Is there a dress code on board?
During the day, feel free to relax and dress as you please in all areas of the ship. Then as the sun goes down, the style goes up. Every night on board, we ask that you wear smart attire in most of our bars, restaurants and entertainment venues. On our much-anticipated Gala evenings, we invite you to dress to impress and celebrate with us. There are two or three of these special Gala evenings for every seven days of your voyage.
Of course, if you prefer to spend your evenings in more relaxed attire, a selection of casual dining and entertainment venues is always available for your enjoyment.
A full break down of dress codes, the number of Gala nights and any themed balls can be viewed via the following question with the suggested attire for each type of evening: What will the dress code be whilst I am on board?
During the day
Casual shirts, shorts, trousers and beachwear are ideal. The main restaurants require a casual wear dress code for breakfast and lunch, however you may wear shorts in either the Kings Court (Queen Mary 2) or Lido Restaurant (Queen Victoria & Queen Elizabeth).
How many Black Tie nights will there be?
As a guide, there is approximately two or three formal nights per week.
On World voyages there will be up to three formal nights per week, as well as themed Balls scheduled throughout the voyage.
Details can be found on your My Cunard. The evening dress code will be specified in your ship's Daily Programme, which is delivered to your cabin each day.
Please see for details of dress codes or "What will the dress code be whilst I am on board?" for a full break down.
Evenings
Evenings will be split into two different dress codes. Our dress codes for each evening will always be advertised on the front page of the Daily Programme. As a guide, these will be:
Gala:
On Gala nights it’s dinner jacket, tuxedo, or dark suit for the men with a regular tie or bow tie. Evening or cocktail dress, smart trouser suit, or formal separates for the ladies please. You can also wear formal national dress and military uniform*. Please see below examples as a guide.
*Some items such as ceremonial blades or swords are not permitted and guests should check our list of prohibited items under the question What am I not allowed to take on board?
Smart Attire:
Gentlemen, every night we request you wear trousers with a collared shirt; jacket is optional. Ladies, blouses and skirts or stylish trousers and dresses are welcome.
For those who want some further help and guidance, or wish to view some examples of evening and day wear, please visit our What To Pack page on our website.
Please note that after 6:00pm, shorts and blue or worn denim (for men and women); sandals and sleeveless tops (for men) are not considered appropriate within the ship.
Of course, if you prefer to spend your evenings in more relaxed attire, a selection of casual dining and entertainment venues is always available for your enjoyment. Feel free to dress casually as you visit any of the following venues: Kings Court, Lido Buffet, Golden Lion, Casino, Carinthia Lounge, Winter Garden, Garden Lounge, Yacht Club, and G32. Non-ripped, jeans are appropriate, but please refrain from wearing shorts, sports attire, swim wear or sleeveless t-shirts outside of the gym, spa and deck spaces.
Army/Camouflage Clothing
It is permissible to wear such items of clothing during the daytime, however please refer to the dress codes for evenings on board.
It should also be noted that some countries may have rules against this sort of attire such as Barbados where it is illegal due to this matching the uniforms worn by security services.
Restriction to wear Camouflage Clothing
Barbados
St Kitts
Dominica
Grenada
No Restrictions to wear Camouflage clothing
Curacao
St Maarten
Children
Children under 18 do not have a dress code but should adhere to the daily dress code where possible.
National/Religious dress
National and Religious dress including headdress' are allowed on board. Depending on the amount of the face covered by the headdress, guests may be asked to unveil for a security photo at check in and passing through security check points ashore and on board during the voyage.
Some items of national dress such as ceremonial blades or swords are not permitted and guests should check our list of prohibited items under the question What am I not allowed to take on board?
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