Rare TigerB Posted June 2, 2023 #376 Share Posted June 2, 2023 1 hour ago, SordidClown said: It’s not so much the where to eat it’s more will I feel out of place Believe me, in those two places you won't feel out of place in a smart polo shirt and trousers or dark denim. If it's Iona you're on, and it's in a couple of weeks, it will be the one after us. I normally take a black suit and dickie for the formal night but, as there is only one on this cruise, I'm not bothering. On that night we are booked in for Sindhu, and I'll be wearing a pair of dark denims and a nice shirt, or t-shirt and sports jacket. I won't feel out of place. I wouldn't be surprised if a few folk will be thinking as you are, and considering where else they can eat on the formal night. The Olive Grove cannot be booked until you are onboard, so that may be a struggle to get in there at your preferred time on the formal night. If you fancy Sindhu, you will be able to book it from home when your dining options open, which will be after midnight tonight for your cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted June 22, 2023 #377 Share Posted June 22, 2023 On 6/2/2023 at 3:42 PM, TigerB said: Further to the last reply, you could eat at Sindhu or Olive Grove, neither of which are black tie on that night Perhaps they should look to making the likes of Sindhu free on nights where formal attire in mandatory in MDR & some other eateries. That would radical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirephil Posted June 22, 2023 #378 Share Posted June 22, 2023 On 6/2/2023 at 3:50 PM, Mama.nurse said: THIS IS AMAZING SO FAR!!!!! honestly we have only been on Arcadia for a few hours and I want time to sit still!!! Although can't wait to see Amsterdam! Glad you are enjoying your first cruise, it is always special, cruising can be addictive. Even those that moan still seem to book more. Arcadia is a lovely ship. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denarius Posted June 23, 2023 #379 Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, Snow Hill said: Perhaps they should look to making the likes of Sindhu free on nights where formal attire in mandatory in MDR & some other eateries. That would radical! Or more logically allow smart casual dress in one of the (freedom dining) MDRs. Edited June 23, 2023 by Denarius 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted June 23, 2023 #380 Share Posted June 23, 2023 41 minutes ago, Denarius said: Or more logically allow smart casual dress in one of the (freedom dining) MDRs. That would be another option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted June 23, 2023 #381 Share Posted June 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Denarius said: Or more logically allow smart casual dress in one of the (freedom dining) MDRs. Allow smart casual everywhere . Folk can still dress up if they want. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted June 23, 2023 #382 Share Posted June 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Denarius said: Or more logically allow smart casual dress in one of the (freedom dining) MDRs. Not sure how that would work on the two smaller ships though as they only have one Freedom Dining restaurant/area... Could be a good solution on all the ships with 2+ Freedom Dining mdr's though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted June 23, 2023 #383 Share Posted June 23, 2023 1 hour ago, zap99 said: Allow smart casual everywhere . Folk can still dress up if they want. That wouldn't work for everyone, me included. Whilst I don't judge the person by the clothes, I wouldn't want to sit in the mdr on Formal Night in Black Tie gear with the person next to me being in smart jeans and short-sleeve shirt. It would just ruin any sense of occasion for me. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted June 23, 2023 #384 Share Posted June 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, Britboys said: Not sure how that would work on the two smaller ships though as they only have one Freedom Dining restaurant/area... Could be a good solution on all the ships with 2+ Freedom Dining mdr's though. A bit of Heras fencing down the middle, smart casual one side formal the other. 😂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted June 23, 2023 #385 Share Posted June 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Snow Hill said: A bit of Heras fencing down the middle, smart casual one side formal the other. 😂 No, definitely a solid fence so you wouldn't have to look at the scruffs... 😉😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted June 23, 2023 #386 Share Posted June 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Britboys said: That wouldn't work for everyone, me included. Whilst I don't judge the person by the clothes, I wouldn't want to sit in the mdr on Formal Night in Black Tie gear with the person next to me being in smart jeans and short-sleeve shirt. It would just ruin any sense of occasion for me. Wouldn’t bother me, when we shared tables on a short cruise I wore my one and only suit, whilst others on the table were in dinner suits, did get a few muttering though, good job wasn’t wearing smart casual they would have had be swab the decks or worse still walking the plank . 