WHAT TO WEAR ON A CRUISE | *Real tips* for Day, Evening & Formal Nights
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- WHAT TO WEAR ON A CRUISE VACATION// Planning what to wear on your cruise and wondering about cruise line dress codes? I've got you covered! In this video you'll find out what to expect on a cruise and what cruise outfits and clothing to pack. Daywear, shore excursion clothes and shoes, formal night clothing and theme nights (for women and men).
Knowing what cruise outfits to pack for a cruise can be overwhelming. Cruises have become more casual over the years, but still have dress codes and rules about what to wear, and even what you can't wear in certain places on the cruise ship. Cruise lines mentioned: Carnival, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America and Cunard (it's very formal!).
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Finally worked up enough nerve to go on my 1st cruise. I have been binge watching you all day. So helpful, thank you
How exciting! Wishing you a wonderful cruise 🎉
Same lol
You’re going to love it!
Going on my first one in November…anxiety is in full effect 😮
Same!!! Best of luck to you!!
I feel kinda dumb asking this.... I’m going on a carnival cruise. There is an 80’s night. My daughter and I are freaks for the 80’s so we are very excited! But I’m not sure if we are supposed to wear our 80’s outfits to dinner? We are hoping to be wearing stylish ripped jeans and band shirts and big 80’s hair, etc. This is not our usual dining attire for dinner of course.
Love getting dressed up for dinner! It's a good way to use and show off all of those bridesmaid and other wedding clothes :P
Great video! Wish I was packing right now! Another tip is to bring thin water shoes or aqua socks. Beaches on excursions can be rocky or rough even in the Caribbean. I never forget them now.
That’s a great one! I don’t know why I always forget to mention it. I should really try out some new ones. Any you like best?
I bought a cheap pair from walmart. They have lasted a long time.
That is a great tip. I didn’t have any and had to purchase some in Jamaica at Dunn River Falls in my last cruise. They actually did not last the entire up/back and play at the falls time! They fell apart in the walk back to the van. I bought a pair from LLBean at one of their outlet shops a few weeks later. They have been on about 6-7 cruises. It was a great purchase and the are holding up really good.
I bring a small flat cotton crossbody bag that is just large enough for my tablet. Our cabin is often at the opposite end of the ship from the dining areas. If we find a pleasant spot after a meal, we often just sit and enjoy the view or read before we head back to our cabin. I add my lip gloss, cruise card and sunglasses and we are good for whatever we decide to do.
We always bring our “uniforms” for the evening wear. Her little black dress, and my navy blazer with gray trousers. It’s works great on board and ashore for better restaurants.
That’s a super tip! True a nice dressy outfit doesn’t limit you at all
Really enjoy your tips! Leaving on cruise #10 soon. I've gotten to where I wear a "signature color" ("Navy" blue, no less!) so I can mix and match clothes. Solid pants with a few patterned blouses for dinner. For a formal night cruise I bring one cocktail dress. I found that I never really dirty most clothes so wear shorts and pants multiple times. With each cruise I pack less! I am down to THREE pairs of shoes: tennis shoes, flip flops, and sandals for dinner (and light "aqua socks" for the beach).
Firstly thanks so much for your kind words! I love the idea of a signature color & navy is perfect (it’s a Favorite of mine). Wow, you’ve got great capsule wardrobe tips 👌
I change 4 or 5 times a day depending on activities.😄Workout clothes AM, bathing suit w/ coverup for pool,capris and nice top for lunch on sea days,extra sun dress on port days packed into my backpack,a dress for dinner and then pjs for bed time .A lot of times I can re-wear something later if I only had it on for a couple of hours.At home I don't get the opportunity to dress up much, so I like to do so on my yearly cruise.Paying the extra for checked bags is worth it to me because I like to have lots of options.I choose 10 day cruises since it's my only vacation.Princess has laundry mats on most cabin floors.$3 to wash,$3 to dry.Charged to your Medallion or key card.Bring your own detergent and dryer sheets.Theirs is expensive.If I have 2 sea days at the end of my 10 day, I usually will do a load even though it's not necessary.
