Golden Princess formal nights

[plode]

We are doing a 35 night cruise on the Golden Princess this year and they have 9 formal nights. How formal is formal now, the Princess site talks about suits and cocktail dresses, Is this what people wear or has it become more casual? Any comments would be appreciated:)

[Colo Cruiser]

We are doing a 35 night cruise on the Golden Princess this year and they have 9 formal nights. How formal is formal now, the Princess site talks about suits and cocktail dresses, Is this what people wear or has it become more casual? Any comments would be appreciated:)

 

 

Try a search. There are many threads on "formal" night.

They get very contentious.

Here is a past but factual thread locked by the moderators which is probably what will happen to this thread.

Good luck.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2484353&highlight=formal

[easyboy]

Smart casual is acceptable

 

 

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[DreamingOfLoveBoatDream]

I wore a suit (not black tie level) earlier this month and I was fine. Most of the males in my dining session did the same.

[wishfulone]

The Golden Princess is old school formal, thank heavens. It's a grand ship and you'll want to be dressed in a befitting manner on a 35 night cruise with 9 formal nights. I'd suggest at least two formal evening gowns and a couple of wonderful cocktail dresses for her and a black suit with maybe an alternate jacket for him.

[mrs and mrs]

Do what ever you are comfortable with, we have done 28 days on the supposed wonderful GOLDEN with 5/6 diff gowns and dined beside people virtually in tee shirts, We couldn't give a TOSS, an neither could the staff. Its the person not the outfit. Enjoy your cruise.:)

[wishfulone]

Do what ever you are comfortable with, we have done 28 days on the supposed wonderful GOLDEN with 5/6 diff gowns and dined beside people virtually in tee shirts, We couldn't give a TOSS, an neither could the staff. Its the person not the outfit. Enjoy your cruise.:)

Have to admit we haven't sailed on the Golden since she came to Australia. It's really disappointing to hear about a fall in standards.

[floridalover5623]

Many people still like to dress up but you'll find a growing crowd that has had their fill of formal nights and dress in a more casual style.

Either was you'll still be allowed in the DR on formal nights to enjoy the better food selections that aren't served at the buffet.

[mrs and mrs]

Totally Agree, but that's the way its going, love it or not.