I have read that there is now some ambiguity on this subject, (which was once a no no) so I am hoping some very RECENT Princess cruisers can answer. Are jeans (in good condition) permitted in the main dining room on the casual nights?
Ellie

Although Princess's policy is that they do not allow jeans in the dr on casual nights (and many people will frown upon them) I've been wearing them for years on casual evenings. Even on formal nights I change into jeans before the shows. I suppose the more relaxed atmosphere is due to the varied dining times that weren't a choice years ago. I imagine that if you showed up in raggedy torn jeans at the dr door something might be said but as long as they're in decent condition you'll be allowed to dine.
On one of our last Princess cruises (Caribbean P) they posted that no shorts were to be worn in the dr for breakfast or lunch. They also printed in the patter that no short sleeve shirts were permitted for dinner on formal evenings. Again these requests were not enforced. I always dine with my jacket off & do not own any long sleeve shirts or ties.

Thanks Rich. The jeans I will wear on white embroidered jeans, so they are a bit of a step up from regular jeans, and now that I have read your post I am definitely bringing them. Not only are they comfortable, but the dining room is always so cold, and they are warm.
Ellie

My husband is not the dress up kind of person. He will get it together for formal nights but the other nights he has ben known to wear good jeans with a dress shirt. (Nothing torn or dirty) There has been no problems whatsoever. In fact the waiter has said that as long as we are there having a good time they didn't care. I appreciate that very much. My husband enjoys the dinners but like I said he is not the dress up kind of person. Besides, once you sit down, who knows what you are wearing.

Jeans? A step up from regular jeans? I don't think it is too much to ask of people NOT to wear jeans to dinner.

People used to NEVER wear jeans to dinner anyplace. Why is it so hard for people to dress up a bit these days.

It is so sad seeing adults dressed like toddlers.

Hello D10S, while I respect your opinion, and tend to agree with you, you must remember times, styles and attitudes change; and while we may not agree with it or go along with it in our own appearence, it is inevitable and we may as well accept it, or switch to the ultra-luxury cruise lines.

I can remember times when women wouldn't think of going to church without a hat and gloves; I can remember when I use to wear a coat and tie to fly. Would I like to go back to those times? Not really. So if a man wants to wear jeans and no tie to dinner, that's fine with me--not my choice--but I sure won't object to his choice.

Just my opinion.

D10S, No one is dictating that you can't dress for diner but as long as someone doesn't show up in old clothes on a formal night I can't see anything wrong with that. That's what is great about PC dining- if you don't like the people you sitting with find another seat & you'll be happier.

NCL has a new policy for jeans.....:"Nice" jeans are permitted in the main dining room for dinner now....as if people haven't been wearing them before this new ruling:-)....I dress up on formal night...but to some, jeans are formal wear and it doesn't bother me at all...just don't wear shorts and a halter top to dinner..now that's a not a good thing..In my opinion....It's a cruise, times have changed, for better or for worse...just go with the flow and enjoy your cruise...

Bob E

I've been pretty vocal about my negative opinion of NCL's new policy. But, in their defense, at least they are making it a policy. Prior to this change, they were turning people away at the door on occasion -- at least on my Norwegian Majesty cruises to Bermuda in 2005 and 2006.

IMO, if a cruise line states its policies explicitly in its marketing materials and passenger documents, I expect them to stick to it. If Princess, or any other line, is going to market itself to me (speaking hypothetically here), and I want the more formal atmosphere they're promoting, I'm going to notice if people are disrespecting the rules and that the line is allowing it. Yes, times are changing and we are becoming more casual, but that's not the issue. It comes down to expectations and enforcement.

Off my soapbox and putting my sneakers back on...

Hi I have to put my 2 cents in here. I really think it is too bad that when you finally get on the cruise of your dreams you have to bring your "Jeans". I dont care if they are brand new! I never bring my jeans on a cruise. Its a special time for me and its nice to dress up and see other people dress up too. Its all part of crusing. I hope we dont lose that.

