I absolutely agree with what you said about what should and shouldn't be worn on a cruise ship. I did't even know what an upside down pineapple is was until now 😅
What about margarettaville cruises? I have one booked for July on their newest ship that starts in June.. what are your thoughts on that cruise line as a whole and will you be testing the new ship out? I do not see any videos of yours about this cruise line.. thank you
I consider myself a (well experienced and knowledgeable) man of the world… but, I only learned the pineapple hidden message a few years ago, around age 55. If only the internet existed in the 80’s 😂
I feel people in the US tend to dress down on a regular basis and so on holiday as well when cruising. I didn't grow up in the US and I enjoy dressing up for an evening out and to dinner on the cruise. I really don't have a problem with what others choose to wear BUT if you don't care to dress up, especially on elegant night...then don't eat in the main dining room. I do have a problem when the cruise line put in rules and then doesn't enforce them. If most people are dressed up and someone shows up in a tank top and shorts...it really kills the ambiance.😮😊
It's the cowardly crews that offend me: not enforcing some dress code, not telling smokers to leave areas of the casino, not keeping tiny cabin corridors clear of any wheelchairs/rollers/strollers/, not enforcing smoking on balconies, the list goes on and on. AND they demand tips. Baloney to those slackers on the crew.
@@kathleenardrey5094 It's not the crew that are the slackers. This comes from the top. The crew are told which rules to enforce and which ones to ignore by the company that they work for. Most cruise lines are afraid of angering guests, so many rules get ignored.
@@GrnXnham Thank you. I agree; if the dining room captain ignores a policy, no crew member would ever go against the boss. Same practices in most other working situations; it's not the crew-it's the chief! And yes-most managers are afraid to anger any guests, even at the discomfort for others. peace
Keep in mind the majority of cruisers no longer want a formal night, my self included. I retired from the corporate world and wore suits and sport coats most of my career. Not all of us that don't care for a formal night are walking around in our pajamas in Walmart. I like Celebrities evening dinner policies that sets a minimum bar but doesn't limit a ceiling either. You have no right to ask other cruises to go to the buffet just because you enjoy a formal evening while most vacationers today choose not to. I think the cruise line should dedicate a separate, small event only for those that want the "prom" experience so that the rest of us don't "kill the ambiance" for you as mentioned above.
Some people need to realize that just because you can say something, doesn’t mean you should. Offensive or tacky wording on clothes is a surefire way for people to show that they are low class.
@@tduck828not sure I would ban them unless grossly offensive. It's an easy free way of knowing what kind of person they are without having to interact with them. They tell the world themselves and I can easily ignore them
FORMAL NIGHT - I loved the two formal nights on my cruise. Some men wore tuxedos and women wore evening gowns, I wore a suit and tie, while my kids wore shirt and tie (son) and dresses (daughters). We all enjoyed it. One group wore their traditional African dress, their entire party looked awesome! Those that dressed up, looked beautiful those evenings.
We are all supposed to be adults. Folks tend to be surprise when they break a dress code and the ships staff call them on it. We saw that happen. Dinner reservations in a speciality dinning room and an older teenage girl and her mom showed up in shorts. They also had reservations, but were denied seating until they amended their dress. Everyone waiting was thankful that the rules were not broken. They were not happy but returned dressed appropriately.
im in my late 20s and formal night i really look forward to it love seeing everyone dressed up as well as dressing up myself! hope it never goes out of style
The biggest thing for me is that what is worn is sanitary. You are in places with a lot of other people so proper clothes should be required. To me, that rules out bathrobes, PJs and thongs.
I think in life there are just some basic commin courtesies to be had. Yes youve paid to go on a cruise, but a cruise is not your personal space or home. There is nothing wrong with formal wear if you wish to dress up, crocks are comfortable for people, thongs.. I get it, its a style and we should have body positivity. Just tey to be kind and respectful to the fact that you're not the only person in this cruise and respect the rules the cruise line has in place.
I know this is titled what NOT to wear on a cruise ship, but as a mom of small children, my favorite tip EVER from this channel is to wear bike shorts under a sundress. Brilliant. Saved my butt (no pun intended) on my last cruise with my littles.
All my granddaughters, ages 3-9, always wear bike shorts under their dresses, no matter where they are. As active as they are, it provides a bit of modesty and the parents don’t need to worry about them showing things that don’t need to be seen in public
My three granddaughters (now 7, 12, 13) have always worn comfy bike shorts under any skirted outfits. They have done this since they were tikes. In fact, at their school it is a given for girls; they are active and do not need to have the boys singing that old tune "I see London..I see France..I see Sally's underpants"!! Anyone old enough to remember that?!!
