Veendam dinner attire question . . .

[shipgirl56]

We are sailing on the Veendam in December. We will be flying in to port with carry-on luggage only. Can my husband get by without a suit jacket?

[Krazy Kruizers]

Yes -- he does not need a jacket or a tie. Even on Gala nights most men wear only slacks and a collared shirt.

[OlsSalt]

We have found on the smaller ships like the Veendam, late, fixed-dining in the Upper Dining Room one still sees a nice degree of formality on Gala Night, but by no means everyone. This is where black tie and gowns still show up with some regularity, though less and less each cruise. My guess is those who choose this late, fixed dining are maybe more cruise traditionalists in the first place.

Edited August 12, 2016 by OlsSalt

[shipgirl56]

Thanks for your replies. We will dress nice and my hubby will probably wear a tie. It is just too hard to pack light and include men's dress jackets. We are not flying home after the cruise and don't want more than our carry-on to cart around. We are getting good at packing light. One suitcase each, carry-on size for 5 weeks in New Zealand last year.

[October55]

Thanks for your replies. We will dress nice and my hubby will probably wear a tie. It is just too hard to pack light and include men's dress jackets. We are not flying home after the cruise and don't want more than our carry-on to cart around. We are getting good at packing light. One suitcase each, carry-on size for 5 weeks in New Zealand last year.

The convenience of having a self laundry on board makes packing lightly much easier.

[SilvertoGold]

Thanks for your replies. We will dress nice and my hubby will probably wear a tie. It is just too hard to pack light and include men's dress jackets. We are not flying home after the cruise and don't want more than our carry-on to cart around. We are getting good at packing light. One suitcase each, carry-on size for 5 weeks in New Zealand last year.

 

A plaid or subdued print shirt is versatile and looks good with a plain tie.

 

You are obviously very versatile yourselves and I am sure you'll both look great!

[OlsSalt]

For a woman, an easy pack weightless chiffon "float" top or even a sparkly large shawl looks good enough if you want to dress up a bit for that night. They still sell those $10 wraps in the ship store, along with some of the $10 costume jewelry sets if you feel you want to do something special.