Tag - Dress Code

March 19, 2009

More Information for Packing and Dress Code

What will I need to wear on an Alaskan Cruise?
Casual attire is the order of the day.  The key to staying comfortable on an Alaska cruise is dressing in layers. Wear something like a thin, long sleeved shirt (or even a short sleeved shirt) under a sweatshirt or sweater, and bring a waterproof windbreaker or raincoat to wear over everything. Gloves and a ski cap can be good to have too, in case you are outside on a cool, damp day. It can be quite chilly and even rainy in the fjords where you view the glaciers, but the sun can break through the clouds with little warning, warming things up a bit, thus the need for the layers.

What is the dress code for dinner?
We have all heard about how cruises have formal nights, right?  Well, this holds true for your cruise as well.  On a 7-day cruise, there will be 2 evenings that will be designated “formal dress”.  They have the formal nights on the days that the ship is at sea so you don’t have to worry about rushing back from your shore excursion to get all of the mud off.  The dress code for the formal evenings

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March 17, 2009

Do I Have to Dress Up? Information About the Dining Dress Code

If you’ve been on a cruise in the past, you know about the one or two evenings that are set aside for a more elegant dining environment. No, we cannot cancel the two formal dining nights… but thanks to the three of you who asked. It’s all part of the cruise experience, and Carnival does a great job of making these evenings extra special. If you have any questions about what you can and cannot wear during the “elegant dining nights,” please visit Carnival’s information about dress code.