Why not? It’s your vacation and it’s the time to live your best life, right? Sounds like you enjoy every moment 🥂
Bring my own detergent? That will not go over well on the flight I will be taking.
Have missed very few years of cruising since i began in 1972. That was a time when formal meant FORMAL. Everyone had long gowns on and men were in Tux. I am glad now that the cruise lines are not that stringent. Formal night i wear cocktail dress or a nice midi dress and accessorize accessorize. Sun dresses and leggings for smart causal. I did a South American cruise in jan 2020 and i had all different color and design leggings for all my land excursions. Having 3 swimsuits if you can is a must…oh and i loved the idea on your other vlog about the magnetic hooks i have them to hang my swim wear on so i don’ t take up the bathroom hook with them as there will be 3 in our cabin😊 on the Sky Princess in December for 10 days. You were spot on for the clothing. Ps princess laundromat is the best..so i can have plenty of room for any formal attire as i can do a wash for my casual things.
I agree with you. I love the look of people all dressed up but am glad that the long gowns and tuxes aren’t required anymore. We did this on our first couple cruises though & it was fun!! Have an amazing cruise on Sky Princess!! Thanks for the tip about Princess laundry rooms :)
Hubby dropped the suit for formal night many years ago. On casual nights he wears khakis with nice polos and on formal nights he wears dress pants, shirt, nice sweater with a tie. I’ve been wearing the same black dress for as long as I can remember. :). When we return home I send it to the dry cleaner then I pack it until our next cruise. It’s the only time I wear it. It’s a classic and never gets old. For casual nights I wear summer dresses and for port days I wear skorts.
This sounds perfect and works well for formal nights. Love your idea for the black dress and having it ready for the next cruise 👌
As an experienced cruiser I must say that I Absolutely Love the Formal Evenings where we get to dress up. We always dress up in our Tuxedos and lack shoe's. That in combination with the dining experience is for us The Pinacle of The Entire cruise. A little bit of Dynasty. Absolutely Love it. Greetings from Norway, Northern Europe 🇳🇴🇳🇴🇪🇺🇪🇺
Sounds like I'm going to need new clothes for our first cruise, time to start a gofundme 😂
😂
I totally feel the same as well 😂
😂 me too feel the same
We are cruising on
P & O
That’s why we like Norwegian. No specific Formal night.
I always make a daily dress schedule for each day of the cruise and also a detailed packing list for a cruise. I only bring one 'extra' outfit in case. I only bring clothing that is wrinkle-free. And, I only bring 4 pairs of shoes: sparkle flat sandals, sparkle low wedge sandals, casual sandals, and sneakers. For formal nights, I wear the same black crepe pants and a black or hot pink one-shouldered top, a fancy headband, and statement costume jewelry. For swim suits, I bring tankinis: a hot pink bottom and top, a black bottom and top, and a navy/white top to wear with either bottom. If the same people were on multiple Caribbean cruises with me, they'd recognize eveything I'm wearing because I have dedicated cruisewear. When I'm not on a cruise, I store swimsuits, cover ups, sparkle shoes, waterproof phone bag, evening clutches, my cabin magnetic hook, travel PooPourri, my cabin door decorations, etc. in a large Rubbermaid container.
Thanks for sharing some fabulous tips!
I usually do formal nights because when I'm with my daughter she enjoys it. Last cruise I ducked out to watch Mama Mia. My husband has ask me if on our cruise next year if we could skip it. He doesn't like dressing up and if it makes him happy, I'm all for not having to pack all the extras. It works for me!
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Going on my first cruise next week and your videos have been so extremely helpful! I'm a bit less panicked about what I need or don't need to bring with me. Thank you so much!!!
My wife and I enjoy dressing up on formal night!
