Is Cruise Elegant Night Soon to be a thing of the Past?

[zqvol]

I admit first off that this is a controversial topic, and that I don't really care what the answer is, but I found it interesting that the Brand Ambassador asked this very question on his Facebook board this afternoon. He and the beards on board the Breeze seem to think that there is rapidly declining interest.

 

He wonders why it seems to them that fewer and fewer people are taking advantage of the opportunity to dress up?

 

Thoughts as to why they are making this observation?

[repo-cruiser]

Let's hope so. No need to dress up for singing waiters on tables and banquet food.;)

[susie8862]

I admit first off that this is a controversial topic, and that I don't really care what the answer is, but I found it interesting that the Brand Ambassador asked this very question on his Facebook board this afternoon. He and the beards on board the Breeze seem to think that there is rapidly declining interest.

 

He wonders why it seems to them that fewer and fewer people are taking advantage of the opportunity to dress up?

 

Thoughts as to why they are making this observation?

I would be disappointed. There are so few venues which require dressing up these days. The only one I can think of is a Wedding. People just do not take care of themselves anymore....

and I HATE when a person says...."I don't care what anyone thinks."

I would be able to pick these people out of a crowd..no doubt about it.

 

 

 

 

 

:(:(

[H82seaUgo]

reading the feedback, i don't think they are going anywhere.

 

and i don't think a port intensive breeze cruise is a barometer for anything.

[kyrisong1]

I admit first off that this is a controversial topic, and that I don't really care what the answer is, but I found it interesting that the Brand Ambassador asked this very question on his Facebook board this afternoon. He and the beards on board the Breeze seem to think that there is rapidly declining interest.

 

He wonders why it seems to them that fewer and fewer people are taking advantage of the opportunity to dress up?

 

Thoughts as to why they are making this observation?

We can hope, I for one go on Celebrity when I want a "dress up cruise"

Carnival is laid back and as was mentioned, nothing really elegant about it anymore!~!!!

[Topo Gigio]

Would see a decline in the number of pics selling, because according to me most people buy pics taken during elegant nights. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[gsxr_moe]

Let's hope so. No need to dress up for singing waiters on tables and banquet food.;)

 

 

I agree!!

[golfadj]

They used to have a very nice and elegant capt's party.

 

Was partially replaced by a farewell party that was not advertised and really set up to fail.

 

They know cancelling the farewell party will bring a lot of unhappy customers.

 

The capt party now is just an excuse to sell lots of pictures. We pretty much ignore it now.

[marshhawk]

That's odd because on the main page 67 % still want tux and formal.:) And guess what, if I wanted to wear blue jeans and shorts all the time, I'd be on the MWA, or a canoe, not a glamorous ship heading to foreign ports.

[Zoey]

WHY should that be surprising when there is a demand for a horrible piece of clothing called 'pajama jeans?'

[jsjjkelly]

As a family, we choose not to do formal nights. I don't mind getting dressed up, and we bring an outfit for each of us if we choose to go. But every cruise we've taken so far, we're always doing something and when it comes to dinner, no one feels like getting dressed up so we opt for the buffet.

 

We took new cruisers with us this past time and they dressed up and took my daughter with them to formal night. The second time it rolled around they were in the buffet with us, and one commented how much nicer it is.

 

I personally think part of it is the dinner takes FOREVER at times. And for 2 nights on the cruise, you can eat and be done in 30 minutes and off to do more fun things (like the casino, or catch the early show).

 

I would not care if they did away with formal nights. It would free up some packing space...

 

Shawn

[Topo Gigio]

Or maybe just down to 1 per cruise.

[JeffHatfield]

Would see a decline in the number of pics selling, because according to me most people buy pics taken during elegant nights. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

Could also lead to fewer photographers. Therefore Carnival could convert their cabins and even some of the photo gallery to cabins.;)

 

Forgot to add, BRILLIANT.

[golfadj]

Or maybe just down to 1 per cruise.

 

Not going to happen. gives them a chance to sell more pics.

