Dress Code
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Dress Code
Sailing on the Azura in December to the Caribbean
I’ve been reading about the dress code and I’m staggered to find that in the hot Caribbean I am told I can’t wear smart tailored shorts on an evening.
I get the whole black tie night and I’m not suggesting I’m going to wear swim shorts and flip flops in a bar on a night but surely tailored shorts, shirt and appropriate footwear is ok.
Not happy that I feel dictated too regarding the dress code, what are people’s experiences on the Azura, have the males worn shorts smart ones obviously or are they very strict.
Any info appreciated!
Also first time ever in any cruise so any tips relating to the Azura appreciated
I’ve been reading about the dress code and I’m staggered to find that in the hot Caribbean I am told I can’t wear smart tailored shorts on an evening.
I get the whole black tie night and I’m not suggesting I’m going to wear swim shorts and flip flops in a bar on a night but surely tailored shorts, shirt and appropriate footwear is ok.
Not happy that I feel dictated too regarding the dress code, what are people’s experiences on the Azura, have the males worn shorts smart ones obviously or are they very strict.
Any info appreciated!
Also first time ever in any cruise so any tips relating to the Azura appreciated
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Re: Dress Code
You can wear your shorts on the open decks at any time otherwise you will need to observe the dress code.
A pair of slacks in a pastel shade, or vivid purple if you wish to make a point, would suffice in any of the restaurants on non Formal evenings.
ps ... Hello and welcome
A pair of slacks in a pastel shade, or vivid purple if you wish to make a point, would suffice in any of the restaurants on non Formal evenings.
ps ... Hello and welcome
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Re: Dress Code
My experience of Azura is that dress codes have been enforced in the areas where they are required and whilst you may see some wearing shorts in the buffet restaurant at night (not that it is somewhere that I go in an evening) I have never seen anyone in the MDRs wearing shorts in an evening.
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Re: Dress Code
I would wear trousers like that if I could get them past a certain person. Not too sure if they would do them in my size.Manoverboard wrote: ↑26 Apr 2018, 12:42You can wear your shorts on the open decks at any time otherwise you will need to observe the dress code.
A pair of slacks in a pastel shade, or vivid purple if you wish to make a point, would suffice in any of the restaurants on non Formal evenings.
ps ... Hello and welcome
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Re: Dress Code
That also goes for any P&O ship.david63 wrote: ↑26 Apr 2018, 12:54My experience of Azura is that dress codes have been enforced in the areas where they are required and whilst you may see some wearing shorts in the buffet restaurant at night (not that it is somewhere that I go in an evening) I have never seen anyone in the MDRs wearing shorts in an evening.
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Re: Dress Code
And for a lot of Caribbean resorts too. Long trousers for men in the evening, usually referred to as 'resort casual'.daib GC wrote: ↑26 Apr 2018, 13:15That also goes for any P&O ship.david63 wrote: ↑26 Apr 2018, 12:54My experience of Azura is that dress codes have been enforced in the areas where they are required and whilst you may see some wearing shorts in the buffet restaurant at night (not that it is somewhere that I go in an evening) I have never seen anyone in the MDRs wearing shorts in an evening.
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Re: Dress Code
Welcome to the forum and sorry you are upset Jimbles. You will quickly find that any discussion about dress code rapidly becomes a bare knuckle fight!Jimbles123 wrote: ↑26 Apr 2018, 12:00Sailing on the Azura in December to the Caribbean
I’ve been reading about the dress code and I’m staggered to find that in the hot Caribbean I am told I can’t wear smart tailored shorts on an evening.
I get the whole black tie night and I’m not suggesting I’m going to wear swim shorts and flip flops in a bar on a night but surely tailored shorts, shirt and appropriate footwear is ok.
Not happy that I feel dictated too regarding the dress code, what are people’s experiences on the Azura, have the males worn shorts smart ones obviously or are they very strict.
Any info appreciated!
Also first time ever in any cruise so any tips relating to the Azura appreciated
But the thing is, like it or loathe it, it is part of the cruise, is clear in the brochure and on the website, and you booked it in that knowledge. So they're not really dictating - it's part of the package you chose to book. No one put your arm up your back.
But don't worry about it. While dress codes are enforced in the evenings in certain areas of the ship, there are plenty of places you can go where more casual is acceptable. And the ships are well air-conditioned. Even in the Caribbean chances are if you wear short in the main dining room you'll have cold knees! Go for a nice pair of lightweight trousers for smart casual nights, steer away from the areas where formal dress is required on formal nights and enjoy your shorts in the daytime.
And overall have a fabulolus time.
Last edited by Mervyn and Trish on 26 Apr 2018, 17:48, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Dress Code
Well said Merv, just what I was thinking!Mervyn and Trish wrote: ↑26 Apr 2018, 17:47Welcome to the forum and sorry you are upset Jimbles. You will quickly find that any discussion about dress code rapidly becomes a bare knuckle fight!Jimbles123 wrote: ↑26 Apr 2018, 12:00Sailing on the Azura in December to the Caribbean
I’ve been reading about the dress code and I’m staggered to find that in the hot Caribbean I am told I can’t wear smart tailored shorts on an evening.
I get the whole black tie night and I’m not suggesting I’m going to wear swim shorts and flip flops in a bar on a night but surely tailored shorts, shirt and appropriate footwear is ok.
Not happy that I feel dictated too regarding the dress code, what are people’s experiences on the Azura, have the males worn shorts smart ones obviously or are they very strict.
Any info appreciated!
Also first time ever in any cruise so any tips relating to the Azura appreciated
But the thing is, like it or loathe it, it is part of the cruise, is clear in the brochure and on the website, and you booked it in that knowledge. So they're not really dictating - it's part of the package you chose to book. No one put your arm up your back.
But don't worry about it. While dress codes are enforced in the evenings in certain areas of the ship, there are plenty of places you can go where more casual is acceptable. And the ships are well air-conditioned. Even in the Caribbean chances are if you wear short in the main dining room you'll have cold knees! Go for a nice pair of lightweight trousers for smart casual nights, steer away from the areas where formal dress is required on formal nights and enjoy your shorts in the daytime.
And overall have a fabulolus time.
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Re: Dress Code
allowing for the Air - con it can be chilly in the MDR - so don't worry too much
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Re: Dress Code
I've had many. many land based holidays in decent hotels where shorts were not allowed in the dining room in the evening.
Last time in Costa del sol, a head waiter was on duty specifically to enforce the dress code at the entrance.
As you can imagine, there were a few rows for the first few nights, mainly from Germans.
I'd have been happy to wear shorts myself but it was clearly stated this this was not acceptable in the evening.
I believe that NCL allow shorts in the MDR but have not travelled with them myself.
Last time in Costa del sol, a head waiter was on duty specifically to enforce the dress code at the entrance.
As you can imagine, there were a few rows for the first few nights, mainly from Germans.
I'd have been happy to wear shorts myself but it was clearly stated this this was not acceptable in the evening.
I believe that NCL allow shorts in the MDR but have not travelled with them myself.
Empty vessels .. and all that