In many South American countries and some European countries, girl’s school uniforms consist of miniskirts. From an early age, they learn to use correct body posture, and or wear shorts underneath…
Yeah, on my Dubai cruise there is everything from French bikinis to Saudi birkas. While most of the French bikinis were fine, some of the older, heavy-set French bikini wearers should have been covered from sight by a Saudi birka.
I grew up in a beauty shop like the first 24 years of my life❤. My Grandma's favorite sayings are "every barn needs some paint once in a while," referring to people generally making themselves up, and " Beauty is PAIN"! If you are gonna get waxed, plucked, shave, hair dyed, nails done, etc. (Both men and women) How are you complaining about a dress or suit and some shoes for a couple of hours? I understand some people simply dont care about these things, but dont be judgy and nasty about those of us that do. After all there is a time and place for everything, and the time and place for formal wear is formal night on a cruise ship. At least for my family❤😂
Taking your hat off while inside of a business or restaurant or someone’s home is a sign of respect. To be seen as a gentleman. However if the structure you walk into an absolute wreck of a place meaning holes in the roof walls have holes as well then leave the hat on.
I love getting my Dinner Jacket out for Black Tie nights, I think it's what sets Cruising out from a "normal" holiday; so im glad companies like P&O still have formal nights.
Bingo, what others wear does nit affect me. I dress up on elegant night, but I am not bothered by those who don't. It doesn't affect my evening at all.
Sometimes people take a once in a lifetime cruise and they want the experience some I would say when I go we plan to do a formal and cocktail night. Just to make the vacation an experience of a lifetime for me.
I pack like I'm spending a week with my late grandmother. Respectful clothes and something to wear to church. So far, I don't think we have ticked anybody off.
I was on a Marella cruise in the Canary islands last December. The restauraunt had a smart but casual dress code. Most people adhered to it. Unfortunately, some of our fellow cruisers thought wearing football (soccer) tops from their favourite teams was ok. They were never challenged. I think if you have a dress code. It should be enforced. It's unfair on the cruisers who do adhere to the rules not to.
When it comes to crocs, they are an essential to my husband. He has size 16 feet, extra wide, plus he has chronic foot pain. He cannot walk or even stand barefoot without pain. When it comes to needing waterproof shoes, this has been the only option he can find. He even has a pair specially for the shower. It is very difficult (and expensive) to find size 16 shoes in Canada. Even his former go-to (Birkenstock) has stopped selling his size in Canada. We were fortunate enough to find several pairs of Crocs in his size, and they last for many years. He has some dressier shoes and some runners that he can wear with orthotics but his Crocs are the most comfortable. It’s very annoying that some people choose to be offended by them.
He definitely has my support to wear them. I love my crocs. My feet aren't large, but due to various medical issues, I find laced/strapped shoes really difficult. So crocs that can just be slipped on are so appreciated. Judgmental people are the ones with the problem, if they want to waste lifespan and vacation $$$$ being offended by what a stranger wears on their feet. Kinda like the time I wore a shirt and jeans to a Shakespeare play. A woman nearby was dolled up in a gown and openly sneered at me. I figured if she would rather waste energy being offended at what I was wearing instead of enjoying the play, that was her problem.
I don't like crocs personally, but at a size 16??--your hubby should wear whatever fits, as far as I'm concerned! LOL I had enough trouble finding the right shoes for my son at size 13, so I sure wouldn't judge. ☺
A couple things. I grew up as a competitive swimmer so Speedos don't bother me unless the man has a giant beer belly. Thong swimsuits on women, it depends. I personally don't like them and wouldn't wear them but if someone feels comfortable in it, go for it. I don't like any bed time clothing being worn in public, robes or pajamas, I think it's lazy. I'm also not a fan of leggins on older or heavier women but, like thongs, it's their choice. My moto is: when someone's opinion can pay my bills, I will care what they think of me and my choices. I try not to judge others because the saying goes both ways.
I agree with pretty much everything. I will say that baseball caps are not acceptible in any onshore restaurant that I know of, and not at my Mom's house during dinner either. That's just a question of manners.
On HAL I feel okay dressed casually all the time. I seldom go to the MDR except for brunches and afternoon tea. On Princess, people seemed to be dressier and I felt out of place. I prefer a casual ship with no formal or gala nights but the only one I can think of is NCL. Cruising for me is just a way to get to see the world. I don’t care much about the dining venues. What people wear is their own business but I do agree that you should not wear a bathrobe to the restaurant. 😅. You don’t do it when you’re back home so why do it on a cruise? Crocs? I do wear Crocs when I’m going to the pool or spa. It’s comfortable and I see no problem with people wearing it around the ship and in the buffet.
