Questions for formal dinner on carnival cruise lines?

Question

I am going on a cruise in May, and want to participate in the "gala evening", but my husband refuses to buy a suit for 1 wearing (he is a jean/t-shirt guy). He does own a couple pairs of semi-casual slacks & nicer shirts. Would these be acceptable?

Answer 1

yes they are fine, no need to get too dressy, slacks and a collor shirt is just fine.

Answer 2

Yes, nowadays people dress as they feel to dress for the evening in the cruises. But be careful , you cannot go to dinner with jeans, tshirts,tennis or flip flops.  Last December we went on a cruise and since my husband wears suits to work everyday, he didn't want to take any. I included two pair of semi casual slacks, as you say and long sleve shirts. I also included a tie just in case.  Any way if the activity is extremely formal he can rent it in the cruise ship.

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Answer 3

Its just okay to wear slacks. My husband is the same thing. He wore his slacks and a matching shirt and there was no problem to go to the gala on Carnival. U spent enough u go on the cruise dont need to spend money on something you wont need. Have a super cruise.

Answer 4

It should be fine.  Maybe buy him a button up shirt and a tie.  I think that most ships are a little more easy going, unless you picked a fancy trip.

Answer 5

Sure, Carnival is pretty lax, but no jeans unless you are doing the buffet, or pizzeria at the pool.

Answer 6

Carnival offers three-, four- and seven day tuxedo rentals for both men and women. Men receive the tuxedo suit, shirt, cummerbund, bow tie, studs and cuff links. An elegant long, black formal outfit with white vest is available for women. A men's white dinner jacket ensemble is also available.

The price is vary from 80USD-160USD/set/night. So I think you can choose this option when you are onboard.

More info here http://www.carnival.com/BonVoyage/Defaul...