How formal are Marella Cruises?

Dress Codes During the day, you are free to wear what you like! Smart casual wear is required in the evenings, which means full-length trousers for men and an open necked shirt, and separates or dresses for women. Once a week there will be a formal night, which is usually the Captain's cocktail party.



Marella Cruises, operated by TUI, offers a much more relaxed and "homely" atmosphere compared to traditional luxury lines like Cunard. Their dress code is generally categorized into three tiers: Beachwear, Casual, and Dress to Impress. "Beachwear" is for the pool decks; "Casual" is the standard for the daytime and most evenings, consisting of polo shirts, sundresses, and smart jeans. The "Dress to Impress" nights usually happen once a week and are the "formal" equivalent. On these nights, many guests choose to wear suits or cocktail dresses to celebrate, but a full tuxedo or ballgown is never mandatory. Even on these special nights, if you prefer to remain casual, you can simply dine in the buffet restaurant rather than the main dining room. This flexibility makes Marella a favorite for British travelers who want a holiday vibe without the stiff formality of rigid dinner seatings. Men should note that even on casual nights, most main restaurants discourage flip-flops and sleeveless vests after 6:00 PM.

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You'll see suits and ties, tuxedos or evening gowns, but don't have to go so formal yourself. Shorts (including cutoff jeans), T-shirts, sportswear, flip-flops, bathing suits, caps and men's sleeveless shirts are never permitted in the main dining room or specialty restaurants during dinner.

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The rule of thumb is that a week-long cruise will have two formal nights during the trip (i.e. Day 2 and Day 5). Shorter trips normally have one. It may be that if you are on a very short cruise (e.g. three days), there might not even be one formal night.

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Longer cruises have optional formal or semiformal nights. On these evenings, passengers can either wear elegant casual attire or opt for a more formal look, such as gowns, cocktail dresses, dark suits or tuxedos.

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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'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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Dressy shoes It's a good idea to bring just one pair of dress shoes that can go with your outfits for formal nights. I like to bring a pair of gold strappy dress shoes, as they look fabulous with every color of dress (black, white, navy ect).

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Happy with my 1st cruise. The cabin was a good size. The food was good although it was a nightmare to get in the specialist restaurants. The shows were good and the entertainment.

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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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On formal nights, proper attire includes tuxedos, suits or slacks (jackets required) for men and evening gowns, cocktail dresses or dressy pantsuits for women. Jeans are welcome in all dining venues during the day, but they're not appropriate in any public venues for dinner or cocktail hour.

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To Conclude: If you do want to go on a cruise and skip formal night this is completely fine. Guests who don't want to attend formal night are able to eat in the buffet, other restaurants or have room service delivered.

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Evening Chic means you dress to impress, glamorous and sophisticated in your own way, with a cocktail dress, skirt, slacks, or designer jean, an elegant dress top or blazer—some guests even pack a tuxedo or gown for onboard photos.

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