Queen Mary cruise?

I am going on a cruise on the Queen Mary with my Uncle and Aunt in May and I am told that the evenings are quiet formal. Its a 14 day cruise and apparently there are 4 formal nights whilst we are on board.





I am new to cruising as are my Uncle and Aunt. What should I wear on the formal nights and what do you wear on the other less formal nights.


Sam 17 UK

Queen Mary cruise?
For each of the formal nights a dinner suit for men although if you study the booking paper work it says a lounge suit is acceptable. For the ladies it is a night to dress up and dazzle. On other nights smart dress is required, I like a blazer and slacks, for the ladies trousers or dress are acceptable, dress up for first non gala nights and see how others are dressed. No shorts are allowed at any time in dining rooms. No bare arms for men. If I did not have dinner suit I would feel uncomfortable, so if your Uncle hasn't got one suggest he rents one. On my last cruise suits were available to hire. This could be checked out with cruise line. If you are leaving and returning by boat then luggage size is not important but if like me on my next cruise 24 April, we are flying out to Jamaica luggage is limited. Check on itinerary for fancy dress nights. Don't have to dress but they can be fun. Have a wonderful holiday.
Reply:On the formal nights most men wear dinner suits ie tux with bow tie etc (Jackets can be black or white). The women get glammed up with posh dresses. After the main formal night it will be accepted for men to wear a lounge suit with tie. Women continue to wear posh dresses.
Reply:Havn,t been on the Q.M. But the QE11 has a non formal restaurant called the Lido and you can choose to eat there everynight if you want to. You can also use room service and dine in your stateroom on the formal nights.


But the dressing up is great fun, you can hire formal wear to take with you or on board, but try to check costs on board before you go if money is a problem, but if you are going to do it again, consider buying, although at your age, it might be worth waiting.


Might be worth trawling the local charity shops, ask your aunt about this, I found an expensive dress shirt for £2.00 as new.