Travel Outfits to NOT Wear on a Cruise Ship (DO'S & DON'TS)
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The creator provides a practical guide regarding clothing etiquette and official dress codes for cruise passengers. She advises against wearing camouflage in certain ports due to legal restrictions and suggests avoiding clothing featuring upside down pineapples to prevent social misunderstandings. Regarding swimwear, the creator emphasizes the necessity of wearing a cover up when entering indoor dining areas and notes that bare feet are generally prohibited in buffets. The video also addresses common etiquette concerns such as wearing bathrobes, pajamas, or slippers outside of guest cabins. For evening dining, the creator explains that while dress codes vary by cruise line, men should often pack collared shirts and long pants to meet requirements for specialty restaurants. She also recommends packing comfortable, closed toe shoes for shore excursions and warns against wearing flashy jewelry in port to avoid attracting unwanted attention. Ultimately, the creator encourages travelers to respect ship policies while extending grace to others who may be wearing certain items for medical reasons.
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Now, cruises have become more casual over the last few years. We even have some new cruise lines and dress codes have definitely changed.
If you're on Disney Cruise Line, for example, you know, it's a pretty familyfriendly cruise line. And if you're on Virgin Voyages, honestly, you are going to see some different things.
So, you definitely do not want to wear that. Now, even on some cruise line websites, they actually do point this out.
And honestly, outside of Kunard, which is a much more formal and traditional cruise line, and they do require a jacket for men. The other cruise lines are not really going to police this.
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