Eclipse formal nights?

[Dinah1230]

We love dressing up for formal or gala nights. How many of these are on a 14 night cruise?

[cruisestitch]

None.  Celebrity has eliminated “formal” nights.  Now “chic” nights and expect two but don’t be surprised if there are 3.

[39august]

You can dress up as much as you wish. 

[Dinah1230]

Formal/Gala/chic…all mean the same. Dress up night.

[LB_NJ]

However, expect that many people will not dress up.

[lovecruzin]

Based on our experience on Eclipse, plan for 3 Chic nights. If there are only 2 just go dressier on another random night 😆 

[cruisestitch]

4 hours ago, Dinah1230 said:

Formal/Gala/chic…all mean the same. Dress up night.

Formal used to specify dark business suit or tuxedo for men.  Chic does not, so no, they aren’t the same.

 

celebrity never had a “gala night”

[mrgabriel]

I would expect 3.

 

And the majority of people won't be in formal/gala clothing. You will see plenty of cocktail dresses, a few men in jackets and ties, and a lot of people dressed up just a bit. However, if you want to be dressier there is nothing to stop you and you likely won't be the only ones. On our September cruise there were a handful of couples in tuxedos and gowns several times during the cruise. 

[ScottC4746]

6 hours ago, Dinah1230 said:

We love dressing up for formal or gala nights. How many of these are on a 14 night cruise?

Celebrity has gotten away from Formal Nights and refer to it as Evening Chic.  For 7 nights or longer you have 2 Evening Chic.  While their website does not specifically say about 14, I would think it woudl be extended.  Here is what their website says about Evening Chic: "For 6 night cruises or less, there will be 1 Evening Chic night per cruise. For 7 nights or longer, there will be 2 Evening Chic nights while onboard. While Tuxedos and Formal attire is still appropriate, they are not required and guests will feel comfortable in both formal wear and a dressier smart casual style. Jackets are not required."

I was on the Solstice to Alaska 7 nights and did slacks and button up long-sleeved shirt and felt fine.  Other evenings I was in very nice looking Levi's and button up long-sleeved shirt and fit in fine as well. 

Edited January 8 by ScottC4746