That’s nice. I’m sure you both look just fabulous 🥂
Thank you for the vid. I love to cruise with Royal CCL on a 7 days cruise so there is 1 formal night + 1 semi formal nigh. I love to dress up like a star 💥💥 for these nights and be just fancy chic the rest of the week.
Good for you!! Isn’t a cruise a chance to live your best life? ❤️
On Carnival it’s very casual even on formal night. Some people dress up but we just changed at night to long pants. Any shirt seemed ok all the time and they never cared about shoes. I wore crocs and sun dresses a lot.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I always think it’s more valuable to hear from people on the ships that can share exactly what it was like
Going on our 18th cruise in April. I really enjoy dressing up on the formal nights. We we're on a 14-day Hawaiin two years ago and we opted out for a couple of the formal nights. It was kind of a trip to walk down the hallway in shorts/jeans t-shirts & tennis/flip flops while every one else was dressed up. But it also felt good to just chill at the buffet. It wasn't as crowded. And my feet thanked me for the break from heels 😀
When we first started to cruise, we brought formal wear, but now we are more "chic" - ie I bring a little black dress and hubby brings nice slacks/dress shirt. A little easier to pack.
We seem to be the same on this Mary lol. I love Celebrity’s evening chic personally
@@LifeWellCruised it's just so much easier to pack and still get a little dressed up for the evening.
I stoped dressing up for formal night along time ago was just to stressful trying to keep everything wrinkle free and looking nice I go on vacation to relax not to play dress up I do wear khaki pants and a polo shirt but that’s it
I can understand and think there are many who feel this way - thanks for sharing
My job as the Grumpy Guy!!! or
“I'm the guy with bad attitude”
I'm having a effing great time on this cruise and I mean that with all the facetiousness and insincerity I can muster on this trip. Mustering is a good term. Too bad the mustering is only done online with watching a few videos, and showing up on the designated deck just to have someone check off that I showed up on the designated deck. There was no practice putting on lifejackets, no practice getting on lifeboats. We only did one cruise several years ago, prior to this one and I felt safer on that one, because we were taught, with practice, how to put on the lifejackets.
Let's look at the music and other sounds on this ship. They play pop music all day in the buffet, at annoyingly loud volumes. I spoke with the buffet manager about this on the second day and he reduced the volume some, but it is still bothersome. The live music and shows would be good or even acceptable but the volume is intolerable. I had to bail out of the first live show last night after about 15 minutes because of the volume. What makes this worse is the echo. All the music and the ship noises echo thoughout the ship. There only a couple of places I can find that are QUIET!! I've had a headache since I boarded this ship, but I don't want to stay in my room all the time for an 12 day cruise. If I had to do that, I'd rather fly to my destination, and spend all of my vacation there in my hotel, rather than suffer from the torment of the noise. I went to the Guest Relations desk to complain and to see if there was anything that could be done, and I was told that I should go back to my room for the duration, or wear earplugs. ARRGGGHHHHH!
Did I mention I've been laughed at by the staff in Guest Relations twice now? Once when I first complained about the volume of the entertainment, and another time when I was trying to locate my wife for a medical appointment. Also, my wife was laughed at by a staff member as she was trying to dance the hula while the staff member was helping her with her plate to our table. My wife felt that this was an unfriendly laugh, and felt somewhat insulted.
