Gregswife

I did some packing today for our cruise and it was so much easier - I had actually already packed, but took everything out and repacked it today. There are no longer any panyhose, high heels, evening wear, etc. in there. Between Greg's office dinners and church banquets, I get more than enough opportunities to wear cocktail dresses. I do see how someone who didn't get to do the whole "formal thing" occasionally, would really enjoy it, and I think they should go for it. It is a great opportunity for pictures, but we have so many of those that we haven't even gone to the "photo stations" the past few cruises anyway. I think this is great - those who want to dress to the nines can do so and those who want to feel a bit more comfortable on their vacation can do so without being made to feel out of place, or like they are "ruining" everyone else's dinner.....the best of both worlds!!!

Chris, you can still wear your tux or suit on Carnival, it just isn't required.

I agree that men look very sexy in a tux or suit.....it almost makes me go weak in the knees to see Greg in his tux, but I will let him have a pass, since he has to dress up every day to go to the office. He enjoys not having to wear a jacket and tie when on vacation. I was looking at the Hogs On The High Seas cruise website, and they completely takeover one of the dining rooms on "formal night". They said that their only requirement for those nights is that you have something leather on. I really want to do their cruise in 2010 but haven't convinced Greg of that one, as they are on Royal Caribbean and are a little pricey. We were in port in Grand Cayman and in Cozumel with them when we did our cruise on the Conquest last year.

By this time next week, you should be onboard!!! There will be lots to do this week...

I can't believe this thread is over a year old and I am just now seeing it...glad I did. I read it to Greg and he was thrilled - the tux and the suit will not be making the trip now. I already had one cocktail gown, evening shoes and bag in the garment bag, but I am going to pull them out. I agree that if you want to dress formally, you should, but like Suzilla said, we go to enough occassions that require it that I don't really enjoy it when I am on vacation. I will wear jeans to the dining room - they will be very nice jeans, and I will wear a nice top, jewelry and high heels with it. I am very glad that Carnival has made this change...we have been to some very nice restaurants and saw people in jeans - it didn't detract from my dining experience one bit.

Kevin, has anyone ever told you that you are nuts????

ANd yes Kevin, I well remember the pic of you in a suitcase with a bra on your head!!!

Sparky, is Eileene your wife? I got a pm from her saying she and her husband would be onboard.

The Blue Grotto - Isle of Capri

I think I have sailed with you.....

I always bring an extension cord, clock, clips (we clip our swimsuits to the chairs outside when they are wet and they dry in no time that way) binoculars, sewing kit, lysol...guess I should stop now as it is starting to look like a packing list.

OK, I am suffering from lack of sleep, but my first thought, when reading the title was "what were the armed bandits doing, carrying Americans?". I know, I blame it on old age and sleep deprivation!!!

Carnival does now allow jeans in the dining room and also what they call "long shorts". Until just a few years ago, the only time jeans were allowed there for dinner was on the first night when possibly all the luggage had not yet been delivered.