Isnt cruising really formal?
In the early days of passenger cruising, this luxury was afforded only to the very rich. And as a display of wealth, it wasnt uncommon to travel with a dozen steamer trunks full of formal attire to suit every activity of the day. Fast-forward 60 years..Did you ever watch an episode of the popular 70s TV series The Love Boat? Everyone on the show was dressed to the nines, with formal gowns and tuxedos worn to dinner every night. Sure, the fashion was turned up a few notches since it was made for TV, but it left a lasting impression nonetheless. This general formality in cruising existed until as recently as the mid 80s. Thankfully, those formal days are long gone, and in keeping up with todays lifestyles (and with the fact that you are on vacation), cruising is more casual and comfortable than ever before. There is still at least one formal night on board as part of tradition, so if you want to participate, you can. However, you can even opt out completely by choosing to dine on formal
