What to pack

What to pack.

Wondering what to pack for your voyage? We’ve put together a guide to assist you in deciding what to wear for each occasion on your holiday. We hope our style guide featuring iconic fashion houses and international brands will both help and inspire you in choosing your cruise wardrobe.

One of the real pleasures of our ships is the balance between being relaxed and free to dress as you please during the day and the chance to sparkle in the evenings, whether dressing for dinner or the extra glamour of Gala nights.

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-loved Gala evenings, which are the highlight of the voyage for many, we invite you to dress to impress as the celebratory atmosphere and sense of occasion is heightened across the ship. 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 are always available for your enjoyment.

Evening style guide.

For those who want some help and guidance on what to pack our style guide includes new ideas for your evening cruise wardrobe including our Gala nights and a little help on the finishing touches.

- Smart attire for her.
  Every night on board in most venues we ask that you wear smart attire. You can still feel free to dress to impress, yet with less formality than during our Gala celebrations. For these nights, you might pick out an elegant dress, flowing maxi skirt and top or combine a blouse and trousers. Complete your outfit with low or high heels, court shoes or flat shoes such as pumps.
- Smart attire for him.
  On those evenings when we’re not hosting Gala celebrations in most venues we ask that you wear smart attire. We request that you wear a jacket or blazer in the main bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, paired with trousers, chinos and a shirt with a tie or an open collar, or even just over a crew neck jumper. You might complete the outfit with brogues, loafers or boots.

- Gala nights for her.
  Two or three times during every seven nights on board our Gala evenings (sometimes themed) encourage you to be at your most glamorous from when the clock strikes 6pm. These are the sparkling occasions with a celebratory atmosphere for which you pack your favourite evening dress, that flowing ball gown or a statement cocktail dress. Then again, you may feel more comfortable in a formal combination, such as a jacket, blouse or shirt and trousers.
- Gala nights for him.
  Our Gala evenings (sometimes themed) are the time for you to dress to impress as the celebratory atmosphere is heightened. So from 6pm, don your dinner jacket (or tuxedo, if you prefer to call it that) – which you’re more than welcome to wear with a kilt. Many choose to finish the look with a bow tie, perhaps even a cummerbund. A dark two-piece or three-piece suit is perfectly acceptable too, whether with a regular tie or a cravat. Your choice of smart shoes will complete the look.

Relaxed evenings.

From time to time, not least after a rewarding discovery ashore, you might wish to round off the day in a more relaxed style. You’ll be pleased to know that many of our bars and lounges welcome you to unwind in more casual outfits during the evening but we do ask that guests refrain from wearing torn or tattered clothing, shorts, sandals or sleeveless t-shirts. Casual venues include: King Court, Lido Buffet, Golden Lion, Casino, Carinthia Lounge, Winter Garden, Garden Lounge, Yacht Club and G32.

Inspiration for daytime on board.

Take a look through our daytime style guide for our recommendations for perfect comfort with a dash of style.

- For her.
  Days on our ships are for relaxing and we want you to feel comfortable and at home. So feel free to dress as you please, whether you’re out on deck or inside. Polo shirts, T-shirts and casual tops, such as a kaftans, paired with shorts, a skirt or casual, lightweight trousers are a great choice or day dresses for a slightly more elegant alternative. Even if it’s likely to be hot and sunny, it’s usually sensible to pack a few cardigans or lightweight sweaters too for on deck and around the ship. Footwear ideas include plimsolls, sandals and open-toed shoes, such as espadrilles.
- For him.
  Days on our ships are for relaxing and we want you to feel comfortable and at home. So feel free to dress as you please, whether you’re out on deck or inside. For days at sea, or ashore, you might opt for a casual long or short sleeve shirt, a polo shirt, a T-shirt or a sweater paired with shorts, lightweight or cargo trousers. Footwear can be equally relaxed, so you might wish to bring sandals, deck shoes or espadrilles.