steilkurve Posted July 11, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Crossing on QM2 shortly. Wondering if passengers are adopting the new smart attire code outside of gala nights. In Princess Grill, are men wearing full suits for these evenings or rather sports jackets/trousers as now shown on Cunard’s site. I’m totally ok with either. Just want to fit in. ;-) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted July 11, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Sports jackets or blazers or linen jackets are perfectly acceptable. Very few suits will be worn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steilkurve Posted July 11, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Sports jackets or blazers or linen jackets are perfectly acceptable. Very few suits will be worn. Thanks. Even in PG? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted July 11, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Thanks. Even in PG? Even in QG! where we will be again in a few weeks on QM2. 50% will also wear ties. Gala nights 90% tux's with the rest in dark suits. This will be our 18th time in QG so we're starting to get the hang of it :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steilkurve Posted July 11, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Ok. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steilkurve Posted July 14, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Sorry. One more clarification. On smart attire night in Princess Grill, would a sports jacket, khakis and nice shirt do? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvva Posted July 14, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organist32 Posted July 18, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Few days ago in Queens grill a party of six, one man wearing a jacket with a cartoon tie loosely around his neck, other 2 men in open necked shirts without jackets. This was a formal night. Sorry, “gala night”, whatever that is. So I don’t think you need to worry about dress codes any more. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organist32 Posted July 18, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Sorry, correction, it was in the commodore club, but the dress code should apply there as well. They were served without any problems, and the commodore club was almost full. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie789 Posted July 18, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Sorry, correction, it was in the commodore club, but the dress code should apply there as well. They were served without any problems, and the commodore club was almost full. Sent from my iPad using Forums This is of course a real shame, but I'm not sure it's related to the changes in dress-code terminology recently. My experience on the QM2, QE and QV is that most staff, particularly at busy times, will turn a blind eye to dress-code transgressions, but upon request will happily remind guests of expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnKen3 Posted July 18, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 18, 2018 As far as I am aware, all guests, have the same evening dress code in the Britannia Restaurant, Britannia Club and the Grills restaurant. Smart casual means only jacket mandatory for men. Ties required on formal nights. Enforcement is another matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tv24 Posted July 25, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Very few suits worn, but coats or sport coats are a very good idea. Looks good, fits dress code and comfortable with the air-con. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie789 Posted July 25, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Very few suits worn, but coats or sport coats are a very good idea. Looks good, fits dress code and comfortable with the air-con. I would slightly disagree with this - suits are in the minority, but on our last four trips in PG/QG quite a few pax have been in suits on informal evenings. I agree with the air-con blazers are sometimes more comfortable though. I also bring several linen suits on board for this reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted July 25, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I will always wear a suit on Smart Attire (Informal) evenings irrespective of whatever restaurant I am in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunarderdiamond7 Posted July 26, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Sorry, correction, it was in the commodore club, but the dress code should apply there as well. They were served without any problems, and the commodore club was almost full. Sent from my iPad using Forums Pretty big correction. Just got off QM2 on Princess Grill and I saw every male wearing at least a sport jacket on casual nights, most including ties and the large majority wearing formal wear on gala nights. Very glad Cunard has not joined the mass market crowd in slumming down evening dress requirements. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amfc_lenny Posted November 14, 2019 #16 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Is a blazer and shirt, with smart tailored jeans and formal shoes acceptable for non formal nights? its my go to smart casual wear on dry land holidays thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted November 14, 2019 #17 Share Posted November 14, 2019 No jeans if you want to comply with the dress code. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted November 14, 2019 #18 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Hey ! a big shout out to some of the guys on these forums who are confused on what to wear and what not to wear 😉 on 'high end cruise ships,' including Cunard. Book you self in for 2020 Cunard Transatlantic Fashion Week, We have some good work shops and suggestions what a gentleman should pack.... and wear 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted November 14, 2019 #19 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Currently on QM2 and the only disappointment is the dress code. Do not know if more are using buffet at night but ship is full but many empty tables in MDR on 1st sitting both on Formal and Smart Casual and many not adhering to dress code after 6pm even in bars that you are supposed to adhere to dress code. The most formal of bars the Commodore Club after 6pm on some nights there are some not wearing a jacket and wearing jeans and polo shirts and being served and not challenged by staff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted November 14, 2019 #20 Share Posted November 14, 2019 1 hour ago, majortom10 said: Currently on QM2 and the only disappointment is the dress code. Do not know if more are using buffet at night but ship is full but many empty tables in MDR on 1st sitting both on Formal and Smart Casual and many not adhering to dress code after 6pm even in bars that you are supposed to adhere to dress code. The most formal of bars the Commodore Club after 6pm on some nights there are some not wearing a jacket and wearing jeans and polo shirts and being served and not challenged by staff. That's dreadful. I was similarly disappointed onboard Queen Victoria earlier this year. Cunard certainly ain't what it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted November 14, 2019 #21 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Recently, on QE, I saw a couple who were casually dressed, being politely asked to leave the Commodore Club on a formal night. Quite right too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted November 14, 2019 #22 Share Posted November 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Solent Richard said: ... Cunard certainly ain't what it used to be. Even nostalgia has gone downhill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleFish1976 Posted November 14, 2019 #23 Share Posted November 14, 2019 8 hours ago, majortom10 said: Currently on QM2 and the only disappointment is the dress code. Do not know if more are using buffet at night but ship is full but many empty tables in MDR on 1st sitting both on Formal and Smart Casual and many not adhering to dress code after 6pm even in bars that you are supposed to adhere to dress code. The most formal of bars the Commodore Club after 6pm on some nights there are some not wearing a jacket and wearing jeans and polo shirts and being served and not challenged by staff. Is it an American influence, do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted November 15, 2019 #24 Share Posted November 15, 2019 14 hours ago, LittleFish1976 said: Is it an American influence, do you think? No as on the return Eastbound crossing there are far less US than UK cruisers and first week there were over 500 German's and now there is less than 100 so don't think it's anything to do with nationalities just drop in standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemarble Posted November 15, 2019 #25 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, majortom10 said: No as on the return Eastbound crossing there are far less US than UK cruisers and first week there were over 500 German's and now there is less than 100 so don't think it's anything to do with nationalities just drop in standards. I've noticed some of the same things you've reported on the current QM2 crossing. I joined the voyage in New York and am wondering if you noticed similar things on the previous crossing from Southampton. There seems to me to be a much larger than usual number of red cards on this "Literature Festival at Sea" voyage that began in New York. I am given to understand this voyage was heavily promoted by The Times, one of its sponsors. I get the impression some may have booked the voyage because of the literature festival without really understanding what Cunard is all about. I haven't been to the Commodore Club yet in the evening. However, one of my table mates at dinner has lamented how the "literati" (as he put it) have been invading the Commodore Club before dinner, turning it into a more raucous environment than he's used to there. None of this excuses Cunard for not doing a better job of enforcing the dress code. But perhaps it helps clarify the situation on this particular voyage. Edited November 15, 2019 by bluemarble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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