Hey, let's write about another fun experience I had today. We had purchased an excursion for today and nobody delivered the tickets to our room. I went down to Guest Relations to find out about the tickets. The first time, I was just told to go to the pier 15 min prior to the time for the excursion and the tour operator would have our names for his list, but no mention of how we were supposed to get to the pier, no mention of how soon we should board the tender, as I found out we were supposed to do. Remember, we had not received our tickets, so we had no instructions as to what to do. The next time I called the Guest Relations desk, I was told that I had to stand in the standby line to see about my tickets. Why should we be placed on standby when I had already paid for the excursion online weeks before the cruise? I was PO'ed and blew up at the staff member, then to everyone who witnessed the event, letting them know just how much of a “fun time” I was having on this cruise. Eventually, I found out when and where and what we we're supposed to do from another call to Guest Relations, but time was running short and we had to leave our cabin immediately in order to catch a tender and get to the pier on time for our excursion. It gets more fun. When we got to the pier, the staff member working on excursions, at first said that she had no record of us for the excursion, which I had expected to happen considering how everything had been going on this cruise. Eventually, the issue was resolved and I was offered a $20 refund for each ticket (3 of us). The $60 has been credited to my shipboard account. One amazing thing that happened when we returned from the excursion is this: The cruise director was on the same tender as we were when we returned from the excursion. I told her my whole sad story and she promised to speak to someone about it, but not to expect anything about the volume. I'm not, but at least she didn't laugh. If I can get an email address for her or anyone else on this ship or in upper management, they will be cc:'ed on this email as well as every TH-cam channel I've been following dealing with cruising.
And a new complaint is being added to the list. We went to the main dining facility for dinner last night. Now, I've complained to every staff member I've spoken to on this ship about my experiences on this cruise, so much so that know us by name, especially about my ongoing never-ending headache. So, where did the maitre'd sit us, but right next to the noisiest place in the facility, the bus station where the waiters, and the assistant waiters, and the busboys are banging and clanging the dishes as they scrape the food particles from the dirty dishes. So noisy that I had to go back to our cabin and get my noise-cancelling headphones. I wore them throughout dinner, both in order to reduce the noise for me, and as a form of protest about our sitting arrangements.
I'm starting the -3Db Revolution, so called as an attempt to get the volume in the entertainment system reduced by 3Db. If we don't complain, our problems won't be resolved!
Again, I will be emailing everyone who might be in the least bit interested in reading about my experiences. I will provide the cruise line name and ship name upon personal request. You can do whatever you want with that information.
Just call me,
The Grumpy Guy
Bob Thompson
PS. the most fun I've had on this cruise is folding paper airplanes and tossing them across the elevator shaft. Also, writing this email has been somewhat satisfying, but it doesn't make up for being laughed at when I complained.
BT
I found a great black column dress I take for the dining room. Adding in some different scarfs, fancy necklaces and lacey tops, this one dress works for most evenings.
So smart!! I love this tip - light packing and still dressed up as much as you like 👏
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Great video as always Ilana! All your suggestions are right on! And as you become more of a seasoned cruiser, you do get better packing and remembering things. Now that the kids are gone, I actually have a room in my house pretty much designated for cruising. So most things stay in that room, which makes it helpful not forgetting to pack anything . Lol
When I first started cruising, I did dress more formal. I brought a cocktail dress and my husband brought a tux or nice suit. And of course, you have to bring the right shoes, etc. But flying has changed since then, and with the tighter luggage restrictions (size wise) and weight … I am very happy the cruises have eased up on Formal night. For Chic nights, I now bring nice dress pants and glitzy or fancier tops … and that works just fine … and much lighter in the suitcases. And hubby never liked getting all that dressed up so he’s quite happy now wearing nice pants and a nice short or long sleeve shirt. You can still look well dressed but you don’t have to be formal.
I have also noticed that on Caribbean cruises, the dress is a lot less dressy than on European cruises. So the itinerary does make a difference, as do the passengers. And I think Europeans also like to dress more formally, and it does look great … just not for us anymore.
I am very much looking forward to getting back on board a cruise ship this February. Wishing everyone … HAPPY SAILING!
I love the “chic” nights too and am definitely less formal than years ago. Love the idea of a “cruise room”!! Nice cruise for you coming up
We also have an area in one of our guest rooms that has all our cruise essentials. So easy to just go there and grab what is there and know that I am set.
I love formal nights. So few occasions nowadays to dress up a bit.
