When are the formal nights on board my cruise?
Below you’ll find the formal night schedules for each cruise across our fleet, covering sailings in 2026 and early 2027.
Simply select the ship you’re sailing on to view the details of your formal nights in a clear and easy‑to‑read table.
Taking part in formal nights is entirely optional.
If you’d prefer a more relaxed evening, we kindly ask that you dine in one of our casual restaurants on board. Alternatively, you may wish to book a table at Colours & Tastes, our speciality restaurant, for just £20pp if booked before you cruise, or £25pp if booked on board.
For those guests sailing on our full Mediterranean Grand Voyage aboard Balmoral, please refer to dates and not your cruise code.
Below is a handy guide to the number of formal nights you can expect to enjoy.
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3 nights or less |
Smart casual throughout |
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3 - 4 nights |
Captain's Welcome Party, but no formal nights |
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5 - 6 nights |
1x formal night, usually the Captain's Welcome Party |
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7- 12 nights |
2x formal nights. 1st formal night is normally the Captain's Welcome party. |
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13- 20 nights |
Captain's Welcome Party + 3x formal nights |
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22 nights + |
Captain's Welcome Party + 1x formal night each week |
We've introduced new menus at our Colours & Tastes speciality restaurant. Click on the buttons below to find out more.
We believe in being open and honest. Whilst we do our best to keep the information on this page up to date, all formal night dates are subject to change. Once on board your ship, please refer to The Daily Times, delivered to your cabin each evening, for the latest information.
CRISPY CALAMARI GF, DF
with a kaffir, lime and chilli jam
TOFU GYOZA VE
served with a soy, chilli and sesame dipping sauce
KOREAN CRISPY CHICKEN BAO BUN
with yum yum sauce and Asian pickles
SCALLOP AND PRAWN WONTON RAVIOLI
with coconut and Sambal bisque
KAENG PHED PED YANG GF, DF
duck confit leg in a Thai red curry sauce with coconut rice and pak choi
STICKY SESAME CAULIFLOWER VE
with tamarind, Sriracha and maple syrup, vegan mince rice and pak choi
PAD THAI NOODLES GF, DF
chicken and prawns, served in an egg pancake with peanuts and chilli
PANEER TIKKA MASALA GF, V
served with rice and garlic crisps
SESAME SEARED TUNA DF
with wakame sesame noodle salad, pineapple salsa, pickled ginger and ketchup manis
BRAISED PULLED STICKY BEEF SHORT RIB GF, DF
with Kim Chee fried rice and Gochujang BBQ sauce
COCONUT JASMINE RICE GF, VE
WAKAME SESAME SEAWEED SALAD GF, VE
STEAMED PORK AND PRAWN SUI MAI
with garlic and chilli sauce
ASIAN SALAD GF, VE
with a soy ginger dressing
BANANA FRITTERS V
with spiced syrup, candied orange and vanilla ice cream
CRÈME BRULEE WHITE CHOCOLATE AND PISTACHIO CHEESECAKE V
served with raspberry coulis
LEMON & YUZU SESAME TART V
with mango gel, Chantilly cream and a ginger snap tuile
We always try to accommodate dietary requests, so if you spot a dish you like, just ask, and we’ll try our best to adapt it for you. For the best choice, please speak to your Maître D or a member of the restaurant team before your booking.
DOLCE FINALE: SALAME DI CIOCCOLATO E DIGESTIVO SU ORDINAZIONE
Homemade chocolate salami - Why not order your choice of digestif from our menu to enjoy with a final sweet treat (Drinks are an additional charge)
We always try to accommodate dietary requests, so if you spot a dish you like, just ask, and we’ll try our best to adapt it for you. For the best choice, please speak to your Maître D or a member of the restaurant team before your booking
SMOKED HALIBUT GFA DFA
with cucumber and wasabi ketchup, pickled radish and caviar
BUTTERMILK CHICKEN LOLLIPOPS
with maple and mustard glaze and sriracha mayonnaise
BEEF TARTARE VA
with asparagus and crispy poached egg
FIRE-KISSED SMOKY TOMATO AND RED PEPPER BISQUE V, GF
with basil and garlic cream
Unless otherwise stated, our steaks are served with roasted onion, mushroom and grilled tomato
FILET MIGNON, AGED FOR 56 DAYS - THE MOST TENDER CUT GF DF
AUSTRALIAN WAGYU RIBEYE - MARBLED WITH A RICH, JUICY FLAVOUR GF DF
BRITISH WILD-CAUGHT VENISON HAUNCH STEAK GF DF
BRITISH BONE-IN PORK CHOP GF DF
REDEFINE MEAT-FREE STEAK VE
SOY AND GINGER GLAZED WATERMELON STEAK VE GF
served with roasted onion
SAUTÉED BIKINI PRAWNS GF
cooked in garlic butter and served with roasted onion
ADD 2 BIKINI PRAWNS TO ANY STEAK FOR £5
ROASTED BONE MARROW AND MALBEC JUS
TRUFFLE AND BLACK GARLIC HOLLANDAISE V, GF
CHIMICHURRI ROJO VE, GF
BLUE CHEESE, WALNUT AND CHIVE BUTTER V, GF
TRUFFLE, ROSEMARY AND PARMESAN FRIES GF
CHERRY TOMATO AND CHARRED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH OLIVE OIL AND BASIL GF, VE
BEER-BATTERED PAPRIKA AND POPPY SEED ONION RINGS VE
CREAMY POMME PURÉE WITH BUTTER AND TRUFFLE OIL V GF
MACARONI CHEESE WITH PANCETTA AND BLUE CHEESE
DARK CHOCOLATE FONDANT V
with Grand Marnier caramelised mandarin segments and Chantilly cream
BANANA SHIPWRECKED V
with chocolate soil, clotted cream ice cream and popping candy
CHEF’S SIGNATURE STICKY TOFFEE ALASKA V
We always try to accommodate dietary requests, so if you spot a dish you like, just ask, and we’ll try our best to adapt it for you. For the best choice, please speak to your Maître D or a member of the restaurant team before your booking.
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