The Cruise Ship Dress Code and Attire Guide

If you’re packing for your first ever cruise or travelling with a different cruise line for a change, it can be difficult to decide what to include in your suitcase. So, we’ve put together this helpful guide to help you understand the dress codes and clothing expectations for your next holiday.

  On-Board Dress

Code

Formal Nights Non-Formal

Nights

Daywear Not Permitted

In Restaurants

Azamara Cruises Resort Casual Not Applicable Polo ShirtsTrousers

Dinner Jacket

Shirt

Casual Dresses

Separates

Trousers

CasualSwimwear

Sportswear

Jeans

Bare Feet

Tank Tops

Swimwear

Caps

Shorts

Jeans

Carnival Cruises Cruise CasualCruise Elegant SuitsTuxedos

Dinner Jacket

Evening Gown

Dress

Formal Separates

JeansLong Shorts

Polo Shirts

Casual Trousers

Blouses

SwimwearShorts

T Shirts

Summer Dress

Shorts

Flip Flops

Swimwear

Cut Off Jeans

Sleeveless Tops

Caps

Celebrity Cruises FormalSmart Elegant Tuxedo Suit w/ TieEvening Gown Polo ShirtTrousers

Dinner Jacket

Dresses

Skirt

Blouses

Trousers

SwimwearShorts

Trousers

T Shirts

Jeans

Casual

T Shirts

Swimwear

Robes

Tank Tops

Beachwear

Shorts

Flip Flops

Cunard Cruises FormalSemi-Formal

Elegant

Dark SuitBlack Tie

Evening Dress

Jacket – No TiePolo Shirts

Dress

Blouses

Skirts

ShortsSwimwear

Exercise Clothing

Shorts

Swimwear

T Shirts

DisneyCruises FormalCasual TuxedoSuit

Evening Gown

SuitDinner Jacket

Polo Shirt

Casual Separate

Blouses

ShortsSwimwear

Cover Ups

Comfortable

Shoes

Swimwear

Tank Tops

Shorts

Fred Olsen Cruises Formal TuxedoDark Suit w/ Tie

Evening Dress

Skirt/Trouser Suit

TrousersOpen Shirts

Casual Dresses

Casual Separates

Casual ShirtsShorts

Dresses

Comfortable Shoes

Swimwear
Holland America FormalSmart Casual TuxedoDark Suit

Evening Gown

Collared ShirtTrousers

Dresses

Separates

Casual ClothingShirts

Shorts

Walking Shoes

Swimwear

Swimwear

Tanks Tops

Shorts

MSC Cruises FormalInformal Dinner JacketSuit

Cocktail Dress

Lightweight JacketPolo Shirt

Summer Dresses

SwimwearShorts

Dresses

N/A
Norwegian Cruise Line Casual Resort Wear N/A Smart TrousersShirts

Polo Shirts

Dresses

Casual Separates

ShortsSundresses

Swimwear

No Faded or Ripped Jeans
P&O Cruises Black TieSmart Jacket

Evening Casual

Dinner JacketTuxedo

Dark Suit

Glamorous Gown

Polo ShirtCasual Trousers

Casual Dresses

Casual Separates

ShortsDresses

Casual Shirts

Swimwear

Swimwear

Topless

Princess Cruises FormalSmart Casual TuxedoSmart Suit

Tie

Evening Gown

Cocktail Dress

TrousersOpen Neck Shirt

Dresses

Skirts

Blouses

SwimwearCover Ups

Jeans

Warm Clothing

Cut-Off T Shirts

Shorts

Royal Caribbean FormalSmart Casual

Casual

TuxedoSuit and Tie

Evening Dress

JacketShirt w/ Tie

Dress

Casual Separates

SwimwearShorts

Dresses

Active Wear

Shorts

Caps

Swimwear

Thomson Cruises FormalCasual SuitCocktail Dress Long TrousersOpen-Collar Shirt

Casual Dress

Casual Separates

SwimwearShorts

Summer Dresses

Evening Jackets

Jeans

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If you’re packing for your first ever cruise or travelling with a different cruise line for a change, it can be difficult to decide what to include in your suitcase. So, we’ve put together this helpful guide to help you understand the dress codes and clothing expectations for your next holiday.
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Claire has worked in the travel industry since leaving college in 1994. One of this blog's most regular contributors, Claire covers cruise news and industry trends.

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