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What to Wear

Published 03/11/2015 10:00 PM   |    Updated 11/14/2023 10:32 AM

Cruisers love the fact they “only have to unpack once”.  And while your destination, itinerary and personal style will dictate which outfits you bring, we want to share our guidelines and suggestions.  A Carnival ship has it all, from fine dining to casinos and shows to sunbathing, so here are some tips on how to dress to play or party.
 

Daytime:  Casual and Comfortable 
Casual attire is the order of the day when the sun is up, which can include:
  • Shorts, capris, khakis and jeans
  • T-shirts, polo shirts, blouses and tops 
  • Summer dresses
  • Exercise and athletic gear, lightweight sweater, pull-over or jacket
  • Bathing suit, cover-up, hat or visor
  • Comfortable rubber-sole flat shoes, sneakers, water shoes or non-slip boat shoes with traction
Please note: Select activities and shore excursions may require closed-toe shoes. Footwear with wheels is prohibited on board our ships.
 
 
Evening:  Cruise Casual to Cruise Elegant (Sharp & Chic)
As we head into the evening, the dress code takes on multiple definitions, depending on your plans, the venue or the event.
 
Most nights, the dress code in the main dining room(s) for everyone is Cruise Casual:
  •  Men and boys: sports slacks, khakis, jeans, tailored dress shorts and collared dress, casual or polo shirts
  • Women and girls: summer dresses, casual skirts, pants, capris, dress shorts, jeans, blouses and tops
  • Kids: Take a cue from the adult dress code, but at a kid-level
  • Not permitted: cut-off jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, t-shirts, gym or basketball shorts, exercise and athletic gear, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire
  • For itineraries 6 days or longer, bring your legwarmers, shoulder pads and neon-colored outfits for the ‘80s Rock-N-Glow Deck Party and a white outfit for our epic White Night Party.
 
On certain special nights, our main dining rooms celebrate our Cruise Elegant festivities and we invite guests to enjoy a special night out in a sharp and chic way.
  • 5 days or shorter cruises will have one Cruise Elegant evening
  • 6 days or longer cruises will have two Cruise Elegant evenings 
 
On longer cruises, the first Cruise Elegant evening is scheduled for the second or third evening of the cruise. Depending on itinerary, the next Cruise Elegant evening is the second or third evening prior to the end of the cruise.  
 
Cruise Elegant attire can include:                                       
  • Men and boys: dress slacks, dress shirts, and sport coats (suggested); some men may even choose to wear a suit and tie or tuxedo
  • Women and girls: dresses (party or cocktail), pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; some women may also wear evening gowns
  • Kids: Take a cue from the adult dress code, and think school dance or nice party clothes
  • Not permitted: jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, shorts, t-shirts, sportswear, exercise and athletic wear, shorts, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire 
  • A good rule of thumb is to dress for a special occasion.
 
 
The Steakhouse and Rudi's Seagrill:  The dress requirements follow the dress code specified for the main dining room(s).  
 
The Lido Restaurant: The Lido Restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a more relaxed dress code than the main dining room(s); however, please respect that the Lido Restaurant is not the pool area. Shirts, bathing suit cover-ups and footwear should be worn at all times.  Please dry off completely as wet floors are a safety hazard.
 
Indoor Public Areas:  Casinos, bars, retail shops, lounges and theaters are frequented by guests who dress according to daytime to nighttime standards. Basic rules still apply no matter the time of day – no swimsuits, wet clothes, or bare feet.
 
 
Carnival Journeys and Holidays
  • Carnival Journeys cruises feature a Throwback Sea Day in which we go back in time to relive the ‘80s during the day and the true elegance of formal evening and the original Captain’s Celebration at night. Guidelines for elegant evening apply, and formal gowns and suits/tuxedos are encouraged.
  • Carnival knows how to celebrate! Feel free to bring a special outfit for our “Ugly Sweater Contest” in December, “Frightfully Fun” Halloween cruises, or to show your team spirit when there are big sporting events. Please note that costumes with full masks are prohibited, but half masks are allowed.
 
enlightenedClothing Tips!
 
Please Note: All guests are expected to ensure their clothing and accessories are respectful to fellow guests. Specifically, items worn during the cruise should not contain any message that may be considered offensive or contain nudity, profanity, sexual innuendos/suggestions. In addition, clothing and accessories should not promote negative ethnic or racial, commentary, hatred, or violence in any form. 
 
  • Cool-Weather Destinations: Sweaters, lightweight jackets and raincoats are suggested. Casual clothes that can be layered easily are highly recommended. Bring a heavier sweater if you are traveling to the glaciers along with a raincoat and umbrella because it is often cold and windy in such areas. Select excursions may require closed-toe shoes.
  • European Destinations:  It is essential that you wear the proper apparel when visiting the Vatican and other religious sites - legs and shoulders must be covered. Select excursions may require closed-toe shoes. 
  • Please note that in some ports of call, it is against the law for anyone, including children, to dress in army-style camouflage clothing or carry items made with camouflage material. Ports include The Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica and St. Lucia, but not limited to these ports. 
 
 
 
 

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