Going on our first cruise in March. The Carnival Sunshine. Watching your videos and taking notes and making lists! I am a BIG planner. Husband is a larger man and it took 12yrs to get him to agree to cruise. The things he does for me. 🙂❤️
Yay!! So happy for you! Have a wonderful cruise 🚢
We are traveling Norwegian in Oct. We liked the idea of casual dining. Vacation should be comfortable!
That’s perfect. Norwegian is great for this :)
@@LifeWellCruised If I go on any cruises Norwegian will be the one. I really don't want to dress up to eat in TMD.
Oooo I love that blue outfit you have on in this video!! 😊😊
I love to dress up for formal night!!!!! ❤
We learned on Princess that on the first and last evenings, men are allowed to wear shorts in the dining rooms, because people may not yet have their bags, or have already packed for disembarkation. Other nights, don't even THINK about wearing shorts. The Matre'd chased my husband all the way to our table one (casual) night when he was wearing a nice pair of golf shorts and a tropical shirt. Lesson learned ;)
Oh wow!! Thanks for sharing your experience. True I forgot that on the first time especially they are much more relaxed about this. I’ve heard of some cruises where people are stopped for shorts, like your husband, while other times not
I have a mid calf length black skirt, black dressy slacks and black dressy capris and a variety of tops some sparkly, others just good fabrics.i bring a couple of hand knit shawls. I also get fabrics that are easy care and will lose wrinkles with a steam in the bathroom or just by hanging in the closet.
I love dressing up for dinner. It adds to the lure of the cruise.
Very well done and such a pleasant voice and smile!
Thanks Richard for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video 😊
I loved your tips on what to pack for a cruise, I am planning an Alaskan cruise where things are a lot more casual but still wondering about evenings and of course taking the cooler temperature into consideration. I would welcome your tips for this situation. Thank you
I’m watching as I NEVER EVER WENT OUT ON A CRUISE IN MY LIFE,
that’s why I am watching your video to really help me.
The FIRST CRUIS I will be going on is The QUEEN CRUISE!
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I like dressing up for formal night and the pictures always turn out nice with the backdrops. It's only one night. No different than going out to nice restaurant at home.
It is a nice opportunity. I agree, the photos look so elegant too 👌
Love formal night's
Celebrity silhouette this weekend yeah !
Awesome!! Have a great cruise!!
We enjoy formal night. We also like the Captains meet and greet.
Glad you mentioned the camouflage clothing. We saw someone who got off with it on and the police escorted him back to the ship.
Cunard Queen Mary 2 Round trip Transatlantic! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Formal dress, tux and all! Bring it on!
That’s wonderful!! I know it’s an incredible experience/voyage
I love to dress to formal nights. I love to dress for dinner every night. I’ll be on Mardi Gras in September, Odyssey in October and Synphony in December.
Good for you!! It’s so nice to have the opportunity on a cruise to get glammed up and feel your best 🎉🥂
I am green! 3 fabulous cruises!
I was amused from a fellow cruise passenger on debarkation day at the airport traveling to the same place as me in Wisconsin in February. She was wearing flip flops as she wasn't thinking ahead. When we arrived back to Wisconsin it was a few degrees below zero with about a foot of new snow ! Probably not fun digging out the car with your toes freezing. Always keep in mind your final destination when deciding what to wear 👍
Boys! A nice little over the shoulder man bag is great for shore excursions and usually means you won't need a backpack. Great for the airport and travelling too.
Your hair 😍😍😍😍😍😍 I paid more attention to that LOL. Looking lovely as always.
Haha thanks!
Love getting all spiffed up. My husband also. We will be renewing our vows for our 10 anniversary. Can’t wait. Oct 2022 to Canada.
Happy anniversary 🥂 How nice that you’ll be renewing your vows. There’s something about dressing up on a cruise 👌
RC.. I love formal night
How fun!! 🎉
Where we live, it’s always casual. We love to dress up on a cruise.