I agree that everyone should be themselves. But I like a dress code for restaurants and public spaces. Even on a cruise ship we should respect people and follow dress codes.
I live in a lake area where, from May through November, "summer" people are trotting out in their jammies to Walmart, the grocery stores, etc. I don't want to go on vacation and see it on board as well. I also don't want to argue politics, any kind. I am there to have a relaxing good time. As a North American, yeah, Speedos and thong bikinis are a bit much. But I can solve that with big sunglasses and not looking at them. I have several pairs of Crocs. As long as the Crocs don't slip off constantly, and the Crocs are clean, I don't see an issue. I like the Chic/ Formal Night! Other people's opinions- good one! 👏👏👏👏
I was going on a cruise to Hawaii and was determined to bring along my full-length caftan. I often wear it around the house when visiting people, so it seems like loungewear, but the first time I wore it was as evening wear on my first visit to Hawaii many years ago. I only wore it during the day on the ship. On a couple of evenings I wore the full-length muumuu I made for dressy occasions when I lived in Hawaii. At first I was a little uneasy as a solo cruiser venturing out on the ship in my two Hawaii outfits, but sometimes you just have to tell yourself, “I’m comfortable with my choices.” And, hey, I made both of those outfits more than 40 years ago and can still wear them!
What will you do if someone makes you feel uncomfortable on a cruise? Everyone is an individual and they might not think like you do. Respect others and yourself. I walk away from people who cross my personal boundaries.
In the past my husband was turned away from the MDR at lunch because he had a hat on, and we had come from an outdoor deck. But on my last couple of cruises, I was shocked to see multiple men with hats on at dinner in the MDR. I really don't like it, call me old fashioned, but I think dinner should at least have long slacks and a shirt with buttons for men and nice slacks or a dress for women. And never PJ's, this isn't Wal-Mart.
Good video. We were on a NCL cruise and 2 of our guests were wearing cut off short jeans. I was wearing khakis and a collard polo. As the two who were wearing the cut off shorts they were denied entry into the main dinning room. Once they changed into long pants and a nice polo shirt they were allowed to dine. I was surprised that NCL with open dining had this restriction. I was OK with it.
I’m going on my second cruise in 2026 and my kids first cruise. I actually bought a dress last week for my daughter for formal night. I loved it so much. I know she doesn’t fit it yet but if it’s still too big when the time comes I’m willing to have it altered to fit her perfectly ❤. I can’t wait to see my son done up also. Mardi Gras here we come….. in a bit 😆
It's a great ship and we will sail on her for the 3rd time in June. Congrats on your cruise🎉. We also dress up for formal night and I buy dresses for family coming with us😂😅
We just went on a Holland America Cruise recently to Alaska and I was pretty surprised what people wore. Pjs in the buffet which I found odd. Wearing the robe in the buffet. For some reason I thought this cruise line was going to be a little more fancy. I was pretty upset with my husband because he wore his black hoodie and casual pants in the dining room even on gala night. He had nice clothes with him. Other people were as well but I was upset with my hubby about it.
Yeah, I agree with you that pj's and spa robes outside the private room is disgusting. Luckily, I didn't see pj's on my two cruises this year: but, I once saw a couple in a common area wearing their spa robes, and boy, did they look odd and out of place. I'm taking my first HAL cruise in two months from now, I'll see how HAL is.
I have been on several HAL cruises and have seen the robes worn in the buffet. I think a lot of people stop at the buffet on the way to or from the spa, wearing the robe. Some people go to the buffet oin the spa robe to grab a coffee or some light items to take back and eat in their cabin. It is mainly on Hollnd America where I have seen this.
I do wear my robe from the cabin to the spa if I am getting a massage. I try to avoid any public places on the way to the spa. I personally don't like to dress up but do wear dressier clothes.
@@Lulu-zi4bc Um, no. A robe is for the spa area and your private room. Please wear actual Western clothes to cover up on the way to the pool. If you don't understand this, ask your room steward for advice.
@@Tee55118 Wow, judgmental much? What "actual Western clothes" would you mandate people to wear? The world is a more cosmopolitan place now, and it's actually not illegal to wear clothing from other cultures, as long as they don't contravene local laws. Should people from, say, Japan only wear "actual Japanese clothes"?
