Compare onboard dress codes across the world's major cruise lines and generate a personalized packing checklist tuned to your ship and trip length.
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Fun Ships, laid-back vibes
Casual wear including shorts, polo shirts, T-shirts, dresses, and flat rubber-soled shoes.
Cruise Casual on regular nights (slacks, jeans, polo shirts, sundresses); Cruise Elegant on 1-2 nights (suits, tuxedos, cocktail dresses, evening gowns).
Adventure-forward mega-ships
Casual resort wear including jeans, polos, sundresses, and shorts for breakfast and lunch.
Casual (jeans, polos), Smart Casual (blazers, collared shirts, dresses), and Formal / Dress Your Best (suits, tuxedos, cocktail dresses).
Freestyle Cruising — no formal nights
Relaxed Freestyle casual wear including T-shirts, shorts, polo shirts, casual dresses, and sneakers.
Smart Casual in dining venues (collared shirts, polos, smart jeans, dresses, skirts); no required formal nights.
European flair with Gala evenings
Casual and relaxed wear such as T-shirts, shorts, sundresses, and linen trousers.
Smart Casual on standard nights; Gala Evening requires dark suits with ties, tuxedos, dinner jackets, or elegant evening gowns.
Classic elegance at sea
Casual wear including shorts, T-shirts, sundresses, and tank tops throughout the ship.
Smart Casual on regular nights (trousers, open-neck shirts, skirts); Formal Nights feature tuxedos, suits, cocktail dresses, or evening gowns.
Modern luxury, Evening Chic
Casual resort wear, sundresses, shorts, polos, or button-downs with sandals or sneakers.
Smart Casual for most nights (slacks, designer jeans, stylish tops); Evening Chic for dressier nights (cocktail dresses, blazers, designer denim, suits).
Refined, traditional dressy nights
Casual daytime attire; footwear and tops/cover-ups required inside all public spaces.
Smart Casual on most nights (slacks, collared shirts, skirts); Dressy Nights encourage suits, blazers, slacks, and dresses.
Italian style with Gala nights
Casual wear including comfortable clothes, shorts, T-shirts, and swimwear for pool areas.
Casual / Smart Casual on regular nights (long trousers, collared shirts, dresses); Formal / Gala nights require suits, ties, or evening gowns.
Family magic, optional dress-up
Casual wear including shorts, T-shirts, jeans, and sundresses.
Cruise Casual in main rotational dining; optional formal dress-up nights and dress-casual / formal rules in adult-exclusive dining venues.
18+ only. Come-as-you-are.
Relaxed resort wear and comfortable personal style choices.
Come-as-you-are casual to dressy style; no mandatory formal dress code or formal nights.