Nice!! So good to have a special experience on a cruise
0:41 So grateful for your tips on what i need and what not to take. This is my first ever cruise. Im keeping a promise I made to a special brother who passed away. Im excited and plan on having a majorly awesome time. Great video, very helpful. Thank you. 🙏🛳🤗
I’m going on my very first cruise with royal Caribbean grandeur of the seas, so excited ! Leaving this Wednesday the 19th! Thankyou so much for all the info
Just came across you here but I do like the female viewpoint. As far as formal evenings or Gala they call it on Holland America now, I just go about it like playing dress up, I have no problem with buying something at a nice thrift shop or consignment place because once I've had pictures made in it I don't really want to wear it anymore so then I just donate it back.So that way I get to feel like a girl and look pretty and I don't have to use much of my money that I want for other things and it's just becomes fun rather than too serious.
We do like to dress up a couple of evenings on our cruises.
That’s great! What cruise line do you usually sail with?
@@LifeWellCruised - Norwegian is our cruise line of choice, but I like hearing about all of them. Our next cruise is not until January 2022 on NCL Encore, but after that - who knows? Maybe something new!
We love to dress up on formal nights
Fun!! Definitely elegant 🥂
There is an easy solution for formal dining nights. The MDR is huge. Why not have a section for jeans and a T-shirt and sandles and a section for dress up. This is not unprecedented. In restaurants on land there were smoking and nonsmoking sections. Of late there were restaurants on land there were sections for carrying guns and not carrying guns. Why not make everyone happy and have 2 sections for how people want to dress? Look it's an expensive vacation, why not let people wear what they want (no bathing suits, robes or pajamas of course) People don't do not wear such things in buildings on land. It's silly to think they would do such things *anywhere*. People are paying lots of money for cruises, it's a *vacation*, after all. I really am not stirring the pot. I am suggesting a reasonable solution.
Please make sure you pack reading glasses if you need them. I have lost count of how many menus I have had to read to my husband as he left his behind at home or in the cabin. I now check my evening bag is not too small or too full to fit his glasses in.
Great idea
FORMAL WEAR FOR FORMAL NIGHT ALL THE WAY!!!!!
Do you prefer to “dress up” on your cruise (and formal nights) or keep it casual?
Love an excuse to dressup
Dress up
@@afsheenjawes6074 fun!! 💃🕺🥂
I like to get dressed up with my hubby, just because we don’t usually get dressed up at home.
Dress up for sure! And get professional photos dressed up as well.😊
We actually will be dressing up for formal night. I have chosen 3 dresses that I have worn to weddings plus two other long kind of more casual dresses. I know that there is only to dress up nights but what the heck, I do not have a lot of opportunity to wear these dresses and I will wear one each night the the cruise.
I think that’s amazing. You can really never look “too good” on a cruise 👏🥂💃
@@LifeWellCruised Thanks Ilana it was a bit concerned that I would be too dressy but still wanted to wear them. I have worked hard to get back into them.
I think it is wonderful that you enjoy dressing up. The teen tells me, “We all played Dress Up Princess as kids and now we get to continue that when cruising. How fun!” We have a rule to dress our best to “dine”. Holidays are more fun when you add some magic. Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo and we are all Princesses.
@@SandyToes75 ❤️ and I will feel like a Princess!
@@SandyToes75 How impressive! On our 2nd cruise we were at a dance when I noticed an older couple on the floor. Not only were they great dancers, they were so elegantly attired. This was not on a formal night. I looked at my wife, she was smiling. She must have been thinking the same thing "that's how I'd like to be seen". Now we dress up for dining, shows, dancing, et cetera. Happy sails to you!
Yes, I like to dress up for formal night! I pass on the ball gown, but enjoy seethe few that still does 🛳🛳
Thank you for always speaking fairly fast, You get so much more territory covered than many other videos. About to take my first cruise after having 2 cancelled. crossing fingers this one comes off
We love 'dressing to the nines' on formal nights. It's one of the things we look forward to, and why we plan cruise vacations. We're going on Celebrity in Sep0tember 2022. Thank you for the helpful tips.