My opinion is “You do you Boo!” I might give an eye roll once in a while, but really I’m not cruising to be the fashion police, I’m there to enjoy the cruise ❤️
I still wear pineapple shirts, as long as they’re not upside down it doesn’t carry the same meaning. IMO thong swimsuits are inappropriate anywhere there may be children. But hey, it takes all kinds to make the world go around 😂
Depends on where you are on the ship IMO. Adult only spaces that have pool and jacuzzi facilities tend to be an "Okay, but not recommended" place for thong bikinis. Again, just my opinion.
I have a shirt with a giant, sequined pineapple facing up. Now I don't know if I ever want to wear it, again. I've never worn it on a cruise- thank goodness!
Sorry…I would never wear an upside pineapple shirt. But sorry a pineapple is the international symbol of hospitality. My pineapple designed shirt is one of the most popular souvenirs in Hawaii.
I never get really dressed up on a Gulf cruise but I enjoy watching those who do. Plus costume nights - we once sat next to a table full of women in flapper attire and loved it
Sorry, I'm going to wear formal wear bc I'm the opposite. I have an issue with the fact that they got rid of that. It was fun way back when. So, I'm not stopping. Lol
Yess…. Us too…. My wife and I are in our fifties. And we miss the old school way of manners, courtesy and dressing up. Headpieces and hats, gentlemanly and ladylike behavior and manners…. Wish those would come back
I agree with "you do you"! I like to dress for dinner in the MDR or specialty dining venues - not formal, but something I'd wear to a nice restaurant at home. For formal night I might add a bit of bling to my LBD. I am an a cruise to relax and enjoy myself. 🍸🍷🍹I can’t be bothered by what someone else is wearing. Not my circus, not my monkeys.
I think a pretty good rule of thumb is if you wouldn't/couldn't wear it in a resturant on land then just leave it at home. But also people shouldn't let what others are wearing ruin there cruise. Your supposed to be having a good time and relax, not stress about what others are wearing. 😊
Before I knew about the symbol of a pineapple, I used to wear a lot of shirts with pineapple prints. It's a symbol of hospitality. But I'm so worried that someone will misread my pineapple shirts for the other meaning, so I donated them and won't be buying more. Why did people have to ruin a good thing?
I no longer even own a tie anymore, I wear a polo shirt with long pants in the evening meal. No PJ’s or robes for me. Walmart shoppers changed the style of old. LOL
@@Tee55118 minority, meaning more wear shorts in the evening, or 40% wear polo shirts a day 60% wear a tie? I have 45 cruises under my belt and the way of predominantly suit and tie is fading IMO.
I don’t really get bothered by what other people wear but have come to realize that I cannot wear certain types of shoes anymore because I am prone to trip while walking. That has happened to me even when wearing crocs. Ugh.
While I don't particularly want to see swimwear in restaurants, or T-shirts with controversial logos, as you say Ilana, you do you. How people behave towards others is far more important that what they wear. 😊
"You do you" can be stretched to the point of a disgusting person/clothing/or manners. Not so lovely when taken as the explanation to be an absolute jerk.
Sometimes, however, the way you dress *is a part of* how you behave towards others. For example, being half naked in front of a child disrespects the parent who is trying to instill modesty.
Totally agree on the thong swimsuits. They literally don’t flatter ANYONE in the bright sunlight. I’ve seen all sizes in them & haven’t seen one that looks like the airbrushed version we see in advertising.
You’re at the pool. If someone feels confident enough to wear them, what’s the problem? Stop bringing women down by comparing them to models in magazines.
Speedos are very popular on Brazilian beaches and swimming pools. In some places men wear them even on their way back home from the beach if it is within walking distance. But I'd never wear bathing suites at restaurants, even at the buffet.
That sentence "You do you" can be stretched to the limit to cover a lot of garbage. It's initially cute and supportive, but not when it's used as the excuse/defense for disgusting actions and clothing.
Back in 1990 when we first started cruising, no one ever wore jeans. Thru the years that has changed, but I still would feel strange wearing them there. No on thonged swim suits for me. Would probably make people sick. 🤪
When I see who's wearing thongs and bikinis, I'm reminded of my days working in a high end department store: every time we got new stock of something revealing or tight, my one coworker always said, "the wrong person will buy this," and she was absolutely right. I've never seen a guy in a speedo who had the body for it. For that matter, I've rarely seen bikinis on women who have the figure for it.
Wearing something with a pineapple on it won't make you a swinger or have someone approach you. Not many people know this but Flamingos means the samething just depends on the region your in. If there was a swinger's group on your cruise they will tell each other what to wear like a pin and where. So wear you pineapple clothes all you want.
@@LifeWellCruised Hmmmm.I disagree. I realize that you do not want to alienate a viewer...but that's a pretty broad sweep of a comment. "What they want"? You just asked folks for they items that they do not like seeing on a cruise, then backslide to this.
