Dress Codes for Major Cruise Lines

Carnival Cruise Line

• Overall: Casual by day; smart casual in the evening.
  
• Specialty Dining (e.g., Fahrenheit 555): Cruise Elegant attire may be suggested; jeans may be allowed on Cruise Casual evenings.
  
• Suggested for Women: Casual dresses, skirts or pants with blouses, summer dresses, capris, or jeans. Cocktail dresses or elegant outfits on Cruise Elegant nights.
  
• Suggested for Men: Casual pants, jeans, dress shorts, collared shirts. Dress trousers and shirts, jackets, or suits for Cruise Elegant nights.
  
• Guidelines: Avoid offensive graphics, nudity, profanity, or messages promoting hate or violence.

Disney Cruise Line

• Overall: Cruise casual; dress-up nights are optional.
  
• Adults-Only Restaurants: “Polished” attire recommended, including dress pants, collared shirts, or designer jeans.
  
• Suggested for Women: Shorts, t-shirts, summer dresses, capris; optional dress-up nights: dresses or pantsuits.
  
• Suggested for Men: Shorts, t-shirts, jeans, polo shirts; optional dress-up nights: trousers with collared shirt and jacket.
  
• Guidelines: Swimwear and tank tops are not generally appropriate for adults-only dining areas.

Holland America Line

• Overall: Smart casual, with Dressy Nights offering semi-formal options.
  
• Suggested for Women: Capris, slacks, skirts with blouse, summer dresses; semi-formal evenings: dresses, skirts, or slacks with blouse.
  
• Suggested for Men: Designer jeans, slacks, polo shirts; dress trousers and collared shirts on Dressy Nights. Jackets and ties optional.
  
• Guidelines: Avoid shorts, t-shirts, pool/beachwear, distressed jeans, or tank tops for men.

Princess Cruises

• Overall: Resort casual; Formal Nights available.
  
• Suggested for Women: Skirts/dresses, slacks with blouses or sweaters; gowns, cocktail dresses, or pantsuits on Formal Nights.
  
• Suggested for Men: Trousers and collared shirts; jackets or ties optional on Formal Nights.
  
• Guidelines: Pool/beach attire, shorts, ball caps, and ripped jeans are generally discouraged in restaurants.

Royal Caribbean International

• Overall: Casual by day; smart casual in the evening. Formal attire for Chef’s Table dining.
  
• Suggested for Women: Jeans, sundresses, skirts, pantsuits, blouses; cocktail dresses or gowns on Formal Nights.
  
• Suggested for Men: Trousers, polos, collared shirts; jackets or blazers optional; full suit or tuxedo for Formal Nights (tie optional).
  
• Guidelines: Applies to children; avoid swimwear, bare feet, flip-flops, baseball caps, and tank tops in dining areas.

Viking Cruises

• Overall: Casual by day; elegant casual by night.
  
• Suggested for Women: Dresses, skirts, or slacks with blouse or sweater.
  
• Suggested for Men: Trousers and collared shirt; jacket and tie optional.
  
• Guidelines: Swimwear is generally limited to pool or beach areas.
  

Virgin Voyages

• Overall: Flexible; personal style is emphasized.
  
• Guidelines: Be respectful in dining areas; cover-ups and shoes are encouraged but not required.
  
• Source: TravelMarketReport.com