Kiki in Michigan Posted March 24, 2008 #1 Share Posted March 24, 2008 This is our first cruise on RCCL. What is appropriate to wear to dinner on the day we board? On other cruise lines, they always said shorts were ok due to many people not having their luggage yet. Is that the same for RCCL or should we pack some appropriate clothing in our carry on? We have the early dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted March 24, 2008 #2 Share Posted March 24, 2008 This is our first cruise on RCCL. What is appropriate to wear to dinner on the day we board? On other cruise lines, they always said shorts were ok due to many people not having their luggage yet. Is that the same for RCCL or should we pack some appropriate clothing in our carry on? We have the early dining. First dinner in the dining room is come as you are! Yes, you can wear shorts :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssantow Posted March 24, 2008 #3 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I always pack a complete change of clothing in my carry on bag so it has never been a problem for me. Wear what yo have as I doubt they will kick you out on your first night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmsdos Posted March 24, 2008 #4 Share Posted March 24, 2008 From our experience.... if you are on first seating.... "most" seem to still be in "boarding" clothes.... while second seating many seem to have taken advantage of the luggage having arrived...:D That said.... as earlier posters said... first night.... no problem whether you change or not....have a great time.... it is your vacation, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSUSpartan Posted March 24, 2008 #5 Share Posted March 24, 2008 We've always just worn our shorts on the first night. Sometimes all the luggage hasn't been distributed yet, so we just wear what we came on board with. Hey, Kiki, we're from Michigan also. We're going on the Independence March 7, 2009, can't wait! We just love cruising! It's something that we look forward to in this COLD AND SNOWY state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevSmith Posted March 24, 2008 #6 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Please keep in mind that you are meeting your table mates for the first time on the cruise...and dress how ever you would feel comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiki in Michigan Posted March 24, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Go State!! We are from WAY up north--the Upper Peninsula. I agree, I can't WAIT to get out of this cold and snow. This winter has been exceptionally brutal. I think we are supposed to get 2" of snow tonight. Although I'm from Michigan, I am a die-hard Green Bay Packer fan!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PudgiPoo Posted March 24, 2008 #8 Share Posted March 24, 2008 On boarding day I try to wear something I can change a bit. They do pictures when you board ship and at dinner. I wear something I can change a bit without my luggage. It is kind of a fun thing for me, like a game. I don't like to carry on too much, but I like to change my look a bit. When I shop, I always watch for changes I can make. Boarding clothes must be comfortable, but you can make it work with a bit of imagination. I have seen some really bad first dinner pics, mine included. Now I work to make mine at least look okay on the board even if I don't buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 24, 2008 #9 Share Posted March 24, 2008 On boarding day, almost anything goes. Shorts are fine. Your tablemates may be wearing shorts as well! As long as you're not wearing a bathing suit at dinner, you'll be fine. No need to bring your "dinner clothes" in a carry-on for that 1st night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSUSpartan Posted March 24, 2008 #10 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Kiki, I don't blame you for being a Packer fan, the Lions just aren't much to cheer for. I have always loved Brett Favre, so I'm a little down with his retirement. We're in Holt (suburb of Lansing) so we're very excited about our Spartan basketball team. Think we have green blood in our veins. We also set a record this winter for snowfall. Yesterday was a very weird Easter sunday, as all the egg hunts had to either be held in the snow or inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser2101 Posted March 24, 2008 #11 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I always pack a complete change of clothing in my carry on bag so it has never been a problem for me. Wear what yo have as I doubt they will kick you out on your first night. I knew I couldn't be the only one. I too always pack a change of clothes in my carry-on for dinner. Even though our luggage has always been delivered before dinner, I'd rather not take a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise34 Posted March 24, 2008 #12 Share Posted March 24, 2008 We only pack a bathing suit, etc. in the carry-on to take advantage of the sun when we arrive, then change back into what we wore to board for the dinner. Come as you are....just be comfortable, relax, and enjoy getting to know the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsgirl Posted March 24, 2008 #13 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Go naked!! Haha, it's whatever you have on that you go in. Don't worry about packing clothes for the dining room, you will be fine with whatever you boarded with. The staff will remind you to dress nicely the next night :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisnpat Posted March 24, 2008 #14 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Wear whatever you want it is casual dress for that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisefeen2304 Posted March 24, 2008 #15 Share Posted March 24, 2008 interesting... we always do the buffet for the first night because we didn't want to be bothered with changing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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