Dress codes are one of the most Googled topics before a first cruise — and one of the most misunderstood. I’m not personally a huge fan of formal nights, but I’ve been to plenty of them across a lot of different cruise lines. Whether you want to know what to wear or how to avoid dressing up entirely, everything I’ve found out is here.
I haven’t sailed with Holland America myself, but my parents recently did, so I asked them what people actually wore onboard. Holland America has a reputation for being quite traditional, so you might expect the dress codes to be strict … Read more
Many people imagine cruises are very formal, and think it will be all suits, ballgowns, and strict dress codes every night. This is one of the most common concerns people have before they book, and it can genuinely put people … Read more
People often ask me about the dresses I wear when I cruise. I have always liked to wear dresses. They are easy to put on, comfortable to wear, and can look both smart or casual, depending on what you wear … Read more
Deciding on a cruise line as a young person can often be a difficult task. There is so much variety within the cruise industry and it’s incredibly important that you make the right choice for you. I have been cruising … Read more
What Is A Themed Night? A themed night on a cruise ship where guests and staff dress up with a specific theme in mind. Colour-themed nights are very popular – particularly White Night, which is held on many different cruise … Read more
“White Night” parties on cruise ships seem to be getting more and more popular, I’ve been to lots. In this article, we find out which cruise lines hold “White Night” parties, discuss what to wear if you do decide to … Read more
Ever watched one of my videos or seen one of my posts and wondered where I got that outfit?! In this article, I answer the question, “Where did you get that dress?” I think that’s it for my cruise dresses … Read more
Before I took my first P&O cruise, I was aware that they had dress codes and formal nights, but had no idea what the dress code actually entailed. In this post, you’ll find dress code guidelines for all parts of … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise, you may wonder if you can skip the formal nights on board. I am personally not a huge fan of formal nights, and in this post, we will discuss how I often avoid … Read more
If you’re taking your first cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line you may be wondering if there will be formal nights. I’ve cruised with Norwegian Cruise Line many times and their relaxed approach to dining and dress codes is one of … Read more
If you are thinking about taking an MSC cruise you are probably wondering if MSC have formal nights. I have been on many MSC cruises, and I personally love how relaxed the dining atmosphere and dress codes are. MSC ships … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Marella you may be wondering if formal nights are part of the cruise experience. I’ve been on many Marella cruises, and I am always pleasantly surprised by how relaxed the atmosphere and dress … Read more
Before I took my first Royal Caribbean cruise I was a little confused about the dress code. I knew that Royal Caribbean had “Formal nights” but had no idea what the dress code actually meant in practice. Royal Caribbean does … Read more
Christmas Cruises Vary From Cruiseline to Cruiseline Christmas Cruises vary a lot from one line to another. If you are cruising onboard an Italian cruise line you may find it a more “low-key” event than you are used to. Don’t … Read more
In this article, we look at the dress codes onboard Cunard’s ships. They have some of the most strict dress codes at sea – particularly on their transatlantic sailings. What should I wear on Cunard’s Formal Nights? (Gala nights) As … Read more