What is the formal dress code and what should I wear?

Think of our formal dress code as a night out in your best black-tie look — suits and ties, tuxedos, cocktail dresses or evening gowns are all acceptable options. There can be 1-3 formal nights during a sailing and is at the ship’s discretion. Our Chef’s Table dining experience also enforces a formal dress code policy.

Formal nights:

• 3/4/5 Night Cruises - Usually on Day 2
• 6 Night Cruises - Usually on Day 2 and 5
• 7 Night Cruises - Usually on Day 2 and 6
• 8 - 10 Night Cruises - 2 Formal Nights, Days vary by ship and sailing
• 11 - 14 Night Cruises - 3 Formal Nights, Days vary by ship and sailing
• 15+ Night Cruises - 3 or 4 Formal Nights, Days and number vary by ship and sailing
• Oasis and Allure - Day 2 and 5 on Western itineraries and Day 2 and 6 on Eastern itineraries
• Empress of the Seas - Formal Nights are not offered on some sailings