glittergal1 Posted April 20, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Hello we are new to carnival and new to a Caribbean itinerary , My question is regarding the type of shorts men can wear in the dining room are shorts with outer pockets ok (cargo shorts) or do they have to be the smarter straight leg short with out turn ups? or are turn ups allowed ? We always sailed in Europe were my husband always wore smart trousers and shirt for dinner , He is looking forward to wearing shorts :D Formal night would smart trousers , shirt and tie be OK ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted April 20, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 20, 2018 You can't wear basketball shorts but any other type shorts are fine in the MDR. On elegant night long pants and a polo shirt is great to wear. You will see a few ties floating around also. Basically whatever you wear, you won't be out of place. Be comfortable and enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty dingo Posted April 20, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Cargo shorts are OK, Speedo not so much. If you would wear it out in a public restaurant at home, it's likely OK on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted April 20, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I am always freezing cold on board ships and especially in the MDR. DH doesn't like to feel chilled while eating so he doesn't wear shorts into the dining room but if you are not cold and can be comfy in them then you will be just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted April 20, 2018 #5 Share Posted April 20, 2018 You can't wear basketball shorts but any other type shorts are fine in the MDR. On elegant night long pants and a polo shirt is great to wear. You will see a few ties floating around also. Basically whatever you wear, you won't be out of place. Be comfortable and enjoy your cruise! And no cutoffs: Cruise Casual Dress Code Men: sport slacks, khakis, Jeans (no cut-offs), dress shorts (long) and collared polo shirts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajunfla Posted April 20, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 20, 2018 ...smarter straight leg short with out turn ups? or are turn ups allowed ? .... What are turn ups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew0805 Posted April 20, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Cargo shorts are OK, Speedo not so much. If you would wear it out in a public restaurant at home, it's likely OK on the ship. This is good to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseygirl1416 Posted April 20, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 20, 2018 ...smarter straight leg short with out turn ups? or are turn ups allowed ? .... What are turn ups? Cuffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruziJenn Posted April 20, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 20, 2018 OP, no problem at all with him being comfy especially if you guys are conscious of being 'smart'....just go with that and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWolver672 Posted April 20, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 20, 2018 You will see everything on Elegant night from tuxes to suits to slacks. Collared shirts with or without a tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Geegitz Posted April 20, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 20, 2018 How about a kilt. I've seen a few of those. They look sharp actually. Underwear optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottacruises Posted April 20, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I didn't know there were that many shorts options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpagejr Posted April 21, 2018 #13 Share Posted April 21, 2018 You will see everything on Elegant night from tuxes to suits to slacks. Collared shirts with or without a tie. And don't forget shorts, uncollared shirts and baseball caps..... Saw it 3x on my Vista cruise in November on Formal nights!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2oneXY Posted April 21, 2018 #14 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Hello we are new to carnival and new to a Caribbean itinerary , My question is regarding the type of shorts men can wear in the dining room are shorts with outer pockets ok (cargo shorts) or do they have to be the smarter straight leg short with out turn ups? or are turn ups allowed ? We always sailed in Europe were my husband always wore smart trousers and shirt for dinner , He is looking forward to wearing shorts :D Formal night would smart trousers , shirt and tie be OK ? DH wears chino shorts and a a polo untucked for dinner every night. On elegant night he wears khaki pants and button up shirt tucked in (no tie). He either wears boat shoes or nice sandles for dinner and he's been fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinklucky61 Posted April 21, 2018 #15 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Saw men and women wearing shorts in mdr, also saw people showing up at 6:45 for 6:00 set dining time. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bburk00 Posted April 21, 2018 #16 Share Posted April 21, 2018 How about a kilt. I've seen a few of those. They look sharp actually. Underwear optional. I wear my kilt on elegant nights, cargo shorts on casual nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schazzy Posted April 21, 2018 #17 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I wore cargo shorts or jeans on casual nights, basic khakis on formal nights. Had no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gin505 Posted April 21, 2018 #18 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Only of Elegant nights does my husband wear long pants. We live in Florida and he wears shorts all the time everywhere. Last time he brought his suit I think the next 2 cruises he will leave the suit at home and wear his favorite tropical shirt.. It will make the luggage lighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JandPB Posted April 21, 2018 #19 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I wore non athletic shorts every night except elegant night. It was perfectly ok. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glittergal1 Posted April 21, 2018 Author #20 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Thank you my husband will be happy that he can wear shorts and it be acceptable , trousers on formal night though I will insist on that , Re formal nights I understand there will be 2 on a 7 night cruise is this correct? We board in Barbados on a Wednesday is there any set days for formal nights? Are there any other theme nights? white party etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schazzy Posted April 21, 2018 #21 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Thank you my husband will be happy that he can wear shorts and it be acceptable , trousers on formal night though I will insist on that , Re formal nights I understand there will be 2 on a 7 night cruise is this correct? We board in Barbados on a Wednesday is there any set days for formal nights? Are there any other theme nights? white party etc There were 2 formal nights on our last 7 day. The first was the 2nd night, and the last was the 2nd to last night. I think it can vary by ship and itinerary. I honestly don't remember any theme nights, except one night they had a Mega Deck Party. I think they have theme nights on the Journeys cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmBear Posted April 22, 2018 #22 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Hello we are new to carnival and new to a Caribbean itinerary , My question is regarding the type of shorts men can wear in the dining room are shorts with outer pockets ok (cargo shorts) or do they have to be the smarter straight leg short with out turn ups? or are turn ups allowed ? We always sailed in Europe were my husband always wore smart trousers and shirt for dinner , He is looking forward to wearing shorts :D Formal night would smart trousers , shirt and tie be OK ? We are currently on the Glory, our 3rd straight week, and this is what I've seen, ,,, MDR casual night=about 70% of men are in shorts. MDR elegant night=about 70% of men are wearing pants of some type with a colared shirt of some type including Polo's. Your husband will be fine! Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted April 22, 2018 #23 Share Posted April 22, 2018 We are currently on the Glory, our 3rd straight week, and this is what I've seen, ,,,MDR casual night=about 70% of men are in shorts. MDR elegant night=about 70% of men are wearing pants of some type with a colared shirt of some type including Polo's. Your husband will be fine! Have a great cruise! I'm not disputing what the poster has personally observed on Glory but I never recall seeing dress shorts on Elegant Night in multiple Carnival cruises and the OP should not count on being admitted to the MDR. I absolutely have seen people turned away. It may be possible that the 30% mentioned are wearing something more formal than slack/shirt however and that I am misinterpreting. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacruise804 Posted April 26, 2018 #24 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Hello we are new to carnival and new to a Caribbean itinerary , My question is regarding the type of shorts men can wear in the dining room are shorts with outer pockets ok (cargo shorts) or do they have to be the smarter straight leg short with out turn ups? or are turn ups allowed ? We always sailed in Europe were my husband always wore smart trousers and shirt for dinner , He is looking forward to wearing shorts :D Formal night would smart trousers , shirt and tie be OK ? I had to search what turn ups are (cuffs in the States) - I don't think that they would be common but should be allowed. Cargo shorts on casual nights would definitely be fine and what my husband plans to wear with a polo (collared, short sleeve) shirt. Smart trousers and non-athletic shirt would be acceptable for formal night. A dress shirt with tie, jacket, full suit, or tux are all options too, but pants and polo are fine. I don't think they are listed as either allowed or excluded, but a kilt should be acceptable too (a true kilt, but possibly not the "Utilikilt" that I've seen sometimes in the US). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted April 26, 2018 #25 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Cargo shorts are fine except for elegant nights. Slacks & collared shirt are fine for elegant nights - no tie or jacket required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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