Formal Nights

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I think I might be misunderstood about the formal requirements. I'm not suggesting that everyone dress in tux and gown. I was expressing my opinion on slobs who go into the dining room on formal night in shorts, jeans and other inappropriate wear on formal night and then proceed to sit at the table and blow their nose while people are trying to eat and generally act like pigs. It happens more than one would think.

I never meant to suggest anyone here would do such a thing, but IMO, people who DO do that ARE acting like peasants and pigs.

Someone else jumped on me and dared me to come up to them and say something to them...well, I would never do that either. I think that's as tacky as the person who disregards Carnival's requirements.

As far as people carting on their beer kegs and whiskey jugs...I think that's tacky too. But, hey, that's just me. I'm not the one who will get embarrassed when they get caught and have to turn it over to the line.

I've seen people get escorted off the ship at the next port for violating Carnival's rules. If someone who has never cruised before is asking for advice and opinions, I think encouraging them not to break the rules is better than teaching a new cruiser right off the bat how they can break the rules.

I go on alot of cruises mainly because my brother is an officer with a cruise line and I get to see and hear alot of what goes on.
 
Hello, I can understand how you feel. When I want to go to have the meal they're having on formal night I get dressed for it. If I don't feel like getting dressed I eat somewhere else or call room service.

I've been cruising long enough to know that there are all kinds of people on cruises. Some are considerate and some are not, but I won't let them ruin my vacation...no way!

If I happen to get seated at the same table with someone who's table manners are atrocious, I'll ask to be moved and I'll do it quietly. That only happened once and only because this one guy kept coming to dinner all tanked up and was beligerant. He was fighting with his wife at the table and I think eventually myself and 5 others ended up being moved.

I don't know, maybe he just wanted a whole big table to himself! LOL!!!
 
I can't wear my birthday suit for dinner on formal night, unless I can get it pressed! How hot are those irons? (Are they provided?) LOL
 
Ohhheeee Tom, I bet if you walked out in the hall on formal night in your unpressed birthday suit there will be no shortage of helpful people who would love to press it for you!:devil
 
The words "depending on the length of your cruise" doesn't help. I wish Carnival would let you know the dinner plans before you pack! We're going on a 5 night cruise in June-and want to have the dining room treatment but have no other reason to bring "real" shoes or shirts. How can you get the iteninarys before you pack?
 
A 5 night cruise has one formal night. Usually your second night. If you sail on a Monday (for example) formal night would be Tuesday....so pack that suit and fancy dress and enjoy!!
 
What's the dress code for the supper clubs? Resort casual or should I treat it as a formal night?
 
Belizemama, thanks very much for that information. This is our first Carnaval cruise and I'd heard it was far more casual than others but after reading the messages on this thread (!) we'll bring something "elegant" for the one night.
And, by your board name you must be familiar with our second destination...Belize! (which is why carrying shoes seems so unneccessary)
 
On Conquest, the supper club (The Point) required men to wear coat and tie, so I would say treat it as a formal night. We actually went there on our second formal night so we were dressed anyway. :):) It was great in our opinion.
 
Thanks, Belizema...I'll be trying out Nick and Nora's aboard the Carnival Miracle on June 12. Can't wait...I've only heard good things about the restaurant.
 
Yes Travelin Family, we love Belize...but on the island of Ambergris is where our hearts are. It is so beautiful there. We had planned on retiring there but now not so sure. A few things have changed...so who knows?
The rest of the country is very poor but the people are so nice. If you go on the mainland, do a tour with a group. Maybe one of the Mayan Ruins or something.
 
We're skipping the mainland and staying on AC for the whole week. We love to snorkel and hate bugs so this seemed like the best plan. Any must do items (we're traveling with a 10 and 15 year old)? This seems like a much happier topic than Formal Nights!
 
I'm gonna jump right in here...If I see someone wearing jeans and sneakers or something like that during formal night, I"ll do nothing but just casually notice, and that's where it ends.

I say, dress as you see fit. But if the Maitre' d sees you, and he's not happy, your busted disgusted and can't be trusted....---> your outta there, your history . No questions asked, and you have nothing to say and you have no argument because you knew the rules before you even embarked on to the ship on day one.

As for me I look forward to my two formal nights. It makes me feel better about myself when I'm in a shirt and tie. They don't require a shirt and tie in my line of work, so as often as I do get dressed up, I enjoy the feeling.

Ken
 
yall - just dress and act accordingly; if you dont want to "dress" stay out of dinning room on formal night. this isnt rocket science. have fun, show respect for yourself and fellow passengers and above all...... no gawking on the topless deck! lmao :)
 
For some crazy reason everytime I see the subject "Formal Nights"...I hear Glen Campbell singing "Southern Nights".... One has absolutely nothing to do with the other, but the tune just comes to mind, "....Formal nights...La la la la la la...formal nights.....":dance
 
Ok Jorgi <is that right?> have fun!!


Southern Nights Have You Ever Felt A Southern Night Free As A Breeze Not To Mention The Trees
Whistling Tunes That You Know And Love So Southern Nights Just As Good Even then
Closed Your Eyes I Apologize
To Any One Who Can Truly Say
He Has Found A Better Way

Just had to do it! :lol
 
Kewl...thanks!
Doncha just feel it???
5 more days...and I'm on the SHIP!!!!! YIPPEEEEE!

"...formal nights....la la la la la la ...formal nights...Free As A Breeze Not To Mention The Trees ...."
 
Oh I'm luvin' the fact your easing the pain here...:lol but I leave friday. ....Oh the pain!!!
 
Oh I'm luvin' the fact your easing the pain here...:lol but I leave friday. ....Oh the pain!!!
 
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