Going on a cruise

[Zardoz]

In 2007 we did a Chistmas cruise on Carnival, which is a pretty informal cruise line in general. Their formal night is "Black-Tie optional", which means a dark suit is OK for gentlemen, so I just wore my Argyll and waistcoat with a white shirt and a tie, and was more 'dressed up' than many passengers at the dinner. Except for the tie and white shirt I got more than one use out of the rest of that outfit during the 5 days we were on the boat, so I did not need more than one case to bring along my kit. I took 3 kilts with a few co-ordinating shirts and hose etc. and only one pair of jeans that I wore once for our horseback riding shore excursion.

[auld argonian]

I took 3 kilts with a few co-ordinating shirts and hose etc. and only one pair of jeans that I wore once for our horseback riding shore excursion.

Aw, hell...you didn't wear the kilt on the horseback riding? You passed up the opportunity to do the "Sons of Scotland, I am William Wallace..." bit?

Mel Gibson is rolling in his grave!

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AA

[auld argonian]

Argyll more flexible and, face it, you'll STILL be outdressing any other guy on the boat.

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AA

[Sir William]

Argyll more flexible and, face it, you'll STILL be outdressing any other guy on the boat.

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AA

Except for perhaps me as I'll be on the same cruise!

Have to put a plug in for the military who wear their mess dress or even full dress uniforms. They get considerable attention as well - and deserve every minute of it.

[Drac]

Except for perhaps me as I'll be on the same cruise!

Have to put a plug in for the military who wear their mess dress or even full dress uniforms. They get considerable attention as well - and deserve every minute of it.

Too true.

That is a reason I leave the military dress stuff at home.

But remember we are just arm candy for our even lovelier ladies.

Jim

[Sir William]

Hi all,

Amy and I for our yearly vacation are going to the Bahamas on a Disney cruise. I know that they have at least one night on the seven days that are black tie and possibly one on the five day we are taking. There is a restaurant that requires coat and tie.

Jim

This 5 day cruise doesn't have a formal night but it does have a semi-formal night. Most men on Disney cruises wear dressy casual for semi-formal night: sports coat and slacks, with or without a tie. Some even go without the sports coat. A few might wear a suit, tux, or military uniform.

This is also the general attire worn for Palo's (a tie and sports coat are optional).

However, since you and I will be kilted, we're going to stand out regardless. I think a PC will be a bit overkill for the semi-formal night but a solid color Argyll or even a tweed will be more than sufficient.

I recommend a black Argyll, wearing it with a vest and bow tie for semi-formal night, and with a belt and long tie for your dinner at Palo's. You'll be way overdressed compared to just about everyone, but with a kilt you'll going to be noticed anyways so you might as well look sharp.

For the other evenings, cruise casual is the norm. On my last Disney cruise I wore an Aloha shirt with a pair of khakis for dinner.

[Drac]

Thanks all.

Talked to Rocky this morning. Will be ordering it soon.

Jim

[Drac]

Got my jacket and waistcoat today. See - http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...6/#post1057458

All reservations are made but for the dinners, port adventures (both of which I can't make until Feb) and some odds & ends like ties, etc.

We are now less than 3 months away and already marking the calendar

Jim

[tekdiver500ft]

For black tie, I prefer a Prince Charlie. However, if you can only take one, then the Argyll with waistcoat would be an excellent, and versatile, choice.

[Drac]

Here's how it went down for a couple nights. First is at the fancy dining restaurant for our anniversary and the other is for semi-formal night.





Had a hell of a time trying to remember how to tie the bow tie when I couldn't access the net.

Jim