LisaP, All I can say is that on NCL if anyone was turned away from dining because of the dress code they must have been pretty sloppy. On our last NCL cruise I wore my jeans every night without any problem (as did others) & I never saw anyone take real advantage of the dress down code, even though it was a spring break cruise. - No caps on backward, no torn clothes, etc. The last thing I want to do is spend a day on the beach & have to dress for dinner on my vacation.

RichC, had I not seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have posted it. These pax were not sloppy.

Yet your last statement illustrates my point exactly. You don't want to dress for dinner and that is your right. It is also others' rights to want to dress for dinner. Both select a cruise line based on the line's policy regarding dress codes. You'd think they wouldn't end up on the same line, but somehow they do -- and the line looks the other way.

I have to agree with LisaP on this one, if the rules state formal dress only for the dining room and you wish to dress ( no matter how nicely & smart casual )in a different way, then you should use the buffet area.Never mind about you paid for the cruise and are entitled to dress how you want....there are still certain rules to be followed but it seems some people will not always respect the wishes of those who like to abide by them.
If you bought a lottery ticket and won $5 million but the rules said that you could only claim the money if you dressed up in a big red hat ,a big red nose and wore huge red shoes or else the money would go to charity then I suspect you would abide by the rules.

whoops got a bit carried away there on smart casual nights then smart jeans ( IMO ) are fine.....I was thinking formal dress nights before....regards jack

Jack207- I don't think anyone here was referring to wearing jeans on formal evenings & I've never see it on any line in the dr. I think the original question was asking about wearing jeans on a casual evening. Even for my taste (which runs on the casual side), I wouldn't think of wearing them on a formal night for diner- after diner is another subject. I & my wife both change ASAP to our comfortable clothes for the show.

You mean I might have to buy all the red gear, hat, boots etc. if I win the lottery? Well ok at least if I win I'll feel like turning in my jeans for a tux. Just a couple more chances to win before our 1st cruise. I did buy some new jeans for it.

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Originally posted by LisaP:
You don't want to dress for dinner and that is your right. It is also others' rights to want to dress for dinner.

well said

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Hello D10S, while I respect your opinion, and tend to agree with you, you must remember times, styles and attitudes change; and while we may not agree with it or go along with it in our own appearence, it is inevitable and we may as well accept it, or switch to the ultra-luxury cruise lines.

I can remember times when women wouldn't think of going to church without a hat and gloves; I can remember when I use to wear a coat and tie to fly. Would I like to go back to those times? Not really. So if a man wants to wear jeans and no tie to dinner, that's fine with me--not my choice--but I sure won't object to his choice.

Just my opinion.

As usual, I couldn't agree more with a post. Well stated Rick. In some parts of the country, CO to be specific, church is casual. I went to church with my parents and came out ready to go in a suit. My dad chuckled a little and said go hang up the jacket and tie. I did, when we got to services the pastor was the only one I saw in the church with a jacket and tie. Dad said CO is a little more laid back than elsewhere. I didn't think it appropraite at first and actually thought it was a little disrespectful. I've warmed to it and now prefer it. Nobody putting on pretences or trying to draw attention to themselves. Now when I hear of $400. haircuts and $50k gowns for red carpet events I think of the CO church and am thankful for my new perspective.

Cheers, Neil

I am just off the Regal cruise to Hawaii, and thought since I started the thread (which was only about CASUAL nights) I would comment. Only a few people wore regular jeans in the dining room at dinner on casual nights. I wore white, embroidered dress jeans a couple of nights and felt fine in them. What surprised me more was what was allowed on formal nights. Though most dressed up, I saw a few men in Aloha shirts (no jacket) and several with nicer shirts but no jacket.
Ellie

As stated before, my husband was turned away for wearing jeans to dinner on casual night on NCL. They were not dirty torn or sloppy. That night though, they had no problem with letting in two women who had black outfits on that looked like they were ready for street walking. And neither were built to wear those outfits either, both too large and not age appropriate. On Our last Princess cruise my father in law was embarrassed by the dresses that the lady at our table was wearing. The neck lines were verrry low cut. Everyone has their opinion on what casual attire is with many against wearing jeans to dinner. But I do have a preference to dining with people who have their clothes on.