Dress code for men?

[Kidatheart]

Besides formal night, would it be okay for my husband to wear nice shorts with a polo? Or is that a big no, no? He has these really nice leather sandals to wear with it. Thanks! Btw we are cruising on the Carnival Sensation.

 

 

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[Kidatheart]

I should have mentioned for dinner in the MDR.

 

 

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[Keith1010]

From the Carnival Web Site:

 

Keith

 

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Casual attire is the order of the day. We suggest shorts, sundresses, tank tops, etc. for the ladies, and for men; shorts, polo shirts, T-shirts, etc. will do. We suggest you wear rubber-soled, low heeled or flat shoes for extra traction while onboard. The use of any footwear with wheels, including but not limited, to Heelys© shoes, is prohibited on board our ships. For dining you may want to dress up a bit and/or bring along a light sports jacket or cardigan.

Most evenings we have a Cruise Casual dress code, but there are those Cruise Elegant evenings one or two nights throughout your “Fun Ship” voyage, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your more elegant attire. For those who want casual attire for dinner time, the Lido Restaurant is open nightly, and has a more relaxed theme. However, shirts and shoes/footwear (flip-flops) must be worn at all times inside the Lido Restaurant.

Both dress codes for the dining rooms are described below.

Cruise Casual Dining Dress Code: Gentlemen - Sport slacks, khakis, jeans (no cut-offs), dress shorts (long), collared sport shirts; Ladies - Casual dresses, casual skirts or pants and blouses, summer dresses, Capri pants, dress shorts, jeans (no cut-offs).

Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Casual dinner for ladies and gentlemen: shorts, gym shorts, basketball shorts, beach flip-flops, bathing suit attire, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shirts for men and baseball hats.

Cruise Elegant Dining Dress Code: Gentlemen - Dress slacks, dress shirts. We also suggest a sport coat. If you wish to wear suits and ties or tuxedos, by all means we invite you to do so. Ladies - Cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; if you‘d like to show off your evening gowns, that's great too!

Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Elegant dinner for ladies and gentlemen: shorts, gym shorts, T-shirts, beach flip-flops, bathing suit attire, jeans, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shirts for men, sportswear, and baseball hats.

[Kidatheart]

Thanks!

 

 

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[Out to sea!]

Just got off the Liberty. Saw men in jeans on formal night and a girl in daisy dukes every night other than formal in the MDR at dinner time. All were allowed to eat there. I believe it has gotten to the point that as long as you are not in the Carnival robe you will be allowed entry into the MDR. Your husband in nice shorts in the MDR at dinner will be just fine.

[H82seaUgo]

Besides formal night, would it be okay for my husband to wear nice shorts with a polo? Or is that a big no, no? He has these really nice leather sandals to wear with it. Thanks! Btw we are cruising on the Carnival Sensation.

 

 

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as long as they are dress shorts, and you don't mind being seen with a man in shorts.

[Keith1010]

Thanks!

 

 

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You are very welcome.

 

Keith

[thatsonofa]

The most important thing to remember is these are not dress "rules", more like dress "recommendations". Shorts are fine.

[luddite]

The rule is: Cover yer junk.

[briehon]

I was reading gapearls trip report of the valor and cruise casual sometimes said no shorts, no jeans.....other times not. Good to know we can wear dress shorts any cruise casual night. Most of our dress shorts are nicer than some people's khakis!

[SteelerCruiser]

khakis and a polo are fine. No need for "dress Shorts"

[Out to sea!]

The most important thing to remember is these are not dress "rules", more like dress "recommendations". Shorts are fine.

 

Actually, these are dress "rules" but many cruisers treat them as dress "recommendations" (because it's their cruise and they can do what they want :rolleyes:) and Carnival doesn't seem to have the backbone to enforce their own "rules". As per the "rules", dress shorts are authorized.