Dress Code Nightly Schedule for Cruises

[mtlycrew1]

Is there anyway to find out in advance which days on a particular cruise will be designated as formal, informal or casual? We plan on eating on shore as many evenings as possible to experience the local cuisine and it would help to know the schedule in advance for packing purposes. Thanks in advance.

[wripro]

Usually the second night and the second to last nights are formal. But nothing is written in stone. You will probably get something more definitive with your final docs.

[carefreecruise]

Your probably going to have a bigger problem; most departure times range from 3PM to 7PM. You could plan on limited times having a nice dinner off the ship, of-course depending on the voyages. You can check when the ship leaves port when you sign up for "my silversea" and sign into your account. I know this does not answer the dress code question. I would say no one will be able to answer that specifically due to ships change it up even during your cruise. The first night on the ship a news letter will list each nights dress code. A booklet in will arrive a few weeks prior to your cruise and will give you some guidelines on dress code.

Edited May 31, 2014 by carefreecruise

[mtlycrew1]

Thank you both for the insight. On our trip we have six nights where the ship doesn't depart till 2300 so we'll have plenty of time to eat on shore. The rest of the nights it's mostly 1800 or 1900 hrs so as you mentioned we'll be eating on the ship.

[unfathomable]

One other thing: it can change mid-cruise, so even the list you see when you board isn't 100% set in stone.

[mtlycrew1]

That's interesting.

 

I hope it's not inappropriate to expand on my original question. Think of them as seeking additional information as we've cruised a lot but never on SS. Please understand this is not questioning the SS dress code…I've read quite a bit on that, and opinions are quite strong from all perspectives, however all the discussions seem to focus on evening wear.

 

During the day is it much more casual on board? For instance are shorts, sandals, t-shirts acceptable. I'd like to think I can walk to the pool or hot tub wearing my swim suit and flip flops or just wear a pair of nice shorts and a pullover shirt to sit out on deck.

 

Finally, there is the following statement in our Silver Book : "The Grill is optional casual all nights. Following dinner, all guests may take advantage of public spaces, however jacket is required." Do I interpret this to mean that if my wife and I want to stroll on deck on any evening I have to be wearing a jacket or is the jacket just required on informal and formal nights?

[duct tape]

I believe the "public spaces" reference means bars, casino, etc. Strolling the decks has no requirements of which i am aware! Yes, jackets are not necessary on casual evenings. During the day, all of your mentioned articles of clothing are just fine. You would need to cover up for meals indoors. Relax. It will be OK and you will have a great time!

[Stumblefoot]

I agree with duct tape's helpful response, especially the last two sentences.

 

 

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[JES4845]

Like the person who started the thread we will be first time SIlversea guests later this year. The dress code was one of the things that had held us back until now. Our prior nine cruises have been on SeaDream where there are no formal nights. To add just a bit of an added wrinkle, our SIlversea internal consultant advised when we booked several months ago that in the summer some or all of the formal nights are waived. Any input from those who have sailed with them would be most welcome.

 

 

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[duct tape]

I remember reading recently that in Alaska, on 7 day cruises, there are no formal nights. I would check it out before assuming it is true. Enjoy!

[dusababy]

Like the person who started the thread we will be first time SIlversea guests later this year. The dress code was one of the things that had held us back until now. Our prior nine cruises have been on SeaDream where there are no formal nights. To add just a bit of an added wrinkle, our SIlversea internal consultant advised when we booked several months ago that in the summer some or all of the formal nights are waived. Any input from those who have sailed with them would be most welcome.

 

 

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I think a great deal depends upon the itinerary. Alaska - Caribbean - seem to be more casual. I'm just back from Whisper/Baltic and there were 2 formal nights that were wonderful. Passengers respected and really seemed to enjoy the dress code. Manifest was heavily skewed to British and European which I believe might have made a difference. Personally - I loved it. Not too many occasions these days when a lady can dress up and dance with a gentleman in a tux. I respect those who prefer a more casual code, but I also expect others to abide by the rules in place.

[derbylane]

I believe the "public spaces" reference means bars, casino, etc. Strolling the decks has no requirements of which i am aware! Yes, jackets are not necessary on casual evenings. During the day, all of your mentioned articles of clothing are just fine. You would need to cover up for meals indoors. Relax. It will be OK and you will have a great time!

Duct Tape knows what she is talking about. Like she said just relax.

[mtlycrew1]

Thank you all. Very helpful. Having never sailed SS, I was just wondering about the daytime dress as so many on other forums were so focused on the evening wear. Nice to know it's relaxed cruise wear during the day…and I can wear my orange and blue striped Speedo. :eek:

[duct tape]

Umm, only if you look like a rock star!

[mtlycrew1]

Oh well...

[johnnycruise]

If you check in the back of the big Silversea "Voyage 2014" brochure:

 

"However on 7-day summer sailings, from June through August, in the Baltic, Mediterranean and Alaska, formal night is optional, only a jacket is required for men. Details will be provided in the Setting Sail Guide in your final cruise documents."

 

I just returned from the May 27 - June 3 Mediterranean cruise on the Silver Spirit and there was one formal night. It was not called "formal optional", but then again the cruise departed in May, not June.

 

It was our first time on Silversea and we had a wonderful week. The dress code is a non-issue - at least it was on our cruise.

[derbylane]

Thank you all. Very helpful. Having never sailed SS, I was just wondering about the daytime dress as so many on other forums were so focused on the evening wear. Nice to know it's relaxed cruise wear during the day…and I can wear my orange and blue striped, Are you a good looking gay or straight?

If you are straight, god no, you would look like light a K Mart Secial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[derbylane]

Thank you all. Very helpful. Having never sailed SS, I was just wondering about the daytime dress as so many on other forums were so focused on the evening wear. Nice to know it's relaxed cruise wear during the day…and I can wear my orange and blue striped Speedo. :eek:

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[UKCruiseJeff]

Thank you all. Very helpful. Having never sailed SS, I was just wondering about the daytime dress as so many on other forums were so focused on the evening wear. Nice to know it's relaxed cruise wear during the day…and I can wear my orange and blue striped Speedo. :eek:

 

 

You wear your orange and blue striped Speedo and post a piccy!! Quiet and refined under-stated elegance.

 

People are relying on people like you and I to ensure that the standards are kept down!

 

:D

[mtlycrew1]

Oh, but I'll be wearing a jacket. :D

 

We are in Rome now. Join our cruise in a couple of days. Thanks to all for you great information.

[spinnaker2]

If the jacket is matching stripes, i am sure you will be one of the more outstanding pax.

most of all you will really enjoy the cruise.

have fun