Which cruise are you doing in September with Celebrity? We are also doing the same
I like looking nice. I spend a lot on clothes and accessories & I love getting a chance to wear them.
I used to love to get dressed up because I didn't get to do if very often. As I've gotten older, I prefer to be comfortable and not have to pack extra clothes/shoes. A nice pair of pants with a pretty top & flats is my preference so we do the buffet on formal nights. I love your videos - even though I've been on many cruises, I always pick up at least one helpful tip from you.
Depending on the cruise line, that nice pair of pants and a lovely top, flat too will be seen many times on formal night in the MDR.
Not a pair of ripped jeans, a tee from in port, and flip flops but what you described would be seen on NCL, Carnival and Royal. No need to dine at the buffet unless you choose to do so.
That’s great - it’s interesting how what we pack and prefer to wear evolves over time. Personally I don’t mind at all what people wear, but totally understand if you feel more comfortable in the buffet, which I have to say can be pretty good 😂. Thanks for watching Susan - so glad that as a seasoned cruiser there’s still some value for you
Looking forward to going on my first cruise! Planning to dress up on dressing night!
I love formal nights like a prom and I love eating in the dining room, however hubby likes casual also, so we eat at Guys or buffet for 2 nights
I’ve found that for me, bringing sundresses or maxi dresses and lower heels work for dinners. I can dress up outfit with jewelry, a shawl or cropped sheer jacket to cover shoulders because it’s cool in dining room. Then after dinner you comfortable enough to walk, attend shows, etc., a black maxi dress is perfect and a few others. I also include a short dress and often I never wear it! Seems like I never pack enough leggings and tops though! They are my go to outfit from morning walking, breakfast, in between events or excursions, lunch, lido deck! I only need to dress up when I’m ready for dinner in dining room.
Carnival with my 8yo daughter. (Ive done 3 P&O cruises with girlgriends). We cant wait!
Very helpful video! We will be going on our first cruise on the Carnival Celebration to the Caribbean in 6 days. So excited!
This was a wonderful video, and so timely as we are all excited to return to cruising!
Have to let you know, your hair and dress are so lovely.
So glad you enjoyed the video! It’s nice to finally be able to start planning and preparing for our cruises again! Thanks for your kind words 😊
I take maxi dresses or nice casual dresses, pants with a top for dressy nights in the dining room. Shorts or capris with tops for everyday and two swimsuits with cover ups whether I wear them or not, plus closed toe shoes, sandals and dressing comfortable shoes for dress up night. I'm getting better with not overpacking. I make sure that I have enough underclothes and pajamas for the cruise too. I won't be doing laundry on a cruise. I travel a lot to resorts and on cruises so I have my vacation clothes that I feel comfortable taking and it works for me.
I love to get dressed up that what vacations are to me!🍾💃🏽 NCL- EPIC in March 2022 can't wait.
You mean may 2022
Princess Mediterranean Athens to Barcelona. June 2023
Enjoy the dressier dinners.
I’m trying to pack in a carry on and tote! Have 2 change of planes and don’t want to worry about missing luggage.
Planning ahead after listening to your very helpful videos. Thanks!
I like to dress up for formal night. We don't dress up very often and I think it is fun when we go on vacation.
Nice!! I agree it’s fun for me too
Hi thanks for this video as I have not cruised in a while. I am going on Oceania cruise in November in the Aegean sea area, starting in Turkey and ending in Barcelona. Here is a tip my daughter gave me....take photos of all your outfits you will be wearing including jewelry , scarfs on your phone makes remembering so much easier.
Yes we dress up for formal night.
Awesome 👌
I love dress up night.
My husband and I LOVE formal nights! My husband is a clothes horse, so he lives for formal night!
