A notice recently posted on a cruise ship has served as a reminder to passengers that some items of clothing are banned in restaurants on-board.
A new ‘dress code’ note displayed on Norwegian Aqua, the new ship launched last year, revealed the rules of what to wear for both casual and more formal dining.
For places like the buffet, it reminded passengers to put ON some clothes.
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You must wear a shirt, cover up and all importantly something on your feet, it read.
However, for the formal dining venues on the ship – such as the main dining room or specialist restaurants – it was stricter.
“Tank tops, hoodies, robes, jeans with holes or excessively revealing tears, and caps/hats are not permitted,” it warned.
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It also noted flip flops and shorts were not allowed at some other venues in the evening for dinner.
While cruises have undoubtedly become more relaxed with clothes rules over the years, some items are still frowned upon on board.
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What is the dress code on a cruise ship?
The rules on cruise lines may vary slightly but there are general guidelines to know for the main ones.
Princess Cruises saysit has smart casual dress rules which means “skirts/dresses, slacks, blouses, and sweaters for women and pants and collared or dress shirts for men”.
Formal – which is for some nights – means an evening gown, cocktail dress or elegant pant suit for women and a tuxedo, dark suit or dinner jacket and slacks for men.
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“Pool or beach attire, gym shorts, ball caps and casual jeans (with fraying and/or holes), is not welcomed in the dining rooms” it stated, adding “shoes must be worn.”
Royal Caribbean said in the main dining room and speciality restaurants tank tops are banned, as well as bare feet.
“Please keep swimwear to the pool deck,” it added.
Carnival Cruise Lines even sets a time when it would like guests to consider what they’re wearing.
“During the day, casual clothes are suitable. After 5.30pm, smart casual clothing is required in the public lounges and restaurants or as published in the ships newsletter,” it said.
Clothes banned from the main dining room include short, flip-flops, bathing suits, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shirts for men and baseball hats.
Celebrity Cruises also frowns upon “swimsuits, see-through cover-ups or robes, bare feet, tank tops, T-shirts, and baseball caps in dining rooms.”
It said smart casual is acceptable except on formal nights, but reminds passengers: “Shorts and flip flops are not considered smart casual.”
On formal nights it asks passengers to wear “a cocktail dress, skirt, slacks, or designer jean, an elegant dress top or blazer —some guests even pack a tuxedo or gown.”
However if you don’t want to get dressed up, cruise ships generally have casual venues, such as the buffet, where you can eat.
Throw on some shoes and shorts and you’ll be welcome.
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