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What to wear on a cruise ship formal night?

The giltz and glamour of our formal nights is a highlight for many of our guests.  Our Senior Crew will be in their finest too - it’s a special occasion for everyone!

For ladies

  • A ball gown or elegant dress
  • Skirt or trousers with a stylish top

For gentlemen

  • Dinner jacket with a bow tie
  • Suit with formal shirt and tie
  • Or kilt and sporran (please note that a skean dhu is not permitted)

Prefer to keep it casual?

  • We kindly ask those guests who choose not to dress fomally to dine in our casual restaurants on Formal Nights
  • Please note that you will be unable to attend the Captain's Cocktail Paty if not in formal attire

Alternative Dining Option

  • Book a table at our speciality restaurant, Colours & Tastes - available on all three ships

The number of formal nights on your cruise will be highlighted on your cruise ticket, sent approximately three weeks prior to departure. Below is a handy guide to the number of formal nights you can expect to enjoy.

3 nights or less 

Smart casual throughout

3 - 4 nights

Captain's Welcome Party, but no formal nights

5 - 6 nights

1x formal night, usually the Captain's Welcome Party 

7- 12 nights

2x formal nights. 1st formal night is normally the Captain's Welcome party.
The 2nd formal night is normally the Captain's Farewell Party

13- 20 nights

Captain's Welcome Party + 3x formal nights

22 nights +

Captain's Welcome Party + 1x formal night each week

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