[kyrisong1]

That's odd because on the main page 67 % still want tux and formal.:) And guess what, if I wanted to wear blue jeans and shorts all the time, I'd be on the MWA, or a canoe, not a glamorous ship heading to foreign ports.

actually I do dress nicely at dinner, I have never worn jeans or shorts to dinner. But the point is, the MDR isn't a glamorous experience anymore. The staff have too many tables and the whole MDR experience lately seems to be "lets just be happy if the food isn't cold"

There just doesn't seem to be much "elegance" about the staff in the MDR anymore. Mostly they are overworked and don't smile much.

A glamorous ship IMO would be cunard or silversea, Carnival ships are so NOT a glamorous ships and truthfully I don't want them to be, they are my go to when I want to relax cruise.

I think business casual is good enough on Carnival and that is what I will continue doing, I used to bring gowns, now there are luggage fees!!!

JMO, Carole

[JeffHatfield]

Just curious, are the photographers employees of Carnival or do they contract that out like the Spa's?

[SmogMonster]

Thats kind of an odd question for John Heald to ask since basically, the Formal /Elegand night is already a thing of the past. yes they still have it, but since the let just about anyone one in no matter how they are dressed, its really not a formal night.

 

Personally, we like the formal night and would prefer that there was a requirement to dress formal if you want to go to the MDR on that night. We really enjoy seeing everyone dressed to the nines.

 

But I understand why others have a different opinion so I am good either way.

[crewsweeper]

If they did away with this, DW would be PeeOh'd. She loves to dress up and likes to bring a ton of clothes. I, on the other hand, would welcome having to handle less heavy luggage.:D

[sharecruises]

I have often said that the airlines really started this trend

 

I usually cruise right close to home, south florida...but for the first time I flew to a cruise (Seattle - Spirit to Alaska) and I didn't bring near the amount of stuff I normally tote along.

 

the airline weight limit and cost of luggage makes a huge difference.

 

Brought less shoes...no dresses...just dressy pants/top and earrings, one pair of semi -dress shoes

 

I can really sympathize with people who face that challenge every time the cruise.

 

NCL offers 'Dress up or not" night...your choice....some dress up and take pictures,many don't

 

really I don't care what others wear, don't look at them

[Fla Mike]

We love to dress up...

To each their own I say.

 

The only thing I would enforce is no shorts, flips or T's on elegant night.

Nice jeans and a polo would be fine, if that is what you choose.

 

Me, now I'm still wearing my Tux on our Imagination cruise...

my wife likes it ;)

[rferr]

The sooner the better to get rid of it once and for all.

[jerseyralph]

I admit first off that this is a controversial topic, and that I don't really care what the answer is, but I found it interesting that the Brand Ambassador asked this very question on his Facebook board this afternoon. He and the beards on board the Breeze seem to think that there is rapidly declining interest.

 

He wonders why it seems to them that fewer and fewer people are taking advantage of the opportunity to dress up?

 

Thoughts as to why they are making this observation?

 

Airline baggage weight limits have prompted us to pack lighter than we did just a few years back. Carrying the more formal clothes has become more difficult and more expensive.

[GROUCHPUSS]

If they do there will no doubt they will lose our business. My wife loves dress up nights and we would have to change lines.

[larkz]

Maybe it's the stone cold scientific skeptic in me, but I'm not sure why one species of clothing is superior to any other species of clothing. In plain terms, it's simply fabric to cover the body, with all kinds of idiosyncrasies attached.

 

Notwithstanding my career in the arts, I always take function over form. Cheap khakis and teeshirts, white socks and sneakers are fine for me -- no aching feet, no stuffy hot dress jackets when its 90 degrees out, no suits to dry clean, and a clothing budget kept down to hundred bucks a year.

 

I'd just as soon go for "masquerade night" or "funny hat night" -- at least those would invoke creativity and individualism.

[golfadj]

Just curious, are the photographers employees of Carnival or do they contract that out like the Spa's?

 

I believe they are employees. Appears that they removed the thread on fb.