Love it!! An opportunity to dress up and wear your best 👌🥂
I enjoy dressing one night and I also enjoy putting a dress on most nights for dinner while we are cruising
Sounds nice! I love this about cruising
Thank you! The question on what to wear had stumped me. I’m looking at cruising in 2023, on either virgin or celebrity. Both offer solo options.
Was on a Mediterranean cruise and we visit a 13 century church in Calgliari Sardinia, I walked in with a baseball cap on and told to take it off, we were warn earlier about no hats in the church, just totally forgot. Was my best cruise to date, was on Carnival Horizon maiden voyage.
Wow, great tip! I hadn’t thought of that one but makes sense
@@LifeWellCruised I just love Italy and want to go back, my childhood bucket list was to go to the Colosseum and I did that... ❤
I got two outfits I can wear on dress up nights and I like your dress too it looks good on you too
Woohoo you’re all set!! Thanks Wendy :)
Love to get all dressed up! One of the few times we get to now. And all the guys look like James Bond in those tuxes too! LOL!
Haha I do love that. It almost feels like an elevated life for a short time 😂
Travelling on Sunday Princess on 17th April, looking for ideas what to wear on formal nights and casual nights on
Thank you for all your tips and tricks and valuable information on cruising! You are incredibly helpful! First time cruising and you've really provided very helpful information to help me plan! Much appreciated!
Going on my first cruise this February. Your info is very helpful. Thanks!
I’m going to the Caribbean for the first time and very excited. What should I pack please! We’re on P and O’s Arvia.
Going on the carnival dream on November 4 - 12 - 23. . And yes I like to dress up on formal night
I look forward to formal night and dressing up. Also like dressing for dinner in dresses.
Just booked my first ever cruise and your videos are extremely helpful. 🙂
Love your videos. Just got off Sky Princess and loved seeing everyone all dolled up. 🎉
.. a couple of years ago, I wore some colorful crocks that coordinated with my tuxedo, tie, kerchief and my wife's ensemble (all without socks). It all matched and nobody said a word. :)
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Hi, i got the ultimate cruise planner, just love it! Planning our first cruise and I am beyond excited! Cruising with Majestic Princess this year. Absolutely loving your content. especially the Majestic Princess videos. Keep them coming and thank you!
Thanks so much Julie! What a great cruise and ship you have planned. I’m glad you enjoy the Princess videos and that the cruise planner is helpful. Thanks for your purchase:)
I like the resort casual for daytime and the resort chic for nighttime. I'm excited to take my Celebrity cruise next month.
Returning to cruising after taking 10 years off. Can’t wait so excited leaving in 90 days. I am more of a casual dress person but if I have to include a formal gown, I will.
Really liked thed 47 page cruise planner! perfect for our next trips
Thanks for your purchase Suzanne! So glad you like it 🛳❤️
Just apt ntips n perfect timing...Rtnw I m packing for my cruise vacation....
Yay!! 🎉 Have an amazing cruise!!
This is my first cruise, we are going on royal Caribbean but for 3 days :( ngl it’s kinda crazy I’m the daughter and I’m doing the research ❤
I love dressing up! I have an entirely different wardrobe for cruising.
How fun!! Why not? It’s like a different life at least for the week 💃😉
I like to cruise on Princess!
Fantastic 🥂
I wish your packing lists were downloadable/printable. They are so great!
@@gsmoms could you maybe provide a link so we could print them?
I think people should dress up, after all you are on a cruise. I have been on a lot of cruises and it's so nice to see the ladies in
their gowns and gentlemen all dressed up to the nine's!
It is very elegant and I agree it looks so nice. However I understand not everyone wants to “dress up” to the same degree/ I wonder sometimes if cruise lines should off s “non-formal” dining room option as well 🤷♀️
@@LifeWellCruised I agree. What could possibly be wrong with that?
Norwegian Pearl for 11 days, Greece and Italy