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Do I need a jacket for Royal Caribbean?

Dress to impress with jackets, sports coats, blazers, collared shirts, dresses, skirts and blouses, or pantsuits. Formal: Make it a night out in your best black-tie look ? suits and ties, tuxedos, cocktail dresses or evening gowns. Last Night of Cruise: Bring an overnight bag for your last night at sea.



While Royal Caribbean has a generally relaxed dress code during the day, you will likely need a jacket for specific evening events and dining venues. On "Formal" or "Dress Your Best" nights—which occur once or twice on a 7-night cruise—men are encouraged to wear a suit jacket, blazer, or tuxedo, while women typically wear cocktail dresses or evening gowns. Even on "Smart Casual" nights, a sports coat or blazer is often a popular choice for dinner in the Main Dining Room. Beyond the dress code, the ship's interior areas, such as the theater and ice rink, are heavily air-conditioned and can feel quite chilly even in the Caribbean, making a light jacket or sweater a practical necessity for comfort. Furthermore, if you plan to dine at the Chef's Table, a formal dress code is strictly enforced.

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Cruises are air-conditioned so best to pack a shawl, a cardigan, blazer or hoodie. A light jacket is also recommended. Make sure you have a large beach towel so you can lay out on the beach or poolside.

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Guests don't have to dress up at any point on a Royal Caribbean cruise if they don't want to. Royal Caribbean does have formal and smart casual nights where there is a dress code in the main dining room but cruisers are able to eat in the buffet or other dining venues without adhering to the dress code.

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Today, most cruise lines have relaxed their dress codes slightly—almost none of them require black-tie attire (even on “formal nights”), but the notion that cruises are dressy is still something of a damper on interest in cruises.

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I usually dress for dinner, but they don't have to be completely different outfits for each evening. Usually a long skirt and a pair of dress pants, and 2 or 3 dressy tops (which are incredibly small when rolled) will do me for a week or 10-day cruise. For your 4-nighter, 1 or 2 evening outfits will be fine.

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You can get away with wearing jeans to the Main Dining Room on formal night. However, it's a good idea to make sure the jeans are fairly nice and do not have any holes or rips in them. A dark-washed jean will look more formal, although you will likely not be turned away with any type of jean.

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While you're cruising to a Caribbean island, you might not think you will get chilly, but it can get downright cold on the open water at night. Restaurants and the casino can also be a bit chilly, and you'll want a lightweight sweater or pashmina to keep you warm.

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Ambient temperature on the vessels ranges between 18 – 20°C (64 – 68°F) in public areas, while cabin temperatures may be adjusted according to your preference.

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7-8 Daytime Outfits On your 7 day cruise, you'll need a casual daytime outfit for each day, plus at least one backup outfit in case you get wet.

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Here are some of the major things you don't need to pack for a cruise.
  1. Soap and Other Toiletries. Most ships are equipped with soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion and shower caps. ...
  2. Hair Dryer. Ships all come equipped with hair dryers. ...
  3. Clothesline. ...
  4. Beach Towels. ...
  5. Dirty Laundry Bag. ...
  6. Books. ...
  7. Snacks. ...
  8. Booze.


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Yep, each one of our rooms is provided with a hairdryer to style your hair. *Please see all applicable Terms & Conditions for Promotions here.

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There's an event typically on Royal Caribbean where you dress up in all white at night.

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The Ultimate Caribbean Cruise Checklist
  • Swimsuits.
  • Beach and pool attire.
  • Rashguard.
  • Casual clothing.
  • Sweater or light jacket.
  • Scarf or pashmina.
  • Activewear.
  • Raincoat or poncho.


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So how much money do you need? The answer to this question varies a lot by person, their travel habits, spending preferences, length of the cruise and destination. Many people suggest $100 per day, and this has generally worked well for me in my cruising experiences, but there are a lot of variables to consider.

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You'd want to look your best for your first cruise night. Men can suit up in that tuxedo, and ladies can glam up wearing evening gowns or pantsuits. Luggage is the first thing vacationers should consider when going onboard a cruise.

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Many people suggest $100 per day, and this has generally worked well for me in my cruising experiences. Here are some guidelines to help you decide how much money to bring on a cruise.

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The best source for this information is the Compass (daily cruise newspaper) which will post the suggested dress along with the weather forecast so check it each day of your cruise. Not always. We've had formal nights on port nights too. But, in general, first formal night is almost always night 2.

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Casual: You're on vacation – relax! Jeans, polos, sundresses and blouses are all the right amount of laid back. Please keep swimwear to the Pool Deck. Shorts are welcome for breakfast and lunch.

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