a linen jacket - that is about as laid back as it gets!

Well said!:D

For MSC Cruise, you can keep the tuxedo at home. But it is really a good idea to have a jacket, (to rush outside/inside) and for one night a tie if you like it. If not, noone will say a word. It's up to you how you probably feel! And the baggage cost.

The Gala-Night is not the same like on Cunard Grill Class....

But in jeans and shirt, i would feel a little disrespectful.

Exact explained.

The recommendation: Venice is fantastic if you've never been there.

Come a day earlier.

or:

check-in in the morning to 7/8 clock. Take a taxi to the cruise terminal,

leave luggage, and go for visiting Venice up to 3 clock pm...