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Topic: Princess Cruise Lines Formal Wear?

RANDY
First Class Passenger
Member # 377

posted 02-20-1999 02:57 AM

I will be cruising on Princess to Alaska and was wondering if I could wear a grey suit for the formal evening. I am 30 years old and this suit is more suited for my age bracket. Any suggestions?

Posts: 12 | From: KANEOHE, HAWAII, USA | Registered: Feb 99

CruiseAholic
First Class Passenger
Member # 93

posted 02-20-1999 10:17 AM

It should be no problem not to wear a tux on formal night on any cruise, including Alaska.

What a wonderful trip, what ship? I took the Sun Princess to Alaska in May 96 and am definitely going to re-do that trip someday.

Posts: 32 | From: Hagerstown, MD USA | Registered: A Long Time Ago!

RANDY
First Class Passenger
Member # 377

posted 02-20-1999 02:39 PM

I will be sailing on the Sea Princess on May 22 of this year. I will be on my honeymoon so we should have alot of fun!

Posts: 12 | From: KANEOHE, HAWAII, USA | Registered: Feb 99

jbrob
First Class Passenger
Member # 609

posted 02-22-1999 05:15 AM

I have been on three Princess Cruises and most passengers do wear formal wear on the formal nights. If you don't want to wear a Tux, I would recommend a dark suit. Otherwise, you will feel out of place.

Posts: 39 | From: Rome, GA, USA | Registered: Feb 99

Ralph
Just Boarded
Member # 388

posted 03-20-1999 05:10 PM

My wife and I sailed on the Sun Princess in Alaska last June. Only a very small percentage of the men wore tuxes. Most of the men did wear dark blue or black suits, however there were exceptions to that too. Dark suits are definitely the norm. But you won't be banned from the dining room if you show up in grey. Have a great trip. Take a good camera and plenty of film!!!

Posts: 4 | Registered: Mar 99

RANDY
First Class Passenger
Member # 377

posted 03-22-1999 03:35 PM

To jbrob and ralph, thanks for taking the time to reply your input is greatly appreciated.

Posts: 12 | From: KANEOHE, HAWAII, USA | Registered: Feb 99

Dusty
Just Boarded
Member # 138

posted 03-30-1999 09:00 PM

I have been on two Princess ships and found a dark suit is more the norm than tuxes. You won't stick out like a sore thumb in your grey suit as last year a fellow behind us was dressed like a cowboy(cboy hat, leather vest,jeans and boots)which I don't think is formal anywhere in the world. Although a dark suit or tux are suggested, they won't turf you out of the dining room for not wearing them.

Posts: 3 | From: Brampton,Ontario,Canada | Registered: Mar 99

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