HappyFeet13 Posted June 8, 2017 #701 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I will be on Seabourn 6-12/6-27 Seward to Vancouver. Bringing a tux. I'll bet 80% of the men won't be wearing them...especially in Alaska! But this is the end of a dying era, and I'm going to be the well dressed man my wife deserves when she wears her new frocks. Will post here while aboard to let you know what the % of tuxes is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted June 8, 2017 #702 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I will be on Seabourn 6-12/6-27 Seward to Vancouver. Bringing a tux. I'll bet 80% of the men won't be wearing them...especially in Alaska! But this is the end of a dying era, and I'm going to be the well dressed man my wife deserves when she wears her new frocks. Will post here while aboard to let you know what the % of tuxes is. I think the key words above are "the end of a dying era." Enjoy wearing your tuxedo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted June 8, 2017 #703 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I'm going to be the well dressed man my wife deserves when she wears her new frocks. Spoken like a true gentleman. I hope she appreciates you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC&KY Posted June 8, 2017 #704 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Will post here while aboard to let you know what the % of tuxes is. Could you also post the % of men with jackets but no ties?:evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zelker Posted June 9, 2017 #705 Share Posted June 9, 2017 On our previous four Alaskan cruises (first one was in 2006, most recent in 2015; all but one were 14 nights which meant more than one "formal" evening), tuxes were definitely in the minority. If I had to guess, I'd say even 20% is being generous. As in Antarctica, most people visit Alaska to observe the scenery and wildlife from outside their staterooms and aren't particularly concerned with formal dress. We did not tote formal wear to Antarctica (and it fell over the holidays) and will not be toting it to Alaska in August either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamfordian Posted June 10, 2017 #706 Share Posted June 10, 2017 On our previous four Alaskan cruises (first one was in 2006, most recent in 2015; all but one were 14 nights which meant more than one "formal" evening), tuxes were definitely in the minority. If I had to guess, I'd say even 20% is being generous. As in Antarctica, most people visit Alaska to observe the scenery and wildlife from outside their staterooms and aren't particularly concerned with formal dress. We did not tote formal wear to Antarctica (and it fell over the holidays) and will not be toting it to Alaska in August either. Was not aware that Seabourn had cruised Alaska previously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairsin Posted June 10, 2017 #707 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I believe Zelker is referring her previous cruises on HAL and Celebrity. But to answer your question, Seabourn has been to Alaska before. In the summer of 2002, as a result of 9/11 and having to drop many European itineraries, one of the small ships was given a waiver from some of the environmental regulations and they cruised Alaska. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamfordian Posted June 11, 2017 #708 Share Posted June 11, 2017 I believe Zelker is referring her previous cruises on HAL and Celebrity. But to answer your question, Seabourn has been to Alaska before. In the summer of 2002, as a result of 9/11 and having to drop many European itineraries, one of the small ships was given a waiver from some of the environmental regulations and they cruised Alaska. Sent from my iPad using Forums I was referring to the dates Zelker quoted in her post. I am also not sure that one can compare dress codes of Seabourn with those on HAL and Celebrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchick Posted June 24, 2017 #709 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Currently onboard Encore in the Med. I was actually surprised how "casual" the majority of the passengers were dressed most nights. Even on the 2 formal nights I saw maybe 3-4 men in tuxedos and most in dark suit and tie (although there was also khakis and Hawaiian shirts and tee shirts and a scarf). No one was in jeans but even the ladies didn't dress up as much as I am used to on Seabourn. We have such a casual life at home that "dressing for dinner" is part of the whole cruise experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Fulham Posted June 24, 2017 #710 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I quote the Cruise Critic on the Encore. "from the conversation and the amount of bling on show in the evenings, you can tell that most people are wealthy." For people with good taste that says enough to suggest the sort of people you are travelling with. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamfordian Posted August 22, 2017 #711 Share Posted August 22, 2017 :evilsmile::evilsmile:People think jeans are a problem! On Quest, at about 2130 last night - the Captain's Gala Reception, followed by Formal dinner - a rather gross couple waddled through the MDR wearing bathrobes!! Restaurant Manager and various other officers totally gobsmacked! We shall find out tonight if they have been identified yet - and presumably keel-hauled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markham Posted August 22, 2017 #712 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Bathrobes and waddling suggest they are under some kind of professional care. Maybe they had escaped from the Medical Department on deck 3? Which way were they heading? To the midships elevators for the Club or casino or maybe from there to the Observation Bar? Just when you thought you had seen it all... Seriously though, I hope that at least one of the 2 of 'em caught the stares and heard some mocking remarks or laughter from the MDR. And that started a blazing row between the 2 of them afterwards! I hope they get some religion before tonight. Otherwise, and before long, I hope that they go back to whatever mass market cruise line they are confusing Seabourn with. Happy and healthy sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestie098 Posted August 24, 2017 #713 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Trying to work out the standard for a first cruise. Are Italian loafers or boat shoes acceptable with a sports jacket and cotton chino's or trousers? We're travelling hand carry only and shoes are one thing we usually only pack one of. Otherwise I'll pack a travel suit and proper shoes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH814 Posted August 24, 2017 #714 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Trying to work out the standard for a first cruise. Are Italian loafers or boat shoes acceptable with a sports jacket and cotton chino's or trousers? We're travelling hand carry only and shoes are one thing we usually only pack one of. Otherwise I'll pack a travel suit and proper shoes! You'll be fine with either Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel-girl Posted August 26, 2017 #715 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I'm a little late reading this board, but Wow! Maybe you view things differently when you grow up in the south... However, I would never go to any restaurant anywhere and not follow the dress code. Especially Seabourn, we pay an considerable amount of money to cruise this line. Make it enjoyable and follow the guidelines of the dress code, it's not that hard people. If you don't want to adhere to the dress code, then dine in your room or perhaps another cruise line. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted August 26, 2017 #716 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I'm a little late reading this board, but Wow! Maybe you view things differently when you grow up in the south... However, I would never go to any restaurant anywhere and not follow the dress code. Especially Seabourn, we pay an considerable amount of money to cruise this line. Make it enjoyable and follow the guidelines of the dress code, it's not that hard people. If you don't want to adhere to the dress code, then dine in your room or perhaps another cruise line. 😬 One should definitely adhere to the dress code. The problem here is, I think, some do not like the way the dress code has evolved and still think it should be the same as it was ten years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalliowner Posted August 27, 2017 #717 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Well said travel-girl:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notjaded Posted August 27, 2017 #718 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Re the Dress Code, I noticed a big difference regarding the normative dress on my two Seabourn cruises, Dubai-Monte Carlo, and my recently-completed circle-UK. The former cruise had younger passengers dressing much more casually, while the latter cruise had older passengers dressing much more traditionally. We were wondering whether this had more to do with the demographic or the environment, and would love to hear your thoughts. The Dubai cruise was much less expensive on a daily basis compared to the UK cruise, and we wondered whether the cruises drew a different demographic (older vs. younger; richer vs. poorer). Of course, the Dubai cruise had much warmer weather, so that might have dictated the more casual attire. Next stop: Antarctica: How will people be dressing on that one? I assume much more casually... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted August 28, 2017 #719 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I don't think it has anything to do with richer vs. poorer. More likely it's older vs. younger. Younger people don't care about formal wear. And because younger is the demographic Seabourn is chasing to build a future clientele you can be certain the dress code will continue to evolve toward a more casual one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliana Posted August 28, 2017 #720 Share Posted August 28, 2017 We are in the much older demographic group and I suspect on our last Seabourn cruise we were the oldest. But nowadays we prefer cruises with mainly, or better still only, smart casual and have mothballed our formal wear. For this reason we no longer sail with Silversea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Able Seaman H Posted September 8, 2017 #721 Share Posted September 8, 2017 If we ever make the Antarctic cruise I couldn't resist NOT packing my dinner jacket. When else in your life will you get the photo opportunity ? I'm thinking icebergs in the background, bow of the ship. Always judge a man by the shoes he wears. Henry :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Fulham Posted September 9, 2017 #722 Share Posted September 9, 2017 "I don't think it has anything to do with richer vs. poorer. More likely it's older vs. younger. " The change we noticed on our Anchorage/Vancouver Seabourn trip a month ago was the increased number of obese passengers. Several had to use wheeled zimmer frames to move around. I watched, with morbid curiosity, to see what they chose at the buffets and I am sure their condition was caused by greed rather than ill health. A fellow passenger expressed the opinion that Holland America are more involved with the Seabourn marketing and selling hard the 'as much food and drink as you want' as a feature. Also more obvious was the number of people sitting down for lunch the instant the deck buffet was opened - something we never noticed before. No, we did not see more young people but we did see more fat ones - and inevitably their dress code was in a world of its own. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalliowner Posted September 9, 2017 #723 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Why I avoid buffets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare artbcpa Posted September 10, 2017 #724 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I don't think it has anything to do with richer vs. poorer. More likely it's older vs. younger. Younger people don't care about formal wear. And because younger is the demographic Seabourn is chasing to build a future clientele you can be certain the dress code will continue to evolve toward a more casual one. Seabourn isn't the only cruise line having this same debate. We often travel on Crystal and they have loosened their dress code to the delight of some and the consternation of others. Since we don't dress up much at home (being retired and living in California) we love to dress when we cruise. We especially love to see the Asian women's fashions. Their colors and styles are much more unique than those from New York or Paris. Without question the trend is more casual. I suspect formal nights will soon be a thing of the past (and speaking about those passengers who walk through the ship in their robes) along with good manners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillylovesseabourn Posted September 10, 2017 #725 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Younger end of the SB demographic and I love to dress up, on the occasions I have seen badly clad individuals never found them all to be young! However, the country you are from can make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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