jensue1 Posted November 12, 2019 #1 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I’m really nervous to ask this because I don’t want to start a dress code argument but.... this is the first time I will be cruising with children. We are cruising on royal princess in January out of Los Angeles. I assume there will be 2 formal nights. Could those of you who have/do cruise with children please give me an idea of what would be acceptable for a 11 year old boy and 14 year old boy to wear. We will have 12 and 14 year old girls with us but they’re sorted with dresses. Really appreciate your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 12, 2019 #2 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Really anything neat and tidy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum81 Posted November 12, 2019 #3 Share Posted November 12, 2019 My 12 year old son chooses to wear a suit on formal nights because he enjoys dressing up and he gets use of his suit for other occasions (attending the races etc). However I would not purchase a suit specifically for a cruise simply because they grow too quickly. I would consider dress pants and a long sleeve collared shirt appropriate. You can always add a tie to appear more formal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jensue1 Posted November 12, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Thanks, that is pretty much what I was thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisbane41 Posted November 12, 2019 #5 Share Posted November 12, 2019 The boys don't generally have to wear trousers as long as they have shoes on and a neat pair of shorts. I had a 10 year old with me in January 2018 and he loved the collared button up shirts and even wore a tie with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jensue1 Posted November 12, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Thanks. Obviously travelling from New Zealand and being away for a month luggage is an issue but also don’t want to offend anyone. He would normally wear a nice pair of dress jeans and a smart button up shirt but I realise jeans are out so will put in a pair of trousers. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 12, 2019 #7 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I would think anything you feel would be appropriate for at a wedding or similar special occasion, would be fine for the lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldconnection Posted November 12, 2019 #8 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I am for anything clean, age appropriate, and appropriate for the occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisRiver Posted November 12, 2019 #9 Share Posted November 12, 2019 We have cruised with our grandsons on HAL and Celebrity. They are now 16 and 12. On formal nights they would wear a long sleeve collared shirt and tie. This year we also had our 6 year old grandson on a HAL Alaska cruise. He also wore a shirt and tie like his cousins. Absolutely no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr&MrsCookie Posted November 12, 2019 #10 Share Posted November 12, 2019 As long as they aren't wearing thongs - like I've seen, it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted November 12, 2019 #11 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Young boys look very cute in bow ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbeh Posted November 12, 2019 #12 Share Posted November 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Goldconnection said: age appropriate, Yay for common sense! That noise you may hear is the sound of two hands in raucous applause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jensue1 Posted November 13, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted November 13, 2019 12 hours ago, Mr&MrsCookie said: As long as they aren't wearing thongs - like I've seen, it's all good. Are you serious?! Lol thanks everyone for your comments. They are along the lines of what I was thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sparky74 Posted November 13, 2019 #14 Share Posted November 13, 2019 22 hours ago, WisRiver said: We have cruised with our grandsons on HAL and Celebrity. They are now 16 and 12. On formal nights they would wear a long sleeve collared shirt and tie. This year we also had our 6 year old grandson on a HAL Alaska cruise. He also wore a shirt and tie like his cousins. Absolutely no problems. No trousers?! 🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sparky74 Posted November 13, 2019 #15 Share Posted November 13, 2019 On 11/12/2019 at 2:59 PM, jensue1 said: Thanks. Obviously travelling from New Zealand and being away for a month luggage is an issue but also don’t want to offend anyone. He would normally wear a nice pair of dress jeans and a smart button up shirt but I realise jeans are out so will put in a pair of trousers. Thanks again. I’ve given up on jeans for travelling. They’re heavy, bulky, and take ages to dry. JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 13, 2019 #16 Share Posted November 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, Sparky74 said: No trousers?! 🤣🤣🤣 LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 13, 2019 #17 Share Posted November 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, Sparky74 said: I’ve given up on jeans for travelling. They’re heavy, bulky, and take ages to dry. JMHO Agreed, a pair of trousers and some chinos do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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