😂 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted June 23, 2023 #387 Share Posted June 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Snow Hill said: Wouldn’t bother me, when we shared tables on a short cruise I wore my one and only suit, whilst others on the table were in dinner suits, did get a few muttering though, good job wasn’t wearing smart casual they would have had be swab the decks or worse still walking the plank . 😂 I don't have any issues with people wearing lounge/business suits on Formal Nights... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denarius Posted June 23, 2023 #388 Share Posted June 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Britboys said: Not sure how that would work on the two smaller ships though as they only have one Freedom Dining restaurant/area... Could be a good solution on all the ships with 2+ Freedom Dining mdr's though. Saga do it on their ships. They have two main restaurants; The Dining Room - which is always full waiter service - and The Grill - which operates as a buffet at breakfast and lunch and offers full waiter service with the same menu as The Dining Room at dinner. On formal nights jacket and tie are required in The Dining Room but smart casual is acceptable in The Grill. It works. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaefell Posted June 23, 2023 #389 Share Posted June 23, 2023 5 hours ago, Britboys said: I don't have any issues with people wearing lounge/business suits on Formal Nights... I really don't care what anyone wears anywhere,anytime,people should be able to wear what they want anytime. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted June 23, 2023 #390 Share Posted June 23, 2023 10 hours ago, Britboys said: I don't have any issues with people wearing lounge/business suits on Formal Nights... A good friend of ours "grew out" of his DJ. Didn't want to replace it, but had a decent dark lounge suit. Sorted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted June 24, 2023 #391 Share Posted June 24, 2023 14 hours ago, snaefell said: I really don't care what anyone wears anywhere,anytime,people should be able to wear what they want anytime. We all have our own views on this issue. I respect yours and hopefully you respect mine. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted June 24, 2023 #392 Share Posted June 24, 2023 15 hours ago, snaefell said: I really don't care what anyone wears anywhere,anytime,people should be able to wear what they want anytime. Would agree if that was the rules. Plenty of other holidays available where you can wear what you like. We book knowing the dress code so adhere to it out of respect for our fellow passengers. Andy 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama.nurse Posted June 24, 2023 #393 Share Posted June 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said: Would agree if that was the rules. Plenty of other holidays available where you can wear what you like. We book knowing the dress code so adhere to it out of respect for our fellow passengers. Andy My parents have booked since we have come back and what swayed them, is that there is a dress code. Brings a different level of holidaying. 8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Man Posted June 24, 2023 #394 Share Posted June 24, 2023 15 hours ago, snaefell said: I really don't care what anyone wears anywhere,anytime,people should be able to wear what they want anytime. ...but there must be a limit - surely? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama.nurse Posted June 24, 2023 #395 Share Posted June 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Pine Man said: ...but there must be a limit - surely? I find this picture incredibly offensive..... Their wine glasses are empty! Won't be going on this cruise as the service seems shoddy. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted June 24, 2023 #396 Share Posted June 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, Pine Man said: ...but there must be a limit - surely? The dress code clearly says 'no sliders or flip flops'... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted June 24, 2023 #397 Share Posted June 24, 2023 1 hour ago, AndyMichelle said: The dress code clearly says 'no sliders or flip flops'... Can't wait to see the dress to impress photos 🙃 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denarius Posted June 24, 2023 #398 Share Posted June 24, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, AndyMichelle said: The dress code clearly says 'no sliders or flip flops'... But what would they wear on formal nights? Gentlemen their bow ties, and ladies their pearls? Edited June 24, 2023 by Denarius 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsta Posted June 24, 2023 #399 Share Posted June 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, Denarius said: But what would they wear on formal nights? Gentlemen their bow ties, and ladies their pearls? Pearls are for daytime darling, diamonds for dinner don't ya know! 😆 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted June 24, 2023 #400 Share Posted June 24, 2023 5 hours ago, AndyMichelle said: Would agree if that was the rules. Plenty of other holidays available where you can wear what you like. We book knowing the dress code so adhere to it out of respect for our fellow passengers. Andy Yes there are, have been looking at other cruise lines for a possible cruise in 2024, in particular different itineraries, but it is noticeable how many have a relaxed attitude to dress code and no formal night as such. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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