Boy has cruising changed! I took my first cruise in 1968 from NY to Nassau (7 days on Oceanic) and people were very dressed up. The dining room had assigned tables only and women wore cocktail dresses and fur stoles. Men wore tuxedos or evening jackets. Everyone looked so elegant. I took my second cruise five months ago (7 days on Anthem of the Seas) and was shocked to see how casual it is. People were wearing shorts and flip flops in the dining room! It's comfortable to be casual during the day but it's nice to dress up in the evenings...I miss that!
In hotels in lots of Asia people wear the robes & slippers to the pool; some wear them to the buffet breakfast over their pjs, etc. That is really the least offensive of ‘bad’ dressing!😎😎😎 Men wearing ‘Speedos’ - very normal for many Australian men, especially older men- who often consider ‘boardies’ as shorts to wear when you get out of the pool.😂😂😂 Formal wear = yes - to the restaurants…….if you do not want to do so at night, go to the buffet - (yes - ‘old style thinking’ = but do think we should not lose all the good things about manners & life)!🌟🌟🌟
on my last cruise all of my shirts I wore had upside down pineapples on them. Several people came up to take selfies . Its quite the conversation starter.
If a woman wants to wear a thong, she might as well just go naked, because absolutely nothing is left to the imagination. There is an unspoken link between feminine loveliness and modesty. So very much has been lost in our culture, and so few people today recognize that or even want to consider it.
Now there's an idea. How about a nudist cruise? Skimpy attire or no attire, and no judgments. Well, maybe from the crew, who probably already have lots of opinions that they air among themselves when off-duty.
We just got back from a cruise yesterday. We had bathrobes on over our flannel pjs, watched the late night movie on deck and stopped by the casino bar on way to cabin since was only bar open. We got a late night nightcap of a martini. We were standing there people watching and although we’re in our 50’s, we had quite a few younger cruisers come up and thought we looked like something out of a movie. 😅 it started a lot of conversations and ended up with about 20 people standing around meeting each other very late at night. It was great!
Most of us remember our parents dressing up to go out on errands, or to work, and of course church. For the longest time I never understood WHY(said with the whining voice of a 15yrold) Now, at 59, I love having some place to go to dress up! We have gotten so far to the opposite side of dressing that we are truly astonishing when we see someone "clean up." 😲
I was on oasis of the seas last year. There was a family of four next to me and the father had a baseball cap, and shorts on in the main dining room at dinner time. I was actually surprised that they didn’t tell him he had to go change his clothes.
The cowardly dining room captain doesn't give a damn. Crew will not upset the cattle; they want the tips. People will do what they want, and if even remotely challenged, will make such a scene the whole room ill be upset. So the bottom-feeders keep crawling into our lives everywhere. Sad.
Had a client tell me a woman wearing A Wicked Weasel bathing suit. She was asked to change into something less revealing. When she said she didn't have anything else she was asked to visit the shops. Client said the woman "looked good in it" (female client) but that it probably wasn't right for the family environment.
Ilana, I had just commented on this very situation on another of your videos. The issue happened on the ship i was working on. A A young female wore a micro bikini that not only was miniscule but became see through when wet. A number guests complained to guest services as well as the deck supervisor. Now the swim suit is not a prohibitive item. But the ship's Captain has the authority to deny passage or terminate the voyage of a guest that in his/her opinion exhibits excessive, disruptive, or obscene behavior. The matter was escalated to the Staff Captain who brought the matter up at the senior officers' daily briefing. The Captain supported the Staff Captain that she was to be instructed not to wear it again in public. And to her credit she did not. I have worked under this Captain more times than I can count. He is very well respected and a very fine Master. But I have no doubt that if it happened again, she would be told that the next time would be the last time.
The dress code has gotten really slack now. I was on koningstan last week doimg the cruise you did last year..dressy night was sweats and tshirts..only some dressed up..and casual nughts in the dining room people were wearing shorts or again sweats
I agree with your last statement regarding people wearing what they want. Don’t like it, fix your attention on something else. I personally am not going to worry about what somebody is wearing even if it don’t fit their body type🤷🏾♂️. Just give me something to either laugh about or talk about later.
The last Royal Caribbean cruise I was on, T-shirts, shorts, and ball caps were allowed in the MDR. The last Celebrity cruise I was on a passenger was allowed in the MDR with shorts and a t-shirt. That's the first time I've seen that happen.
These ships should just make the whole ship a big ugly trough of food for all the pigs in their jammies and be done with it. The low-lifers are winning, folks.
